First Responder Wellness Podcast with Conrad Weaver30 Juli 2025

92 - Killing Hesitation with Neil Schoepp

In this episode, Conrad Weaver talks with Neil Schoepp, a former New York City police officer and firefighter, to discuss how first responders—and anyone—can overcome hesitation and overthinking to live more intentionally and purposefully. Neil shares real-world stories from his time in uniform, the deadly consequences of hesitation, and how he translated first responder training into tools for civilian life.

This conversation dives into:

Why hesitation is more dangerous than we think
The AIR Method (Awareness, Interruption, Redirection) to reprogram your mindset
How visualization—used by first responders daily—can transform your personal decision-making
“Point and call” (Shisa Kanko) and other habits that improve present-moment awareness
Why routines matter: Are you building your future or maintaining your past?
Tools to stop automatic negative thoughts and rewrite the story you tell yourself
How collaboration, identity, and intentional choices lead to lasting transformation

Whether you're in the firehouse or the boardroom, Neil’s mindset tools can help you act with clarity, crush doubt, and live with confidence.

CONNECT WITH NEIL NeilSchoepp.com To learn more about 6 weeks of group coaching https://go.neilschoepp.com/results-over-excuses-coaching To Download the Free Mental Reboot Manual https://go.neilschoepp.com/mental-reboot-manual Email Neil@NeilSchoepp.com

+++++

Take the quiz to find your perfect trainer and get 14 days of free training here: https://go.trainwell.net/FirstResponderWellness

FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST

Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Web site: https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih

Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/

The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC

Det här avsnittet är hämtat från ett öppet RSS-flöde och publiceras inte av Podme. Det kan innehålla reklam.

Avsnitt(212)

AXON AID - How a Tech Innovator is Fighting for First Responder Mental Health

SPECIAL EDITION: AXON AID - How a Tech Innovator is Fighting for First Responder Mental Health What does a technology company best known for TASER energy weapons and body cameras have to do with fir...

21 Aug 32min

The Loneliness Epidemic Is Killing First Responders - with Dr. Jody Carrington

147 - The Loneliness Epidemic Is Killing First Responders - with Dr. Jody Carrington In this episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Conrad Weaver sits down with Dr. Jody Carrington — psychol...

19 Aug 51min

From Felonies to the Front Lines: Casey Burley

Join the First Responder Leadership Mastermind: firstresponderwellness.co/mastermind 146 - From Felonies to the Front Lines: One Woman's Journey Through Addiction and Recovery Work What does it real...

12 Aug 45min

From Skeptic to Believer - with Chief Rob Reardon

Ready to become the leader your people deserve? Applications for Cohort #2 of the First Responder Leadership Mastermind are now open. Space is limited. Learn more: https://firstresponderwellness.co/ma...

5 Aug 31min

PTSD and Institutional Betrayal with Tracey Wilkinson

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. You are not alone, and help is available. You can also find first responder...

29 Juli 49min

Ego Kills Careers, and How to Lead Differently with Dr. Ron Camacho

Click here for a Coaching Strategy Call with Conrad Weaver: https://firstresponderwellness.co/schedule/ 143 - Ego Kills Careers, and How to Lead Differently with Dr. Ron Camacho "There is a pre-t...

22 Juli 54min

Beautifully Broken: How One Officer's Suicide Sparked a Movement of Hope | Jared Buchanan & Daniel Herzog

142 - Beautifully Broken: How One Officer's Suicide Sparked a Movement of Hope | Jared Buchanan & Daniel Herzog What happens when unimaginable loss becomes a mission to save lives? When police officer...

15 Juli 38min

Shot in the line of Duty - with Hali Bradford

141 - Shot in the line of Duty - with Hali Bradford She arrived at the hospital with 30 seconds of life and a 99.99% chance of not surviving. Her surgeon was moments from calling her time of death. ...

8 Juli 37min