The Weight We Carry

"The Weight We Carry Podcast" provides a space for first responders to discuss mental health challenges. We feature heartfelt interviews with first responders, mental health professionals, and experts, offering practical coping strategies and resources. Join us for open conversations about PTSD, anxiety, depression, and building resilience within this vital community. Listen and find hope

The Weight We Carry is a health podcast hosted by Bart Heaney, with 33 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Bart Heaney hosts The Weight We Carry, a health show with 33 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Season 4 Premiere "Unbroken" Clinton Ewing

  Jan 12, 20261h 59mS4

  <p></p>Clinton Ewing shares his journey as a firefighter and paramedic.His early life experiences shaped his desire to serve in public safety.The impact of 9/11 was a significant motivator for his career choice.Teamwork is essential in emergency response situations.Early calls as an EMT were challenging and eye-opening.The emotional toll of witnessing trauma affects first responders.Mental health support is crucial for those in emergency services.Experiences with victims can lead to long-lasting emotional impacts.Coping mechanisms are necessary for managing stress and trauma.Clinton emphasizes the importance of family support in his journey. The emotional...

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  Episode #10

  "Season 3 Finale" S3 E10 Dennis Carradin

  Nov 17, 20251h 11mS3

  <p></p><p>Season 3 Finale</p><p>Description:This Season 3 finale is a must-watch: Dennis Carradin issues a blunt, life-saving challenge on suicide prevention — especially for first responders and healthcare workers. With urgency and compassion, Dennis insists suicide is 100% preventable and shows how simple acts — a phone call, a conversation, a hug — can change the course of someone’s life. If you care about mental health, connection, and frontline wellbeing, this episode demands your attention.</p><p>Why hit play:</p>Powerful, actionable guidance on suicide prevention for first responders and healthcare workers.Real talk on how outreach, conversation, and support...

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  Episode #9

  "Overcoming Trauma & PTSD" S3 E9 Dr. Keven McNeill

  Nov 3, 20251h 21mS3

  <p>In this powerful episode of the Weight We Carry podcast, Bart sits down with Dr. Keven McNeill — a seasoned first responder with nearly 30 years of experience, including firefighting, policing, and advocacy. Keven shares raw insights into the mental health struggles faced by first responders, his own battles with PTSD, and the journey to healing.✨ What you'll learn in this episode:Keven’s inspiring story of resilience and overcoming traumaThe realities of PTSD in first responders & vital signs to watch forHow peer support and community can break down stigmaInnovative approaches to trauma treatment like EMDR & ASAP protocolThe pivotal role therapy dogs p...

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  "Life Behind the Radio" S3 E8 Jillian Hodges

  Oct 30, 202543 minS0

  <p>Life Behind the Radio — Jillian Hodges on Public Safety, Mental Health & ResilienceDescription:In this episode of the Weight We Carry podcast, Bart Heaney interviews 911 dispatcher Jillian Hodges about her 15-year career in dispatch, the toughest calls she’s faced, the deep bond between dispatchers and responders, and how public safety work impacts mental and physical health. Jillian shares raw, personal stories — including learning of her father’s cardiac arrest at work — and offers honest insight on anxiety, migraines, coping strategies, peer support, and resilience.Timestamps:00:00 Intro | 00:38 Jillian’s background | 03:38 Why dispatching stuck with her | 05:36 A typical shift | 07:04 Toughest calls & kids | 08:31...

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  "Falling into Place" S3/E7 EMT Hunter Burley

  Oct 30, 202555 minS0

  <p>🚑 The Weight We Carry: Mental Health, Peer Support & Healing in EMS | First Responders & Public SafetyIn this compelling episode of Weight We Carry, Bart Heaney and his wife Brittany chat with Hunter Burley, an EMT firefighter from North Carolina, about the emotional challenges faced by first responders. Hunter shares his journey from small-town EMS to urban emergency services, highlighting how high-pressure calls, trauma, and personal legacy impact mental health. Discover how coping mechanisms, peer support, and therapy dogs play a vital role in promoting resilience and healing within the EMS community.If you're a first responder, EMS professional, or someone int...

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