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
Episode 21: "Seek Help, We're Not Gonna Punish You" (...it is a lie)
Jan-Pierre (J.P.) Cervantes - decorated Green Beret who, after 17 years of service, retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 from a Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha - is an entrepreneur who uses his military skills and leadership to help others succeed. He is the founder of Nous Defions Group (a business owned and operated by Special Operations veterans providing services to military, law enforcement agencies, and private industries) and consistently sought as a motivational speaker for PTSD/TBI awareness for veterans.
JP joins the show to talk about his experiences, how he's helped brothers and sisters struggling with operational stress injuries, the way to start conversations about traumatic experiences, stigmatisation, and work repercussions: they tell you there will be no punishment for seeking help... but that is a lie.
***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.***
The Papa Tango Sierra Delta online store: https://papatangosierradelta.square.site/
Featuring the song "Don't Go Away" by Streets of Hastings.
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You can find more about Larry and the show at:
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Email: papatangosierradeltapodcast@gmail.com
Struggling with PTSD? Want to join me for an episode? Want to share your thoughts about the show? Reach out to me at one of the above media addresses!
