Mark Meincke

Operation Tango Romeo, the Trauma Recovery Podcast

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/tango-romeo/subscribe The Trauma Recovery Podcast for #Military, #Veterans, #First Responders, and their families. #PTSD Recovery is a tough road, and it can not be travelled alone. Here is how OTR helps. 1. Listening to the show is a form of peer support. Hearing stories from people who have been there, done that...just like you , is a POWERFUL thing. Knowing you are not alone IS healing. 2. There are a LOT of resources out there. I find the resources, and bring them to the show.3. Know that you are NOT alone

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Mark Meincke

Episodes

EP# 42. The #1. barrier to transitioning to civilian life 06.09.2020 16:30

Transition to civilian life is hard, and for many people, the struggle never ends.  Understanding the difference between who you are, and what you do, or used to do, is a vital component for successful transition.  To visit the OP TR facebook page, click HERE Click Here for your copy of the book:   Why Not Me? Support OP TR by donating HERE

EP# 41. D.I.S.C. The four Personality types 04.09.2020 21:57

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuTSbiwFqOo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PquFBAskYjs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDwcDD2Cio4 To visit the OP TR facebook page, click HERE Click Here for your copy of the book:   Why Not Me? Support OP TR by donating HERE

EP #40 Dave Bona, Mefloquine Poisoning / Quinism 29.08.2020 37:28

Agent Orange, Mefloquine, PCB's, ... Soldiers are often exposed to toxic, and even lethal substances with the full knowledge of their superiors.  This puts the Government on the hook, and they cover their ass every single time.  Deny, Deny, Deny.... Here is how to know if you have Mefloquine poisoning, and what to do about it.  Mefloquine is also known as Lariam, Tafenoquine, Krinta...

EP# 39 Recover Out Loud 28.08.2020 16:56

There is only ONE way to reduce the stigma, and that's to Recover Out Loud. Every time you are open about the fact that you are injured by Trauma, you are signalling to others, that it's OK to talk about it.  To visit the OP TR facebook page, click HERE Click Here for your copy of the book:   Why Not Me? Support OP TR by donating HERE

EP# 38, Doctoral Candidate, Danae Laut on Military Family Resilience. 04.08.2020 20:32

Secondary trauma affects our children, and our spouses.  Danae is now doing a research project to better understand what those impacts are, and how to minimize them.  To visit the OP TR facebook page, click HERE Click Here for your copy of the book:   Why Not Me? Support OP TR by donating HERE

EP# 37 Bruno Guevremont, North Pole Explorer, The Vets Brigade 18.06.2020 39:25

Bruno   To visit the OP TR facebook page, click HERE Click Here for your copy of the book:   Why Not Me? Support OP TR by donating HERE

EP# 36, Colette & Gary Benoit 18.06.2020 30:45

EP# 36, Colette & Gary Benoit Benoit Wellness Consulting  To visit the OP TR facebook page, click HERE Click Here for your copy of the book:   Why Not Me? Support OP TR by donating HERE

EP# 35, Scott Casey, President of Military Minds, and founder of The Rolling Barrage 18.06.2020 45:20

EP# 35, Scott Casey, President of Military Minds , and founder of The Rolling Barrage To visit the OP TR facebook page, click HERE Click Here for your copy of the book:   Why Not Me? Support OP TR by donating HERE #therollingbarrage #militaryminds

EP# 34. Laura Townsend, Ultra Marathoner and sexual assault survivor, Laura Townsend 14.06.2020 36:18

"ME TOO", the two most powerful words you can utter to start your journey of recovery.  To visit the OP TR facebook page, click HERE Click Here for your copy of the book:   Why Not Me? Support OP TR by donating HERE

EP# 33, the 4 stages of PTSD Recovery 11.06.2020 19:32

1. Unconscious Incompetence 2. Conscious Incompetence 3. Conscious Competence 4. Unconscious Competence To visit the OP TR facebook page, click HERE Click Here for your copy of the book:   Why Not Me? Support OP TR by donating HERE

EP# 32. What it's like to live with an OSI / PTSD 01.06.2020 23:58

It doesn't matter what the source of your trauma was, the effects on your life are predictable.   Life is hard, and PTSD makes it harder.  In this episode I talk about how PTSD has affected me directly.  To visit the OP TR facebook page, click HERE Click Here for your copy of the book:   Why Not Me? Support OP TR by donating HERE

EP# 31. How to have a conversation about Suicide, with the Suicide Prevention Pledge Card 19.05.2020 11:21

It's natural to avoid tough conversations, and talking about Suicide is certainly a tough one to have.  The Suicide Prevention Pledge Card provides you with a powerful tool to make the conversation a whole lot easier.  Having the card in my wallet has helped me brush the thoughts of suicide away more easily.  The card has also allowed me to intervene when others are in crisis. ...

EP#30. Dr. Jody Carrington, Canadian Best Selling Author of "Kids These Days", on Trauma Recovery 29.04.2020 50:11

Dr. Jody Carrington specializes in Trauma, and Trauma recovery.  She is a spectacular and entertaining speaker who has dedicated her life to supporting the healing and health of others.  This is an episode you won't want to miss, and you might want to share. :) To visit the OP TR facebook page, click HERE Click Here for your copy of the book:   Why Not Me? Support OP TR by donating...

EP# 29. Embrace the Suck! With Vince Fowler 11.04.2020 47:19

To visit the OP TR facebook page, click HERE Click Here for your copy of the book:   Why Not Me? Support OP TR by donating HERE Vince Fowler , a master business coach, and Army Veteran shares the importance of embracing the suck. 

EP #28. COVID19 related stress, and how to lessen it 19.03.2020 15:33

The Zombie Apocalypse is fun as long as it's on TV, but now that we are heading in that direction in real life...it's a little less fun. COVID19 is causing extra stress for everyone, but those who are in Trauma Recovery are more susceptible to being overwhelmed.  Tune in, and share this episode to learn some practical skills in dealing with this pandemic, as it relates to your mental health.&...

EP# 27 Terrance Kosikar PHD. PTSD survivor, and founder of Camp My Way 21.02.2020 45:27

Camp My Way Terrance shares his unreal story or recovery. From a Traumatic Child hood, to being homeless, and a substance abuser, Terrance transformed himself into being a force for good.  To visit the OP TR facebook page, click HERE Click Here for your copy of the book:   Why Not Me? Support OP TR by donating HERE

EP# 26 QOV, Quilts of Valour, after surprising 2 Veterans with Quilts 19.02.2020 13:05

https://www.quiltsofvalour.ca/ To visit the OP TR facebook page, click HERE Click Here for your copy of the book:   Why Not Me? Support OP TR by donating HERE

EP# 25 Kim Barthel, Co-Author of Conversations with a Rattlesnake 18.02.2020 38:20

To visit Kim's website, click HERE You can also visit her on Facebook HERE Or visit Kim & Theo on Facebook HERE   Kimberly Barthel is the co-author of Conversations with a Rattlesnake, with NHL Super-star, Theoren Fleury.  She is also a world-renowned speaker and therapist in the area of Trauma.  To visit the OP TR facebook page, click HERE Click Here for your copy of the book:...

EP# 24 What types of jobs / businesses suit PTSD survivors? 13.02.2020 8:16

Until you've made the journey to recovery, your symptoms may restrict the type of work you do.   Being in a self-employment situation is helpful, or a job which provides you with a lot of independence.  To visit the OP TR facebook page, click HERE Click Here for your copy of the book:   Why Not Me? Support OP TR by donating HERE

EP#23 NHL superstar, Theo Fleury on Mental Health and Trauma Recovery 13.02.2020 1:32:30

Theo Fleury was an NHL superstar, and now he is a mental health advocacy super star.  He shares incredible insight in this conversation.  To watch on youtube, click here Thank you to #14 for making the time to join us, and for sharing your story.  Click Here for your copy of the book:   Why Not Me? Support OP TR by donating HERE

EP #22 Dr. Robert Perkins 12.02.2020 27:36

Expert on treating PTSD without medication.  Dr. Perkins has 2 PHD's, and is a world renowned expert.  He is also an expert in CISD.  Click Here for your copy of the book:   Why Not Me? Support OP TR by donating HERE

EP #21 Dharma, the power of knowing and following your purpose 28.01.2020 13:19

Inspired by the book, Why not Me? Click Here for your copy of the book:   Why Not Me? Support OP TR by donating HERE

EP #20, Liz Duerholt, founder of Redefin'd Calgary 27.01.2020 39:55

https://www.redefindcalgary.org/ Trauma, is Trauma, is Trauma.   The end result is the same for Veterans and First Responders, as it is for anyone else.  The effects of trauma disconnect you from the rest of society, and can result in addiction, and homelessness.  Peer Support done right has been clinically proven to aid in trauma recovery. Support OP TR by donating HERE

EP#19 The #1 Barrier to Healing & how to overcome it. 22.01.2020 21:42

EP#19 The #1 Barrier to Healing & how to overcome it The meat and potatoes of this episode comes from Key#13 of the book, "Why not Me? the keys to unlock your power and release your potential. Personal development is for everyone, but the more you are injured by Trauma, the more you need to take your personal development seriously.  If you don't...you will suffer from your choice to remai...

Ep# 18 How to prevent suicide for yourself, and others ***course language...because fuck suicide*** 04.12.2019 42:39

ENOUGH!!!  Enough of the BS.  John Senior and Mark Meincke get REAL about suicide, what causes it, how to spot someone who is suicidal, how to prevent it, and how to be effective at suicide intervention.  Learn the tools you need to save a life.  Learn how to save your own life.  And ffs...share this episode.   Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 Available 27/7/365...