99 - Resilience isn’t a Personality Trait - With Dr. Stephanie Conn

Episode Title: 99 - Resilience isn’t a Personality Trait - With Dr. Stephanie Conn Guest: Dr. Stephanie Conn, PhD, ABPP – Psychologist, Author, Former Officer Host: Conrad Weaver Episode Overview: In this episode, Conrad speaks with Dr. Stephanie Conn, a former police officer and dispatcher turned board-certified psychologist. Dr. Conn shares her incredible journey into psychology after two traumatic line-of-duty deaths impacted her department. She now dedicates her work to helping first responders navigate trauma, strengthen resilience, and overcome stigma around mental health. Topics Discussed: How trauma impacts the brain—and how it can be healed Techniques like EMDR and nervous system regulation Why peer support must be well-trained to be effective The importance of sleep hygiene and science-based wellness practices Her books: Strengthening Your Mental Armor and her upcoming peer support manual Resources Mentioned: Dr. Stephanie Conn’s Website: https://firstresponderpsychology.com     +++++ FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST   Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ 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.