Papa Tango Sierra Delta
Papa Tango Sierra Delta is the phonetic spelling of PTSD. This psychiatric injury, which may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, series of events or set of circumstances, is up to five (5) times more common in first responders. Due to fears of stigmas, stereotypes, negative repercussions at the workplace, inclusive of being discharged, and a plethora of other reasons, many feel alone and acutely uncomfortable about speaking out; this has led to a suicide epidemic. The Papa Tango Sierra Delta podcast journals the journey, thoughts & experiences of an active, senior police officer who has been diagnosed with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), as well as the stories shared by fellow struggling members of the military, police, fire, EMS, dispatch, corrections, nursing, search & rescue, and other law enforcement, public safety & healthcare professionals.
Papa Tango Sierra Delta
Latest Episodes
Episode 41: Maybe It's Not a Disorder...
Welcome to the first unedited, single-take recording into the depths of my mind. Hopefully you enjoy the journey... regardless, there will be no refunds.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or trigger...
Episode 40: The Tetz Offensive
Police operations dispatcher. Domestic abuse victim. National paraplegic athlete. Stacey Tetz has consistently found a way to break through each obstacle put in front of her.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be ...
Episode 39: 10-33 & 50% of the RCMP
Nathan Kapler, medically-retired Mountie and host of the Ten-Thirty Three podcast, shares his journey from joining the Force at a young age, recognising something was mentally wrong at only two years service, his requests for help, his battle t...
Episode 38: In Service to Others at Our Own Expense
At 18 years old, Evan Birch began his career with emergency services in Alberta. Twenty years later, after saving countless lives and not yet the ripe old age of 40, he has learned to not only accept his PTSD diagnosis, but how to "run" the gau...
Episode 37: Removing Her Armour
Patty Smith joined the reg forces at a time there were not many other women in the Army. At 30 years service - experiencing misogyny and traumatic memories of driving amongst land mines in the fields of Bosnia - and just days away from retireme...
