#692 Aug 07, 24

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Conrad Weaver - PTSD911 Documentary

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Top Ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Top ranked because of YOU, the listener and supporter. I am blessed and grateful to have all YOU AMAZING listeners and supporters and I thank you again. Please take a moment and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. If you are a new listener, welcome. We know you will love the show. If you are a long-time listener, welcome back. A big thank you to ALL the brave men and women in the Criminal Justice Field. Remember you ALL are honored, cherished and LOVED. My next guest is Conrad Weaver. He is an Award-winning producer and President and owner of Conjostudios, LLC, a video production company based in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Conrad received a Mid-America Regional EMMY® Award for his 2014 documentary feature, the Great American Wheat Harvest (2014). His second feature length documentary film, Thirsty Land (2016) was completed in early 2016 and is currently available on Amazon Prime. The award-winning documentary, Heroin’s Grip (2018) is Conrad’s third feature length documentary, and he is the executive producer and writer on a feature narrative film called Scars of an Orphan. Emergency first responders are suffering from post-traumatic stress in record numbers, but they are often afraid of losing their job if they ask for help; this must change. Conrad created the award winning documentary PTSD911. PTSD911 is a film about real people: normal, average human beings who have chosen to work in professions that require above average heroism, fortitude, and resolve. These men and women have jobs that require a willingness to face things that most of us can’t even imagine yet maintain a high level of dignity and professionalism. First responders repeatedly see and experience things that most of us will never see, causing compound issues related to post-traumatic stress injuries and disorders. A great show with a great guest. Find the documentary here: https://ptsd911movie.com/ More great shows coming soon. Patrick

35 mins

If you are a new listener, welcome. We know you will love the show. If you are a long-time listener, welcome back.

A big thank you to ALL the brave men and women in the Criminal Justice Field. Remember you ALL are honored, cherished and LOVED.

My next guest is Conrad Weaver. He is an Award-winning producer and President and owner of Conjostudios, LLC, a video production company based in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Conrad received a Mid-America Regional EMMY® Award for his 2014 documentary feature, the Great American Wheat Harvest (2014). His second feature length documentary film, Thirsty Land (2016) was completed in early 2016 and is currently available on Amazon Prime. The award-winning documentary, Heroin’s Grip (2018) is Conrad’s third feature length documentary, and he is the executive producer and writer on a feature narrative film called Scars of an Orphan.

Emergency first responders are suffering from post-traumatic stress in record numbers, but they are often afraid of losing their job if they ask for help; this must change.

Conrad created the award winning documentary PTSD911. PTSD911 is a film about real people: normal, average human beings who have chosen to work in professions that require above average heroism, fortitude, and resolve. These men and women have jobs that require a willingness to face things that most of us can’t even imagine yet maintain a high level of dignity and professionalism. First responders repeatedly see and experience things that most of us will never see, causing compound issues related to post-traumatic stress injuries and disorders.

A great show with a great guest.

Find the documentary here:

https://ptsd911movie.com/

More great shows coming soon.

Patrick

Creators and Guests

Host

Patrick Fitzgibbons

Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander and former Army Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. He is now a Program Lead for FHE Health in their Shatterproof Program for First Responders located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He is passionate about helping first responders who are struggling, and he also sought treatment for his struggles. He holds advanced degrees in organizational leadership and business, and is currently studying to become a licensed mental health clinician in the State of Florida. Patrick also speaks to first responder organizations about health and wellness for personnel.

Guest

Conrad Weaver

Conrad Weaver is an award-winning filmmaker and the President of Conjostudios, LLC, a video production company based in Emmitsburg, Maryland. A Mid-America Regional EMMY® Award recipient, Conrad is known for his impactful documentary films, including The Great American Wheat Harvest (2014), Thirsty Land (2016), and Heroin’s Grip (2018). His work sheds light on critical social issues, with a focus on storytelling that informs and inspires change. Most recently, Conrad directed the award-winning documentary PTSD911, a powerful exploration of the mental health crisis among emergency first responders. The film highlights the hidden struggles of those who serve on the frontlines, emphasizing the urgent need for systemic change and support. In addition to his documentaries, Conrad is the executive producer and writer of the feature narrative film Scars of an Orphan. Through his filmmaking, Conrad continues to bring awareness to important stories, amplifying voices that need to be heard.