Hiding in Plain Sight: When the Helper Needs Help

About this episode

Brad Lawson shares his experiences as a paramedic and the emotional challenges faced by first responders.

For nearly 27 years, Brad Lawson served his community as a paramedic, responding to tragedies, accidents, overdoses, and some of life’s darkest moments. Like many first responders, Brad learned to suppress emotions, push through pain, and wear the mask of strength. To everyone around him, he appeared to have it all together.

People in this episode

Host: Conrad Weaver

Guest: Brad Lawson

Topics covered

• mental health
• first responders
• emotional suppression
• community service
• paramedics

Keywords

• paramedic
• mental health
• emotional support
• first responders
• community service

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