DiscoverSurviving Your Shift, Building Peer SupportA First Responder’s Story of Resilience
A First Responder’s Story of Resilience

A First Responder’s Story of Resilience

Update: 2024-11-05
Share

Description

Growing up in a family rooted in law enforcement and education, Alan Cormier shares how his journey led him to advocate for mental health support within the first responder community. From impactful personal experiences to founding the nonprofit “With You,” Alan’s story is one of resilience and community care.


What are the signs that burnout and stress are affecting your health and relationships?

Burnout and the mental toll of high-stress jobs can go unnoticed until they start impacting health and family life. Allen Cormier’s journey highlights the importance of self-awareness and mental health support in the first responder community.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN: 

  • How Alan’s personal experience in law enforcement inspired his mental health advocacy

  • Practical strategies first responders can use to manage stress and improve well-being

  • The role of community and support networks in creating sustainable mental health changes

Join us in this conversation as Allen Cormier shares his story and actionable steps to help first responders thrive, not just survive.

CONNECT WITH Allen

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/WithYouSWLA

WEBSITE: withyouswla.org

CONNECT WITH BART:

Website: https://stresscaredoc.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartleger/

If you're receiving value from this podcast, consider becoming a monthly supporter—your gift helps me keep producing these practical episodes. Become a supporter today.

Connect with Bart

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bartleger

Facebook Page: facebook.com/survivingyourshift

Website: survivingyourshift.com

Want to find out how I can help you build a peer support program in your organization or provide training? Schedule a no-obligation call or Zoom meeting with me here.

Comments 
00:00
00:00
x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

A First Responder’s Story of Resilience

A First Responder’s Story of Resilience

Dr. Bart J. Leger