Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast

The Hey Chaplain podcast is where cops say, "Hey Chaplain, I've got a story to tell and some hard-earned wisdom to share." On Hey Chaplain you'll hear from dispatchers and federal agents, Sheriffs and US Marshals, as well as local detectives and patrolmen. From the LAPD to Scotland Yard, the guests on Hey Chaplain deliver advice and insights so that police officers everywhere can survive and thrive. The host, Jared Altic, has almost 30 years of experience serving and counseling military and law enforcement families. The show looks at both the humorous and traumatic sides of police life, sharing wisdom to create healthy cops both at work and at home. Share this podcast with a cop or someone who loves a cop.

Podcasting since 2021 • 271 episodes

Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast

Latest Episodes

155 - Ambushed: Jeremy and Joy Braun, Part 1

I hope that we are building trust here at Hey Chaplain so that you know we're not going to just trauma dump a bunch of dramatic stories on you for the sake of clicks. When we talk about officer injuries or line of duty deaths, it's becaus...

November 02, 2026 • 31:45

Dungeon Crawler Carl and Other Books The Chaplain Totally Denies Enjoying - Bonus Ep 53

Here's a list of really good audio books that the Chaplain is definitely NOT recommending, wink, wink.Audiobooks:Project Hail Mary, by Andy WeirRed Shirts, by John Scalzi<...

October 26, 2026 • 20:36

154 - How 2 Love Our Cops: Corina Shipp

Finding support for police spouses is tough. Finding good ways for police spouses to help their cops be healthier can be even harder. Today's guest is Corina Shipp who has two decades of experience as a police wife in the Pacific Northwes...

October 19, 2026 • 38:01

153.5 - Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement, Part 2: Kevin Gilmartin

This is the second part of my conversation with Dr Kevin Gilmartin. Gilmartin is the author of Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement, one of the most important landmark books in the field of police officer wellness. It really is re...

October 12, 2026 • 33:45

153 - Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement, Part 1: Kevin Gilmartin

Even after six years of working on this podcast, I still have a long list of ideas and potential guests to be on this show. In fact the list is constantly growing! But one name that has always been on the list is Dr Kevin Gilmartin....

October 05, 2026 • 33:06