What's Your Twenty

28 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -

A mental health check-in for First Responders, Armed Forces, and persons exposed to and dealing with trauma. Navigating, managing and living life with PTSI/PTSD.

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Episodes

The Intersection of Service and Healing: A Conversation of Medicinal Marijuana and Veteran Wellness with CannaConnect

April 14, 2024 04:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

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 re...

Ryan Carey, Capt (ret'd): Project Enlist

February 28, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

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....

The Silver Cop Robin Ferrie - Part I of II

January 10, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

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 ...

The Silver Cop Robin Ferrie - Part II of II

January 10, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

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 al...

A Walk Inside The Mind With Suicide

December 15, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

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.

Seb Lavoie - Victim Mentality the #1 Wellness Killer

October 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

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 incre...

Emily Zufelt on the Caring Support Podcast: Misconceptions, Challenges and Resistance of PTSD in Law Enforcement

July 06, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

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.

Suicide Survivorship: Marisa Tracey, wife of the late MWO Daniel Tracey

June 05, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

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 sui...

Jon Archambault of Wired Differently & Black Sheep Podcast

March 25, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

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 wha...

Fire Chief Dave Robertson of Fire Edge - Part I

February 23, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

*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 ...

Fire Chief Dave Robertson of Fire Edge - Part II

February 23, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

*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 the...

Corey Hatt Mad Hatter Industries - Part II

December 03, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

*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 ...

Corey Hatt Mad Hatter Industries - Part I

December 02, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

*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.

Sea to Sea for ptsd with Chad Kennedy

September 02, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

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.

Dr Julie Gowthorpe, RSW - Marriage and PTSD

August 19, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Guest Dr Julie Gowthorpe, RSW discusses PTSD and how it affects different aspects of marriage and those in intimate partner relationships.

Firefighter Cheryl Hunt - Part II

July 05, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

**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, tur...

Firefighter Cheryl Hunt - Part I

June 22, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

**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...

Jacob Mark

May 20, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

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 ...

Senator Patrick Brazeau - A Conversation of Post-traumatic Growth

February 09, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

*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.

Baseline

January 14, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Host Emily Zufelt, and guest Anthony Mann discuss 'baseline'. What is it and why is it crucial to have one?

Swallowing the Hard Truth About PTSD and Alcohol

December 19, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

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.

24 Hours of Heroes

November 10, 2021 21:55 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

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.

Sgt Andrew Gough & SD Riggs - Part II

October 22, 2021 16:12 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

The continuation of the conversation with Sgt Andrew Gough and his SD Riggs with an opening tribute to fallen reservist, Corporal Nathan Cirillo.

Sgt Andrew Gough & SD Riggs - Part I

October 08, 2021 04:10 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

"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.

Me Too

September 08, 2021 13:31 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

*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 h...