After leaving the Canadian Army, Mark E. Meincke wrote "Why Not Me? - the keys to unlock your power, and release your potential" for which he received 1rst Prize in an international literary competition for his contributions to human potential. Years after publishing his highly acclaimed book, he was diagnosed with PTSD from his Military Service. As it turned out, writing the book was how he survived the severe symptoms he was experiencing, but the book wasn't enough...he needed professional help. The waiting list for therapy at Veterans Affairs was 10 months long, so as a stop-gap Mark attended Peer Support meetings. Within a few months Mark was asked to become certified by the DND as a peer support facilitator and he tackled the role with enthusiasm. From a desire to help more than only the peer support group, Mark created Operation Tango Romeo, the trauma recovery podcast for Veterans, First Responders, & their Families. The podcast is now listened to in over 40 countries and has touched the lives of tens of thousands of people.