In this episode I connect with now retired Police Officer Nick Motycka. Nick was a police officer for over seventeen years. Nick started with the RCMP and later transferred to Calgary Police Services.

Nick shares his story as he reflects on how Policing trauma impacted himself. How he began to understand that he was dealing with PTSD and ultimately how his healing journey needed to look for himself.

Nick attributes much of his healing success coming from a guided psychedelic experienced and how it helped shift his perspective from pain and suffering to that of a different perspective. One that allowed healing to happen.

Thank you Nick for your service and your sacrifice!

In this episode I connect with now retired Phil Jacobson. Phil served as a paramedic in Manitoba for over a decade. Phil, like many others, didn't understand the changes that he encountered in the moment as his Mental Health began to become impacted by workplace trauma. Phil is now able to look back and speak clearly about the impact that trauma had on his body and mind.

Phil later came to his own realization that in order to heal he had to leave his career. Post retirement Phil now has retrained himself for another career and has begun to grow from his PTSD.

Thank you Phil for not only sharing your incredible story but for your service and sacrifice!

In this episode I connect with now retired Jay Anderson. Jay previously held a career with the RCMP for two decades. He worked both in Manitoba and Ontario in various different units and positions. During that time violence and trauma lead to personal adaptations unbeknownst to Jay as he began to change as a result of the impacts of workplace trauma. Jay retired last year from the RCMP; however, has an unbelievable story when it comes to how he began to understand his own PTSD.

Jay is now a successful therapist in Ontario and has helped many clients begin their journey into understanding how trauma impacts each individual in its own unique way. A truly fascinating story, one that continues to shed light on this largely unspoken topic and remove shame and stigma that exists with Mental Health within first responders.

*** Disclaimer: Although Jason is a therapist working with public safety personal and others dealing with their own traumas, this is the story of his journey of recovery from PTSD brought on by his RCMP service.  Throughout the conversation, he will make reference to his academic background and understanding of his journey and does so to help explain parts of his recovery.  But it needs to be said that this should not be seen as therapeutic advise for anyone dealing with trauma.  If you want to know more or understand some of the things that he talked about, Jason is more than willing and open to connect with anyone, from anywhere to talk. Message as you feel necessary.***

In this episode I connect with a paramedic. She is and has been working as one for over a decade. She has seen and been a part of many traumatic calls. Some including the loss of life. While these calls are yes tragic, they all to often leave an impact with those that serve so selflessly. She reflects and shares her story into some of the traumatic calls she experienced and what the impact was like as a Paramedic to her mental health.

We also get an opportunity to hear a story of someone who came close to being diagnosed with PTSD; however, was able to get the help she needed to avoid an official diagnosis. Despite the symptoms that occurred prior to being diagnosed we get an opportunity to hear how her mental health began to decline and what she now notices as behavioural issues or patterns as the struggle with trauma and stress started to manifest itself.

We also get an opportunity to hear how as a paramedic, this amazing guest, began to heal while continuing to work as a paramedic.

She shares her incredible story and the sacrifices that were made that began to make her unwell, but also how she learned to find balance and ultimately stay healthy.

Thank you to all of our Paramedics!

In this episode I connect with a nurse. She is and has been working as one for over eight years. She has been a part of many units as a nurse and has been subjected to repeated traumatic events. Covid also played a major role in a significantly challenging period of time on our nurses and health care practitioners overall health.

She faces burnout and shares openly acknowledging her own PTSD that formed as a result of years of work place trauma. The story shares immense vulnerability and reflection as she acknowledges how the PTSD started off with minor symptoms. It eventually lead to complete burnout and overall degredation of her own mental health.

Her aim is to share how she has challenged herself to now accept what happened to her and what she is doing in order to better her overall health!

Join me on this episode as we share a compelling story!

In this episode I connect with Cpl. Jess MacLean with the RCMP. Jess currently serves in the Federal Wellness Unit. She is an integral part of what makes up a progressive team aimed at promoting positive change and helping others who suffer with PTSD.

Jess shares her personal story: how she herself began to realize that she in fact has PTSD. Jess had to learn to accept it and live with it. She also began to see the challenges that existed not only in the workplace with PTSD but at home as well as a mother and a wife.

Jess shares how she is thriving both professionally and personally. Her aim, as she has continued to heal from experienced trauma, has given her the necessary perspective to be able to now help others and recognize certain aspects of PTSD that often go unnoticed or unspoken. Jess is also a key part of challenging how management perceives and interacts with others who are now in need of support as they begin to face the challenges with PTSD post diagnosis or traumatic event.

Jess shares her level of compassion, the strength to be able to have the courage and vulnerability to share her personal story in hopes of helping others. Jess is a true leader when it comes to this space and I absolutely honoured to share this episode with you!

In this episode I connect with Sgt. Mike Willford with Abbotsford Police. Mike previously served fifteen years with the RCMP and then joined Abbotsford Police. Mike now has five years with Abbotsford Police and comes to us with two decades of policing experience.

Mike has seen it all when it comes to policing and first responder work. He has worked as a first responder in frontline policing roles and now is skilled as a crisis negotiator. He currently is on the Gang Crime Unit.

Mike, after years of service, began noticing significant issues which he believed came from experienced trauma as a first responder. Mike then began to explore and reached out for help. Never formally diagnosed with PTSD, but well aware of the symptoms behind PTSD, Mike sought help at crucial time and was able to avoid PTSD.

Mike is an advocate in getting help before there is an issue. Mike is also extremely supportive of members speaking openly about their own mental health struggles as he understands the importance of being vocal and vulnerable.

Join me this week as we connect with an incredible leader!

Thank you Mike for your dedication, your service and most importantly your sacrifice!

In this episode I connect with retired Law Enforcement Officer Adam Haidary. Adam served as a LEO in South Carolina U.S.A. for over seven years.

Join me as Adam, who is now thirty three years of age,  reflects on how his service life impacted himself. Adam, much like many others, recognized the traumatic impacts of first responder work and the organizational challenges that existed within.

Adam eventually landed in a training role where he was asked to launch a fitness program for the men and women who also served. It was here that Adam began to research and realized the lack of support that existed for LEO's in this part of ongoing training. Adam began developing a program while still serving. Over a short time Adam realized that while he was passionate about policing a new challenge and opportunity existed in front of him. As a new father Adam embraced the fear of leaving policing in order to better serve the LEO community.

Adam retired and continued to develop a nationwide program for all first responders.

Still in its infancy, Effective Fitness, has already gained a major following. It is available online or by app and offers the following:

- Fitness and Mobility training

To date Effective Fitness has donated over one million dollars worth of free training to Law Enforcement Agencies in North America and has built a truly incredibly community behind the program of LEO's helping LEO's.

Adam also has his sights set on ending human trafficking and raising awareness into this horrible crime that still impacts so many. 

He has caught the attention of many, including Joe Rogan.

Incredibly proud of you Adam and what your team has created!

In this episode I connect with Law Enforcement Officer Sachin Latti. Sachin is still currently serving; however, has placed his mental health recovery in a position of great importance.

Join me as Sachin reflects on his upbringing and how he now has recognized how it contributed to a reoccurring theme or set of unhealthy behavioural patterns. Sachin now is facing growth and challenging himself to become a man beyond his past experiences. Sachin also was diagnosed with PTSD as a result of serving as a First Responder and as a result is on the journey of healing.

Sachins' spirit is one to be admired. He strives for continual growth and has set some significant goals for himself. He is currently training to help raise awareness and funding for First Responders who suffer from PTSD.

Join me this week as Sachin pursues his own growth and explores what he needs to ensure his mental health recovery goes well. Furthermore, as he embarks on his journey to train to run across Canada in 2025 and break the previous record of 72 days.

Please consider supporting Sachin and his cause.

https://gofund.me/589a5399.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/sachinmotions-run-to-remember-2022?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer

Or on gofundme at Sach-In-Motion's Run to Remember 2022

In this episode I connect with Law Enforcement Officer Sachin Latti. Sachin is still currently serving; however, has placed his mental health recovery in a position of great importance.

Join me as Sachin reflects on his upbringing and how he now has recognized how it contributed to a reoccurring theme or set of unhealthy behavioural patterns. Sachin now is facing growth and challenging himself to become a man beyond his past experiences. Sachin also was diagnosed with PTSD as a result of serving as a First Responder and as a result is on the journey of healing.

Sachins' spirit is one to be admired. He strives for continual growth and has set some significant goals for himself. He is currently training to help raise awareness and funding for First Responders who suffer from PTSD.

Join me this week as Sachin pursues his own growth and explores what he needs to ensure his mental health recovery goes well. Furthermore, as he embarks on his journey to train to run across Canada in 2025 and break the previous record of 72 days.

Please consider supporting Sachin and his cause.

https://gofund.me/589a5399.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/sachinmotions-run-to-remember-2022?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer

Or on gofundme at Sach-In-Motion's Run to Remember 2022