I've always said there MUST be a better way to treat PTSI's , and maybe this is it. 

This could be one of the most important episodes I've ever done.  Dan Jarvis is on a mission to take the 22 suicides a day, down to ZERO.  Is this pie in the sky? Or, is it actually possible?

Please take the time to check out the links below, and have a look for yourself. 

I plan on going through the protocols myself, and I'll keep everyone posted as to the results. 

Is there a Silver Bullet for PTSD/PTSI/OSI?   Is it REALLY a life sentence?

Visit the 22zero website here: https://22zero.org/

Watch the Documentary here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMvt3Pcs92I  

Do you remember your first bike?  Todd Martin sure does, it was gifted to him, as his family couldn't afford one. Now, he's paying it forward by fixing up, and distributing used bikes to thousands of kids. 

In addition to helping so many children, Todd is also a fundraiser and advocate for Veterans Mental health. 

Todd's massive efforts have recently received National recognition, and he has received the "Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation".  

From Brent Calver of the Western Wheel:  

An Okotoks veteran has been recognized at the national level for helping his comrades.

Todd Martin, a veteran of the 1990s Yugoslavia conflict and prolific community volunteer, was presented with the The Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation Award during a virtual presentation by the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs.

The award was in recognition of Martin’s extensive efforts and volunteerism to raise funds and awareness for veterans and mental health, specifically post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other similar operational stress injuries.

“The typical mantra in the military is you’ve got to look out for each other,” said Martin, a retired Army mechanic and member of the Okotoks Legion Branch 291. “And even though I’m out of the military, I had a network and connectivity, I had energy, why wouldn’t I do something to help them?”

While he didn’t find himself affected by PTSD, he saw the effects first-hand with others who served, and saw the need to do more.

“The thing that drove me to do this was recognizing there was a need for privately funded organizations to put up mental health programming for ex-military folks,” Martin said.

“It’s driven out of the need of having to do something, because if there’s a need, there’s an opportunity to do something.”

n June 2019 Martin took part in the Battlefield Bike Ride, a 670km ride from Dieppe, France to Juno Beach on the 75th anniversary of D-Day with Wounded Warriors.

Through the ride he raised over $17,000 for Wounded Warriors, a charity supporting veterans suffering with PTSD.

Martin was slated for another ride in 2020 through The Netherlands, but it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He hopes to take part in a 2022 ride.

In 2021 he also took part in the stressful activity of caving to raise funds for the Princess Patricia’s Light Infantry (PPCLI) Foundation, which similarly supports veterans, where he raised $3,808.

“Simply put, whether it’s with Wounded Warriors, the PPCLI or cycling or whatever it is, if there’s something that needs to be done and I’m able to help them do it, I want to be a part of it,” he said.

That nomination, Martin said, was the product of his friend Wayne Krause and wife Sharon Martin ‘conspiring’ with the help of Legion Branch 291 (Okotoks) President Bob McLeod.

“Todd is certainly a unique sort of individual, he gives so much of himself to the community and to veterans and our branch,” McLeod said.

“Really any activity that’s supporting veterans, Todd is in there with both feet, and he’s done so much. And it’s not just a think that he does, but what’s on his mind, like what we can do to help veterans and what we can do in the Branch to help veterans better.

Adam (Cohort 035) has over 12 years of service in the U.S. Army. As a Special Forces Green Beret, Adam hunted Al Qaeda operatives, developed intelligence networks, conducted diplomatic relations, and briefed Ambassadors and Generals on Geopolitical environments. In 2006, Adam earned his B.A. in Security and Intelligence from The Ohio State University. He spent the next eight years deploying to Asia, including Operation Enduring Freedom - The Philippines and Operation Enduring Freedom - Afghanistan. Adam's passion comes from a deep-rooted desire to serve others and save lives.

80,000 Warriors were lost to suicide in the last decade. To put this in perspective, during 18 years of combat in Vietnam, 58,209 Warriors lost their lives.

WARRIORS OF IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN: BY THE NUMBERS

There are 2.6 million Warriors who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. A 2014 study of 2,150 Warriors revealed some startling statistics regarding Post Traumatic Stress that bring into question earlier estimates regarding the number of Warriors affected by their experiences in the combat zone. It is possible that as many as  75% of the respondents of this study suffer from Post Traumatic Stress.

Even if not all respondents do meet the requirements for diagnosis, it is obvious that they are encountering some mental or emotional difficulties after serving in the combat zone and could benefit from opportunities to heal. Unfortunately, most of those who have sought care have not found healing. A recent study by the American Legion found that only 16% of Warriors who were treated at the VA for Post Traumatic Stress with talk-therapy and medication management reported that those methods were clearly beneficial for their health.

‣ Only 16% of Warriors report improvement after undergoing the medication management and talk therapy treatment at the VA.

‣ The VA spends roughly $8,300 per Warrior with PTS, annually.

https://saveawarrior.org/

https://thecode9project.org/ 

Melanie Mikeska knows what it's like to feel different, disconnected, and isolated.  

When she reached out to her department for help, the help wasn't there.  The department heads didn't know what to do, or how to respond to one of their own needing help. 

This is her story of healing and recovery. 

Visit his website here: http://Gurdeep.ca/ 

On Instagram: gurdeeppandher

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GurdeepPandher

We must not wait for Joy to find us, instead we must create our own joy, and spread the joy to other. 

When you're hungry, you must eat.  When you are cold, you must go to the warmth. When you are troubled, you must create joy. 

Gurdeep is creating and spreading joy around the world, and is being received by open arms globally. 

This is the power of one single person....and this same power is inside YOU.  Find it, use it, and be joyful. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-sawman-sawyer-010032214/ 

Watch the Contraland movie: https://www.contralandmovie.com/

Watch the Contraland movie on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnFlSvDycY0 

https://vets4childrescue.org/

V4CR was founded in April of 2017. V4CR is dedicated to raising awareness about the epidemic of child sex trafficking right here in the United States, exposing this fastest growing criminal enterprise and putting predators behind bars.

Visit the Warriors for life website here: https://warriors4life.ca/   

By Christians Book on Amazon: Parade State Zero 

About Christian:

My name is Christian Lillington and I joined the Canadian Armed Forces on 24 June 1993 in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

I grew up in a small fishing community on the northern tip of the Cape Breton Highlands and remained there until embarking on my career in the military.   I was always focused on success and I was highly competitive in all aspects of my life.

Throughout my career, I served in numerous positions within the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps, Canadian Army Training System, Military Personnel Generation and the Canadian Army Headquarters.

I was posted and held positions within three Armoured Regiments and different training establishments moving over 10 times throughout the country for various postings and positions.

I proudly served at home and abroad to include a tour with the United Nations in Eritrea, Africa on Operation Addition in 2001 and two tours to Kandahar, Afghanistan on Operation ATHENA (2006-07 & 2010).

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About Lisa:

After a significant loss and trauma in my life, I started on my own journey of healing. After years of learning and studying, I found hypnotherapy to be the perfect avenue to help others that are also on a similar journey. 

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 "My self healing journey started with writing and speaking out... it was one of the scariest things in my life."

From Annette:

This is the story of a Retired Army Veteran, a Mother and a Military Wife...

dealing with life after the Army.

I share my story and talk about the daily struggles with family and personal issues (depression, PTSD, anxiety, trauma). My goal is to inspire and motivate other men and women who struggle. My mission is to end the stigma of mental health, stop suicide and let you know that you are NOT alone.

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On LinkedIn Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-molino-bca-0422a338/ 

Forces Fitness Website: http://www.forcesfitness.co.uk/ 

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