Ben Wolcott, first responder advocate and keynote speaker, wearing a blue checked suit, white shirt, and neatly groomed grey beard.

27 YEARS OF SERVICE · FIRST RESPONDER ADVOCATE · RECOVERY SPEAKER

Purpose Beyond the Badge.

Real stories. Honest conversations.
A stronger, more resilient first responder community.

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    Operational Trauma & PTSD

    Drawing on 27 years behind the badge, Ben shows how cumulative trauma and PTSD can remain hidden long after the call ends.

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    Addiction & Isolation

    A candid account of alcohol addiction, isolation and the stigma that can keep first responders from asking for help.

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    Treatment & Asking for Help

    How entering treatment at Warriors Heart reframed help-seeking as strength, responsibility and a life-saving decision.

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    Recovery & Renewed Purpose

    A message of hope, accountability and renewed service for law enforcement, fire/EMS, corrections, peer-support teams, agency leaders and wellness conferences.

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Beyond the Badge

Finding Life and Purpose After Treatment

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