{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"JOE SMARRO: CRISIS COP USES EMPATHY &amp; UNDERSTANDING: EP. 324","description":"JOE SMARRO, a Marine Corps veteran, former police officer, and nationally recognized mental health advocate who is transforming crisis intervention and suicide prevention\u2014especially for first responders. Joe co-founded the San Antonio Police Department\u2019s Mental Health Unit, reshaping how law enforcement handles mental health crises with empathy, connection, and calm solutions. His groundbreaking work has been featured in the Emmy-winning HBO documentary Ernie &amp;amp; Joe: Crisis Cops and his TEDx talk, I See You, has inspired thousands. Now, as the founder of SolutionPoint+, Joe trains organizations, first responders, and leaders nationwide on mental wellness, crisis intervention, and resilience. His bestselling book,Unarmed, teaches how courage, compassion, and connection can save livesWe discuss   Mental Health in Public Safety \u2013 Transforming crisis response and intervention   Empathy as a De-escalation Tool \u2013 How compassion leads to better outcomes   Suicide Prevention &amp;amp; Resilience \u2013 Helping first responders and communities stay strong   Understanding Human Behavior in Crisis \u2013 Turning high-stress moments into opportunities&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; for connection   Building Stronger, Safer Communities \u2013 Strategies for fostering trust and collaboration   Joe\u2019s message is simple: leading with empathy saves lives.&amp;nbsp; www.joesmarro.com &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman","author_url":"http:\/\/theexplodinghuman.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42444145\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/ffab0b\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42444145"}