First Responder Wellness Podcast with Conrad Weaver20 Nov 2020

First Responder Friday - Samantha Horwitz

Samantha (Sam) Horwitz is a 9/11 First Responder, former United States Secret Service Agent, speaker and author.

With her B.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, her J.D. from the Howard University School of Law, and experience as a Law Enforcement Officer, she has become an expert in handling stress and managing PTS. She has spoken nationally to Law Enforcement, Veteran, business, and faith-based communities on how to recognize and combat the effects of PTS, how to minimize the damage stress can cause in the workplace, and how to support those who have PTS.

Sam’s been featured in People Magazine, on ABC, CBS, Blaze TV with Glenn Beck and in other local and national media. She is the author of The Silent Fall: A Secret Service Agent’s Story of Tragedy and Triumph After 9/11. Sam serves on the board of Frontline Crisis Response Solutions, providing confidential support through wellness and resiliency for first responders and their families, and is the co-host of the award-winning MAD (Making a Difference) Radio show.

Connect with Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesamhorwitz/

Learn more about https://www.abadgeofhonor.com/

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The First Responder Friday Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC as a part of the PTSD911 Documentary project. Visit our web site for more info about the film. www.ptsd911movie.com

Host/Producer: Conrad Weaver

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