The First Responder Wellness Podcast

First Responder Wellness is a residential and intensive outpatient treatment center that exclusively treats public safety professionals for alcohol, post-traumatic stress, addiction, anxiety, and depression. Since 2018, we have had more than 1,800 public safety professionals attend our long-term program. On The First Responder Wellness Podcast, we sit down with members of our clinical team, organizational leadership, subject matter experts, and alumni who have experienced the program firsthand. Each episode is designed to bring insight, hope, and practical tools to first responders and their families, while shedding light on the unique challenges and resiliency within the public safety community.

The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a health podcast hosted by First Responder Wellness, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

First Responder Wellness hosts The First Responder Wellness Podcast, a health show with 22 episodes published.

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  The Cop Who Couldn’t Forgive Himself | Jason Lehman

  Oct 2, 20261h 39m

  Retired police officer Jason Lehman shares how he became the overaggressive cop he had once encountered as a kid, and why changing his behavior was only part of the work. In this conversation with Chris Logan, Jason reflects on the power of the badge, moral injury, accountability, and the things he struggled to forgive himself for. He speaks openly about a period of suicidal thoughts, the unexpected call from his father during a crisis, and the people who made it clear: “I’m for you.” Chris also shares a hard lesson from his own recovery: stopping drugs and alcohol didn’t automatically change how he treated people. Together, they discuss what it takes to do the deeper work and why a first responder is more than the uniform they wear. For confidential support, or simply to learn more with no commitment, visit https://frhealth.com/ or call 888-443-4898.

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  The Brutal Reality of Witnessing Death Every Single Day

  Sep 1, 20261h 4m

  In this episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, host Chris Logan sits down with Chaplain Nick to explore the unseen world of first responder chaplaincy. From his unique beginnings as a reserve firefighter to serving law enforcement agencies , Nick shares how the job reshapes the human soul. They dive deep into the heavy reality of compassion fatigue, the trauma of witnessing sudden loss, and why "the hardening of the heart" becomes an accidental protective measure for public safety workers. Nick also speaks openly about his book, Used to Go to Church, shedding light on the crucial difference between rigid institutional religion and authentic spiritual healing in recovery.Whether you are a firefighter, police officer, EMS worker, or someone looking to understand the mental health battles on the front lines, this conversation offers a profound blueprint for moving from isolation back into community. For confidential support, or simply to learn more with no commitment, contact us: https://frhealth.com/ 888-443-4898

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  Alcohol Nearly Cost This Marine and Police Officer His Family | Scott Irwin

  Jul 27, 202656 min

  Scott Irwin was living out of his car when he joined the Marine Corps. It gave him discipline, direction, and the foundations of leadership, but it was also where his drinking began. While building a successful career in law enforcement, primarily working gangs and narcotics, Scott made the decision to get sober and begin rebuilding the trust and relationships his drinking had damaged. In this episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Scott opens up about sobriety, restoring his family, officer-involved shootings, the tragedies he witnessed throughout his career, and seeing firsthand what the job can do to first responders and their families. Today, Scott provides case management and facilitates groups at First Responder Wellness. Listen to Scott’s story of discipline, destruction, recovery, and a life rebuilt. For confidential support, or simply to learn more with no commitment, contact us: https://frhealth.com/ 888-443-4898

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  Former Police Chief: Wellness Can’t Be Optional Anymore

  Jul 13, 20261h 22m

  In this episode of The First Responder Wellness Podcast, Chris Logan sits down with Chris Catren, former Chief of Police and Director of Strategic Relationships at First Responder Wellness. After nearly 30 years in law enforcement, Chris Catren had seen the job from every angle: officer, detective, supervisor, chief, and department leader. But when he first toured First Responder Wellness, he admits he came in skeptical. He had a hard time believing that first responders were really opening up, sharing honestly, and getting the help they needed. Then he saw it for himself. In this conversation, Chris shares his path into law enforcement, the lessons he learned as a leader, how his view of wellness and peer support changed, and why departments can no longer treat mental health as an “extra”. This episode is a powerful reminder that wellness is not just a policy, a poster, or a box to check. It is people helping people survive a very difficult career. For confidential support, or simply to learn more with no commitment, contact us: https://frhealth.com/ 888-443-4898

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  Retired Deputy Chief Fred Mathis | 35 Years in the Fire Service: The Calls Add Up

  Jun 16, 20261h 1m

  In this episode of The First Responder Wellness Podcast, Chris Logan sits down with Fred, a retired Los Angeles firefighter and Deputy Chief, to talk about 35 years in the fire service, the calls that stayed with him, and the cost of always trying to “stay strong.” Fred shares what it was like starting his fire career at Fire Station 9 on Skid Row, working some of the busiest assignments in Los Angeles, and slowly realizing that the calls he thought he had buried were beginning to add up. He opens up about PTSD symptoms, recovery, the stigma around asking for help, and why going to treatment became one of the best decisions he ever made. Today, Fred uses his own experience to help other first responders understand that needing help is not weakness. Sometimes the most courageous thing you can do is raise your hand and say, “I need help.” For confidential support, or simply to learn more with no commitment, contact us: https://frhealth.com/ 888-443-4898

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