Officer Wellness with Brian Manley
During Brian Manley’s time as Chief of the Austin Police Department, he built a foundation for prioritizing the health and wellness of his fellow officers. It was his dedication to this vision that made him such an excellent Police Chief at Austin Police Department. He is a perfect fit with Off Duty Management and is now an expert authority worth listening to. Officer Wellness with Brian Manley focuses on mental health realities and wellness strategies while working in law enforcement.
What to Expect
Brian prioritizes spreading the message of officer wellness every chance he gets, which has officially manifested in his very own podcast. The podcast Officer Wellness with Brian Manley brings mental health to the forefront, helping officers realize they are not alone. In each episode, Brian plans to sit down with fellow law enforcement veterans and experts. You can expect discussions on every facet of health and wellness impacting officers today. He’s starting this podcast in the hopes of spreading awareness and prompting conversation.
For the premiere episode, Brian has invited the Chaplain of the Austin Police Department and long-time friend, Rick Randall. Listen as they sit down for an enlightening conversation stemming from their time working on the force together. Mr. Randall has been with Austin PD for over 15 years, serving as the Division Director of Health and Wellness. This experience makes him the perfect co-host to kick off the podcast.
Future Episodes
However, this is only the beginning. Brian has over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, during which time he’s made many diverse connections. Future guests will provide unique perspectives from their own personal experiences as well as details about their specific fields. Brian’s goal is to cover as many corners of officer wellness as possible. He aims to provide a well-rounded vision of often-overlooked challenges. These challenges affect the men and women risking their lives every day in our communities.
From physical and financial wellness, mental and emotional wellness, all the way to social and spiritual wellness, this podcast is looking to investigate them all. Officers never know which combination of struggles will affect them, and Brian has seen how each issue can take its toll in different ways.
Episode one of Officer Wellness with Brian Manley premieres October 6th on Buzzsprout, so be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for updates about upcoming future episodes!