27 years on the job. A panic disorder diagnosis. And a story that first responders recognize the moment they hear it. Chad Farley speaks from experience

— not from a textbook.

Bringing the Real Conversation to Your Conference

Speaking Topics

Journaling for Resilience — A tactical approach to processing the weight of the job. Built for law enforcement, fire, and dispatch. This is the talk that started it all.

You Are Not Alone — A personal account of 27 years in law enforcement, panic disorder, and what happens when you finally stop outrunning what you're carrying. Raw, real, and built for the first responder who thinks they're the only one.

Conference History

Public Safety Peer Support Association Conference (PSPSA)

Three Appearances

International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)

International Audience - Two Appearances

APCO Western Regional Conference

Phoenix, Arizona 2026

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