Break Stigma & Inspire Wellness.
Words of the Wise is a podcast where first responder leaders share real lessons and tactical wellness tools—so the next generation can lead stronger, live longer, and stay in the fight.
The goal: break the stigma, educate, and save lives.
These are raw conversations with Chiefs and Command Staff on leadership, challenges, and why wellness can’t wait.
It’s legacy. It’s leadership. It’s tactical wellness—straight from the source.
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Hey, I'm Paige.
I’m Paige Arnone, and after nearly a decade working in first responder wellness—supporting agencies across the country—I kept hearing the same phrase from leadership:
“I wish I had known this sooner.”
Those conversations were too valuable to stay behind closed doors. So I created Words of the Wise to bottle up those lessons, share them with the next generation, and change the way we talk about wellness in this profession.
This podcast is about breaking the stigma, making wellness normal, and ultimately—saving lives. One real conversation at a time.
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What Our Guests Are Saying

Paige, that was an incredible session, truly one of the most genuine and powerful conversations I’ve had about leadership, resilience, and purpose in policing. You didn’t just host a podcast; you created a space for me to speak on something I believe is transformative. I mentioned on the podcast that your show will help others learn from past lessons to become better leaders tomorrow, and I sincerely mean that.
You guided the conversation with heart and precision, drawing out raw, meaningful stories, from my near-death experience to my current mission of care. I hope it serves as a strong motivation for listeners to lead with purpose and heart [before it’s too late!]
Your ability to connect on a human level, to reflect deeply, and your instinct for asking the right follow-up questions made me feel like we had a genuine dialogue, not just an interview and I hope that authenticity comes through for your audience.
Finally, the way you tied it all back to universal truths, growth through adversity, the power of recognition, and leading with empathy turned personal experiences into meaningful lessons. You left a lasting impression on me.
This episode isn’t just informative; it’s inspiring. Through your work, you give people hope, practical insights, and permission to lead with courage and compassion.
Thank you for making a truly meaningful difference.

-Chief Batista

Very well done! I enjoyed participating in the podcast. Paige was very professional.

-Chief Wiley

Thank you again for having me on the Words of Wisdom podcast. I really enjoyed our conversation and appreciated how genuine and thoughtful the discussion felt. You created a great atmosphere to talk about faith, leadership, and service, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my perspective with your listeners. You’re doing incredible work with this platform — keep inspiring others through the stories you share.

-Chief Barton
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