Episode #356 with Brian Sims, Warrior Peer Specialist

Episode #356 with Brian Sims, Warrior Peer Specialist

Author: Mark Meincke March 25, 2026 Duration: 1:06:19

Mark and Brian talk about Moral Injury vs PTSI, Peer Support vs Supporting your Peers, Alternative Healing Modalities, some harsh truths and much more!

From Brian's LinkedIn:

In 2022, I moved back into the Recovery Peer Specialist industry to work with fellow Veterans & Emergency Responders who are struggling with Suicidality, Moral Injury, Trauma, Grief, and Substance Misuse via the concept program Project: REBIRTH; the first national peer support model for Warriors developed exclusively for Recovery Community Organizations.


Project: REBIRTH is now the Nation's largest network of Certified Peer Specialists for Veterans & Emergency Responders, and is our country's first Warrior Recovery Community Organization (WARRCO). I led the organization with our core values of integrity and fidelity of service delivery, and was supported through my vast knowledge and experience in multiple Warrior industries and communities.


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Hosted by Mark Meincke, Operation Tango Romeo, the Trauma Recovery Podcast creates a vital space for those who have served in the military, veterans, first responders, and their families. The journey through PTSD and trauma recovery is undeniably difficult, and this series is built on the understanding that it cannot be walked in isolation. Instead of clinical jargon, you’ll hear real, unscripted conversations and personal stories from people who genuinely understand the terrain. There’s a unique power in listening to others who have been there, finding echoes of your own experience in their words, and that shared recognition becomes a form of peer support in itself. This podcast functions as a companion, reinforcing that you are not alone, which in itself is a profound step toward healing. Each episode aims to provide not just insight, but a sense of connection and practical solidarity. Tuning into this podcast means joining a community focused on resilience and recovery, where honest dialogue about the challenges and triumphs of trauma takes center stage. Mark guides these essential conversations, ensuring the content remains grounded and directly relevant to those who need it most.
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