147 - The Loneliness Epidemic Is Killing First Responders - with Dr. Jody Carrington

In this episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Conrad Weaver sits down with Dr. Jody Carrington — psychologist, bestselling author, and former civilian member of Canada’s national police force, the RCMP — for an important conversation about first responder mental health, PTSD, burnout, loneliness, trauma, and the power of human connection.

AXON AID - How a Tech Innovator is Fighting for First Responder Mental Health

The First Responder Wellness Podcast with Conrad Weaver is where first responder wellness, leadership, mental health, and resilience come together for law enforcement, firefighters, EMS professionals, dispatchers, military veterans, and the families who support them.
Each week, Conrad sits down with respected first responders, agency leaders, clinicians, researchers, and wellness experts for honest conversations about the challenges facing public safety today. Topics include PTSD, trauma, burnout, peer support, suicide prevention, leadership development, organizational culture, shift work, family relationships, and building resilient teams.
Whether you're a police chief, fire chief, supervisor, wellness coordinator, frontline responder, or family member, you'll gain practical insights, proven strategies, and real-world solutions to help you lead better, live healthier, and thrive both on and off the job.
Because wellness isn't optional—and healthy organizations begin with healthy leaders.