

Episode Summary:
In this powerful and emotional episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, host Conrad Weaver sits down with Christy Lister, the former wife of a police officer who tragically took his own life in 2019. Christy shares her personal journey of navigating life after loss, the challenges faced by first responder families, and the critical need for mental health support within law enforcement. She discusses the importance of early intervention, peer support, and the tools necessary to prevent burnout and emotional detachment.
Through her work with First Help (formerly Blue Help) and her podcast Beyond the First Response, Christy is dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health struggles in the first responder community and advocating for essential changes.
Takeaways for First Responders and Their Families:
For First Responders:
For Families:
Resources Mentioned:
First Help (formerly Blue Help): www.1sthelp.org – Support for first responder families affected by suicide.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for 24/7 confidential support.
CopLine: Confidential support for law enforcement officers – 1-800-COPLINE 1-800-267-5463
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Mental health resources for families – www.nami.org
Beyond the First Response Podcast: Available on all major podcast platforms.
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FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST
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 ConjoStudios, LLC
Copyright ©2025 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.
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Episode Summary:
In this powerful and emotional episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, host Conrad Weaver sits down with Christy Lister, the former wife of a police officer who tragically took his own life in 2019. Christy shares her personal journey of navigating life after loss, the challenges faced by first responder families, and the critical need for mental health support within law enforcement. She discusses the importance of early intervention, peer support, and the tools necessary to prevent burnout and emotional detachment.
Through her work with First Help (formerly Blue Help) and her podcast Beyond the First Response, Christy is dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health struggles in the first responder community and advocating for essential changes.
Takeaways for First Responders and Their Families:
For First Responders:
For Families:
Resources Mentioned:
First Help (formerly Blue Help): www.1sthelp.org – Support for first responder families affected by suicide.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for 24/7 confidential support.
CopLine: Confidential support for law enforcement officers – 1-800-COPLINE 1-800-267-5463
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Mental health resources for families – www.nami.org
Beyond the First Response Podcast: Available on all major podcast platforms.
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FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST
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 ConjoStudios, LLC
Copyright ©2025 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.
124 эпизодов
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