What's Your Twenty
A mental health check-in for First Responders, Armed Forces, and persons exposed to and dealing with trauma. Real people and real talk, removing the masks and taking down the veil to expose what happens on the inside of organizations and the effects on their members. Navigating, managing and living life with PTSI/PTSD using a trauma-infromed approach to understanding and recovery. Taking steps to turn pain into purpose whie allowing ourselves grace to heal, forging ahead with a growth mindset, ensuring no one journeys this path alone. *Disclaimer* The information on this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your health care provider before making any health care decisions or for guidance about a specific medical concern or condition. If you or anyone you know has a medical emergency or is suicidal call 911 immediately or Canada Suicide Prevention Services at 1-833-456-4566 or 988. The views and opinions expressed on the podcast and associated social media pages are those of the authors and speakers and do not reflect or represent the views or opinions of their employers, groups or associations that they may be affiliated with. All content including text, graphics and images contained on or available through this podcast and associated social media pages is for general information purposes only.
Show episodes
Mind Beyond the Mission Podcast: Turning Pain into Purpose with Guests Emily Zufelt and Andrew Gough
Emily is the guest on Mind Beyond the Mission - the Atlas Institute of Veterans and Families podcast hosted by members of the lived experience team, Laryssa Lamrock and Brain McKenna. In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, Laryssa Lamrock is joined by guest co-host Andrew Gough — a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Vete
In this powerful continuation of my conversation with Shane Nedohin, MCPL (ret'd), we dive deeper into the challenges faced by Veterans dealing with blast-induced brain injuries. Shane recounts his call with the former Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada, Ginette Petitpas Taylor, where he expressed his frustration over
In this episode we return with Part III of our Blast Exposure & Brain Injuries series with Shane Nedohin, MCPL (ret'd), a former breacher for JTF2 in the Canadian Armed Forces. Shane provides a compelling front-row seat into the intense world of breaching operations and the physical and brain injuries that come with it
In the second part of our series on "Blast Exposure & Brain Injuries," we continue the compelling journey with retired Master Warrant Officer Brendan Hynes. As a veteran who served with distinction in CANSOFCOM JTF2, Brendan's story highlights the ongoing battles faced by those affected by blast-induced Traumatic Brain
In the first part of our 6-part series on "What's Your Twenty?", we dive into the powerful and emotional story of MWO Brendan Hynes. Once a proud member of CANSOFCOM JTF2, Brendan dedicated his life to serving his country. Now a veteran living with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) due to blast exposure, Brendan shares his
In this real and unfiltered episode of "What's Your Twenty?", we dive deep into the untold stories of first responders - the paramedics, firefighters, police officers, correctional officers, and dispatchers who face trauma daily to save lives. These women and men often suffer in silence, grappling with mental injuries,