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127 - SLEEP! Stop Counting Hours, Count Cycles (Part 1 of 2)

In part one of this two-part conversation, Conrad Weaver sits down with firefighter, lieutenant, counselor, and sleep specialist Taylor Montey to talk about one of the most overlooked issues in first responder wellness: sleep. But this episode goes far beyond bedtime habits. Together, they unpack the connection between sleep, trauma, mental health, shift work, stress, and recovery — and why broken sleep may be quietly shaping everything from memory and emotional regulation to long-term health. This conversation is especially important for first responders, leaders, spouses, and anyone who wants to better understand the hidden toll of chronic exhaustion in the people who serve.

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126 - The Hidden Injury Behind the Anger with Jeff Casselman

What happens when the trauma isn’t just emotional — but neurological? In this powerful episode, Conrad Weaver talks with retired police officer and Army veteran Jeff Casselman about the devastating intersection of PTSD, cumulative concussions, and traumatic brain injury. Jeff opens up about blackout rage, memory loss, seizures, personality changes, and the painful impact those injuries had on his career, marriage, and identity. This is an honest conversation about what policing can cost when injuries go unseen, symptoms get misread, and officers keep pushing through. If you serve in law enforcement, lead first responders, support officer wellness, or love someone in the job, this episode is a wake-up call you need to hear.

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SPECIAL EDITION: A Proactive Peer Support System First Responders Can Trust

What if peer support in your agency didn’t depend on chance, availability, or who happened to answer the phone? In this episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Conrad Weaver talks with Nik Fiorito of Peer Connect about a system designed to make peer support more proactive, more confidential, and more sustainable for first responder agencies. They discuss how Peer Connect helps responders connect with trusted peers, how supervisors can initiate support without crossing confidentiality lines, and why this matters especially for small, rural, and understaffed departments. Nik also explains how agencies are using Peer Connect to reduce burnout among peer supporters, improve follow-up, and create a more consistent support process for their teams. If your department has a peer support team, wants to build one, or is looking for a better way to care for its people after difficult calls, this conversation is worth your time.

Book a call with Peer Connect: https://firstresponderwellness.co/peerconnect

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Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Web site: https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih

Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/

The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC

Copyright ©2026 First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC - All rights Reserved.