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No One Fights Alone episodes
- Ben Pearson talks on Suicide for September Suicide Prevention Month
Chateau Health & Wellness Clincial Director, Ben Pearson discussing suicide prevention.
1 hr 3 min - Leslie Forbes, Suicide Survivor Widow
Join us for a converstation with Leslie Forbes, surviving spouse of Thomas Forbes of the Groton City (CT) Police Department, EOW 6/6/2011. Tom was a dedicated, highly regarded and well-respected police lieutenant for 30 years and close to retirement when he died by suicide on June 6, 2011. Leslie and Tom were married for 31 years and there is not a day that passes that he is not thought of and missed by Leslie, their two daughters and four grandchildren.
1 hr 11 min - Lisa’s Journey from Salt Lake City PD to Healing and Advocacy
In this episode, we dive into the life of Lisa, a former Salt Lake City Police Department officer, as she opens up about her experiences on the force and the personal challenges that followed. Lisa shares her inspiring journey of navigating trauma, finding healing, and her current role as an advocate for mental health and wellness among first responders. This episode provides an inside look at the realities of law enforcement, the emotional toll it can take, and the resilience it takes to heal and help others.
51 min - Suicide Survivor Gina Arlington
Gina Arlington is our guest on this podcast. Gina is the suicide survivor of Officer Brendan Arlington of the Largo (FL) Police Dept. Gina shares their story with us along with the difficult aftermath of Brendans death.
1 hr 15 min - Grand Prairie PD C0-Responders: Courtney Runnels & Emily Mourik
We have Grand Prairie Police Dept clinicians; Courtney Runnels & Emily Mourik joining us to discuss the difficult task of being co-responders. We discuss building wellness programs, clinicians responding & interacting in the field, leadership and overall wellness in todays episode.
1 hr - Mike Mette: Chicago PD & National FOP Wellness Team member
Our guest today is Mike Mette with Chicago Police Dept, Chicago PD FOP and National FOP Wellness team member. Mike has a ridiculous story of being a cop one day and in prison the next. Join us to hear his heart wrenching story of his journey back to being a Chicago cop and becoming the wellness advocate that he so passionately demonstrates daily.
1 hr 49 min - Austin & Brad: Holiday visit & 100th Episode
No One Fights Alone 100th episode!!!! This episode is Austin & Brad back visiting again about life and recent events. They talk about the current anxiety that election year brings and encouragement of sticking to keeping yourself healthy during this time.
41 min - Jorge Trevino: US Border Patrol (Retired)
Rob D and Brad invite Jorge "Iceman" Trevino on the podcast to tell his story of the many times he faced certain death only to have it thwarted by some fateful event. The "Iceman" shares his time of using/abusing alcohol along with contemplating suicide. The "Iceman" talks about his time at Chateau and the impact the people at Chateau had on his life.
1 hr 43 min - John Corcoran & Johnny Lawton
John & Johnny join Austin & Brad for to discuss the impact of a first responder career in discussing stress, trauma and suicide.
57 min - Nicole Ferry
Nicole Ferry, Special Agent with the CSX Railroad Police Department, joins us to discuss to shed light on the critical issues of mental health, suicide, and resilience by sharing her amazing story.
1 hr 5 min
About No One Fights Alone
From the publisher's feed
The No One Fights Alone Podcast is a first responder mental health and culture podcast created to have the conversations that too often go unspoken in the world of service. Built…
for law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, military veterans, and other public safety professionals, the show explores the real psychological, emotional, and cultural challenges that come with protecting others—often at the cost of your own well-being.
Hosted by Brad Shepherd and Kevin Thacker, the podcast is rooted in lived experience, professional insight, and deep respect for first responder culture. Each episode goes beyond surface-level discussions of stress and burnout to address the realities of trauma exposure, cumulative stress, moral injury, identity loss, leadership pressure, family strain, and the long-term impact of high-stakes careers. These are not abstract conversations—they are grounded in real stories from the job, from recovery, and from the road back to stability and purpose.
First responder mental health is complex. The demands of the job, combined with stigma, confidentiality concerns, departmental culture, and fear of professional consequences, often keep people silent. The No One Fights Alone Podcast exists to challenge those barriers by normalizing honest dialogue around trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance use, burnout, and the unseen weight carried by those who serve. The goal is not to sensationalize the work, but to humanize the people behind it.
Episodes feature candid conversations with first responders, clinicians, peer support leaders, and professionals working at the intersection of mental health, trauma, leadership, and public safety. The podcast also explores proactive strategies for resilience, peer support, leadership responsibility, and treatment pathways that respect the unique needs of first responders and professionals in high-stress roles. Rather than offering quick fixes or generic advice, the show focuses on education, connection, and practical insight that listeners can apply in real life.
At its core, The No One Fights Alone Podcast is about connection. It’s about reminding listeners that feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or changed by the job does not mean you are weak—it means you are human. The podcast creates a space where difficult experiences can be acknowledged without judgment and where seeking support is framed as strength, not failure.
The show is proudly sponsored by Chateau Health & Wellness and First Responder Trauma Counselors, organizations aligned in the mission to improve access to trauma-informed, culturally competent care for first responders and professionals. Sponsorship is not about promotion—it’s about advocacy, education, and contributing to a larger shift in how mental health is understood and addressed within first responder communities.
Whether you are actively serving, retired, supporting a loved one in the field, or working alongside first responders in a clinical or leadership role, The No One Fights Alone Podcast offers a place to listen, reflect, and feel understood.
Because no one should have to carry the weight of this work alone.