No One Fights Alone

Melissa is a practitioner specializing in Neurofeedback. Learn more about this modality and how it can help First Responders.

Victor is a mental health professional in the greater Phoenix area. He spent 20 years as a Phoenix Police Officer, and during his career, there were threats made against himself and his family. After retirement, he made the choice to go into the mental health field and give back to First Responders who are still struggling. Check out the movie made about his life and career- Evil Good.

On October 24, 2014, Scott was involved in a several-hour and highly publicized shooting that claimed the life of their friend and partner, Danny Oliver, and several hours later, Detective Michael Davis. That incident proves to be a pivotal moment for Scott and his wife, Liz. Liz and Scott are now speaking about their story and what they’ve learned, both apart and together. Concerns for Police Sur...

Its been a while since we did a check in on life, we take this Tuesday to chat about life, sleep, and relationships

Max is a Utah County Sheriff that experienced a horrific line-of-duty death. Listen to his story as he took a leap of faith and got involved with Concerns of Police Survivors, and how that decision turned his life around.

Adam is former New Jersey Law Enforcement. After a stellar career, he chose to change his path and help other First Responders heal from addiction and trauma. Listen to his personal story, of how he overcame the odds.

Nicole is back for another episode to discuss the wellness community. Nicole has been in wellness since 2015 and was an integral part in one of the most progressive departments in the country. She speaks on how wellness has changed and how to continue to take care of yourself as a peer support member

Jane is a St Paul Firefighter. After years of exposure to trauma, life caught up with her. Listen to her story of recovery and how she has moved forward with her life and her career.

Rob is a former detective for the Phoenix Police Department. With over 20 years of experience, trauma took a toll on Rob and the ones that he loved. Listen to his story of redemption and the new life he has created for himself today.

Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation (SBS) was incorporated with the mission of fostering hope by uniting survivors of law enforcement suicide to support one another and honor our fallen heroes.

Brainspotting is a powerful trauma modality that many clinicians have found to be highly effective for their clients. By utilizing the brain's natural ability to heal itself, this therapy helps people identify and process stored traumatic experiences in the body, mind, and nervous system. Brainspotting works by helping individuals focus on specific events or sensations that are associated with the...

Tim Whitcomb is the Sheriff of Cattaraugus County, going on his third term. He is also a national presentor on Suicide Awareness and wellness in our First Responder Community. Listen to us discuss his personal story and experiences from 30 years of Law Enforcement, and his experiences that shaped him into the man that he is today.

Listen in as we discuss our thoughts on the FOP Wellness conference, and how they continue to improve wellness throughout the country.

We want to welcome you into a New Year! We thank you all for joining us last year and helping us build this podcast. 2023 will be hosted by Brad Shepherd and Austin Pederson, and will be a year full of new guests, and topics.

John shared his story with us a few months back about his experiences in life that led him to attend treatment. Join us as we circle up with him about returning to work and life after treatment

Dr. Trevor Wilkins | The Angry Viking Therapist Trevor Wilkins Ph. D, better know as the 'Angry Viking Therapist', is a licensed professional clinical counselor in the Lexington, KY area, specializing in the symptoms related to trauma, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Trevor is a 15-year veteran of uniformed law enforcement, serving with both the Kentucky State Police and t...

Listen is as we speak with Utah FOP President Brent Jex. Brent is a retired 20 year police detective with 15 of those years in investigations, to include assignments to federal task forces related to gangs, fugitives, and narcotics investigations. He was a police academy instructor for 16 year. Additionally, Brent developed and taught the Field Training Officer (FTO) program for the State of Utah...

Ben Pearson has been in the mental health field for over 20 years, Join us as we discuss trauma, mental health, and the impact that it has on our family lives.

Adversity isn’t something that you can brush off. But you can try several strategies to reduce stress and face your current situation head-on. Looking back on a difficult situation is an opportunity to strengthen your self-awareness. Sit down and hear a redemption story with John with St. Paul PD. He talks about the adversity he faced in his 24-year career as a police officer, and how he overcame...

Join Chief Adams and Austin as they discuss Chief's opinion on the importance of Dispatchers and the burnout they may experience

Listen in as we sit down with Nick Turkovich, the Peer Director & Satellite Director​ from West Coast Post Trauma Retreat. THE WEST COAST POST-TRAUMA RETREAT (WCPR) The WCPR program is for first responders whose lives have been affected by their work experience. The WCPR residential program provides an educational experience designed to help current and retired first responders recognize the s...

Listen in as we sit down with Jordan Lee and Matt Quackenbush from Deer Hollow to discuss what mental health looks like in the First Responder space

Join us as we speak with Marcy about her career at Cobb County and her womens retreat in Utah About Cobb County Police Department Cobb County borders the City of Atlanta to the north and west and is home to over 700,000 residents. We are home to the Battery Atlanta, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Lockheed Martin, Six Flags Over Georgia and Home Depot's Corporate Headquarters.

Chief Josh Adams and Austin Pederson talk with Brad Shepherd from Wounded Blue about his story and how they help the First Responder Space.

Join co-hosts Austin and Josh as they speak to Tyler Hansen about his path to recovery as well as the mental journey and trauma sustained by active duty military and veterans. Listen in as they discuss the resources provided by the VA both the successes and issues with the healing process including finding sobriety, navigating relationships, and working through trauma. They also try to make sense...