When first responders carry trauma like armor and silence becomes a survival strategy, how can we support those who show up for us day after day, crisis after crisis? In this powerful expert panel, hosted by Stacey Lauren and brought together by Kathryn Severns Avery of Restoration Ranch Colorado, you'll hear stories that rarely get told, truths that will reshape your understanding, and ideas that could spark nationwide change.

This isn’t just conversation. It’s the beginning of a movement. Whether you’re a first responder, a family member, or simply someone who wants to help the helpers… this panel is for you.

Panelists
Stacey Lauren
Kathryn Severns Avery
Lynette Shaw
Mare Brighton
Todd Madison
Jeff Santelli
Robert (Bob) Gray

Topics include:
PTSD and cumulative trauma in police, fire, EMS, and medical staff
Retirement identity loss and the question: “Who am I now?”
Why first responders often won’t ask for help—and how to reach them anyway
The power of safe spaces, storytelling, and collective healing
A vision for equine therapy, healthy meal programs, 24-hour child care, and more
A new challenge model designed to create awareness, fund missions, and change lives

Timestamps
00:00 — Introduction
02:00 — Kathryn’s Story
09:00 — Breaking the Silence
30:00 — The Challenge Model
59:00 — If Only They Knew…

YouTube: https://youtu.be/-wRCIFzPDRU

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-serve-us-but-who-serves-them-first-responders/id1618590178?i=1000732453710

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6w6m91FCAW0MHVqCjp4Zmk

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