Silence The Shame Podcast

In this powerful episode, Shanti Das sits down with Dr. Carla Moore, a dedicated psychologist serving first responders in the Atlanta area. From firefighters and police officers to EMTs and dispatchers, Dr. Moore opens up about the real mental health challenges these everyday heroes face behind the scenes. They discuss how chronic exposure to trauma, long hours, and high-pressure situations can lead to anxiety, depression, PTSD, burnout, substance use, and strained relationships. Dr. Moore also shares what’s working on the ground right now to better support first responders and why prevention, early intervention, and culture change are critical. Whether you’re a first responder, love someone who is, or simply want to better understand what our frontline heroes carry, this conversation will inform, validate, and inspire you. In this episode, you’ll learn: 1. The unique mental health challenges first responders face that most people never see 2. How repeated trauma and “tough it out” culture impact the brain