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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. 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Emily Zufelt true https://feeds.simplecast.com/3FvQu1uT veteran, veterans, ems, trauma recovery, not alone, post traumatic growth, ambulance, mental health, first responders, healing, connection, first responder, police, armed forces, osi, fire, military, soldier, ptsd, ptsi, trauma, recovery, support, soldiers, institutional betrayal, growth, don't give up, don't quit, fire fighter, start, addiction, advocate, anxiety, institutional abandonment, victim mentality, what's your 20, anger, blasts, blast exposure, veteran advocate, blast, begin, victim mindset, cptsd, what's your 20?, canadian armed forces, mindset, jtf2, first responder owned, take action, emily zufelt, lip service, depression, mental wellness, growth mindset, survival mode, sanctuary trauma, lipservice, whats your 20, what's your twenty?, toxic culture, culture, brain injury, trauma healing, first responder advocate, stronger together, firefighter, pts, suicide, whats your twenty?, writer, struggle, mental health advocate, post traumatic stress injury, whats your twenty, wy20, special forces, coping mechanisms, connect, survival, public speaker, occupational stress injury, correctional officer, paramedic, organizational abandonment, heal, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, coping skills, never alone, caf, try, generational trauma, tbi, wellbeing, post traumatic stress, moral injury, whats your 20?, post traumatic stress disorder, abandonment wound, what's your twenty, intergenerational trauma, trauma informed, organizational betrayal, grow, police culture, traumatic brain injury, cte, postive mindset Emily Zufelt info@whatsyourtwenty.com 7d2e7485-3c18-42f7-b869-19c276c565cf Wed, 21 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Justin MacPherson, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/blast-exposure-brain-injuries-mcpl-justin-macpherson-part-vi-sha2TNQV Blast Exposure & Brain Injuries MCPL Justin MacPherson Part VI Justin MacPherson, Emily Zufelt 00:39:06 In the final installment of our six-part series on blast exposure and brain injuries, I continue my powerful conversation with JTF2 breacher, Master Corporal Justin MacPherson. This episode dives into raw truths, hard lessons, and the urgent need for change. We explore the efforts of Veterans-turned-Toronto Police Officers Aaron Dale and Jeremy Burns, and the Military Veteran Wellness Program - a critical initiative helping get homeless veterans off the streets. Justin and I discuss the deep disconnect between action and bureaucracy - the harsh reality that within the system, “facta non verba” (deeds, not words) has been flipped. In a culture of risk aversion, taking bold steps isn’t rewarded - silence and inaction often are. We ask tough questions: Would people still line the border to protect this country? What does retention and recruitment say about how Canada treats its servicepeople? Is this the Canada we thought we served? We talk about the burden of truth - how it shouldn’t fall solely on the injured. Professional soldiers with psychological wounds need support navigating a system that often assumes resilience means silence. We confront the reality that high-risk units - especially those dealing with explosives - are indeed suffering the effects of brain injuries, and the system must catch up to the science. We touch on the need to invest not just in policies, but in places and people - making every space a Veteran enters feel safe, welcoming, and worthy of their service. You’ll also hear about Warrior Adventures Canada - what it is, why it was started, and how it’s helping Veterans rediscover meaning and challenge in civilian life. Stick around for the Fast and Furious - as we discuss filling the void after service, finding a new arena, and the importance of never stopping. As Justin says: "Don't stop striving for greatness." Don’t live life scripted. You’ve got one life - how are you going to live what’s left of it? In the final installment of our six-part series on blast exposure and brain injuries, I continue my powerful conversation with JTF2 breacher, Master Corporal Justin MacPherson. This episode dives into raw truths, hard lessons, and the urgent need for change. We explore the efforts of Veterans-turned-Toronto Police Officers Aaron Dale and Jeremy Burns, and the Military Veteran Wellness Program - a critical initiative helping get homeless veterans off the streets. Justin and I discuss the deep disconnect between action and bureaucracy - the harsh reality that within the system, “facta non verba” (deeds, not words) has been flipped. In a culture of risk aversion, taking bold steps isn’t rewarded - silence and inaction often are. We ask tough questions: Would people still line the border to protect this country? What does retention and recruitment say about how Canada treats its servicepeople? Is this the Canada we thought we served? We talk about the burden of truth - how it shouldn’t fall solely on the injured. Professional soldiers with psychological wounds need support navigating a system that often assumes resilience means silence. We confront the reality that high-risk units - especially those dealing with explosives - are indeed suffering the effects of brain injuries, and the system must catch up to the science. We touch on the need to invest not just in policies, but in places and people - making every space a Veteran enters feel safe, welcoming, and worthy of their service. You’ll also hear about Warrior Adventures Canada - what it is, why it was started, and how it’s helping Veterans rediscover meaning and challenge in civilian life. Stick around for the Fast and Furious - as we discuss filling the void after service, finding a new arena, and the importance of never stopping. As Justin says: "Don't stop striving for greatness." Don’t live life scripted. You’ve got one life - how are you going to live what’s left of it? jtf, concussion legacy foundation canada, emily zufelt, what's your twenty, breacher, pts, science, psi, afghan war vet, trauma, brain donatin, canadian special operations force command, overpressure, armed forces, whats your 20, transition centre, war, tbi, over pressure, cte, jtf2, post concussion, degenerative brain disease, blast, veterans, blasts, invisible injury, denial letter, soldier, soldiers, institutional abandonment, weapons, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, shane nedohin, military, injuries, project enlist canada, blast waves, post traumatic stress, post concussion syndrome, sniper, mtbi, post traumatic stress injury, canadian armed forces, claim, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, concussion, pcs, depression, joint task force, what's your twenty?, mental wellness, claim denial, what's your 20?, veteran, blast exposure, suicide, brendan hynes, mental health, institutional betrayal, first responder, what's your 20, vet, depressoin, veterans affairs canada, artillery, traumatic brain injury, joint task force 2, special ops, occupational stress injury, justin macpherson, clfc, vac, assaulter, osi, moral injury, caf true full 40 6ad32e15-932c-4be0-a1a5-04a49feaab57 Tue, 20 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/blast-exposure-brain-injuries-mcpl-justin-macpherson-part-v-a36aJysr Blast Exposure & Brain Injuries MCPL Justin MacPherson Part V Emily Zufelt 00:46:34 Continuing the 6 part series on Blast Exposure and Brain Injuries, this episode is dedicated to Master Corporal Pete Duff - a soldier, husband, father, and friend whose memory remains woven into the lives of those who knew and cared for him. Through this series, we’ve heard from those who honour his legacy, and today, we continue that promise - to keep speaking his name, supporting those who struggle, and ensuring no one feels alone. In this fifth installment, we sit down with Master Corporal Justin MacPherson, who reflects on his time entering the armed forces as a young man - never thinking about injury, only about serving his country and standing with his brothers. In Afghanistan, the war was real where they did good things, but now, as a father of young children, his priorities have changed. We dive deep into the long-term effects of blast exposure and overpressure, exploring what it takes to meet Veterans Affairs Canada’s (VAC) compensation criteria, the need of common sense and assumption of brain injury in Special Operations Forces, and the stigma surrounding reporting injuries - where soldiers often hide their wounds to avoid being sidelined. Why must Veterans make themselves look like victims just to be compensated for their service? They gave up their bodies, minds, and lives - and still, the battle continues. We discuss how losing consciousness is a requirement for VAC’s brain injury recognition, but why that doesn’t capture the full picture, and the symptomology of blast trauma. Justin shares his own regimen for managing flares, including therapy, mindset shifts, testosterone and growth hormone therapy. We also tackle the harsh reality of VAC’s Transition Centre in Canada’s capital - described as a horror movie - an abandoned hospital being the painful reflection of how Veterans are valued. This episode isn’t just about awareness - it’s about accountability, about demanding change, and about honouring those who have sacrificed everything. Continuing the 6 part series on Blast Exposure and Brain Injuries, this episode is dedicated to Master Corporal Pete Duff - a soldier, husband, father, and friend whose memory remains woven into the lives of those who knew and cared for him. Through this series, we’ve heard from those who honour his legacy, and today, we continue that promise - to keep speaking his name, supporting those who struggle, and ensuring no one feels alone. In this fifth installment, we sit down with Master Corporal Justin MacPherson, who reflects on his time entering the armed forces as a young man - never thinking about injury, only about serving his country and standing with his brothers. In Afghanistan, the war was real where they did good things, but now, as a father of young children, his priorities have changed. We dive deep into the long-term effects of blast exposure and overpressure, exploring what it takes to meet Veterans Affairs Canada’s (VAC) compensation criteria, the need of common sense and assumption of brain injury in Special Operations Forces, and the stigma surrounding reporting injuries - where soldiers often hide their wounds to avoid being sidelined. Why must Veterans make themselves look like victims just to be compensated for their service? They gave up their bodies, minds, and lives - and still, the battle continues. We discuss how losing consciousness is a requirement for VAC’s brain injury recognition, but why that doesn’t capture the full picture, and the symptomology of blast trauma. Justin shares his own regimen for managing flares, including therapy, mindset shifts, testosterone and growth hormone therapy. We also tackle the harsh reality of VAC’s Transition Centre in Canada’s capital - described as a horror movie - an abandoned hospital being the painful reflection of how Veterans are valued. This episode isn’t just about awareness - it’s about accountability, about demanding change, and about honouring those who have sacrificed everything. concussion legacy foundation canada, emily zufelt, what's your twenty, breacher, brain donation, pts, science, psi, suidice, peter duff, pete duff, afghan war vet, trauma, canadian special operations force command, overpressure, armed forces, whats your 20, transition centre, war, tbi, over pressure, cte, jtf2, post concussion, blast, veterans, blasts, invisible injury, soldier, soldiers, institutional abandonment, weapons, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, shane nedohin, military, injuries, blast waves, post traumatic stress, post concussion syndrome, sniper, mtbi, transition, post traumatic stress injury, canadian armed forces, denail letter, brain injury, anxiety, ptsd, first responders, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, concussion, pcs, depression, joint task force, what's your twenty?, mental wellness, wy20, what's your 20?, veteran, blast exposure, brendan hynes, mental health, institutional betrayal, first responder, what's your 20, cansofcom, blast trauma, whats your 20?, vet, veterans affairs canada, claims, artillery, traumatic brain injury, joint task force 2, special ops, occupational stress injury, justin macpherson, degenerative brain diease, denial, clfc, vac, assaulter, special forces, osi, concussion legacy foundation, moral injury, caf true full 39 124611f7-ac71-4a79-87a0-0041d1f09ac9 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:37:34 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Laryssa Lamrock, Andrew Gough, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/mind-beyond-the-mission-podcast-turning-pain-into-purpose-with-guests-emily-zufelt-and-andrew-gough-ehoVEu2x Mind Beyond the Mission Podcast: Turning Pain into Purpose with Guests Emily Zufelt and Andrew Gough Laryssa Lamrock, Andrew Gough, Emily Zufelt 00:48:16 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) Veteran, serving Reservist and medically retired police officer — and guest Emily Zufelt. Emily is a former police dispatcher, advocate for first responders, military members and Veterans, and host and creator of "What's Your Twenty?", a podcast featuring stories from first responders, CAF members and Veterans, and other trauma-exposed professionals. Along with Laryssa, Emily and Andrew explore the parallels between the experiences and mental health journeys of first responders, military members and Veterans, and the unique nature of their work which puts them at high risk for exposure to trauma. Emily shares her personal journey of recovering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, and how these experiences have shaped her advocacy work. They discuss the concept of posttraumatic growth and turning pain into purpose. They emphasize the need for supportive communities and structures to aid in recovery, highlighting the significant role of Family in the healing process. Key topics: - The links between the mental health and well-being journeys of Veterans and first responders - The power and challenge of overcoming stigma related to posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs) - Strategies for finding purpose and healing in creativity - The role of Family in recovering from PTSI - The importance of self-advocacy in mental health treatment - Navigating identity beyond professional roles in uniformed services Resources - V-eh! Veterans and Everyday Heroes: A not-for-profit organization providing wellness initiatives for Veterans and first responders, with the goal of reducing the stigma associated with mental health injuries:  https://v-eh.ca/ "What's Your Twenty?": Emily Zufelt’s podcast featuring stories from first responders, CAF members and Veterans, and other trauma-exposed professionals: https://www.whatsyourtwenty.com/ Boots on the Ground: Anonymous peer support by first responders, for first responders: https://www.bootsontheground.ca/ Public safety personnel and posttraumatic stress injuries: Find resources, fact sheets and videos about PTSIs designed specifically for public safety personnel: https://atlasveterans.ca/psp/ Your own brand of courage: A Mind Beyond the Mission episode featuring Andrew and Elizabeth Gough: https://atlasveterans.ca/community/podcast/episode-14-your-own-brand-of-courage-with-elizabeth-and-andrew-gough/ The Mind's the Matter - Understanding a Family member's operational stress injury: A free, module-based educational resource for Family members and friends of people living with operational stress injuries: https://cfmwsmfs.com/mtm-en/story_html5.html Wounded Warriors Canada: A national mental health service provider specializing in providing culturally informed services that utilize a combination of education, counselling, and training approaches to support resiliency and recovery from post-trauma injuries: https://woundedwarriors.ca/ Operation LOBE: Watch a video about the CAF operation to evacuate the Canadian Embassy in Tripoli, Libya during a near civil war and then to provide protection for it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u09JPu8ouNQ 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) Veteran, serving Reservist and medically retired police officer — and guest Emily Zufelt. Emily is a former police dispatcher, advocate for first responders, military members and Veterans, and host and creator of "What's Your Twenty?", a podcast featuring stories from first responders, CAF members and Veterans, and other trauma-exposed professionals. Along with Laryssa, Emily and Andrew explore the parallels between the experiences and mental health journeys of first responders, military members and Veterans, and the unique nature of their work which puts them at high risk for exposure to trauma. Emily shares her personal journey of recovering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, and how these experiences have shaped her advocacy work. They discuss the concept of posttraumatic growth and turning pain into purpose. They emphasize the need for supportive communities and structures to aid in recovery, highlighting the significant role of Family in the healing process. Key topics: - The links between the mental health and well-being journeys of Veterans and first responders - The power and challenge of overcoming stigma related to posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs) - Strategies for finding purpose and healing in creativity - The role of Family in recovering from PTSI - The importance of self-advocacy in mental health treatment - Navigating identity beyond professional roles in uniformed services Resources - V-eh! Veterans and Everyday Heroes: A not-for-profit organization providing wellness initiatives for Veterans and first responders, with the goal of reducing the stigma associated with mental health injuries:  https://v-eh.ca/ "What's Your Twenty?": Emily Zufelt’s podcast featuring stories from first responders, CAF members and Veterans, and other trauma-exposed professionals: https://www.whatsyourtwenty.com/ Boots on the Ground: Anonymous peer support by first responders, for first responders: https://www.bootsontheground.ca/ Public safety personnel and posttraumatic stress injuries: Find resources, fact sheets and videos about PTSIs designed specifically for public safety personnel: https://atlasveterans.ca/psp/ Your own brand of courage: A Mind Beyond the Mission episode featuring Andrew and Elizabeth Gough: https://atlasveterans.ca/community/podcast/episode-14-your-own-brand-of-courage-with-elizabeth-and-andrew-gough/ The Mind's the Matter - Understanding a Family member's operational stress injury: A free, module-based educational resource for Family members and friends of people living with operational stress injuries: https://cfmwsmfs.com/mtm-en/story_html5.html Wounded Warriors Canada: A national mental health service provider specializing in providing culturally informed services that utilize a combination of education, counselling, and training approaches to support resiliency and recovery from post-trauma injuries: https://woundedwarriors.ca/ Operation LOBE: Watch a video about the CAF operation to evacuate the Canadian Embassy in Tripoli, Libya during a near civil war and then to provide protection for it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u09JPu8ouNQ purpose, recovery, emily zufelt, pts, veterans affairs, post traumatic growth, therapy, armed forces, occupational stress, pain, jtf2, project enlist, veterans, atlas, institutional abandonment, military, project enlist canada, police, post traumatic stress, firefighter, podcast, canadian armed forces, setback, anxiety, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, dispatcher, depression, stress, andrew gough, reserves, hope, heal, canada, veteran, suicide, families, family, institutional betrayal, first responder, veterans affairs canada, veteran affairs, occupational stress injury, paramedic, clfc, vac, osi, concussion legacy foundation, caf true bonus e56840e7-74ad-4910-bd44-001cc8ec18fb Sun, 9 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Emily Zufelt, Shane Nedohin) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/blast-exposure-brain-injuries-mcpl-shane-nedohin-part-iv-HZg8lH9X Blast Exposure & Brain Injuries: MCPL Shane Nedohin Part IV Emily Zufelt, Shane Nedohin 00:26:56 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 the government's lack of prioritization for Veterans' needs and wellbeing. During this conversation, ADM Steven Harris mentioned that VAC is considering moving toward a presumptive model for soldier and Veteran injuries. Shane passionately argues for diagnoses to consider injuries alongside symptomology and exposure to blast overpressure. He recalls receiving a claim denial letter stating the absence of medical research to support the facts that overpressure blasts cause brain injuries, despite allies like the Americans recognizing this connection. The Americans issued a memo from the Deputy Secretary of Defense titled "Department of Defense Requirements for Managing Brain Health Risks from Overpressure," which Shane and other Canadian veterans want VAC to adopt. Shane advocates for a complete overhaul of the VAC system, using the American model as a benchmark, to provide a national level of care for Veterans. This care would address not only traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) but all injuries specific to soldiers. He emphasizes the need for recognition of soldiers' injuries caused by service, starting with believing their experiences and holding VAC accountable for their care. We explore the overlapping symptoms of PTSD, TBI, and CTE, and how misdiagnoses can lead to improper treatment for veterans. Shane also discusses the importance of brain donation with Project Enlist Canada to fund research and enable the diagnosis of CTE in living individuals. In a deeply personal moment, Shane opens up about losing members of JTF2 to suicide, including his close friend and colleague, Pete Duff, who was his backup JTF2 breacher. We conclude by addressing the urgent need to take Veterans' mental health and suicides seriously, ensuring they receive the proper care and support they deserve before they become a statistic. 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 the government's lack of prioritization for Veterans' needs and wellbeing. During this conversation, ADM Steven Harris mentioned that VAC is considering moving toward a presumptive model for soldier and Veteran injuries. Shane passionately argues for diagnoses to consider injuries alongside symptomology and exposure to blast overpressure. He recalls receiving a claim denial letter stating the absence of medical research to support the facts that overpressure blasts cause brain injuries, despite allies like the Americans recognizing this connection. The Americans issued a memo from the Deputy Secretary of Defense titled "Department of Defense Requirements for Managing Brain Health Risks from Overpressure," which Shane and other Canadian veterans want VAC to adopt. Shane advocates for a complete overhaul of the VAC system, using the American model as a benchmark, to provide a national level of care for Veterans. This care would address not only traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) but all injuries specific to soldiers. He emphasizes the need for recognition of soldiers' injuries caused by service, starting with believing their experiences and holding VAC accountable for their care. We explore the overlapping symptoms of PTSD, TBI, and CTE, and how misdiagnoses can lead to improper treatment for veterans. Shane also discusses the importance of brain donation with Project Enlist Canada to fund research and enable the diagnosis of CTE in living individuals. In a deeply personal moment, Shane opens up about losing members of JTF2 to suicide, including his close friend and colleague, Pete Duff, who was his backup JTF2 breacher. We conclude by addressing the urgent need to take Veterans' mental health and suicides seriously, ensuring they receive the proper care and support they deserve before they become a statistic. first responer, emily zufelt, what's your twenty, breacher, brain donation, pts, science, psi, concussion legacy founation canada, ginette petitpas taylor, afghan war vet, trauma, overpressure, armed forces, science based, department of defence, service, tbi, over pressure, minister of veterans affairs, cte, jtf2, post concussion, blast, impulsivity, veterans, blasts, invisible injury, denial letter, tim fleiszer, soldier, soldiers, detached retina syndrome, institutional abandonment, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, special operations, shane nedohin, military, department of national defence, injuries, afghan war, blast waves, post traumatic stress, sniper, mtbi, advocacy, cdai, post traumatic stress injury, canadian armed forces, breachers, confusion, anxiety, ptsd, first responders, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, connection, concussion, veteran advocate, snipers, depression, what's your twenty?, mental wellness, wy20, what's your 20?, veteran, blast exposure, suicide, minor traumatic brain injury, mental health, institutional betrayal, whats your twenty?, brain, psychiatrist, blast trauma, whats your 20?, vertigo, neurologist, psychologist, vet, claims, veteran affairs, artillery, traumatic brain injury, symptomology, assaulters, special ops, canadian defence association institute, dnd, occupational stress injury, alles, impact, denial, consofcom, clfc, anger, whats your twenty, assaulter, special forces, osi, exposure, concussion legacy foundation, moral injury, injury, caf true full 38 2a72e7df-42c7-4aca-93ca-d8e486c0fc48 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Shane Nedohin, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/blast-exposure-brain-injuries-mcpl-shane-nedohin-part-iii-kD2e_Kx4 Blast Exposure & Brain Injuries: MCPL Shane Nedohin Part III Shane Nedohin, Emily Zufelt 00:30:49 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. We delve into The Globe and Mail article that brought Shane's story to light, highlighting the challenges he faces with blast-induced brain injuries and the denial of medical support from Veterans Affairs Canada. Shane had a triple play that same day as he participation in the event, 'A SILENT THREAT: RECOGNIZING INVISIBLE INJURY' hosted by the CDA Institute, where he discussed the often-overlooked impact of brain injuries on veterans' mental health, and then joined in a press conference held on Parliament Hill where Shane and the team at Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada called for a reassessment of federal policies regarding blast-induced brain injuries. Shane's story caught the attention of the Minister of Veteran Affairs, which led to a dialogue about the support systems for veterans with invisible injuries. Join us for this powerful episode as we explore the unseen battles faced by veterans and the ongoing fight for recognition and support. 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. We delve into The Globe and Mail article that brought Shane's story to light, highlighting the challenges he faces with blast-induced brain injuries and the denial of medical support from Veterans Affairs Canada. Shane had a triple play that same day as he participation in the event, 'A SILENT THREAT: RECOGNIZING INVISIBLE INJURY' hosted by the CDA Institute, where he discussed the often-overlooked impact of brain injuries on veterans' mental health, and then joined in a press conference held on Parliament Hill where Shane and the team at Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada called for a reassessment of federal policies regarding blast-induced brain injuries. Shane's story caught the attention of the Minister of Veteran Affairs, which led to a dialogue about the support systems for veterans with invisible injuries. Join us for this powerful episode as we explore the unseen battles faced by veterans and the ongoing fight for recognition and support. concussion legacy foundation canada, emily zufelt, what's your twenty, breacher, brain donation, pts, science, psi, allies, impulsive, ginette petitpas taylor, afghan war vet, trauma, veterans affairs, overpressure, armed forces, afghan vet, science based, department of defence, service, tbi, over pressure, minister of veterans affairs, cte, jtf2, post concussion, blast, veterans, blasts, denial letter, tim fleiszer, soldier, soldiers, detached retina syndrome, conncection, institutional abandonment, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, special operations, shane nedohin, military, injuries, invisiible injury, blast waves, post traumatic stress, sniper, mtbi, advocacy, cdai, post traumatic stress injury, canadian armed forces, breachers, confusion, anxiety, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, concussion, mm, veteran advocate, snipers, organizational betrayal, depression, what's your twenty?, mental wellness, wy20, what's your 20?, veteran, blast exposure, suicide, brendan hynes, minor traumatic brain injury, mental health, institutional betrayal, whats your twenty?, brain, cansofcom, psychiatrist, blast trauma, whats your 20?, vertigo, neurologist, psychologist, vet, claims, veteran affairs, artillery, traumatic brain injury, assaulters, special ops, canadian defence association institute, dnd, occupational stress injury, impact, denial, clfc, anger, whats your twenty, assaulter, special forces, osi, exposure, concussion legacy foundation, moral injury, injury, caf, brain scan true full 37 d5b19d5f-6780-4769-821b-9b352dca0096 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Brendan Hynes, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/blast-exposure-brain-injuries-mwo-brendan-hynes-part-ii-dHt1KtDq Blast Exposure & Brain Injuries: MWO Brendan Hynes Part II Brendan Hynes, Emily Zufelt 00:37:49 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 Injury (TBI). This episode shines a spotlight on the incredible support provided by various Veteran organizations that stand by our heroes, often despite the lack of collaboration from Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). We delve into the impactful work of the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada and Project Enlist, showcasing their groundbreaking research and commitment to addressing brain injuries among veterans. Their efforts are making significant strides in improving the lives of those suffering from blast exposure, TBI, and concussions. Brendan shares his insights on the importance of physical activity for mental cognition, emphasizing how daily walks contribute to his well-being. Additionally, we celebrate his philanthropic endeavors through Your Daily Fix Coffee, particularly the Buddy Check blend. This initiative not only raises awareness but also supports mental wellness among veterans. We also highlight the "Sound of Remembrance" event held at the Canadian War Museum, organized by Veteran and musician Graham Trude, which serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by our armed forces. Join us for an enlightening discussion as Brendan continues his fight for Veterans' rights and well-being, bringing attention to the urgent need for Canada to recognize and act on the scientific evidence supporting the impact of blast exposure on brain health. This episode is a testament to the strength and resilience of our Veterans, and the essential support they deserve. 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 Injury (TBI). This episode shines a spotlight on the incredible support provided by various Veteran organizations that stand by our heroes, often despite the lack of collaboration from Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). We delve into the impactful work of the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada and Project Enlist, showcasing their groundbreaking research and commitment to addressing brain injuries among veterans. Their efforts are making significant strides in improving the lives of those suffering from blast exposure, TBI, and concussions. Brendan shares his insights on the importance of physical activity for mental cognition, emphasizing how daily walks contribute to his well-being. Additionally, we celebrate his philanthropic endeavors through Your Daily Fix Coffee, particularly the Buddy Check blend. This initiative not only raises awareness but also supports mental wellness among veterans. We also highlight the "Sound of Remembrance" event held at the Canadian War Museum, organized by Veteran and musician Graham Trude, which serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by our armed forces. Join us for an enlightening discussion as Brendan continues his fight for Veterans' rights and well-being, bringing attention to the urgent need for Canada to recognize and act on the scientific evidence supporting the impact of blast exposure on brain health. This episode is a testament to the strength and resilience of our Veterans, and the essential support they deserve. jtf, emily zufelt, what's your twenty, breacher, pts, mental wellbeing, veterans affairs, overpressure, armed forces, occupational stress, whats your 20, tbi, respect, over pressure, honor, cte, jtf2, your daily fix, emotional health, blast, canadian special forces, recognition, veterans, blasts, invisible injury, soldier, soldiers, institutional abandonment, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, shane nedohin, post traumatic stress, your daily fix coffee, post traumatic stress injury, canadian armed forces, brain injury, ptsd, whats your twenty podcast, gratitude, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, veteran advocate, veteran owned, wy20, canada, veteran, blast exposure, brendan hynes, first responder owned, mental health, institutional betrayal, what's your 20, cansofcom, appreciation, what's your twenty podcast, traumatic brain injury, veteran affairs canada, cognitive health, vac, whats your twenty, assaulter, special forces, osi, honour, operational stress injury, cansof, combat engineer, physical health, injury, caf true full 36 2615d7f1-2fd4-4b1c-b6f8-ae6ea5b3ac17 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Brendan Hynes, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/blast-exposure-brain-injuries-mwo-brendan-hynes-part-i-ruSuyeZE Blast Exposure & Brain Injuries: MWO Brendan Hynes Part I Brendan Hynes, Emily Zufelt 00:48:54 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 journey of resilience and ongoing struggle for recognition, respect, and support. This episode sheds light on the harsh realities faced by many veterans: the devastating effects of institutional abandonment. Brendan opens up about the feeling of being left behind by the very institutions and Country that they would have given their lives for. He discusses the emotional and mental toll this has taken on him and others in similar situations, highlighting the urgent need for Canada to catch up with the medical and scientific advancements recognized by our allies. Join us as Brendan shares his raw personal experiences, the challenges he continues to face, and his relentless fight for the rights and wellness of Canadian Veterans. This episode is a stark reminder of the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces and the importance of ensuring they receive the support they deserve long after their service ends. 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 journey of resilience and ongoing struggle for recognition, respect, and support. This episode sheds light on the harsh realities faced by many veterans: the devastating effects of institutional abandonment. Brendan opens up about the feeling of being left behind by the very institutions and Country that they would have given their lives for. He discusses the emotional and mental toll this has taken on him and others in similar situations, highlighting the urgent need for Canada to catch up with the medical and scientific advancements recognized by our allies. Join us as Brendan shares his raw personal experiences, the challenges he continues to face, and his relentless fight for the rights and wellness of Canadian Veterans. This episode is a stark reminder of the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces and the importance of ensuring they receive the support they deserve long after their service ends. concussion legacy foundation canada, emily zufelt, army, what's your twenty, breacher, pts, science, troops, brain health, armed forces, whats your 20, medical science, tbi, cte, jtf2, project enlist, veterans, blasts, soldier, soldiers, institutional abandonment, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, shane nedohin, veteran affaris, blast waves, post traumatic stress, your daily fix coffee, post traumatic stress injury, canadian armed forces, brain injury, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, concussion, scientific proof, wy20, veteran, blast exposure, brendan hynes, mental health, institutional betrayal, what's your 20, cansofcom, veterans affairs canada, canadian army, traumatic brain injury, occupational stress injury, betrayal, denial, vac, whats your twenty, assaulter, special forces, osi, cansof, concussion legacy foundation, physical health, caf true full 35 f14ee464-1bd1-4ba6-8dbb-c04e9b696380 Thu, 7 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/what-they-wont-say-the-silent-struggle-of-first-responders-nYydU6Lx What They Won't Say: The Silent Struggle of First Responders Emily Zufelt 00:11:52 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, PTSD, and PTSI, while feeling immense pressure to appear strong and invincible. There is a harsh reality that their bravery and stoicism make it incredibly difficult for them to express vulnerability and admit they need help. The stigma around mental health in high-stress professions contributes to this silence, as does the fear of being judged or deemed unfit for duty. First responders may struggle with sleep disturbances, pervasive fear, and a desperate need for inclusion, yet they often isolate themselves, fearing rejection and the immense effort it takes to engage socially. They also face deep uncertainties about their ability to return to who they once were, compounded by self-doubt and the fear of external judgment. The episode highlights the guilt and shame first responders feel about their roles as parents, partners, and friends. They often internalize relationship issues and avoid addressing them head-on, fearing they will only make things worse. Perhaps most alarmingly, they may harbour thoughts of suicide, genuinely believing that their absence might make life easier for their loved ones. But the truth is, their presence is invaluable. Their absence would leave a devastating void in the lives of those who love them. Addressing mental health head-on is an act of incredible strength and courage. Join us as we advocate for a culture where first responders can speak up about their struggles and seek the support they need. Their mental health is just as crucial as their physical health, and it's time we all treated it that way. Your well-being matters, and we're here to help you find your path to healing. 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, PTSD, and PTSI, while feeling immense pressure to appear strong and invincible. There is a harsh reality that their bravery and stoicism make it incredibly difficult for them to express vulnerability and admit they need help. The stigma around mental health in high-stress professions contributes to this silence, as does the fear of being judged or deemed unfit for duty. First responders may struggle with sleep disturbances, pervasive fear, and a desperate need for inclusion, yet they often isolate themselves, fearing rejection and the immense effort it takes to engage socially. They also face deep uncertainties about their ability to return to who they once were, compounded by self-doubt and the fear of external judgment. The episode highlights the guilt and shame first responders feel about their roles as parents, partners, and friends. They often internalize relationship issues and avoid addressing them head-on, fearing they will only make things worse. Perhaps most alarmingly, they may harbour thoughts of suicide, genuinely believing that their absence might make life easier for their loved ones. But the truth is, their presence is invaluable. Their absence would leave a devastating void in the lives of those who love them. Addressing mental health head-on is an act of incredible strength and courage. Join us as we advocate for a culture where first responders can speak up about their struggles and seek the support they need. Their mental health is just as crucial as their physical health, and it's time we all treated it that way. Your well-being matters, and we're here to help you find your path to healing. isolation, relationships, healing, emily zufelt, what's your twenty, pts, avoidance, trauma, whats your 20, ems, bravery, support, mental injury, trauma journey, silence, invisible injury, courage, friends, police, post traumatic stress, correctional officer, firefighter, post traumatic stress injury, emotional wellbeing, ptsd, first responders, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, dispatcher, fire fighter, stress, mental wellness, heal, wy20, cop, suicide, wellness, family, mental health, first responder, what's your 20, you matter, trauma healing, help, physical wellbeing, occupational stress injury, paramedic, suicide prevention, whats your twenty, osi true full 34 181391d5-4bbf-421d-8950-6f501f65ebb1 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/the-road-ahead-begins-with-curiosity-McfnymRo The Road Ahead Begins with Curiosity Emily Zufelt 00:14:25 In this episode, Emily delves into the transformative power of curiosity and hope through the personal journey of healing and growth. The focus is on the pivotal role of curiosity as a sign of recovery, inspired by the insightful words of a therapist, Roberta, who played a crucial role in Emily's healing process. She explores how becoming curious about her future and possibilities, signalled a shift towards wellness - reflecting on her journey, from questioning her capacity for happiness to aspiring to leave behind a life filled with struggles and suicidal thoughts. This episode emphasizes the importance of aligning external circumstances with internal awareness and viewing breakdowns as breakthroughs. Listeners are encouraged to move beyond comfort zones, embrace gradual transformation, and validate themselves from within. The episode highlights the inevitability of setbacks and the strength gained from outgrowing old lives and embracing the desire for more - more wellness, emotional management, and authenticity. Emily discusses the necessity of active participation in personal growth, starting with small, consistent actions that lead to significant breakthroughs over time. The episode also provides practical tips on starting small, utilizing available resources, and maintaining a vision of a healthier self. Ultimately, this episode is about choosing moments that matter, acknowledging the journey of trials and errors, and nurturing changes that prioritize well-being. It's a powerful reminder that healing and growth begin with the willingness to embrace change and take that first step. In this episode, Emily delves into the transformative power of curiosity and hope through the personal journey of healing and growth. The focus is on the pivotal role of curiosity as a sign of recovery, inspired by the insightful words of a therapist, Roberta, who played a crucial role in Emily's healing process. She explores how becoming curious about her future and possibilities, signalled a shift towards wellness - reflecting on her journey, from questioning her capacity for happiness to aspiring to leave behind a life filled with struggles and suicidal thoughts. This episode emphasizes the importance of aligning external circumstances with internal awareness and viewing breakdowns as breakthroughs. Listeners are encouraged to move beyond comfort zones, embrace gradual transformation, and validate themselves from within. The episode highlights the inevitability of setbacks and the strength gained from outgrowing old lives and embracing the desire for more - more wellness, emotional management, and authenticity. Emily discusses the necessity of active participation in personal growth, starting with small, consistent actions that lead to significant breakthroughs over time. The episode also provides practical tips on starting small, utilizing available resources, and maintaining a vision of a healthier self. Ultimately, this episode is about choosing moments that matter, acknowledging the journey of trials and errors, and nurturing changes that prioritize well-being. It's a powerful reminder that healing and growth begin with the willingness to embrace change and take that first step. recovery, emily zufelt, self help, pts, therapy, i see you, tbi, cptsd, curiosity, support, complex post traumatic stress disorder, invisible injury, military, post traumatic stress, opp, post traumatic stress injury, transformation, mental health podcast, begin, begin again, community, anxiety, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, try, depression, mental wellness, veteran, start, mental health, first responder, ontario provinical police, traumatic brain injury, occupational stress injury, osi, change true full 33 90beae48-a42d-41ef-89ed-987f67cb05d8 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/ginette-petitpas-taylor-minister-of-veterans-affairs-and-associate-minister-of-national-defence-_jQyT_LQ Ginette Petitpas Taylor: Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Emily Zufelt 00:45:54 In this episode, I am honored to welcome Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence. With a career that spans from social work to her current role, Minister Petitpas Taylor brings a deeply empathetic and dedicated perspective to her work. She reflects on her early career as a social worker and her time with the RCMP - experiences that shaped her approach to public service that led her to public office and advocacy for veterans. Our discussion delves into her appointment as Minister of Veterans Affairs and the profound sense of responsibility it carries. Minister Petitpas Taylor shares her experiences with cold calling World War II veterans, and offering a glimpse into the importance of those conversations. We also explore the various ways Canada commemorates its veterans, including the significance of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and how these commemorations honour the bravery and sacrifices of our servicemen and women. The conversation shifts to the modern-day veteran and the evolving needs of those who have served. Minister Petitpas Taylor addresses the controversial "Purge" and its impact on veteran services, providing insight into the ongoing efforts to support veterans effectively. Additionally, she highlights the challenges faced by veterans dealing with brain injuries and the effects on their mental health, underscoring the necessity of comprehensive support and services. Join us for this discussion as Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor sheds light on her commitment to improving veteran services and the meaningful work being done to ensure that those who have served our country receive the recognition and support they deserve. In this episode, I am honored to welcome Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence. With a career that spans from social work to her current role, Minister Petitpas Taylor brings a deeply empathetic and dedicated perspective to her work. She reflects on her early career as a social worker and her time with the RCMP - experiences that shaped her approach to public service that led her to public office and advocacy for veterans. Our discussion delves into her appointment as Minister of Veterans Affairs and the profound sense of responsibility it carries. Minister Petitpas Taylor shares her experiences with cold calling World War II veterans, and offering a glimpse into the importance of those conversations. We also explore the various ways Canada commemorates its veterans, including the significance of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and how these commemorations honour the bravery and sacrifices of our servicemen and women. The conversation shifts to the modern-day veteran and the evolving needs of those who have served. Minister Petitpas Taylor addresses the controversial "Purge" and its impact on veteran services, providing insight into the ongoing efforts to support veterans effectively. Additionally, she highlights the challenges faced by veterans dealing with brain injuries and the effects on their mental health, underscoring the necessity of comprehensive support and services. Join us for this discussion as Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor sheds light on her commitment to improving veteran services and the meaningful work being done to ensure that those who have served our country receive the recognition and support they deserve. provincial government, federal government, pts, ginette petitpas taylor, delegation, minister of veteran affairs accommodation, d-day, science based, ceremony, service, tbi, minister of veterans affairs, cte, service after service, support, veterans, soldier, soldiers, dieppe, women's issues, provincial, post traumatic stress, advocacy, government, post traumatic stress injury, normandy, brain injury, ptsd, juno beach, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, emil zufelt, veteran advocate, royal canadian mounted police, afghanistan, rcmp, canadian minister, moncton, canada, canada, veteran, mental health advocate, mental health, federal, mental health support, dday, advocate, traumatic brain injury, new brunswick, minister, help, occupational stress injury, minister of health, municipal, osi, shell shock true full 32 f27c2d91-2c0d-4c22-99b2-33db6642ed5f Sat, 24 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Jodie Baulkham, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/jodie-baulkham-choosing-my-tomorrow-part-ii-of-ii-mwm6XzXf Jodie Baulkham: Choosing My Tomorrow Part II of II Jodie Baulkham, Emily Zufelt 00:32:32 In Part II, this heartfelt episode, Jodie Baulkham, author of Choosing My Tomorrow, delves into the profound challenges and triumphs she and her husband, RCMP Staff Sergeant, Brent Baulkham, face. Brent's struggle with PTSD takes centre stage, highlighting the impact of mental health on their lives. Amidst this, Jodie receives a life-altering diagnosis of breast cancer, leading to a double mastectomy. Despite these overwhelming adversities, Jodie shares her journey of resilience and determination. She emphasizes the importance of choosing "what's next" rather than dwelling on "why" these events occurred. Through her story, listeners will discover how Jodie finds joy and gratitude in everyday moments, even in the face of immense hardship. This episode is a testament to the power of choice and the human spirit's capacity to find light in the darkest times. Join us as Jodie Baulkham inspires us to navigate life's challenges with grace, strength, and unwavering hope. In Part II, this heartfelt episode, Jodie Baulkham, author of Choosing My Tomorrow, delves into the profound challenges and triumphs she and her husband, RCMP Staff Sergeant, Brent Baulkham, face. Brent's struggle with PTSD takes centre stage, highlighting the impact of mental health on their lives. Amidst this, Jodie receives a life-altering diagnosis of breast cancer, leading to a double mastectomy. Despite these overwhelming adversities, Jodie shares her journey of resilience and determination. She emphasizes the importance of choosing "what's next" rather than dwelling on "why" these events occurred. Through her story, listeners will discover how Jodie finds joy and gratitude in everyday moments, even in the face of immense hardship. This episode is a testament to the power of choice and the human spirit's capacity to find light in the darkest times. Join us as Jodie Baulkham inspires us to navigate life's challenges with grace, strength, and unwavering hope. frontline, healing, recovery, emily zufelt, what's your twenty, pts, allies, trauma, post traumatic growth, therapy, pstd, brent baulkham, shots fired, jodie baulkham, support, choosing my tomorrow, officer down, murder, feelings, author, police, post traumatic stress, podcast, post traumatic stress injury, talking, community, gratitude, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, royal canadian mounted police, rcmp, hope, emotions, wy20, cop, wellness, breast cancer, mental health, chris worden, police officer, what's your 20, resilience, wellbeing, what's your twenty podcast, lodd, cancer, occupational stress injury, lod, somatic, leadership, osi, heroes, morale true full 31 5b0f835c-ff55-4ba1-b288-9fb067e97457 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Jodie Baulkham, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/jodie-baulkham-choosing-my-tomorrow-part-i-of-ii-X_HGTS9e Jodie Baulkham: Choosing My Tomorrow Part I of II Jodie Baulkham, Emily Zufelt 00:41:45 In Part I, I sit down with Jodie Baulkham, the author of Choosing My Tomorrow: Surviving Murder, Navigating Mental Health, and Harnessing the Power of Choice. Jodie shares the harrowing story of the night her life changed forever. At just 29 years old, she was at home with her 8-month-old daughter when she received a knock at the door - her husband, RCMP officer Chris Worden, couldn't be found. In the early hours, it would be revealed that Chris had been murdered in the line of duty. Jodie opens up about the immediate aftermath of the tragedy, describing the balance of immense loss, grief and and sharing the death of her husband with Canada, all the while caring for her infant daughter on her own. Through her candid and heartfelt narrative, Jodie provides listeners with a raw and honest look at her journey from loss to resilience. She discusses how she found the strength to move forward, the support systems that helped her, and the importance of choosing hope and joy even in the darkest times. Join us as we explore Jodie's powerful story of loss, love, and the enduring human spirit. This episode is a testament to the strength and resilience that can emerge from unimaginable tragedy. In Part I, I sit down with Jodie Baulkham, the author of Choosing My Tomorrow: Surviving Murder, Navigating Mental Health, and Harnessing the Power of Choice. Jodie shares the harrowing story of the night her life changed forever. At just 29 years old, she was at home with her 8-month-old daughter when she received a knock at the door - her husband, RCMP officer Chris Worden, couldn't be found. In the early hours, it would be revealed that Chris had been murdered in the line of duty. Jodie opens up about the immediate aftermath of the tragedy, describing the balance of immense loss, grief and and sharing the death of her husband with Canada, all the while caring for her infant daughter on her own. Through her candid and heartfelt narrative, Jodie provides listeners with a raw and honest look at her journey from loss to resilience. She discusses how she found the strength to move forward, the support systems that helped her, and the importance of choosing hope and joy even in the darkest times. Join us as we explore Jodie's powerful story of loss, love, and the enduring human spirit. This episode is a testament to the strength and resilience that can emerge from unimaginable tragedy. healing, recovery, emily zufelt, pts, northern policing, mental wellbeing, law enforcement officer, moving forward, survivorship, post traumatic growth, hay river, brent baulkham, awareness, survivor, ottawa, jodie baulkham, public speaking, power of choice, shot fired, police funeral, police culture, education, choosing my tomorrow, officer down, key note speaker, murder, hero in life, teaching, author, line of duty death, police, post traumatic stress, teacher, podcast, post traumatic stress injury, talking, law enforcement, mental health podcast, anxiety, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, life coach, ptsi, connection, nwt, royal canadian mounted police, depression, rcmp, hope, mental wellness, heal, canada, cop, haven books, mental health, line of duty, chris worden, rural policing, homicide, real talk, lodd, organizational culture, north west territories, cancer, occupational stress injury, lod, leadership, osi, heroes, mental health struggles, edmonton, backup true full 30 ce6d77c3-bccf-490f-a3cf-9da87c7a43e1 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Mark Bouchard, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/mark-bouchard-o6QlNbMS Mark Bouchard: Breaking Stigma and Mental Health Advocacy in Law Enforcement Part II of II Mark Bouchard, Emily Zufelt 00:42:16 In this powerful part II episode with Mark Bouchard, the author of Setting My Sights on Stigma, we discuss mental health, stigma, and cultural growth in law enforcement organizations. Mark’s experience as a first responder informs our conversation about stigma within critical roles, the emotional toll, and the importance of mental health support for those on the front lines. Mark’s advocacy work emphasizes that speaking openly about mental health reaches more people and how collective conversations can shift societal attitudes. There is a lack of culture that encourages open dialogue around mental health. Mark highlights the need for safe spaces where people can share their struggles without fear of judgment, emphasizing the importance of those who break the silence as they cultivate a safe space. In a space of safety, a historical suicide attempt is revealed, allowing us to explore the impact of disclosure on personal healing and community understanding. Mark provides an educational take on suicide prevention, emphasizing awareness and early intervention. We explore passive suicide (such as neglecting self-care) and its impact, and how self-stigmatization can inadvertently spread to others. In this powerful part II episode with Mark Bouchard, the author of Setting My Sights on Stigma, we discuss mental health, stigma, and cultural growth in law enforcement organizations. Mark’s experience as a first responder informs our conversation about stigma within critical roles, the emotional toll, and the importance of mental health support for those on the front lines. Mark’s advocacy work emphasizes that speaking openly about mental health reaches more people and how collective conversations can shift societal attitudes. There is a lack of culture that encourages open dialogue around mental health. Mark highlights the need for safe spaces where people can share their struggles without fear of judgment, emphasizing the importance of those who break the silence as they cultivate a safe space. In a space of safety, a historical suicide attempt is revealed, allowing us to explore the impact of disclosure on personal healing and community understanding. Mark provides an educational take on suicide prevention, emphasizing awareness and early intervention. We explore passive suicide (such as neglecting self-care) and its impact, and how self-stigmatization can inadvertently spread to others. culture, alchohol abuse, isolation, healing, strategies, recovery, guilt, emily zufelt, what's your twenty, pts, end the stigma, trauma, post traumatic growth, don't give up, emotional pain, positive mindset, tactical, ert, occupational stress, tbi, pain, ems, swat, never alone, crisis, retention, stigma, positive change, emergency response team, wisdome, support, struggle, stress response, whatsyourtwenty, cultural change, police culture, invisible injury, police organization, british columbia, author, police, post traumatic stress, emergency response, reach in, podcast, post traumatic stress injury, distress, talking, law enforcement, mental health podcast, brain injury, anxiety, ptsd, succession, be the change, mindset, panic, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, suicide education, connection, sanctuary trauma, substance abuse, royal canadian mounted police, depression, rcmp, risk, stress, mark bouchard, suicide awareness, lead, mental wellness, self stigma, wy20, cop, hero, suicide, organizational leadership, mental health, care, institutional betrayal, first responder, coping mechanisms, police officer, emergency services management, self regulation, stress leave, hole, police\, bc, first responder mental health, wellbeing, human connection, what's your twenty podcast, shame, occupational stress injury, lead by example, fire, paramedic, suicide prevention, leadership, whats your twenty, special forces, osi, violence, breathe, moral injury, crisis plan, medic, morale, reach out true full 29 5708f062-dfa8-43a3-877a-3e23446e31b4 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Mark Bouchard, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/mark-bouchard-setting-my-sights-on-stigma-part-i-of-ii-6zKWHZ76 Mark Bouchard: Setting My Sights on Stigma Part I of II Mark Bouchard, Emily Zufelt 00:46:46 In this thought-provoking Part 1 episode, I sit down with Mark Bouchard, a seasoned ERT/SWAT Medic with over 15 years of frontline experience in law enforcement. Mark shares his insights on tactical operations, critical medical support, and the challenges faced by first responders. Our conversation delves deeper into crucial aspects of mental health within the law enforcement community. Needing to create a safe space, Mark emphasizes the importance of fostering an atmosphere where officers feel comfortable discussing their struggles and experiences. We explore the need for personalized crisis plans for officers when they are the ones in crisis, and how strategies for building trust with officers who are off duty are essential. Mark addresses public perception as he sheds light on the vilification of police and the challenges officers face when charged with offenses. Educating the public about policing and use of force is crucial. Join us as we explore these critical topics and work toward a healthier, more supportive law enforcement community. In this thought-provoking Part 1 episode, I sit down with Mark Bouchard, a seasoned ERT/SWAT Medic with over 15 years of frontline experience in law enforcement. Mark shares his insights on tactical operations, critical medical support, and the challenges faced by first responders. Our conversation delves deeper into crucial aspects of mental health within the law enforcement community. Needing to create a safe space, Mark emphasizes the importance of fostering an atmosphere where officers feel comfortable discussing their struggles and experiences. We explore the need for personalized crisis plans for officers when they are the ones in crisis, and how strategies for building trust with officers who are off duty are essential. Mark addresses public perception as he sheds light on the vilification of police and the challenges officers face when charged with offenses. Educating the public about policing and use of force is crucial. Join us as we explore these critical topics and work toward a healthier, more supportive law enforcement community. culture, isolation, healing, guilt, emily zufelt, pts, trauma, don't give up, tactical, ert, occupational stress, tbi, swat, never alone, crisis, retention, stigma, alcohol abuse, support, struggle, police culture, invisible injury, british columbia, author, police, post traumatic stress, reach in, podcast, post traumatic stress injury, distress, talking, mental health podcast, trauma recovery, anxiety, ptsd, succession, first responders, panic, ptsi, sanctuary trauma, substance abuse, royal canadian mounted police, depression, rcmp, stress, mark bouchard, hope, suicide awareness, lead, mental wellness, cop, suicide, recover, mental health, care, institutional betrayal, first responder, stress leave, bc, organizational culture, shame, occupational stress injury, lead by example, trust, suicide prevention, leadership, osi, violence, heroes, moral injury, medic, reach out true full 28 74b96eba-86ac-4a15-bec8-8cfd0fde5bfa Thu, 16 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Emily Zufelt, Brandon Peacock) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/brandon-peacock-hit-the-ground-running-part-ii-sqzef-fo-Gf9EVXHl Brandon Peacock: Hit the Ground Running Part II Emily Zufelt, Brandon Peacock 00:47:00 We don't need to wear a uniform to experience trauma. We're picking up with drive-by shooting survivor and founder of Hit The Ground Running, Brandon Peacock. Part II is the continuation of Brandon's recovery and mission to help other trauma survivors to not simply recover, but thrive. If you take intelligence, resilience, kindness, genuineness, authenticity, ambition, athleticism and survivorship - wrap them all up into a complete package - you'll have Brandon Peacock. Just being in the presence of someone of this calibre, I became a better person. At Such a young age, the deep conversations, vulnerability and impact that he is having on this world and the people in it not only shows that they are not alone, but he also exemplifies capacity, ability, and brings hope and the belief that recovery is possible for all of us. We don't need to wear a uniform to experience trauma. We're picking up with drive-by shooting survivor and founder of Hit The Ground Running, Brandon Peacock. Part II is the continuation of Brandon's recovery and mission to help other trauma survivors to not simply recover, but thrive. If you take intelligence, resilience, kindness, genuineness, authenticity, ambition, athleticism and survivorship - wrap them all up into a complete package - you'll have Brandon Peacock. Just being in the presence of someone of this calibre, I became a better person. At Such a young age, the deep conversations, vulnerability and impact that he is having on this world and the people in it not only shows that they are not alone, but he also exemplifies capacity, ability, and brings hope and the belief that recovery is possible for all of us. purpose, healing, recovery, emily zufelt, what's your twenty, conversations, pts, victim mentality, trauma, life saving, positive mindset, not alone, victim mindset, save a life, giving back, pain, ottawa, charity, support, team, struggle, meaningful conversations, htgr, mentality, believe, drive-by-shooting, police, post traumatic stress, ambition, podcast, talking, possibilities, mental health podcast, trauma recovery, community, anxiety, ptsd, whats your twenty podcast, ability, authenticity, first responder podcast, spinal chord injury, depression, fire fighter, brandon peacock, hope, wy20, possibility, fundraising, ottawa police, wellness, gunviolence, mental health, first responder, driveby, hit the ground running, episode 27, trauma healing, genuine, impact, emergency serivces, paramedic, heroes, vulnerability, minset, impactful, new episode, morale, capacity true full 27 0c6ec4df-52db-40d4-878f-2e367b967414 Wed, 15 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Brandon Peacock, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/brandon-peacock-hit-the-ground-running-tQ52j3Nq Brandon Peacock: Hit The Ground Running Part I Brandon Peacock, Emily Zufelt 00:40:14 Drive-by shooting survivor, Brandon Peacock is an incredible human whose resilience and determination have turned a personal tragedy into a beacon of hope for many. On a fateful summer evening in 2020, Brandon's life was forever altered when he became the unintended victim of a drive-by shooting. Shot three times, a bullet that hit his femoral artery could have ended his life, but instead, it marked the beginning of a new chapter. Brandon founded the charity Hit The Ground Running, an organization dedicated to supporting trauma survivors, helping them to reach their new 100%. The charity stands as a pillar of support, providing the tools and guidance necessary for trauma survivors to rebuild their lives and thrive. Brandon's story is one of triumph over adversity, and his charity is a reflection of his commitment to giving back and aiding others in their darkest hours. If the future is in the hands of people like him, I have hope. Through his actions, Brandon Peacock exemplifies the power of human spirit and the impact one person can have on the world. Drive-by shooting survivor, Brandon Peacock is an incredible human whose resilience and determination have turned a personal tragedy into a beacon of hope for many. On a fateful summer evening in 2020, Brandon's life was forever altered when he became the unintended victim of a drive-by shooting. Shot three times, a bullet that hit his femoral artery could have ended his life, but instead, it marked the beginning of a new chapter. Brandon founded the charity Hit The Ground Running, an organization dedicated to supporting trauma survivors, helping them to reach their new 100%. The charity stands as a pillar of support, providing the tools and guidance necessary for trauma survivors to rebuild their lives and thrive. Brandon's story is one of triumph over adversity, and his charity is a reflection of his commitment to giving back and aiding others in their darkest hours. If the future is in the hands of people like him, I have hope. Through his actions, Brandon Peacock exemplifies the power of human spirit and the impact one person can have on the world. healing, recovery, emily zufelt, shooting, victim mentality, positive attitude, trauma, positive mindset, gun violence, victim mindset, ottawa paramedics, survivor, ottawa, charity, support, team, drive-by-shooting, police, post traumatic stress, podcast, talking, mental health podcast, trauma recovery, community, anxiety, ptsd, mindset, first responder podcast, spinal chord injury, depression, fire fighter, brandon peacock, ottawa police, wellness, mental health, first responder, critical injury, stem cells, hit the ground running, fire, innocent bystander, paramedic, heroes, emergency services, peer support, morale true full 26 51cdd903-367d-4055-b666-26c480e7d506 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Corey Paris, Scott Atkinson, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/the-intersection-of-service-and-healing-a-conversation-of-medicinal-marijuana-and-veteran-wellness-with-cannaconnect-imiDjmXF The Intersection of Service and Healing: A Conversation of Medicinal Marijuana and Veteran Wellness with CannaConnect Corey Paris, Scott Atkinson, Emily Zufelt 00:45:50 Healing and mental health management does not have a one size fits all. In the ongoing quest to offer the most effective tools for managing mental health challenges, the conversation around medicinal marijuana consistently emerges. This podcast embarks on a journey to understand the therapeutic potential of cannabis, particularly in the context of those who have served in the military. While I'm not endorsing or advocating for the use of marijuana, I can't exclude it as it is imperative to remain open to treatment options and treat the subject with respect as it applies to the evolution of medical research and holistic healing. I invited this week's guests Corey Paris, Director of Veteran Relations, and Scott Atkinson, 25 year Canadian Armed Forces Vet and Veteran Ambassador, both of CannaConnect to shed light on the experience of veterans who advocate for medicinal marijuana as a catalyst for healing. This episode serves as an invitation to explore, educate, and engage in a dialogue about the possibilities that medicinal marijuana may hold for the mental and physical well-being of the men and women who serve our country. Healing and mental health management does not have a one size fits all. In the ongoing quest to offer the most effective tools for managing mental health challenges, the conversation around medicinal marijuana consistently emerges. This podcast embarks on a journey to understand the therapeutic potential of cannabis, particularly in the context of those who have served in the military. While I'm not endorsing or advocating for the use of marijuana, I can't exclude it as it is imperative to remain open to treatment options and treat the subject with respect as it applies to the evolution of medical research and holistic healing. I invited this week's guests Corey Paris, Director of Veteran Relations, and Scott Atkinson, 25 year Canadian Armed Forces Vet and Veteran Ambassador, both of CannaConnect to shed light on the experience of veterans who advocate for medicinal marijuana as a catalyst for healing. This episode serves as an invitation to explore, educate, and engage in a dialogue about the possibilities that medicinal marijuana may hold for the mental and physical well-being of the men and women who serve our country. isolation, healing, emily zufelt, what's your twenty, science, allies, growth, holistic healing, trauma, post traumatic growth, armed forces, occupational stress, whats your 20, service, awareness, cptsd, stigma, research, information, support, veterans, education, marijuana, soldier, military, cannaconnect, police, post traumatic stress, correctional officer, episode 25, podcast, post traumatic stress injury, canadian armed forces, mental health podcast, trauma recovery, anxiety, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, medicinal, ptsi, connection, dispatcher, medicnal marijuana, royal canadian mounted police, depression, rcmp, medicial cannabis, heal, wy20, veteran, stigmatization, wellness, holistic, mental health, first responder, what's your 20, treatment, addiction, occupational stress injury, fire, paramedic, cannabis, whats your twenty, osi, new episode, morale, caf true full 25 8f612de1-1d66-4ed5-bad8-3197883eca4a Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Ryan Carey, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/ryan-carey-capt-retd-project-enlist-kGT_IXpu Ryan Carey, Capt (ret'd): Project Enlist Ryan Carey, Emily Zufelt 01:00:49 Exploring the latest in brain health and trauma, Ryan Carey is a retired Captain of the Canadian Armed Forces and a passionate advocate for veterans' well-being. Not only did Ryan serve in the CAF, but he also played professional football in the Canadian Football League. Intimately knowing the connection between sport and military concussions and head injuries, he was thrown into the world of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated brain trauma. After retiring from the military, Ryan joined Project Enlist Canada, a research initiative that aims to accelerate critical research on traumatic brain injury (TBI), CTE, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military veterans. Ryan has pledged to donate his brain to Project Enlist Canada, hoping to contribute to the advancement of science and the improvement of the lives of those affected by brain trauma. He also raises awareness and educates others about the signs, symptoms, and treatments of CTE and related disorders. In addition, Ryan is the founder of Operation Brain Health, a program (and soon-to-be app) that helps veterans develop healthier habits. The program provides tools and guidance for exercising regularly, eating well, sleeping better, as well as peer support and social integration. Operation Brain Health is part of Ryan's mission to help veterans feel better and cope with the challenges of brain injury and their symptoms. Special thanks to Brendan Hynes and his coffee company, Your Daily Fix, for sponsoring this episode. Brendan is a member of the Canadian Armed Forces as well as a proud Ambassador of Project Enlist. Exploring the latest in brain health and trauma, Ryan Carey is a retired Captain of the Canadian Armed Forces and a passionate advocate for veterans' well-being. Not only did Ryan serve in the CAF, but he also played professional football in the Canadian Football League. Intimately knowing the connection between sport and military concussions and head injuries, he was thrown into the world of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated brain trauma. After retiring from the military, Ryan joined Project Enlist Canada, a research initiative that aims to accelerate critical research on traumatic brain injury (TBI), CTE, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military veterans. Ryan has pledged to donate his brain to Project Enlist Canada, hoping to contribute to the advancement of science and the improvement of the lives of those affected by brain trauma. He also raises awareness and educates others about the signs, symptoms, and treatments of CTE and related disorders. In addition, Ryan is the founder of Operation Brain Health, a program (and soon-to-be app) that helps veterans develop healthier habits. The program provides tools and guidance for exercising regularly, eating well, sleeping better, as well as peer support and social integration. Operation Brain Health is part of Ryan's mission to help veterans feel better and cope with the challenges of brain injury and their symptoms. Special thanks to Brendan Hynes and his coffee company, Your Daily Fix, for sponsoring this episode. Brendan is a member of the Canadian Armed Forces as well as a proud Ambassador of Project Enlist. head trauma, personality change, healing, concussion legacy foundation canada, emily zufelt, army, training, what's your twenty, brain donation, allies, symtoms, professional sport, tbi, awareness, captain, cte, research, help line, support, team, project enlist, veterans, education, soldier, prevention, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, military, project enlist canada, post traumatic stress, sports, post traumatic stress injury, canadian armed forces, memory loss, operation brain health, talking, concussion\, ryan carey, brain injury, anxiety, ptsd, root causes, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, sport, cfl, depression, wy20, veteran, suicide, wellness, mental health, canadian football league, professional football, professional athletes, traumatic brain injury, degenerative brain diease, centre for addiction and mental health, clfc, athletes, mission, osi, heroes, operational stress injury, infantry, concussion legacy foundation, camh, morale, caf true full 24 d3a84401-9f14-44e9-ba2e-f881daaa16be Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Robin Ferrie, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/the-silver-cop-robin-ferrie-part-ii-of-ii-qa_I5ai4 The Silver Cop Robin Ferrie - Part II of II Robin Ferrie, Emily Zufelt 00:31:35 Part II of II The Silver Cop Robin Ferrie of the Ottawa Police Service and I pick up on the day he found himself immersed in chaos at the National War Memorial on the day that Corporal Nathan Cirillo was gunned down standing sentry at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We discuss the infamous photo seen around the world and how Robin found his voice and moved forward in healing and advocacy for others through coaching and P3 Wellness. This episode being dropped on January 9th is dedicated to all lawn enforcement as today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Part II of II The Silver Cop Robin Ferrie of the Ottawa Police Service and I pick up on the day he found himself immersed in chaos at the National War Memorial on the day that Corporal Nathan Cirillo was gunned down standing sentry at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We discuss the infamous photo seen around the world and how Robin found his voice and moved forward in healing and advocacy for others through coaching and P3 Wellness. This episode being dropped on January 9th is dedicated to all lawn enforcement as today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. healing, emily zufelt, pts, post traumatic growth, therapy, coaching, p3 wellness, cptsd, ottawa, support, invisible injury, military, police, blue family, post traumatic stress, robin ferrie, mental health advocacy, ottawa police service, podcast, post traumatic stress injury, talking, anxiety, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, post-traumatic growth, depression, suicide awareness, mental wellness, mental health awareness, cop, veteran, police family, suicide, ottawa police, wellness, mental health, institutional betrayal, first responder, police officer, occupational stress injury, suicide prevention, osi, heroes, injury, morale true full 23 b110dcd6-1780-435c-ab23-acb0fa8c398c Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Robin Ferrie, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/the-silver-cop-robin-ferrie-part-i-of-ii-_NuFKLzr The Silver Cop Robin Ferrie - Part I of II Robin Ferrie, Emily Zufelt 00:50:07 Part I of II with The Silver Cop, Robin Ferrie of Ottawa Police Service and I discuss men not speaking up at the risk of being seen as weak, as well as the stigma and institutional betrayal when attempting to seek mental health supports. This episode was recorded on December 29th and is dedicated to Constable Ireneusz "Eric" Czapnik of OPS in honour of his service and sacrifice, as it was the 14th anniversary of his line-of-duty death and murder. We recall the day that Cst. Eric Czapnik lost his life and the roll that Robin took on. Part I of II with The Silver Cop, Robin Ferrie of Ottawa Police Service and I discuss men not speaking up at the risk of being seen as weak, as well as the stigma and institutional betrayal when attempting to seek mental health supports. This episode was recorded on December 29th and is dedicated to Constable Ireneusz "Eric" Czapnik of OPS in honour of his service and sacrifice, as it was the 14th anniversary of his line-of-duty death and murder. We recall the day that Cst. Eric Czapnik lost his life and the roll that Robin took on. healing, recovery, emily zufelt, what's your twenty, pts, post traumatic growth, therapy, coaching, p3 wellness, men's health, ottawa, stigma, eric czapnik, support, murder, episode 22, line of duty death, police, post traumatic stress, robin ferrie, advocacy, ottawa police service, podcast, post traumatic stress injury, talking, ptsd, whats your twenty podcast, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, reserves, wy20, cop, veteran, ottawa police, wellness, mens health, mental health, first responder, line of duty, police officer, what's your 20, lodd, lod, whats your twenty, osi, heroes, police murder, p3, the silver cop, new episode, morale true full 22 eb231d5f-d31b-4938-b096-115527717b2d Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/a-walk-inside-the-mind-with-suicide-oClGzrWz A Walk Inside The Mind With Suicide Emily Zufelt 00:13:05 On the heels of multiple First Responders taking their lives, Emily Zufelt takes a walk inside the mind with suicide. On her own recovery journey with PTSD and CPTSD, she dares to say the things that don't get said, out loud. In Emily's first solo episode she attempts to highlight what anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts do to wreak havoc inside the minds of the incredible people who struggle with mental health and live with mental illness. On the heels of multiple First Responders taking their lives, Emily Zufelt takes a walk inside the mind with suicide. On her own recovery journey with PTSD and CPTSD, she dares to say the things that don't get said, out loud. In Emily's first solo episode she attempts to highlight what anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts do to wreak havoc inside the minds of the incredible people who struggle with mental health and live with mental illness. post-traumatic stress, healing, recovery, emily zufelt, what's your twenty, pts, heal out loud, corrections, allies, corrections officer, mental illness, post traumatic growth, don't give up, whats your 20, i see you, cptsd, support, team, struggle, complex post traumatic stress disorder, episode, podcasts, first responder suicide, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, police, post traumatic stress, correctional officer, podcast, post traumatic stress injury, mental health podcast, anxiety, ptsd, police officers, first responders, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, first responder podcast, keep going, post-traumatic growth, dispatcher, healing journey, depression, fire fighter, risk, ptsd recovery, suicide awareness, heal, wy20, post-traumatic stress injury, suicide, wellness, first responder owned, mental health, first responder, police officer, what's your 20, ask for help, ruck, help, occupational stress injury, paramedic, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide prevention, whats your twenty, sheriff, osi, dare, solo episode, new episode, morale true full 21 4943b256-a39b-469f-a654-7e6b2abf0668 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Seb Lavoie, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/seb-lavoie-victim-mentality-the-1-wellness-killer-bOBTRGIt Seb Lavoie - Victim Mentality the #1 Wellness Killer Seb Lavoie, Emily Zufelt 01:04:03 Guest, critical thinker and speaker, Seb Lavoie reached out as he felt that a social media post was feeding into victim mentality and he wanted to either understand, support, or perhaps, both. What happened next through an abundance of alignment and respect is an enlightened and organic conversation between two people who discuss the importance of taking a 'tactical pause' and how victim mentality is the number one wellness killer. This episode is special in that it is dedicated to two incredible young women: Angela Lee Pucci and her late sister, Victoria lee. They are bound by sisterhood, mma, and suicide. To honour Victoria, Angela launched the mental health not for profit, Fight Story. Guest, critical thinker and speaker, Seb Lavoie reached out as he felt that a social media post was feeding into victim mentality and he wanted to either understand, support, or perhaps, both. What happened next through an abundance of alignment and respect is an enlightened and organic conversation between two people who discuss the importance of taking a 'tactical pause' and how victim mentality is the number one wellness killer. This episode is special in that it is dedicated to two incredible young women: Angela Lee Pucci and her late sister, Victoria lee. They are bound by sisterhood, mma, and suicide. To honour Victoria, Angela launched the mental health not for profit, Fight Story. left foot right foot, healing, recovery, emily zufelt, army, pts, raven, leo, allies, law enforcement officer, ravens, victim mentality, victim, trauma, non profit, died by suicide, nfp, lfrf, victim mindset, excellence, tbi, ems, cptsd, complex post traumatic stress, raven strategik, attempt suicide, support, team, complex post traumatic stress disorder, soldier, seb lavoie, military, self awareness, fight story, episode 20, police, blue family, post traumatic stress, correctional officer, post traumatic stress injury, talking, law enforcement, mental health podcast, ptsd, first responders, mindset, mark stepanishen, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, angela lee, dispatcher, royal canadian mounted police, fire fighter, rcmp, wy20, cop, veteran, suicide, wellness, mental health, first responder, suicide ideation, self regulation, angela lee pucci, 911 dispatcher, resilience, mixed martial arts, resiliency, ruck, traumatic brain injury, victoria lee, occupational stress injury, victim mentality mindset, fight story official, mma, paramedic, becoming om, whats your twenty, osi, heroes, not for profit, raven strategic, medic, morale true full 20 9a382abb-bef9-4ba3-b65f-5800c57fda61 Thu, 6 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (James Smith, Cali Wiersma, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/emily-zufelt-on-the-caring-support-podcast-misconceptions-challenges-and-resistance-GSQjTSzj Emily Zufelt on the Caring Support Podcast: Misconceptions, Challenges and Resistance of PTSD in Law Enforcement James Smith, Cali Wiersma, Emily Zufelt 00:42:20 The Caring Support Podcast hosts, James Smith and Cali Wiersma invited me on the show to discuss some of the common misconceptions of PTSI/PTSD amongst law enforcement and healthcare professionals. We delve into how departments and organizations can better support their members who are struggling with mental health and the overt challenges and resistance faced by law enforcement personnel when it comes to PTSD. The Caring Support Podcast hosts, James Smith and Cali Wiersma invited me on the show to discuss some of the common misconceptions of PTSI/PTSD amongst law enforcement and healthcare professionals. We delve into how departments and organizations can better support their members who are struggling with mental health and the overt challenges and resistance faced by law enforcement personnel when it comes to PTSD. healing, recovery, emily zufelt, army, what's your twenty, corrections, trauma, post traumatic growth, therapy, not alone, armed forces, whats your 20, complex ptsd, cptsd, support, 911 dispatch, veterans, complex post traumatic stress disorder, nurse, police organization, military, police, correctional officer, podcast, post traumatic stress injury, law enforcement, mental health podcast, organizations, trauma recovery, police detachment, anxiety, caring support podcast, ptsd, first responders, mindset, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, first responder podcast, dispatcher, caring support, healing journey, depression, fire fighter, dispatch, heal, wy20, cop, veteran, healthcare, mental health, first responder, police officer, what's your 20, 911 dispatcher, nurses, what's your twenty podcast, health care, trauma healing, what's your 20 podcast, fire, paramedic, nursing, whats your twenty, detachment, caf true full 19 bb0cd7cb-8e4d-4fc8-a101-38d42535fc74 Mon, 5 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Marisa Tracey, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/suicide-survivorship-marisa-tracey-wife-of-the-late-mwo-daniel-tracey-nGycIdns Suicide Survivorship: Marisa Tracey, wife of the late MWO Daniel Tracey Marisa Tracey, Emily Zufelt 00:59:11 Marisa Tracey - mother, wife and widow of the late Master Warrant Officer Daniel Tracey, who died by suicide on October 13, 2022 - courageously talks about living with and loving a military man who battled mental health and PTSD until his suicide. Marisa discusses surviving Dan’s suicide and learning how to heal herself and her family. What is the definition of survivorship? Survivorship literally means the act of surviving and the further recognition that there is more to life after the suicide of a loved one than just surviving. A husband, father, friend and colleague - at the age of 46, MWO Daniel Basil Tracey ended his life by suicide. With a military career spanning over 21 years, Dan joined the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Royal Canadian corps of Signals (RCCS) in 2002 as a Signals Operator. After serving with the 2nd Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2 CMBG), as a member of 2 CMBG HQ and Signal Squadron and subsequently of 1st Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment, Dan joined the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM). Dan was an expert in his field, a leader, a mentor, a brother in arms, and a loyal friend. Everyone would say that they didn’t see the signs leading up to Dan taking his life, but looking back, he struggled terribly with mental health and PTSD/PTSI. In the words of his widow, “Dan knew how to save everyone, he just didn’t know how to save himself.” Marisa Tracey - mother, wife and widow of the late Master Warrant Officer Daniel Tracey, who died by suicide on October 13, 2022 - courageously talks about living with and loving a military man who battled mental health and PTSD until his suicide. Marisa discusses surviving Dan’s suicide and learning how to heal herself and her family. What is the definition of survivorship? Survivorship literally means the act of surviving and the further recognition that there is more to life after the suicide of a loved one than just surviving. A husband, father, friend and colleague - at the age of 46, MWO Daniel Basil Tracey ended his life by suicide. With a military career spanning over 21 years, Dan joined the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Royal Canadian corps of Signals (RCCS) in 2002 as a Signals Operator. After serving with the 2nd Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2 CMBG), as a member of 2 CMBG HQ and Signal Squadron and subsequently of 1st Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment, Dan joined the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM). Dan was an expert in his field, a leader, a mentor, a brother in arms, and a loyal friend. Everyone would say that they didn’t see the signs leading up to Dan taking his life, but looking back, he struggled terribly with mental health and PTSD/PTSI. In the words of his widow, “Dan knew how to save everyone, he just didn’t know how to save himself.” jtf, emily zufelt, cjiru, what's your twenty, pts, corrections, signals operator, csor, canadian special operations force command, armed forces, 1st battalion royal canadian regiment, ems, cptsd, jtf2, complex post traumatic stress disorder, canadian joint operations command, ptsd awareness, military, police, canadian joint incident response, post traumatic stress, correctional officer, csotc, advocacy, podcast, post traumatic stress injury, canadian armed forces, royal canadian regiment, mental health podcast, ptsd, canadian special operations training centre, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, first responder podcast, dispatcher, canadian mechanized brigade group, fire fighter, joint task force, suicide awareness, heal, wy20, daniel tracey, marisa tracey, rccs, mental health awareness, 2cmbg, suicide, mental health, first responder, cansofcom, suicide survivorship, royal canadian corps of signals, occupational stress injury, ptsd podcast, episode 18, paramedic, suicide prevention, whats your twenty, special forces, osi, dan tracey, canadian special operations regiment, ptsi awareness, caf true full 18 73e9d2f8-ba66-4f3f-a188-c10837ad8c00 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Jon Archambault, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/jon-archambault-of-wired-differently-black-sheep-podcast-SuBCvL7L Jon Archambault of Wired Differently & Black Sheep Podcast Jon Archambault, Emily Zufelt 00:41:33 Jon Archambault - CAF Veteran, mental health advocate and founder of Wired Differently, author of Operation: Wired Differently, podcast host of the Black Sheep Podcast, Leadership Coach and founder of Jon A. Archambault - Elite Consultant, and former police officer. Jon invited me on his podcast to discuss the systemic gaslighting within a police detachment and how a paramilitary approach make it difficult for members to have a voice and advocate for their mental health needs. We discuss what we feel is wrong with the system and current leadership. Jon Archambault - CAF Veteran, mental health advocate and founder of Wired Differently, author of Operation: Wired Differently, podcast host of the Black Sheep Podcast, Leadership Coach and founder of Jon A. Archambault - Elite Consultant, and former police officer. Jon invited me on his podcast to discuss the systemic gaslighting within a police detachment and how a paramilitary approach make it difficult for members to have a voice and advocate for their mental health needs. We discuss what we feel is wrong with the system and current leadership. healing, emily zufelt, what's your twenty, pts, trauma, post traumatic growth, armed forces, wired differently, cptsd, stigma, gaslighting, police culture, jon archambault, police, post traumatic stress, post traumatic stress injury, ptsd, mindset, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, sanctuary trauma, dispatcher, wy20, veteran, mental health, institutional betrayal, first responder, police officer, occupational stress injury, leadership, osi, moral injury true full 17 e4048565-3747-414c-b1be-478846463b02 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Dave Robertson, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/fire-chief-dave-robertson-of-fire-edge-part-i-74Qo2Aq8 Fire Chief Dave Robertson of Fire Edge - Part I Dave Robertson, Emily Zufelt 00:50:08 *trigger warning - discussion of suicide and traumatic events* Part one of two with Fire Chief Dave Robertson, Fire Service Career Coach, and Deputy Chief of Training with Lambton Shores Fire Rescue. Dave discusses how he 'dropped' into becoming a firefighter, beginning his career in departments with a boys' club mentality, harassment, and lack of support and training. He goes down the path of how post-traumatic stress affects life as a whole and how he danced with suicide, all in hopes that in telling his story he can help others know they're not alone. *trigger warning - discussion of suicide and traumatic events* Part one of two with Fire Chief Dave Robertson, Fire Service Career Coach, and Deputy Chief of Training with Lambton Shores Fire Rescue. Dave discusses how he 'dropped' into becoming a firefighter, beginning his career in departments with a boys' club mentality, harassment, and lack of support and training. He goes down the path of how post-traumatic stress affects life as a whole and how he danced with suicide, all in hopes that in telling his story he can help others know they're not alone. isolation, healing, recovery, emily zufelt, training, what's your twenty, pts, trauma, mentoring, therapy, coaching, occupational stress, fire chief, never alone, incident management, command, coach, fire edge, west vancouver fire, post traumatic stress, post traumatic stress injury, anxiety, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, depression, fire fighter, stress, wy20, suicide, mental health, first responder, napa fire, cal fire, harassment, dave robertson, suicidal ideation, trauma healing, lambton shores fire rescue, fire, leadership, whats your twenty, osi, emergency, lambton shores, mentor, recruiting true full 15 7fae1351-cc03-48e2-a47a-6e7d2b198add Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Emily Zufelt, Dave Robertson) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/fire-chief-dave-robertson-of-fire-edge-part-ii-VdhjiPv2 Fire Chief Dave Robertson of Fire Edge - Part II Emily Zufelt, Dave Robertson 00:47:55 *trigger warning - discussion of suicide and traumatic events* Part two of two with Fire Chief Dave Robertson, Fire Service Career Coach, and Deputy Chief of Training with Lambton Shores Fire Rescue. Dave comes home to Canada from Napa to chart his new path all the while experiencing imposter syndrome and having the injury of post traumatic stress tap him on the shoulder to remind him that it's still there. Dave shares his passion for training, coaching, and mentoring new recruits so that they can do and be their best. He carries hope for the future that departments support one another and know that they're not alone and we can make it, together. *trigger warning - discussion of suicide and traumatic events* Part two of two with Fire Chief Dave Robertson, Fire Service Career Coach, and Deputy Chief of Training with Lambton Shores Fire Rescue. Dave comes home to Canada from Napa to chart his new path all the while experiencing imposter syndrome and having the injury of post traumatic stress tap him on the shoulder to remind him that it's still there. Dave shares his passion for training, coaching, and mentoring new recruits so that they can do and be their best. He carries hope for the future that departments support one another and know that they're not alone and we can make it, together. isolation, healing, recovery, emily zufelt, training, what's your twenty, pts, trauma, mentoring, therapy, coaching, occupational stress, fire chief, napa valley, never alone, incident management, command, coach, fire edge, west vancouver fire, post traumatic stress, post traumatic stress injury, anxiety, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, depression, fire fighter, stress, wy20, suicide, mental health, first responder, napa fire, cal fire, harassment, dave robertson, suicidal ideation, trauma healing, lambton shores fire rescue, help, fire, leadership, whats your twenty, osi, emergency services, emergency, lambton shores, mentor, recruiting true full 16 1e68168d-ce29-4656-8ed5-19b49e446659 Sat, 3 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Corey Hatt, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/corey-hatt-mad-hatter-industries-part-ii-4d1hRnYz Corey Hatt Mad Hatter Industries - Part II Corey Hatt, Emily Zufelt 00:44:26 *Potential trigger warning - topics of military duty, lost lives, and suicide.* The conclusion with Corey Hatt of Mad Hatter Industries where he delves into his own mental health issues and breaking point. Corey is honest and genuine in acknowledging that he was his own block in dealing with his struggles as he kept silent and tried to go it alone. In getting the help that he needed he wants to be an example to others, leading the way by showing that it's not weak to talk about the issues that plague us as human beings and that seeking help is a sign of strength. He believes that we owe it to the people who couldn't make it back, to find that mental resilience and continue to move forward to find a healthy balance to living. *Potential trigger warning - topics of military duty, lost lives, and suicide.* The conclusion with Corey Hatt of Mad Hatter Industries where he delves into his own mental health issues and breaking point. Corey is honest and genuine in acknowledging that he was his own block in dealing with his struggles as he kept silent and tried to go it alone. In getting the help that he needed he wants to be an example to others, leading the way by showing that it's not weak to talk about the issues that plague us as human beings and that seeking help is a sign of strength. He believes that we owe it to the people who couldn't make it back, to find that mental resilience and continue to move forward to find a healthy balance to living. army, what's your twenty, pts, anxiety attack, corey hatt, mental health supporter, trauma, armed forces, the mad hatter, occupational stress, find your passion, cptsd, i've got your back, handmade apparel, canadian armed fprces, trauma journey, veterans, mad hatter industries, veteran owned company, veteran owned apparel, military, mad hatter, post traumatic stress, podcast, post traumatic stress injury, mental health podcast, mhi, live your adventure, machine gunner, anxiety, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, first responder podcast, you're not alone, depression, suicide awareness, veteran owned, wy20, no quarter given, veteran, suicide, mental health advocate, mental health, first responder, what's your twenty podcast, trauma healing, occupational stress injury, handmade, ptsd podcast, anxiety disorder, suicide prevention, osi, no quarter, shell shock, caf true full 14 954aba87-4de9-4b82-953e-96706e477b89 Fri, 2 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Corey Hatt, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/corey-hatt-mad-hatter-industries-part-i-zcnOgnGM Corey Hatt Mad Hatter Industries - Part I Corey Hatt, Emily Zufelt 00:45:14 *Potential trigger warning - topics of military duty, lost lives, and suicide*. Corey Hatt, founder of Mad Hatter Industries, takes us on a few adventures as he talks about his mission. He created MHI in 2019 to raise mental health awareness and promote suicide prevention after losing a 'brother in arms'. He is open and real, stressing that using suicide as an option out is a permanent fix to a temporary problem. *Potential trigger warning - topics of military duty, lost lives, and suicide*. Corey Hatt, founder of Mad Hatter Industries, takes us on a few adventures as he talks about his mission. He created MHI in 2019 to raise mental health awareness and promote suicide prevention after losing a 'brother in arms'. He is open and real, stressing that using suicide as an option out is a permanent fix to a temporary problem. army, pts, corey hatt, trauma, armed forces, cptsd, i've got your back, veterans, mad hatter industries, military, post traumatic stress, podcast, post traumatic stress injury, canadian armed forces, mental health podcast, mhi, machine gunner, anxiety, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, first responder podcast, you're not alone, depression, suicide awareness, veteran owned, no quarter given, veteran, suicide, mental health advocate, first responder owned, mental health, first responder, trauma healing, occupational stress injury, ptsd podcast, suicide prevention, osi, no quarter, shell shock, caf true full 13 bc9670aa-9d6c-4c7e-b783-28ff1c47aa76 Fri, 2 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Chad Kennedy, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/sea-to-sea-for-ptsd-with-chad-kennedy-96OQncIa Sea to Sea for ptsd with Chad Kennedy Chad Kennedy, Emily Zufelt 00:55:46 Alberta Sheriff Highway Patrol Officer, Chad Kennedy, set out on foot across Canada earlier this year to raise awareness for PTSD after experiencing a traumatic event that changed the course of his life. Although it may appear a one-man show, Chad has the constant support of his loyal and steadfast team as well as the backing of an entire country who is watching and cheering on 'just a guy' who is making a change in the world for mental health, one step at a time. Alberta Sheriff Highway Patrol Officer, Chad Kennedy, set out on foot across Canada earlier this year to raise awareness for PTSD after experiencing a traumatic event that changed the course of his life. Although it may appear a one-man show, Chad has the constant support of his loyal and steadfast team as well as the backing of an entire country who is watching and cheering on 'just a guy' who is making a change in the world for mental health, one step at a time. frontline, healing, sea to sea, pts, corrections, sea to sea for ptsd, trauma, post traumatic growth, therapy, occupation stress injury, ems, cptsd, traumatic injury, ptsd awareness, police, post traumatic stress, correctional officer, post traumatic stress injury, occupational therapist, trauma recovery, anxiety, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, boots on the ground, dispatcher, depression, fire fighter, suicide awareness, heal, suicide, mental health, first responder, police officer, chad kennedy, 911 dispatcher, alberta, 911, psychologist, social worker, trauma healing, fire, ptg, paramedic, sheriff, osi, ptsi awareness true full 12 91c9f0c4-9d5a-4eb3-a683-cd1623f24d8c Fri, 19 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Julie Gowthorpe, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-julie-gowthorpe-rsw-marriage-and-ptsd-4gGs4i6Z Dr Julie Gowthorpe, RSW - Marriage and PTSD Julie Gowthorpe, Emily Zufelt 00:44:43 Guest Dr Julie Gowthorpe, RSW discusses PTSD and how it affects different aspects of marriage and those in intimate partner relationships. Guest Dr Julie Gowthorpe, RSW discusses PTSD and how it affects different aspects of marriage and those in intimate partner relationships. relationships, healing, recovery, pts, corrections, trauma, ems, cptsd, 911 dispatch, doctor, complex post traumatic stress disorder, nurse, marriage, police, post traumatic stress, correctional officer, firefighter, post traumatic stress injury, asi, trauma recovery, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, dispatcher, stress, dispatch, julie gowthorpe, mental wellness, suicide, mental health, dr julie gowthorpe, first responder, mental health support, nurses, social worker, trauma healing, correction officer, occupational stress injury, paramedic, osi, emergency services, injury true full 11 1559dfe4-c8c2-4f63-978b-1a3cebbc8bf5 Tue, 5 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Emily Zufelt, Cheryl Hunt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/firefighter-cheryl-hunt-part-ii-uYDQWiJV Firefighter Cheryl Hunt - Part II Emily Zufelt, Cheryl Hunt 00:49:39 **Warning** Contains explicit language and discussion of suicide. Part II of II Firefighter, Acting Lieutenant and Safety Officer Cheryl Hunt - Recipient of the Ottawa Fire Chief's Ambassador Award, Secretary of Fire Service Women of Ontario (FSWO), active supporting member of Camp FITT (Female Firefighters in Training) and Firefighter with the Ottawa Fire Service. Most importantly, Cheryl is a survivor of PTSI/PTSD. She fought back, is sharing her story and taking everything she learns, turning it into advocacy and continues the fight to breakdown stigma in relation to mental health in the fire service. **Warning** Contains explicit language and discussion of suicide. Part II of II Firefighter, Acting Lieutenant and Safety Officer Cheryl Hunt - Recipient of the Ottawa Fire Chief's Ambassador Award, Secretary of Fire Service Women of Ontario (FSWO), active supporting member of Camp FITT (Female Firefighters in Training) and Firefighter with the Ottawa Fire Service. Most importantly, Cheryl is a survivor of PTSI/PTSD. She fought back, is sharing her story and taking everything she learns, turning it into advocacy and continues the fight to breakdown stigma in relation to mental health in the fire service. frontline, post-traumatic stress, emily zufelt, self help, what's your twenty, fire service women of ontario, corrections, workplace injury, trauma, armed forces, occupational stress, tbi, ems, cptsd, struggle, veterans, ottawa fire, education, soldier, police, post traumatic stress, correctional officer, advocacy, firefighter, mental health advocacy, asi, ottawa fire service, brain injury, trauma recovery, ptsd, front line, ptsi, sanctuary trauma, dispatcher, fire fighter, fire service women ontario, camp fitt, wy20, veteran, suicide, fswo, mental health, institutional betrayal, first responder, mental health support, discrimination, police officer, 911 dispatcher, cheryl hunt, gender discrimination, 911, harassment, disorder, help, fire, paramedic, suicide prevention, whats your twenty, osi, campfitt, moral injury, fire service, injury true full 10 a1ff844c-0fc8-4b8f-91f7-2c0c42f2682c Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Emily Zufelt, Cheryl Hunt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/firefighter-cheryl-hunt-iES7rMCK Firefighter Cheryl Hunt - Part I Emily Zufelt, Cheryl Hunt 00:50:46 **WARNING** Contains explicit language and discussion of suicide. Firefighter, Acting Lieutenant and Safety Officer Cheryl Hunt - Recipient of the Ottawa Fire Chief's Ambassador Award, Secretary of Fire Service Women of Ontario (FSWO), active supporting member of Camp FFIT (Female Firefighters in Training) and Firefighter with the Ottawa Fire Service. Most importantly, Cheryl is a survivor of PTSI/PTSD. She fought back, is sharing her story and taking everything she learns, turning it into advocacy and continues the fight to breakdown stigma in relation to mental health in the fire service. **WARNING** Contains explicit language and discussion of suicide. Firefighter, Acting Lieutenant and Safety Officer Cheryl Hunt - Recipient of the Ottawa Fire Chief's Ambassador Award, Secretary of Fire Service Women of Ontario (FSWO), active supporting member of Camp FFIT (Female Firefighters in Training) and Firefighter with the Ottawa Fire Service. Most importantly, Cheryl is a survivor of PTSI/PTSD. She fought back, is sharing her story and taking everything she learns, turning it into advocacy and continues the fight to breakdown stigma in relation to mental health in the fire service. emily zufelt, self help, what's your twenty, corrections, workplace injury, trauma, armed forces, whats your 20, tbi, fire fighters, ems, cptsd, struggle, ottawa fire, education, soldier, camp ffit, police, post traumatic stress, correctional officer, advocacy, firefighter, mental health advocacy, post traumatic stress injury, asi, mental health podcast, ottawa fire service, trauma recovery, ptsd, front line, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, sanctuary trauma, dispatcher, fire service women ontario, wy20, veteran, suicide, fswo, mental health, institutional betrayal, first responder, mental health support, police officer, what's your 20, 911 dispatcher, cheryl hunt, 911, harassment, help, occupational stress injury, fire, paramedic, suicide prevention, whats your twenty, osi, moral injury true full 9 8247aa83-8b37-4d61-92b6-207a80cccb1f Fri, 20 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Emily Zufelt, Jacob Mark) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/jacob-mark-bITx3_rl Jacob Mark Emily Zufelt, Jacob Mark 00:50:39 The mental health epidemic is getting worse and with a belief that what's currently available to help those struggling with stress and mental health isn't working, Jacob has answered the call to aid people in understanding stress and harnessing it as a positive tool. As a Certified Wim Hof Instructor, Oxygen Advantage Instructor, Personal Coach, and Firefighter, Jacob has an intimate relationship with stress and shares his wealth of knowledge and experiences so that we too can rise above the challenges that life throws at us. The mental health epidemic is getting worse and with a belief that what's currently available to help those struggling with stress and mental health isn't working, Jacob has answered the call to aid people in understanding stress and harnessing it as a positive tool. As a Certified Wim Hof Instructor, Oxygen Advantage Instructor, Personal Coach, and Firefighter, Jacob has an intimate relationship with stress and shares his wealth of knowledge and experiences so that we too can rise above the challenges that life throws at us. recovery, army, acute stress injury, pts, corrections, 911dispatcher, trauma, armed forces, tbi, ems, cptsd, complex post traumatic stress, veterans, complex post traumatic stress disorder, soldier, trauma response, police, post traumatic stress, correctional officer, firefighter, podcast, post traumatic stress injury, asi, trauma recovery, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, parole, dispatcher, dispatch, wy20, cop, veteran, police officer, social worker, ambulance, traumatic brain injury, probation, fire, paramedic, whats your twenty, osi, operational stress injury, cbsa, caf true full 8 5ac64481-70f9-49c0-9694-176f9ec432ea Wed, 9 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Emily Zufelt, Patrick Brazeau) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/senator-patrick-brazeau-a-conversation-of-post-traumatic-growth-RxK_UjO2 Senator Patrick Brazeau - A Conversation of Post-traumatic Growth Emily Zufelt, Patrick Brazeau 01:07:06 *Trigger Warning* discussion of suicide The Honourable Senator Patrick Brazeau sat down to talk about his rise and fall, but most importantly, his rebuilding of self and post-traumatic growth. Senator Brazeau is using that growth to give back and fuel his work with mental health and suicide prevention. *Trigger Warning* discussion of suicide The Honourable Senator Patrick Brazeau sat down to talk about his rise and fall, but most importantly, his rebuilding of self and post-traumatic growth. Senator Brazeau is using that growth to give back and fuel his work with mental health and suicide prevention. army, what's your twenty, pts, canadian, kitigan zibi, growth, trauma, post traumatic growth, reserve, not alone, human, ems, probation officer, doctor, veterans, responsiblity, nurse, politics, soldier, patrick brazeau, military, senator, police, government, canadian armed forces, ptsd, whats your twenty podcast, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, parole, senate, dispatcher, substance abuse, anishinabe, fire fighter, wy20, alcoholic abuse, veteran, suicide, maniwaki, canadian senate, mental health, first responder, police officer, doctors, 911 dispatcher, resilience, parole officer, nurses, repair, advocate, what's your twenty podcast, probation, indian act, help, canadian senator, fire, probation and parole, suicide prevention, whats your twenty, osi, algonquin, emergency services, indigenous, reach out, caf false full 7 36a7b88c-bf6a-47c5-8b50-35292b320ec5 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Emily Zufelt, Anthony Mann) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/baseline-Mv2Og21l Baseline Emily Zufelt, Anthony Mann 00:25:33 Host Emily Zufelt, and guest Anthony Mann discuss 'baseline'. What is it and why is it crucial to have one? Host Emily Zufelt, and guest Anthony Mann discuss 'baseline'. What is it and why is it crucial to have one? healing, paramedics, recovery, army, what's your twenty, pts, corrections, corrections officer, officer, trauma, post traumatic growth, occupational stress, ems, 911 dispatch, airforce, veterans, baseline, soldier, military, firefighters, police, post traumatic stress, firefighter, post traumatic stress injury, canadian armed forces, trauma recovery, anxiety, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, connection, os, dispatcher, veteran advocate, depression, fire fighter, dispatch, wy20, mental health awareness, cop, veteran, mental health advocate, mental health recovery, 911 emergency, mental health, police officer, navy, 911, help, occupational stress injury, canadian boarder services agency, paramedic, whats your twenty, osi, emergency services, infantry, cbsa, caf true full 6 b3da300d-2659-4188-abe4-bf34713a6b47 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Emily Zufelt, Anthony Mann) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/swallowing-the-hard-truth-about-ptsd-and-alcohol-oK0Xazwq Swallowing the Hard Truth About PTSD and Alcohol Emily Zufelt, Anthony Mann 00:43:09 Host Emily Zufelt, and guest Anthony Mann, talk openly and honestly about the role that alcohol plays in their life and question the ability to recover from PTSD with alcohol use. Host Emily Zufelt, and guest Anthony Mann, talk openly and honestly about the role that alcohol plays in their life and question the ability to recover from PTSD with alcohol use. recovery, army, in this together, what's your twenty, pts, corrections, trauma, not alone, fire fighters, ems, support, veterans, soldier, soldiers, military, police, canadian armed forces, trauma recovery, anxiety, ptsd, police officers, first responders, ptsi, honesty, dispatcher, veteran advocate, substance abuse, depression, fire fighter, ptsd recovery, dispatch, alcohol, wy20, cop, veteran, suicide, mental health advocate, mental health recovery, mental health, first responder, mental health support, police officer, 911 dispatcher, 911, alcoholic, real talk, what's your twenty podcast, correction officer, paramedic, suicide prevention, whats your twenty, osi, emergency services, caf true full 5 3fd9f7cd-bea2-46c2-856b-e378867bd6ea Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:55:01 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Emily Zufelt, Gordon Hicks, Isabelle Hicks) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/24-hours-of-heroes-r63RC5ZY 24 Hours of Heroes Emily Zufelt, Gordon Hicks, Isabelle Hicks 00:45:47 The 24 Hours of Heroes event is taking place this November 13th and 14th. I had the opportunity to sit down with 24 Hours of Heroes founder Gordon Hicks and his daughter Isabelle to take me through what the event and Hero Workouts are all about. An incredible initiative with humble beginnings has raised over $140,000 through their partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada and National Service Dogs. The 24 Hours of Heroes event is taking place this November 13th and 14th. I had the opportunity to sit down with 24 Hours of Heroes founder Gordon Hicks and his daughter Isabelle to take me through what the event and Hero Workouts are all about. An incredible initiative with humble beginnings has raised over $140,000 through their partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada and National Service Dogs. pts, trauma, non profit, veterans, cross fit, wounded warrior, service dog, post traumatic stress, advocacy, podcast, wounded warriors canada, trauma recovery, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, veteran advocate, veteran owned, mental health awareness, veteran, hero, mental health advocate, mental health recovery, leadership, osi, mental health, national service dogs true full 4 48ac6e85-37dd-4893-b3fc-09b621836576 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:12:37 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/sgt-andrew-gough-sd-riggs-part-ii-7ssNEebk Sgt Andrew Gough & SD Riggs - Part II Emily Zufelt 00:49:29 The continuation of the conversation with Sgt Andrew Gough and his SD Riggs with an opening tribute to fallen reservist, Corporal Nathan Cirillo. The continuation of the conversation with Sgt Andrew Gough and his SD Riggs with an opening tribute to fallen reservist, Corporal Nathan Cirillo. argylls, what's your twenty, trauma, non profit, post traumatic growth, reservist, service, first respsonder, ems, veterans, tribute, soldier, soldiers, memorial, military, what, police, service dog, advocacy, podcast, trauma recovery, ptsd, whats your twenty podcast, ptsi, veteran advocate, fire fighter, veteran owned, wy20, emotional support dog, mental health awareness, veteran, suicide, mental health advocate, mental health recovery, mental health, police officer, what's your twenty podcast, nathan cirillo, sacrifice, service animal, paramedic, whats your twenty, osi, honour, sutherland highlanders, new episode true full 3 90deb1d6-17e2-4ea3-906b-2b6ea2834ed1 Fri, 8 Oct 2021 04:10:23 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Andrew Gough, Emily Zufelt) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/sgt-andrew-gough-sd-riggs-part-i-fiuQL61q Sgt Andrew Gough & SD Riggs - Part I Andrew Gough, Emily Zufelt 00:58:35 "What's Your Twenty?" is honoured to have CAF Veteran and London Police Sgt Andrew Gough and his service dog Riggs, as our first guests. Known nationally, Sgt Gough is more than changing the landscape on how ptsi, osi, and ptsd is being viewed. He turned his injury into advocacy and created V-EH, Veterans and Everyday Heroes - an initiative that has raised over $60,000 in order to help provide veterans and emergency services members with service dogs. "What's Your Twenty?" is honoured to have CAF Veteran and London Police Sgt Andrew Gough and his service dog Riggs, as our first guests. Known nationally, Sgt Gough is more than changing the landscape on how ptsi, osi, and ptsd is being viewed. He turned his injury into advocacy and created V-EH, Veterans and Everyday Heroes - an initiative that has raised over $60,000 in order to help provide veterans and emergency services members with service dogs. recovery, trauma, post traumatic growth, ems, veterans, military, health, police, service dog, post traumatic stress, trauma recovery, ptsd, ptsi, fire fighter, mental health awareness, veteran, suicide, wellness, mental health, first responder, help, fire, paramedic, osi, operational stress injury true full 2 925ae19e-be88-4ee3-82b7-8fd53ff6b9af Wed, 8 Sep 2021 13:31:11 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Emily Zufelt, Anthony Mann) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/me-too-Fs1BonqM Me Too Emily Zufelt, Anthony Mann 00:43:53 *Warning* Potential Triggers "What's Your Twenty?" Premiere Episode is titled 'Me Too'. Why 'Me Too'? For host Emily Zufelt, and guest Anthony Mann, the first show is about the experiences that connected them. They just happen to be the same experiences that connect all of us. Whether a traumatic event, the way that we respond to trauma or the fallout from being exposed to it for years - we are all connected. It's that moment when we see and hear courage and bravery from someone being honest and vocal about their truth regardless of judgement and fear. That moment when we see and hear the same things that we've been feeling and realize that we're truly not the only ones living this way. It's that moment when we feel validated, visible and normal - taking that deep breath, sometimes with tears staining our face, and finally saying, "Me Too". *Warning* Potential Triggers "What's Your Twenty?" Premiere Episode is titled 'Me Too'. Why 'Me Too'? For host Emily Zufelt, and guest Anthony Mann, the first show is about the experiences that connected them. They just happen to be the same experiences that connect all of us. 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Trailer 2 Emily Zufelt, Anthony Mann 00:03:43 *Warning* Potential Triggers Mental Health advocates, Anthony Mann and Emily Zufelt, lay out their intent behind the podcast. *Warning* Potential Triggers Mental Health advocates, Anthony Mann and Emily Zufelt, lay out their intent behind the podcast. healing, recovery, post traumatic injuryj, trauma, armed forces, ems, veterans, soldier, soldiers, military, health, police, trauma recovery, anxiety, ptsd, first responders, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsi, connection, depression, fire fighter, mental health awareness, veteran, suicide, mental health, first responder, ambulance, fire, paramedic, osi, operational stress injury false trailer c7264fa1-9ff9-4ba7-a514-9e581237c995 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:36:57 +0000 info@whatsyourtwenty.com (Emily Zufelt, Anthony Mann) https://whats-your-twenty.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-ge6ssei-KGXeAKLb "What's Your Twenty?" Trailer 1 Emily Zufelt, Anthony Mann 00:04:54 *Warning* Potential Triggers Mental health advocate, Emily Zufelt lays out her intent and mission behind the podcast. *Warning* Potential Triggers Mental health advocate, Emily Zufelt lays out her intent and mission behind the podcast. healing, recovery, trauma, armed forces, ems, support, soldier, soldiers, military, police, anxiety, ptsd, first responders, ptsi, connection, suicide, mental health, first responder, first responder mental health, ambulance, fire, paramedic, osi false trailer