Julie shares her depth of knowledge about horses, people, trauma, healing, & how she brings them all together at her Wild Hearts program to help first responders recover from trauma & reconnect with their loved ones.

Joe discusses his time in the military, his career in law enforcement & shares what he's learned about first responder mental health through personal experience, education, and the work he does helping others.  

In part 2 of this interview - Freddie & Billy go into detail about critical incidents they've been involved with.  They humanize the men & woman that work in public safety by discussing injury & trauma from the perspective of responders &  family members. 

Freddie & Billy discuss their experiences with duty trauma, mental health, struggle, stigma, & resilience.   

Mark DiBona is a retired police officer & current technical advisor & mental health liaison for "Protecting the Guardian" - An organization that aims to create, promote, and maintain the health and wellness of law enforcement officers.

Mark joins us on the podcast & speaks openly about his own experiences with duty trauma, childhood abuse, suicide, faith, and healing.

In this episode - We bring together a panel of siblings who tell us about their brother or sister who worked in first response, the lives they lived before the job, & the process of losing their loved one to suicide.

Police Officer Jonathon Hickory joins us on the podcast to discuss how trauma led him to alcohol abuse & other behaviors that he feared would result in the loss of his job & his family. 

Jonathon found himself contemplating suicide before turning to faith, finding Hope, and recovering his life & sense of well-being. 

Jonathon wrote the award winning book "Break Every Chain" detailing his true story of trial & redemption which was then turned into a movie.

Abington Police Chief David DelPapa joins us on the podcast to discuss Duty Trauma, Officer Suicide, & the Cultural Changes he has seen throughout his career to how departments prioritize the Mental Health of their Police Officers.    

Reactions to trauma can impact the way a person experiences life.

When a person suffers from PTSD – Their loved ones share in that experience.

 
A person can move through trauma to growth & develop a more meaningful appreciation for life.

When a person moves through trauma to growth – Their loved ones share in that experience.

 
John is a Fire Captain & Military Veteran.

John & his wife Jackie speak openly about their shared experiences with Service, PTSD, Family, and Growth.

Tara Waters is a Police Officer, Wife, & Mother of two children. 

Tara discusses duty trauma, the impact(s) of her son's diagnosis & battle with cancer, faith, family, & how difficult times helped her grow into a more compassionate Police Officer.