The Team Ten Eight Podcast
Founded in 2021 and inspired by the radio code for “in service,” the Team Ten Eight Podcast is a tribute to the extraordinary individuals who dedicate their lives to serving others.
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“It’s Okay Not to Be Okay”: Lessons from 18 Years in the RCMP – with Cpl. Peter MacDonald
This episode of goes deep with Corporal Peter MacDonald, a veteran RCMP officer with nearly 18 years of service across the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
From his early days in frontline policing to the intense files that shaped his career, Peter speaks candidly about the weight of trauma, the moments that nearly broke him, and the path back through therapy, honesty, and support. Today, he serves as a Member Services NCO and a leader in the RCMP’s National Reintegration Program, helping colleagues navigate long-term leave, recovery, and the return to work.
We talk about:
- The reality of witnessing death and the long shadow it can cast.
- How operational stress injuries develop—and what it takes to process them.
- Why vulnerability and openness aren’t weakness but strength.
- The culture shift inside policing around mental health.
- Strategies for self-care, resilience, and rediscovering identity beyond the badge.
This is an honest, powerful conversation about what it means to serve, to struggle, and to find your way back.
Guest Contact:
Peter can be reached via email at peter.macdonald@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or through the Langley RCMP detachment.
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