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Mind Beyond the Mission

Brian McKenna and Laryssa Lamrock

32 episodes

2 days ago

In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, hosts Laryssa Lamrock and Brian McKenna explore the prevalence of sleep issues in the Veteran and Family population and discuss how posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs) can impact sleep. They are joined by special guest Dr. Craig Stewart, a psychiatrist and certified sleep specialist at St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic, who helps unpack the complex relationship between trauma, sleep and our overall well-being...

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In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, hosts Laryssa Lamrock and Brian McKenna explore the prevalence of sleep issues in the Veteran and Family population and discuss how posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs) can impact sleep. They are joined by special guest Dr. Craig Stewart, a psychiatrist and certified sleep specialist at St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic, who helps unpack the complex relationship between trauma, sleep and our overall well-being...

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Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness

Episodes (20/32)

Mind Beyond the Mission

Understanding how trauma impacts sleep, with Dr. Craig Stewart

In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, hosts Laryssa Lamrock and Brian McKenna explore the prevalence of sleep issues in the Veteran and Family population and discuss how posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs) can impact sleep. They are joined by special guest Dr. Craig Stewart, a psychiatrist and certified sleep specialist at St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic, who helps unpack the complex relationship between trauma, sleep and our overall well-being...

2 weeks ago

42 minutes

Mind Beyond the Mission

An introduction to prolonged exposure therapy with guests Dr. David Paul and Justin Woodcock

Host Laryssa Lamrock and guest co-host Justin Woodcock look at prolonged exposure (PE) therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with special guest Dr. David Paul, a registered psychologist specializing in trauma treatment for military and public safety personnel. They unpack the basics of PE, how it specifically helps those living with PTSD and the vital role Families play in supporting a loved one through this sometimes challenging but hopeful therapeutic journey. David addresses com...

4 months ago

48 minutes

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The hidden impacts of intergenerational trauma with guests Guy Dallaire and Tarik Kadri

In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, host Laryssa Lamrock is joined by guest co-host Tarik Kadri and special guest Guy Dallaire for a conversation about the impacts and complexities of vicarious trauma and intergenerational trauma among military and Veteran Families. Guy Dallaire was born into a multigenerational military Family — both his father and grandfather served in the Canadian Armed Forces. Guy served in both the Reserve and Regular Forces until he was medically released with p...

5 months ago

39 minutes

Mind Beyond the Mission

Finding strength in vulnerability with guests Gary Hollender and Sheri Lux

Laryssa Lamrock and guest co-host Staff Sergeant (Ret’d) Gary Hollender are joined by Sheri Lux. Sheri opens up about losing her husband Mike, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer, who died by suicide in 2017. Sheri shares her journey of healing and self-discovery, providing insights into the unique challenges faced by RCMP Families, the power found in community support, and the importance vulnerability played in healing and processing such a profound loss. Gary discusses his own ex...

6 months ago

41 minutes

Mind Beyond the Mission

Turning pain into purpose with guests Emily Zufelt and Andrew Gough

In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, Laryssa Lamrock is joined by guest co-host Andrew Gough — a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veteran, serving Reservist and medically retired police officer — and guest Emily Zufelt. Emily is a former police dispatcher, advocate for first responders, military members and Veterans, and host and creator of What’s Your Twenty?, a podcast featuring stories from first responders, CAF members and Veterans, and other trauma-exposed professionals. Along with Lar...

7 months ago

47 minutes

Mind Beyond the Mission

Revisiting traumatic brain injury with Dr. Lyn Turkstra and Veteran and CFL player Ryan Carey

This special compilation episode of Mind Beyond the Mission brings together the most valuable insights from two conversations with Dr. Lyn Turkstra and Veteran and CFL player Ryan Carey, who each joined Brian and Laryssa on Mind Beyond the Mission previously to share their perspectives as a clinician specializing in traumatic brain injury and a person with lived experience of TBI. Dr. Turkstra is Assistant Dean and Professor of Speech-Language Pathology in the School of Rehabilitation Science...

8 months ago

57 minutes

Mind Beyond the Mission

From tokenism to trust: Meaningful consultation in the Veteran community

“If I'm forming a consultation group, I'm not going to bring someone there that I know whose role in life is to flip the applecart over. There's no value there. But if I look around the room at a grouping of people I've gathered and there's no one there that's ever showed me dissent to an idea before, I have not formed a consultation group. I have formed an applause choir that's going to tell me I have a great idea.” In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, hosts Brian McKenna and Laryssa ...

9 months ago

23 minutes

Mind Beyond the Mission

Road to recovery: Josh Muir on alcohol and military culture

Corporal (Ret’d) Josh Muir joined Brian and Laryssa to talk about his experiences with the complex and deep-rooted relationship between alcohol and military culture. Josh shared how his journey to sobriety grew from external pressures from loved ones into a deep, personal commitment and discusses the value of openness and vulnerability in his recovery. The episode explores Josh’s transition to a sober life focused on physical and mental well-being and meaningful relationships. Josh serve...

10 months ago

38 minutes

Mind Beyond the Mission

Exploring identity and culture with Métis Veteran Shauna Mulligan

Corporal (Ret’d) Shauna Mulligan, a Métis Veteran of the Canadian Army Reserve, joined Brian and Laryssa to reflect on her experiences and insight on how Indigenous culture and military service can intersect and interact with each other. Shauna shares her personal journey of understanding her identity and cultural heritage and the challenges of integrating them into her military career. From the vital role of Veterans at powwows. to the significance of relationship-building within Indigenous ...

11 months ago

35 minutes

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Navigating the impacts of military sexual trauma with Telah Morrison

Colonel Telah Morrison, OMM, CD, retired from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in 2022 after 35 years of service in both the Regular and Reserve Forces. Telah joined the CAF in 1986 and went to Royal Military College (RMC) Saint-Jean, six years after the RMC began allowing women to attend in 1980. She is the first woman Logistics Officer in the Royal 22nd 3rd Battalion, and the first woman and first logistician to teach at the infantry school. She was inducted into the Order of Military Merit ...

1 year ago

38 minutes

Mind Beyond the Mission

A father’s journey from heartache to helping others heal with Jim Davis

When Jim Davis saw on the news that a Canadian soldier had been killed in Afghanistan, he thought to himself, “My son is serving there… but so are 2,000 other Canadian soldiers. The odds are that it isn’t him.” Jim faced a parent’s worst nightmare later that day upon learning that his son Paul was the person killed in the line of duty. In the 18 years since, Jim continues to cope with this loss by honouring his son’s legacy, sharing poignant memories of Paul with other military and Veteran Fa...

1 year ago

30 minutes

Mind Beyond the Mission

Continuing the conversation on the impacts of suicide with Dennis Mackenzie

An overwhelming number of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Veterans and their Families are directly and profoundly impacted by suicide loss. Yet, few know where, how or when to talk about it — or if it should even be discussed at all. Canadian Armed Forced (CAF) Veteran Dennis Mackenzie joined Brian and Laryssa on Combating the silence around suicide to discuss the prevalence and impacts of suicide among Veterans and their loved ones. Dennis lost 10 frien...

1 year ago

38 minutes

Mind Beyond the Mission

Hypervigilance: The hidden strain on Veteran Families

“When I’m talking about hypervigilance in the Veteran community, I’m actually talking about the perfect amount of vigilance, but for somewhere other than when you walk inside your home or when you go on vacation with your Family.” Hypervigilance — being constantly on high alert and keenly aware of your surroundings — is a critical skill for soldiers that can be the difference between life and death. For Veterans and their Family members, constantly scanning for threats and endlessly trying to...

1 year ago

32 minutes

Mind Beyond the Mission

Parenting with a posttraumatic stress injury with Tabitha Beynen

In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, Brian and Laryssa are joined by Tabitha Beynen, a former Air Force medic and single parent navigating the complexities of balancing personal well-being and parenting while living with a posttraumatic stress injury (PTSI). They discuss: Managing personal well-being while caring for a childFinding balance as a single parentHealthy coping mechanisms for difficult daysEmotional numbing and the impacts in can have on relationshipsPrioritizing self-care a...

1 year ago

35 minutes

Mind Beyond the Mission

Combating the silence around suicide with Dennis Mackenzie

An overwhelming number of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Veterans and their Families are directly and profoundly impacted by suicide loss. Yet, few know where, how or when to talk about it — or if it should even be discussed at all. How soon is too soon? What happens when it's too late? What should one even say? Dennis Mackenzie lost 10 friends while serving in Afghanistan in 2007. In the years since then, he has lost many more to suicide. ...

1 year ago

35 minutes

Mind Beyond the Mission

The power of peer support

Peer support can be described as having someone meet you where you are and walk alongside you in your journey. It can look different for everyone, but it boils down to a supportive relationship between people who share a common lived and living experience. In this episode, hosts Brian McKenna and Laryssa Lamrock discuss the profound impacts of peer support within the Veteran and Family community, including the role peer support has played in their own lives and well-being. Key topics The va...

1 year ago

39 minutes

Mind Beyond the Mission

‘When am I his wife?’ Exploring compassion fatigue with Dr. J Don Richardson

“Am I burnt out or just tired?” “Am I sick or am I just fatigued?” “How can I be someone’s caregiver and their spouse at the same time?” These are questions that are often asked by Veteran Family members supporting a loved one with a health concern. Family members may sometimes find themselves shifting from “spouse mode” to “caregiver mode” and back again several times a day, which can be exhausting. It’s natural to want to care for your loved one when they need support, but it can lead t...

1 year ago

38 minutes

Mind Beyond the Mission

Walking on eggshells: When does anger become problematic?

Anger is a natural human emotion. Anger can motivate you, give you a sense of strength and help you react quickly to threats. Although many people think that being angry is wrong or inappropriate, anger itself is not a problem. For many Veterans, it was often integral to their missions and survival. However, the behaviours that stem from this emotion have the potential to become problematic. For Family members, it can be difficult to have a loved one with problematic anger, even when k...

1 year ago

35 minutes

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Your own brand of courage with Andrew and Elizabeth Gough

Andrew and Elizabeth Gough join Brian and Laryssa on this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission to speak about the distinctive experiences of Reservist Families, including around community, connection and accessing care. The Reserve Force is an integral component of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), with Reserve Force units existing in hundreds of communities across Canada and the world. They joined Brian and Laryssa to speak about the realities of balancing civilian life with their roles ...

1 year ago

42 minutes

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Losing your life's calling with Mark and Donna Campbell

Major (Ret’d) Mark Campbell was wounded in 2008 while serving in Afghanistan with the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. He lost both of his legs and his military career came to a sudden halt after 34 years of service. That instant in time marked a massive transformation in Mark’s life and that of his wife Donna, herself a Warrant Officer with 30 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces. Mark and Donna joined Brian and Laryssa to reflect on Mark’s injury and what...

1 year ago

35 minutes