Thanks for listening! Suggest a guest or topic or ask a question.
In this episode of the Twisted Remedies podcast, host Justin Couture speaks with Bill Elwell, a mental health crisis specialist and chaplain for first responders. They discuss Bill's journey into the fire service, the evolving role of chaplains, and the importance of mental health and wellness for first responders. Bill shares insights on navigating trauma, the significance of spirituality versus religion in chaplaincy, and the need for education in trauma recovery. The conversation also touches on the Members Assistance Team (MAT) and the importance of building support systems within first responder communities. In this conversation, Justin Couture and Bill Elwell explore the complexities of mental health support within first responder communities. They discuss the importance of peer support in reducing stigma, the impact of trauma on accountability, and the journey of recovery. Bill shares personal insights on the significance of retreats and community, emphasizing the power of realness in mental health discussions. The conversation concludes with Bill's aspirations for future work in health and wellness coaching.
Contact Bill at First Responder Core Wellness - https://www.unbrokencord.com/
https://www.wcax.com/2023/06/22/wcax-exclusive-inside-program-changing-vermonts-approach-policing/
Thank you for listening. Please don't hesitate to contact me at Twistedremedies.com
Take care of yourselves, and each other.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.