PODCASTS
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A collection of podcasts focusing on first responder mental health. Includes episodes from various sources. Listed alphabetically. Note: Informational purpose only, not an endorsement. Some content may be triggering.
Podcast hosted by firefighter/paramedic James Geering. Covers a number of topics related to first responder wellness, including nutrition, exercise, trauma/PTSD, addiction, and sleep deprivation. James has a very wide variety of guest hosts on, approaching wellness from varying perspectives.
Discontinued, But Good To Listen To – Checking In is hosted by Craig Luecke. Firefighters and EMS professionals and their families must have the resources to deal with the various complications that their jobs can bring to their lives, especially issues regarding emotional and psychological stress. This podcast series talks about the issues surrounding stress injury and PTSD with our first responders.
CopThink Podcast
CopThink Podcast Episode 3: Chris Caulkins on Suicide Prevention [Part 1] – Dr. Chris Caulkins discusses facts and statistics about suicide and first responders. He also talks about suicide risk factors and myths with host Brian Casey.
Laudable Podcast
The goal of Laudable is to harness the power of social media to create a safe space and promote mental wellness and self care in the first responder community and in society as a whole. We hope you join us in helping each other, one post at a time.
Medic2Medic Podcast
Medic2Medic Podcast is for EMTs, Paramedics, EMS Leaders and Medical Directors. The podcast takes a look at the person to see how they got their start in Emergency Medical Services and their dedication to the EMS profession and helping others.
A Medic's Mind Podcast
Written by Matthew, a 13 year paramedic and 6 year army medic who was diagnosed with PTSD and major depressive disorder in 2017.
PintheQ Productions
Over a Cup is a weekly podcast series for first responders hosted by Ali Rothrock. This podcast talks about mental health, recovery, and resources available to get and stay well.
The Overrun Podcast
The Overrun is a website and podcast that discusses and encourages progressive EMS and pre-hospital medicine. The show is the genesis of a network of podcasts and educational offerings to the EMS profession
Paramedic Nat
Paramedic Nat’s Mental Health Journey – A blog from Canadian paramedic Natalie about her experiences with PTSD and recovery.
PTSD Bunker Gear For Your Brain Podcast
PTSD: Bunker Gear for your Brain is a fresh new look at an old disorder that very few understand. It takes a different, and straight approach to learning a subject that many dare not speak of.
Rescue the Rescuer
Rescue the Rescuer is a podcast that focuses on issues like addiction, PTSD, and relationship failure in first responders and how to fix them.
UpTalk Podcast
Hosted by Jon Sanders, a firefighter/EMT and fire chaplain. The Up Talk Podcast is focused on helping eliminating the stigma around the emotional, mental, and spiritual issues first responders and their families face.
What's Your Emergency Podcast
The podcast that responds to all emergencies on, and off, the job. This podcast aims to step in and handle your emergencies, be it by answering questions about how or why Fire, Police or Paramedics respond, act or work in certain ways, or by addressing the emergencies of those who respond to yours.
Within The Trenches Podcast
Within the Trenches is a podcast by a former 911 dispatcher featuring the stories of other 911 dispatchers. The podcast is not specifically about mental health. However, it frequently features discussions of traumatic calls/situations that the guests dispatchers have dealt with.
Your Oxygen Mask First Podcast
Your Oxygen Mask First is focused on helping those in the “helping professions” (public safety/first responders, medical, military, etc.) find resources to not only survive the work they do, but also help them live their best lives possible at the same time.