Brianna McCarty LEO / First Responder Wellness Advocate

Brianna McCarty joins us on the podcast and shares how she was inspired by a family legacy in law enforcement, which led her to pursuing a career in policing where she gained firsthand experience in the realities and challenges of the profession.Brianna not only talks about her career in law enforcement, she talks about the calls she responded to that stayed with her, the ones that impacted her, and caused disruption in her life; personally and professionally. Today Brianna is a certified peer support advocate with a passion for improving mental health awareness within the first responder community. Although her time in law enforcement was cut short, it was deeply impactful and continues to shape her work today. Brianna now focuses on supporting first responders through peer support initiatives, open dialogue, and advocacy efforts aimed at reducing stigma and strengthening resilience. She is also the host of a podcast dedicated to sharing real stories from first responders, as well as a virtual peer support group that provides a space for connection, understanding, and conversation around the unique challenges of the job.