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Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast

Jared Altic
Mental Health
Law Enforcement
International Conference Of Police Chaplains
First Responders
Suicide Prevention
Police Wellness
Trauma
Chaplaincy
Officer Wellness
Police Chaplaincy
Public Safety
Wellness
Community Support
Police Work
Leadership
Family Dynamics
Grief
Opioid Addiction
Policing
Kansas City

The Hey Chaplain podcast is where cops say, "Hey Chaplain, I've got a story to tell and some hard-earned wisdom to share." On Hey Chaplain you'll hear from dispatchers and federal agents, Sheriffs and US Marshals, as well as local detectives and patrolmen. From the LAPD to Scotland Yard, the guests on Hey Chaplain deliver advice and insights so that police officers everywhere can survive and thriv... more

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This is the second part of my conversation with Dr Kevin Gilmartin.  Gilmartin is the author of Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement, one of the most important landmark books in the field of police officer wellne... more

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Even after six years of working on this podcast, I still have a long list of ideas and potential guests to be on this show.  In fact the list is constantly growing!  But one name that has always been on the list is... more

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Today we're talking about police officers who are prior military.  It hurts my heart to see veterans struggle in a law enforcement career and I want to help police leadership understand and do everything they can t... more

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Today's guest is Mike Zaro from Lakewood PD in the state of Washington.  After retiring as police chief, Mike now teaches executive leadership classes for FBI LEEDA, the Law Enforcement Executive Development Associ... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Gilmartin
Dr. Kevin Gilmartin, author of Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement
Author, Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement
Episode: 153 - Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement, Part 1: Kevin Gilmartin
Mike Zaro
Former Lakewood Police Department Chief; current executive leadership instructor for FBI LEEDA
Lakewood Police Department / FBI LEEDA
Episode: 151 - Leadership in Tragedy: Mike Zaro, FBI-LEEDA and Lakewood PD
Jeremy Wade
Experienced officer from Washington State; guest speaker on identity and wellness for first responders
Mission First Alliance (featured guest)
Episode: 150 - An Unsustainable Cop Identity: Jeremy Wade
Pete Tucker
Ontario Provincial Police officer, injured by a bird during VIP escort duties
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Episode: 148 - Near-Fatal Bird Strike: Pete (and Michelle) Tucker, Ontario Provincial Police
Michelle Tucker
Pete's wife, caregiver, and co- speaker sharing the family impact and caregiving journey
Episode: 148 - Near-Fatal Bird Strike: Pete (and Michelle) Tucker, Ontario Provincial Police
Dru Ashwell
Colleague present at the convention and part of the daily recording team
Episode: The Daily ICPC Spokane: Day 5 (w/ Jeremy Hockett and Dru Ashwell)
Pam Neal
Police chaplain with extensive ICPC involvement and trainer
International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC)
Episode: The Daily ICPC Spokane: Day 4 (w/ Jeremy Hockett & Pam Neal)
Kevin Shive
Police chaplain from Golden, Colorado; founder and executive director of Serving the Shield
Serving the Shield
Episode: 146 - They Don't Want Any Weirdo Chaplains: Kevin Shive, Serving the Shield
Kelsie Gwartney
Chief of Death Investigations, Administrator for Forensic Medical facility in Kansas City
Forensic Medical
Episode: 144 - The Chaplain Goes to an Autopsy: Kelsie Gwartney, Chief Death Investigator

Host

Jared Altic
Host of Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast and related wellness-focused programming for law enforcement audiences.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • This episode addresses "how"process of chaplain acceptence by police officers. How does the interaction of two individuals from two distinct cultures happen? What should the chaplain expect to encounter, and what is it important to say, and not say?

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    Mark
    United Statesa year ago
  • Chaplain Acceptance

    This episode addresses "how"process of chaplain acceptence by police officers. How does the interaction of two individuals from two distinct cultures happen? What should the chaplain expect to encounter, and what is it important to say, and not say?

    Audible
    5
    Mark
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you!

    As a chaplain for the fire department and a full time pastor, I can’t thank “Hey Chaplain” podcast enough for your helpful insight and encouragement! Blessings!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chaplain JTFD
    United States2 years ago
  • A podcast that supports and encourages.

    I’ve been listening for a little over a year now. This has become one of my favorite podcasts. The insight offered by Jared and his guests have renewed my spirit and reminded me why I wanted to be a police officer in the first place. Thank you for all your hard work putting this show together. It’s much needed for so many of us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jayhawk023
    United States2 years ago
  • The Best Officer Wellness Podcast

    This show is an amazing resource with a wide range of interesting guests who all give wonderful insight and wisdom to law enforcement and those who love cops. I’m just a civilian—I don’t work in law enforcement at all. But this podcast is teaching me how to love on and serve those around me who serve the community so well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KSinKCK
    United States2 years ago

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Many appreciate the host's calm delivery and the diverse guest mix.
Listeners cite its usefulness for training and officer wellness.
Loved for balancing deep, tough topics with warmth and practical guidance.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

148.5 - The Gift You Don't Want: Pete (and Michelle) Tucker, Ontario Provincial Police
Q: What was the plan after the initial recovery period and hospitalization?
Pete believed he would return to police work in some capacity, and the plan gradually evolved from administrative roles to actual road duties as his rehabilitation progressed and psychological assessments cleared him.
153 - Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement, Part 1: Kevin Gilmartin
Q: There's this phrase that has become popular, 'it's okay to not be okay.' Do you think that framing helps or hurts officers?
The host questions the popular phrase, and the guest explains that while destigmatizing help is important, there needs to be discernment and competency among those offering help, emphasizing that not all sources are equally skilled and that true support should come from qualified, understanding professionals.
150 - An Unsustainable Cop Identity: Jeremy Wade
Q: How does a new cop answer the question of self-identity? Am I an unstoppable, unfeeling justice machine, unaffected by the death and tragedy around me?
The guest explains that the identity formed in training can become unhealthy if not balanced by faith, community support, and deliberate wellness practices; he emphasizes seeking a sustainable sense of self that integrates faith, family, and service rather than treating the job as the sole defining element of who you are.
151 - Leadership in Tragedy: Mike Zaro, FBI-LEEDA and Lakewood PD
Q: What is your favorite point to make in leadership training?
He emphasizes having students recount times they helped a citizen, to highlight selflessness and empathy, and ends with focusing on the good officers do rather than negative media stories.
151 - Leadership in Tragedy: Mike Zaro, FBI-LEEDA and Lakewood PD
Q: What was the first class you taught and how did it go?
The first class was the Executive Leadership Institute in St. Francis, Wisconsin; it wasn't perfect, but it was the beginning of a long teaching career with many lessons learned.

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This program focuses on mental health, wellness, and practical resilience within policing. Across episodes, conversations balance candid personal stories with professional guidance—from managing trauma, stress, and peer support to navigating chaplaincy, social work, and officer well-being in high-stakes environments. Notable strengths include a steady stream of experienced guests from law enforcement, firefighting, and related fields, plus actionable takeaways for officers, families, and departments. Listeners can expect a calm, compassionate host who draws out concrete tactics, real-world anecdotes, and cross-agency perspectives that help officers survive and thrive on and off the job.

A standout aspect is the emphasis on wellness as a cu... more

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4. Pete Tucker
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6. Dru Ashwell
7. Pam Neal
8. Kevin Shive

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