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Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental HealthE.236 We Celebrate A Year Of Hard Lessons, Healing Wins, And The People Who Keep First Responders GoingSend us a textFrom crime and trauma scene cleanup to midnight dispatch and station kitchens, we gathered the most powerful lessons from a year of conversations with first responders, clinicians.Here are the links for all the episodes: Krista Gregg (E.188): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-188Jessica Jamieson (E.192): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-192Beth Salmo (E.204): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-204Elizabeth Ecklund (E.207): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-207Gordon Brewer (E.211): https://podcasts.apple.c...
2025-12-2634 min
Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental HealthE. 233 Why Role Loss After Service Can Turn Deadly And What Actually Helps (Part 2)Send us a textThe silence after the last shift can be deafening. We dive into what really happens when the badge comes off and the calls stop, tracing the steep drop from team identity and adrenaline to isolation, substance use, and rising suicide risk. With honesty and urgency, we unpack why retirement hits first responders so hard and outline a practical safety net that works in the real world.We talk through the addictive rhythm of police, fire, EMS, and corrections work—why the culture bonds like family, and why role loss feels like gr...
2025-12-1229 min
Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental HealthE.233 Building Real Mental Health Support For First Responders (Part 1)Send us a textWhat does it take to build mental health care that first responders actually trust? We sit down with former Revere police officer Joe Rizzuti, whose journey from stacked line-of-duty trauma and alcohol use to peer support leadership strips away the clichés and gets to what works. Joe’s story starts with a tough childhood, a military turnaround, and a policing career shaped by high-stakes cases and a deep love for community. It also includes administrative betrayals, devastating calls, and the moment he walked into On-Site Academy expecting a firearms range and found a l...
2025-12-0929 min
Code4CouplesEp 170: Alcohol and First Responder CulturePolice officer mental health and alcohol use are deeply connected, but most families don't know what signs to watch for. Alcohol is often normalized in law enforcement culture, but for many officers and families, it quietly becomes a coping mechanism for trauma, stress, and identity loss. In this Code4Couples Podcast episode, Cyndi Doyle is joined by retired police officer and peer support leader Joe Rizzuti for an honest conversation about alcohol use, addiction, and mental health in first responders. In this episode, you'll learn: Why alcohol is commonly used as a coping...
2025-10-1635 min
Hidden Battles RadioAdversity in uniform Joe Rizzuti part 2Part 2
Joining us live in the studio is Joe Rizzutti — a U.S. military veteran, retired police officer, and now a dedicated substance abuse recovery coach and mental health professional.
Joe brings decades of experience from the frontlines of service and survival, and today he opens up about the adversity he’s faced — both in uniform and in his personal journey through mental health and recovery.
We dive into the realities many first responders face behind the scenes, the toll it takes, and—more importantly—the path toward healing. From administrative challenges, to the stigma...
2025-07-1651 minHidden Battles RadioTalking with legend Joe Rizzuti part 1part 1 of 2
Joining us live in the studio is Joe Rizzuti — a U.S. military veteran, retired police officer, and now a dedicated substance abuse recovery coach and mental health professional.
Joe brings decades of experience from the frontlines of service and survival, and today he opens up about the adversity he’s faced — both in uniform and in his personal journey through mental health and recovery.
We talk about the realities many first responders face behind the scenes, the toll it takes, and more importantly, the path toward healing.
This one’s...
2025-07-1651 min
RISEUP: Voices From the FrontlinesRISEUP Voices From the Frontlines: Guest Joe RizzutiJoin your host Krista Fee and Special Guest Joe Rizzuti in this no-holds-barred conversation around Officer Mental Wellness, Suicide, and Peer Support. Digging deep into the need for cultural change ... "we spend more money on t-shirts, coffee mugs and challenge coins than we do on mental wellness within the agency" This is simply not sustainable.To support the mission of this podcast, bringing mental wellness, safety, and community to our Military, Veterans, 1st Responders, and their families please make a one-time or recurring donation at battle2be. All donations are tax-deductible as we are a 501C3 non-profit.
2024-02-0258 min
H.O.P.E Beyond The BadgeJoe RizzutiJoe discusses his time in the military, his career in law enforcement & shares what he's learned about first responder mental health through personal experience, education, and the work he does helping others.
2023-08-041h 18
Answering the Call - First Responders PodcastBadge Meetings: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Support for First RespondersThe Podfather Mike Miles and Jersey Ed are joined by Joe Rizzuti, Retired Peer Support Officer and beloved "Hot Dog Guy." The crew discussed Badge Meetings - what they are, who they are for, how you can find one, and how you can start one!
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Genesis House and the Friends in Recovery Podcast are proud to bring you Answering the Call – The First Responder Podcast. Join your hosts “Mike the Podfather” (Mike Miles) and “Jersey Ed” (Edward Chionchio Sr.) as they address the real issues in health & wellness for First Responders. From physical and mental health to...
2020-10-2932 min