Operation Tango Romeo, the Trauma Recovery Podcast

Now, more than ever it is important for us to be adults.  Being educated, doesn't make you an adult.  Being OLD doesn't make you an adult.  How you communicate, is what makes you an adult.  Anything less....and we have division.  Stop the division, and give your mental health a BIG boost, by being mindful about how you express your point of view. 

Alvin is in the Speakers hall of fame and is a personal inspiration to me.  When it comes to overcoming obstacles, Alvin knows what he's talking about.  Born without arms, Alvin has faced a level of adversity that most people can't imagine.  It is through his example that we can re-evaluate our own lives and obstacles, and put them into perspective.  Find his book HERE Watch th...

Matis Stebben Beekeeping For Veterans is a non-for profit organization dedicated to helping veterans deal with PTSD. We are made up of experienced beekeepers and certified mindfulness coaches. Together we believe we can make a difference in the lives of veterans and their families and have a positive effect on the environment. We are currently based in Canada and are looking forward to offering ou...

If you let your guard down with your mental well being, it will bite you in the ass.  I shared something in this episode that I didn't intend to...but I am publishing this one regardless. Fuck it.  Now you know what happened a few months ago.  I haven't even told my kids yet.  It's a super small circle who knows, but here I am sharing it to the world.  I'm sharing it, in t...

You're good?  You're fine?  Then STAY that way by doing preventative maintenance!   NOBODY is immune to a Post Traumatic Stress Injury.  NOBODY.  By doing the work preventatively, you are making yourself more resilient to PTSI. If you ARE injured already, the longer you go without seeking help, the worse it gets.  You are bleeding out...and you need to stop the bleeding. Ask for help TODAY.  Make...

Do you LIKE drama?  If so, we probably won't hang out with each other.   I prefer peace to war, and kindness to hate.  I prefer unity to division, and that can only happen when we respect each other instead of demonizing each other.  In this episode, I explore WHY people demonize, and what to do about it. 

Stigma is a major barrier to seeking help.  Stigma is created through misunderstanding what PTS Injuries are,  and their negative impact on a person's quality of life. Stigma fuels a sense of shame in those who are injured, and this misplaced shame increases reluctance to ask for help and / or support for PTS Injuries.  Further, the stigma often creates an inability to acknowledge o...

Little did I know, the Royal Canadian Legion, (RCL) has a program to get Veterans who are homeless, off the streets.  Lino shares stories of outreach and recovery. Ruck 2 Remember raised funds for the RCL to get Vets off the streets, and transition into a healthy life. 

Be mad, Be sad, Be stoic, be whatever you have to be.  Just fucking feel your feelings....and say them out loud.  PROCESS this shit as best you can.  CONNECT with each other by phone, or in person.  Texts and FB messages won't cut it. 

John served 10 months in Afghanistan.  He also served on several other deployments. Today, John is a Peer Support facilitator for Veterans and first responders.  We talk about the emotional impact of the Afghanistan withdrawal, and the physical impact on the Afghan people who have been abandoned by our Governments.

https://www.facebook.com/christian.stenner.37/about Christian has dedicated a lifetime worth of service to the Cadets, and is continuing his service by supporting the Veteran Community. 

Kim Barthel is the co-author of Conversations with a Rattle Snake, and is a highly sought after Therapist, and Public Speaker. The conversation we have on this episode dives DEEP.  It is a conversation of healing, authenticity, and hope.   Thank you for tuning in. I'm so happy for YOU, the listener for having enough compassion for yourself, to take the time and listen to this amazing wom...

A large part of mental health has to do with staying focused on positive pursuits. Also, with positive interactions with others. You can't control how others treat you, but you can control how you treat them. It is up to US to stop the division.  It is EVERYONE'S responsibility to be respectful to each other.  Share this episode, text it to friends, share it on all of your social media c...

www.rivervalleyresilienceretreat.com   Near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada Michelle is a mental health therapist with a social work degree. Her career span in counselling has seen  her work with urban and on reserve First Nations communities and also as a Correctional Officer at a women’s prison based in Prince Albert Saskatchewan. As a wife of a Veteran who recently retired after 2...

This was recorded for Canada Day, but the message is not about that particular day.  Instead, this is a message of Unity with the Veteran, and Indigenous communities.  We share a common bond, and common outcome.  It's important to recognize this link, and to give the same compassion to our First Nations people, as we have for our Veteran community. 

At one of Justin Trudeau's town halls, Brock asked the PM why he was fighting Veterans in court, to which PM Trudeau replied, "Because you are asking for more than we can give".  Brock was kind enough to join the show to talk about being wounded, and his experience of being a soldier.  We talked about Veterans Affairs, The Royal Canadian Legion, ...and more. See the famous moment here: h...

PPCLI & Airborne Veteran Afghanistan Bosnia Somalia

Courtney is Married to an active duty American Soldier, and is also a Therapist.  #sexpert

Canadian Infantry Veteran, P.P.C.L.I Afghanistan Veteran Podcast Host: Trial & Triumph 

A 25 year veteran of the LAPD, Deon Joseph has been in the spotlight for several years because of the amazing work he does.  His book: Stepping Across the line.  A skid row cops story He is now working as a policing consultant. 

https://www.policesciencedr.com/ About Susanne Knabe-Nicol ['kna:bə ni'kol] I have a BSc in Psychology from the University of East London, an MSc in Interactive Multimedia from the University of Westminster, and an MSc and PhD in Investigative Psychology from the University of Liverpool. I worked in UK policing for over a decade in the roles of regional intelligence analyst, major crime researcher...

Stigma won't go away if we shy away from the conversation.  How can you help to eliminate stigma?  By sharing this episode far and wide.  

https://nationalveteranresources.com/  Michele Ladd, founder of National Veteran Resources travels the country in support of Veterans who suffer from PTSD.  She does her best to be an aggregate for healing and coping resources. When the VA fails to provide support, she helps Veterans find other supports.  Michele has two sons who are Veterans, and one suffers from PTSD.  After...

Marriage is tough work...we all know this.  But WHY is it so much tougher, why is divorce so much higher for LEO's, Military, and Veterans? I explore why this is, and what to do about it. 

I believe that if people simply respected each other enough to TRULY listen to each other, that the world would be a MUCH better place.  It doesn't happen on the news, it doesn't happen in Parliament, or in Congress....those folks are all just arguing...NOT discussing, and look where that gets us!  Arguing doesn't accomplish much outside of a courtroom...  But, LISTENING does.  Listen to learn.  B...