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The First Responder Wellness Podcast

First Responder Wellness
Mental Health
First Responder Wellness
First Responders
Addiction
Law Enforcement
Trauma
Recovery
Suicide Prevention
Police
Trauma Support
Counseling
Suicide
Substance Abuse
SWAT Team
Peer Support
Workplace Wellness
PTSD
Orange County
Alcoholism
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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, organi... more

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First responders are normal people asked to do abnormal things, over and over again. When repeated exposure to trauma collides with sleep deprivation, family pressures, perfectionism, shame, and a culture of silence, simply “grinding it out” can stop... more

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 ... more

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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 w... more

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Kim Statham
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a focus on first responders
First Responder Wellness
Episode: The Silence That’s Killing First Responders: Suicide Prevention with Kim Statham, LMFT
Fred Mathis
Retired deputy chief with 35 years in the fire service
First Responder Wellness
Episode: Retired Deputy Chief Fred Mathis | 35 Years in the Fire Service: The Calls Add Up
Devin O'Day
Chief Development Officer at First Responder Wellness
First Responder Wellness
Episode: The Moment Everything Falls Apart (And What Happens Next) | Devin O'Day
Dr. Oldham
Clinician discussing alcohol awareness and treatment approaches
First Responder Wellness Clinic
Episode: Why First Responders Are More Prone to Alcohol Abuse
Dr. Rose
Clinician providing reasons for alcohol use in first responders and medical explanations
First Responder Wellness Clinic
Episode: Why First Responders Are More Prone to Alcohol Abuse
Joel Edwards
CEO of First Responder Wellness
First Responder Wellness
Episode: Run With Us: 200 Miles. 36 Hours. One Cause. | First Responder Suicide Prevention
Julie Cramer
Compliance and Organizational Development Manager at FRW
First Responder Wellness
Episode: My Career Ended Overnight: A Deputy’s Story of Rebuilding
Mike Cook
Former vice narcotics detective and current alumni relations manager at First Responder Wellness
First Responder Wellness
Episode: A Narcotics Detective Addicted to Drugs: A Cop’s Story of Collapse and Recovery
Ryan Tillman
Founder of Breaking Barriers United; former police officer
Breaking Barriers United
Episode: The Emotional Weight First Responders Carry (And Why Most People Never See It)

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Chris Logan
Host of First Responder Wellness Podcast; Director of Clinical Operations; host associated with FRW programs and leadership.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Chris rocks!

    Love this podcast! Chris has some insane wisdom. Definitely recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brock!!112
    United Statesa year ago
  • A wealth of knowledge

    FRW is such a wealth of knowledge for first responders and their families. First episode was excellent. Looking forward to more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bstuckman01
    United Statesa year ago

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The show is seen as a credible resource for recovery pathways and reducing stigma in public safety.
Guests' personal stories are frequently highlighted as credible illustrations of resilience and recovery.
Listeners appreciate honest, trauma-informed conversations that balance lived experience with practical guidance.

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The Opposite of Addiction Isn’t Sobriety, It’s Connection | A First Responder's Recovery Story
Q: What advice would you give to someone currently struggling?
Fight for yourself, and reach out to get quality help. Doing it alone is a low probability move.
The Opposite of Addiction Isn’t Sobriety, It’s Connection | A First Responder's Recovery Story
Q: What brought you to First Responder Wellness?
Smitty shares his struggles with addiction and the moment he realized he needed help, leading him to the program.

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A program focused on mental health, trauma, and recovery within the public safety community, with episodes that explore PTSD, addiction, burnout, and the role of peer support and family involvement in healing. Guests range from clinicians and program leaders to alumni and advocates, often sharing personal recovery journeys, innovative treatment approaches (including wilderness-based and ocean-based programs), and practical strategies for agencies and families. Highlights include candid discussions about stigma, the shift from traditional 'heroic stoicism' to proactive care, and how employer engagement and community programs sustain long-term wellness for first responders.

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1. Kim Statham
2. Fred Mathis
3. Devin O'Day
4. Dr. Oldham
5. Dr. Rose
6. Joel Edwards
7. Julie Cramer
8. Mike Cook

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