Breaking the silence: Mike Marotta's Crusade Against First Responder Suicide

Join us for an enlightening conversation on the "Crackin Backs" podcast with Mike Marotta, a former Airforce and San Antonio PD officer turned advocate for suicide prevention amongst first responders. 

After losing 6 colleagues to suicide in six months, Marotta decided to take his battle against the harrowing culture of silence to a larger stage. Mike opens up about the tough culture and stereotypes that envelop these unsung heroes, leading to an alarming number of suicides in the field.

He dives deep into the topic of 'SUICIDE CONTAGION,' a phenomenon that raises suicide risk among those left behind. We discuss the staggering reality of averaging over 200+ suicides in law enforcement and first responders annually. 

Marotta shares his insights from Dr. Brene Brown’s TED Talk about the strength in “shame and vulnerability”, and how it transformed his perspective on life. He shares the paramount importance of fostering bonds between new recruits and seasoned officers, crucial to building mental resilience. 

Tune in for this eye-opening episode about shifting from blame to learning, cultivating better home relationships, and restoring the police force's public image. Learn from Marotta's journey and his mantra, “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” 

It's time to listen, learn and start vital conversations about mental health in law enforcement on this episode of Crackin Backs.

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