The Beacon Way Podcast: Navigating Wellness for First Responders with Dr. Carrie Steiner
Welcome back to the Beacon Way podcast! In this episode, we continue our founders' edition with special guest Dr. Carrie Steiner, founder of the First Responders Wellness Center and a licensed clinical psychologist with 13 years of experience as a Chicago police officer. Dr. Steiner shares her journey from the police force to establishing a wellness center dedicated to helping first responders. She discusses the critical need for mental health support in the community, the challenges of finding the right clinicians, and how her center provides specialized care for police, firefighters, and paramedics. Dr. Steiner also highlights the importance of self-belief and community support when starting a business. Tune in for an insightful conversation about the intersection of mental health and first responder culture.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:54 Inspiration Behind First Responders Wellness Center
03:21 Challenges and Realizations in the Field
05:40 Establishing the Wellness Center
10:34 Growth and Expansion
19:00 Balancing Roles and Responsibilities
26:48 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
27:23 Conclusion and Contact Information
