The First Responder Wellness Podcast
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, organizational leadership, subject matter experts, and alumni who have experienced the program firsthand. Each episode is designed to bring insight, hope, and practical tools to first responders and their families, while shedding light on the unique challenges and resiliency within the public safety community.
The First Responder Wellness Podcast
Latest Episodes
Former Police Chief: Wellness Can’t Be Optional Anymore
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...
Retired Deputy Chief Fred Mathis | 35 Years in the Fire Service: The Calls Add Up
In this episode of The First Responder Wellness Podcast, Chris Logan sits down with Fred, a retired Los Angeles firefighter and Deputy Chief, to talk about 35 years in the fire service, the calls that stayed with him, and the cost of always try...
Why First Responders Need a Different Kind of Treatment | CEO Joel Edwards
In this episode, Chris Logan sits down with Joel Edwards, CEO of First Responder Wellness, to talk about the story, mission, and heart behind FRW.Joel shares how his own recovery journey shaped the way he views treatment, why traditional...
The Moment Everything Falls Apart (And What Happens Next) | Devin O'Day
In this episode, we sit down with Devin O’Day to talk about what’s really happening behind the scenes with first responders. PTSD, alcohol, burnout, and the moments that push people to the edge.This conversation goes deeper than awarene...
Why First Responders Are More Prone to Alcohol Abuse
In this episode, we sit down with clinical experts to talk about why alcohol becomes such a common coping tool, especially for first responders. From nervous system overload to environmental triggers and learned patterns, this conversation brea...