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In this episode of the No One Fights Alone (NOFA) Podcast, Brad sits down with Dr. Smith for a thoughtful and practical conversation about the psychological realities of working in public safety.
Dr. Smith specializes in police and public safety psychology and has worked extensively with patrol officers, detention and corrections professionals, dispatchers, EMS personnel, full-time and volunteer fire departments, wildland firefighters, and agencies at the city, county, state, and federal levels. Her experience spans the full spectrum of first responder culture, giving her a comprehensive understanding of the operational stress and cumulative trauma that shape these professions.
Brad and Dr. Smith bridge both clinical insight and real-world perspective in a conversation designed to be accessible to mental health professionals and first ...
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