The First Responder mental health and culture podcast provides an in-depth conversation about the challenges faced by those who protect and serve. Hosted by Austin Pederson and Brad Shepherd. Sponsored by Chateau Health & Wellness & First Responder Trauma Counselors
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Join us for a converstation with Leslie Forbes, surviving spouse of Thomas Forbes of the Groton City (CT) Police Department, EOW 6/6/2011. Tom was a dedicated, highly regarded and well-respected police lieutenant for 30 years and close to retirement when he died by suicide on June 6, 2011. Leslie and Tom were married for 31 years and there is not a day that passes that he is not thought of and missed by Leslie, their two daughters and four grandchildren.
In this episode, we dive into the life of Lisa, a former Salt Lake City Police Department officer, as she opens up about her experiences on the force and the personal challenges that followed. Lisa shares her inspiring journey of navigating trauma, finding healing, and her current role as an advocate for mental health and wellness among first responders. This episode provides an inside look at the realities of law enforcement, the emotional toll it can take, and the resilience it takes to heal and help others.
We have Grand Prairie Police Dept clinicians; Courtney Runnels & Emily Mourik joining us to discuss the difficult task of being co-responders. We discuss building wellness programs, clinicians responding & interacting in the field, leadership and overall wellness in todays episode.
Our guest today is Mike Mette with Chicago Police Dept, Chicago PD FOP and National FOP Wellness team member. Mike has a ridiculous story of being a cop one day and in prison the next. Join us to hear his heart wrenching story of his journey back to being a Chicago cop and becoming the wellness advocate that he so passionately demonstrates daily.
