Friday Five - Above Average: Choosing to Rise Beyond Mediocrity

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First Responder Wellness Podcast with Conrad Weaver

Conrad Weaver

167 episodes

4 days ago

The First Responder Wellness Podcast with host Conrad Weaver dives deep into the mental health, resilience, and leadership challenges faced by first responders. Through engaging conversations with police, fire, EMS, dispatch, and wellness experts, this show delivers actionable leadership solutions and real-world strategies to help first responder leaders build healthier, more resilient teams. Each episode highlights stories of courage, lessons in leadership, and tools for personal and organizational wellness. Whether you’re a chief, frontline responder, or wellness advocate, this podcast equips you with the insights and inspiration to lead well, live healthier, and strengthen the culture of your agency. Popular guests include: Dr. Arash Javanbakht, Chief Neil Gang (Ret.), Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, Dr. Stephanie Conn, Dr. Eugene Lipov, Dr. Marvin Wayne, Chief David Rhodes, Dr. Heather Twedell, James Geering, Dr. Brooke Bartlett, and Dr. Rita Brock.

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Friday Five - Above Average: Choosing to Rise Beyond Mediocrity

First Responder Wellness Podcast with Conrad Weaver

4 minutes

4 days ago

Friday Five - Above Average: Choosing to Rise Beyond Mediocrity

In this Friday Five episode, host Conrad Weaver reflects on what it means to live an “above average” life. He shares why he takes on monthly challenges—like daily pushups and Bible reading—not just to test his limits, but to cultivate habits that help him grow personally and professionally. Conrad reminds us that achieving our goals requires more than wishing for them—it takes daily, intentional action.This short but powerful message challenges listeners to examine their own lives: Are you settling for mediocrity, or are you doing the work required to reach your fullest potential?Book Link: https://a.co/d/izeNo5P Key Takeaways: Being above average means committing to daily habits that stretch you. Personal growth and professional success both require discipline and consistency. Goals are achieved by aligning present actions with future aspirations. Community and accountability—like shared challenges—help sustain motivation. Challenge of the Week:  Join Conrad in his 100 Pushups a Day and Bible Reading challenges! Share your progress and encouragement by commenting, “I’m in!” Reflection Question: 👉 Are you settling for mediocrity, or are you willing to do what it takes to become above average? Connect with Conrad:💻 firstresponderwellnesspodcast.com🎥 Follow on YouTube & TikTok for challenge updates💬 Share your thoughts in the comments +++++ 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 Copyright ©2025 ConjoStudios, LLC - All rights Reserved.