Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental Health

Discover practical resilience strategies that transform lives. Join Steve Bisson, licensed mental health counselor, as he guides first responders, leaders, and trauma survivors through actionable insights for mental wellness and professional growth.

Each week, dive deep into real conversations about grief processing, trauma recovery, and leadership development. Whether you're a first responder facing daily challenges, a leader navigating high-pressure situations, or someone on their healing journey, this podcast delivers the tools and strategies you need to build lasting resilience.

With over 20 years of mental health counseling experience, Steve brings authentic, professional expertise to every episode, making complex mental health concepts accessible and applicable to real-world situations.

Featured topics include:
• Practical resilience building strategies
• First responder mental wellness
• Trauma recovery and healing
• Leadership development
• Grief processing
• Professional growth
• Mental health insights

• Help you on your healing journey

Each week, join our community towards better mental health and turn your challenges into opportunities for growth with Resilience Development in Action.

Guest

Joe Smarro

Joe Smarro is a decorated U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran who served in both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. After his service, he joined the San Antonio Police Department, where he spent 11 years in the Mental Health Unit helping build a nationally recognized crisis response program. He is the founder and CEO of SolutionPoint+, a national training and consulting firm focused on mental wellness, de-escalation, and human performance. Joe is a TEDx speaker and featured in the Emmy award-winning documentary Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops, and is the author of Unarmed. His mission is bold and clear: to eliminate suicide among first responders by transforming culture, mindset, and leadership.

https://joesmarro.com/

Guest appearance on:

How A Crisis Cop Broke Through Stigma And Got Help