Break Stigma & Inspire Wellness.
Words of the Wise
is a podcast where first responder leaders share hard-earned lessons and tactical wellness tools—so we can build stronger, safer, and more resilient generations of those who serve.
The mission: break stigma, educate, inspire, and save lives.
These are real conversations from 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.
TESTIMONIALS
What our guests are saying
"Really enjoyed the session!"
It was a pleasure to work with Paige.
She did a great job of managing my expectations, preparing me for her questions, and making me feel comfortable about the process.
She had thoughtful replies to my comments, which showed her full engagement and prompted further discussion on the topics.
Really enjoyed the session!
Thanks,
- Chief Mathes, University Park PD
"Your efforts improve lives"
It was my pleasure to speak with
you and share my insights today. I also appreciated the opportunity to hear yours and learn more about you
as well. I appreciate what
you are doing to help the Law Enforcement profession and hope that in some way your efforts improve the lives of those in Public Safety!
- Colonel McKee, Division of Capitol Police
"I gained as much insight as I provided"
I really enjoyed our conversation. I felt I gained as much insight as I provided. Thank you for doing what you do.
- Chief Sapino, Guilford Technical Community College
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MEET THE Host
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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Chiefs across the country interviewed
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Countless
Lives impacted
ABOUT US
We are on a mission to help all first responders live happier, healthier, longer lives.
Inspire
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Break Stigma
Save Lives
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