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

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Health

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operationtraumarecovery.org

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Ep# 218. Bruno Guevremont , Clearance Diver, Bomb Disarmer, Veteran, Healer, North Pole Expeditionary 02.05.2022

https://www.facebook.com/brunoredemption      Bruno was injured, sought help, got better, and continues to heal.  He is now travelling across the country to share his story of healing as inspiration for others to walk the healing path as well. 

Ep. #217. Erin O'Toole, RCAF Veteran, Member of Parliament, Former Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada 27.04.2022

Erin enrolled in the Royal Military College of Canada at 18 and became an officer for the Royal Canadian Air Force at 22. He did basic training in Chilliwack, got his wings in Winnipeg and was then based in Shearwater, Nova Scotia. Erin then spent his twenties flying on search and rescue missions and naval support operations with 423 Squadron. He rose the military ranks to Captain and was awarded...

Ep. #216. Dan Jarvis, US Infantry Veteran, CEO of 22zero 19.04.2022

I've always said there MUST be a better way to treat PTSI's , and maybe this is it.  This could be one of the most important episodes I've ever done.  Dan Jarvis is on a mission to take the 22 suicides a day, down to ZERO.  Is this pie in the sky? Or, is it actually possible? Please take the time to check out the links below, and have a look for yourself.  I plan on going throu...

Ep. #215. Todd Martin, Veteran, Musician, founder of Re-Cycle Okotoks 15.04.2022

Do you remember your first bike?  Todd Martin sure does, it was gifted to him, as his family couldn't afford one. Now, he's paying it forward by fixing up, and distributing used bikes to thousands of kids.  In addition to helping so many children, Todd is also a fundraiser and advocate for Veterans Mental health.  Todd's massive efforts have recently received National recognition, a...

Ep. #213. Melanie Mikeska, Monterey County Sheriff (ret) 11.04.2022

https://saveawarrior.org/ https://thecode9project.org/  Melanie Mikeska knows what it's like to feel different, disconnected, and isolated.   When she reached out to her department for help, the help wasn't there.  The department heads didn't know what to do, or how to respond to one of their own needing help.  This is her story of healing and recovery. 

Ep. #212. Gurdeep Pandher, Bhangra Dancer, Joy Spreader, International sensation 07.04.2022

Visit his website here: http://Gurdeep.ca/   On Instagram: gurdeeppandher On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GurdeepPandher We must not wait for Joy to find us, instead we must create our own joy, and spread the joy to other.  When you're hungry, you must eat.  When you are cold, you must go to the warmth. When you are troubled, you must create joy.  Gurdeep is creating and...

Ep. #211. Craig "The Sawman" Sawyer. Veterans for Child Rescue 06.04.2022

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-sawman-sawyer-010032214/  Watch the Contraland movie: https://www.contralandmovie.com/ Watch the Contraland movie on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnFlSvDycY0  https://vets4childrescue.org/ V4CR was founded in April of 2017. V4CR is dedicated to raising awareness about the epidemic of child sex trafficking right here in the United St...

Ep. #208. Annette Whittenberger, US Army Veteran, Advocate, Author, Podcast host 31.03.2022

Visit her website here: https://www.awildridecalledlife.com/ Find her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annette-whittenberger-a-wild-ride-called-life-/  Find her on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/annette.whittenberger   "My self healing journey started with writing and speaking out... it was one of the scariest things in my life." From Annette: This is the story...

Ep. #207. Sean Molino. British Army Veteran (Welsh Guards), Founder of Forces Fitness & Veterans Awards CIC 30.03.2022

On LinkedIn Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-molino-bca-0422a338/  Forces Fitness Website: http://www.forcesfitness.co.uk/  info@forcesfitness.co.uk Veteran Awards Website: southwalesfitnessawards.co.uk About: Working with Organizations, Companies, schools colleges and universities on all their Health and well- being needs. We can design anything from one hour workshops to full boa...

Ep. #206. Will Smith SMACKS Chris Rock. My perspective is a little different...for a reason 29.03.2022

One thing I am always careful about, is to NOT be hypocritical in anything I represent on OTR.  In this analysis of the Smith vs Rock debate, I open up with a story that I have never before shared publicly.   I've never been a fan of bullies or cowards...and they are usually one in the same.  In this instance, Will Smith was both a bully and a coward.  I'm not saying that is wh...

Ep. #205. "The Chad" Chad Kennedy, Sea 2 Sea for PTSD 28.03.2022

Find Chad on Facebook here:   https://www.facebook.com/seatoseaforptsd Find his Website here: https://www.seatoseaforptsd.ca/ Chad Kennedy is both an Army Veteran, and a First Responder.  He is walking across Canada to raise awareness and funds for PTSD treatment and awareness.  If you are able, please donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/seatoseaforptsdca  Meet the Man - Ch...

Ep. #203. Arm-wrestling, and how it helps me 22.03.2022

Fitness, Community, Strength, Health, ...Armwrestling is all these things to me. It's a sport I can engage in with my kids It's a community where I feel accepted and happy It's really FUN! Devon Larratt is #1 in North America, and in June we'll find out if he is #1 in the world.  He's a Canadian Army Veteran of the PPCLI, RCR, and Special Forces. It was his YouTube videos that ignited my inte...

Ep. #202. Marie Blackburn, Founder of the Veterans Association Food Bank 21.03.2022

https://veteransassociationfoodbank.ca/ Marie Blackburn founded the Veterans Association Food Bank in Calgary, Alberta.  This Food Bank was the first of it's kind in Canada, and as far as I know, the first in the world.  It has now expanded to Edmonton, and there is a demand for new branches across the country.  There has been a large increase in demand for their services due to inf...

Ep. #201. Nathan Phillips, First Responder to the Humboldt Broncos bus crash 16.03.2022

Nathan Phillips was a volunteer fire fighter who was on scene for the Humboldt bus crash which took 16 lives. Here is his story. 

Ep. #200. Luc van Poelje, Founder of Psychedelic Insights 15.03.2022

Luc is the founder CEO of Psychedelic Insights BV/Ltd. to offer qualified trip guides the opportunity to serve clients in an optimized setting and with science based protocols. The aim: Professional and experienced staff, providing psychological guidance of psychedelic experiences. Psychedelic Insights has since become an experienced professional and no nonsense organization with passionate trip g...

Ep. #199. Jesse Gould, Heroic Hearts Foundation, US Ranger Veteran 14.03.2022

Jesse Gould is Founder and President of the Heroic Hearts Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pioneering psychedelic therapies for military veterans. After being deployed as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan three times, he founded the Heroic Hearts Project in 2017 to spearhead the acceptance and use of ayahuasca therapy as a means of addressing the current mental health crisis among veterans. The Heroic H...

Ep. #198. How to build confidence & self esteem 13.03.2022

1. Stop beating yourself up.  Be as kind to yourself as the person you love the most.  2. Try to realize, you ARE enough! 3. You are not your past.  4. Choosing a better path, and walking it, is the only way to resolve the mistakes of the past.  5. Self Love is the courage to make a promise to yourself, and the integrity to keep the promise. 

Ep. #197. The Negative Feedback Loop of Rejection, and its' horrendous consequences 12.03.2022

Rejection sucks, and the damage it can do can be catastrophic. This rejection loop is often played out when Military members try to transition to civilian life, but that's not the only place where we see it.  Anyone who is a little socially awkward can experience rejection, which puts them in isolation, which makes them more awkward, which causes more rejection.  Rejection-Isolation-repe...

Ep. #196. Virginia (Ginny) Burton Truman Scholar, Martin Honor Scholar, UW graduate, National Spokesperson, Author, Mother, Recovering Addict, and Former Prisoner. 08.03.2022

Truman Scholar, Martin Honor Scholar, UW graduate, National Spokesperson, Author, Mother, Recovering Addict, and Former Prisoner. vginnyburton.com "My Story Isn't an Accident" Ginny’s remarkable story is sparking hope in many across the world, creating a belief that change is possible for anyone. Her story is one that she says “must be shared so others know there is a way out of whatever hell they...

Ep. #195. Jimmy Vaughan, childhood sexual abuse survivor 03.03.2022

Sexual predators often put themselves into a position where they have access to their young prey.  In Jimmy's case, the predator who stalked him was an adult leader of the Sea Cadets.  At the age of 14, the grooming process started, and the abuse began.  Predators can always tell who may be vulnerable, and susceptible to the grooming process.  Like a Lion on the Serengeti, they...

Ep #194. A.K. Dozanti, Life Saver Wellness 02.03.2022

Life Saver Wellness offers Beat The Burnout agency trainings, personal coaching and a Mobile App available in the Apple Store and Google Play! It is the mission of Life Saver Wellness is to respond to the mental wellness needs of law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, 911 dispatchers as well as military and emergency medical personnel. Utilizing a realistic yet unorthodox approach to...

Ep #193. Michael Sugrue, Co-Author of "Relentless Courage: winning the battle against frontline trauma" 01.03.2022

  Michael's Deets: Michael Sugrue: Save A Warrior (SAW) Title : SAW Ambassador Why Veterans? I am an Air Force Veteran who served worldwide on active duty for almost 6.5 years. I served as a Security Forces Officer and honorably separated as a Captain in 2004. Immediately after the Air Force, I started a career in civilian law enforcement. After almost 14 years in civilian law enforcement, in...

Ep. #192. Joe Roberts, from Skid row to CEO 28.02.2022

Joseph (Joe) Roberts also known as the "Skidrow CEO" is a Canadian motivational speaker , author, youth homelessness advocate and co-founder of The Push for Change Foundation. Roberts experienced drug addiction and chronic homelessness as a youth and entered drug treatment in 1991. Roberts worked in sales and web development before he became an inspirational keynote speaker. Roberts is the author...

Ep #191. Kelsi Sheren, CEO of Brass & Unity, Afghanistan Veteran 24.02.2022

Brass & Unity gives 20% of their proceeds to Veterans organizations, and is committed to helping Veterans recover from PTSD.  From Kelsi: In 2016, I started B&U to help save my fellow soldiers lives, or at least try to give them a second chance. After serving on the front lines in Afghanistan (Infantry & Artillery) at 18 years old and losing many of my friends during battle, I cam...

Ep #190. Mark Spicer, British Sniper, CEO of Osprey Group 21.02.2022

Mark is a world renowned Sniper, and the CEO of the Osprey Group.   And...he has attempted to end his own life more than once. He shares his story, and wonderful insights on how to end Suicide.  Osprey Group USA was formed by Sgt Major (ret) Mark Spicer is a 25-year veteran of the British Army with a worldwide reputation in the sphere of Sniping and Counter terrorism, which led to h...

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