EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 58 MIN
Episode #348 with Christine Gauthier, Veteran, Paralympian
from Operation Tango Romeo, the Trauma Recovery Podcast · host Mark Meincke
Listen to Mark and Christine discuss VAC, the struggles of being disabled, the lack of support surrounding her disability, mental health and much more!Christine’s service related injuries were ignored by VAC, resulting in her being wheelchair bound. VAC refused to install a wheelchair elevator for 6 years andPrivate charities banded together to pay for, and install the elevator. VAC only paid for a part of the elevator. Christine and Reno's for Heroes paid the rest. MERCH: https://www.wgy6.ca/Operation-Tango-Romeo.htmlSponsored by ShopVeteran.ca by Canadian Legacy Project- Support Veteran owned businesses and register your Veteran owned business for free. All opinions expressed by the guest belong to only the guest and are not always reflected by the host. The OTR podcast: The Trauma Recovery Podcast for Veterans, First Responders, and their families.Creator and Host Mark MeinckeSponsored by ShopVeteran.ca by Canadian Legacy ProjectProduced by Jessika DupuisSupport a Hero HERERecover Out Loud!Book your Guest Appearance HERE Find the OTR podcast onFacebookInstagramSpotifyYoutube#VeteransAffairs #Wheelchairuser#MentalHealth#SuicidePrevention#Veteran#VAC#Paralympics#ChristineGauthier
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Listen to Mark and Christine discuss VAC, the struggles of being disabled, the lack of support surrounding her disability, mental health and much more!Christine’s service related injuries were ignored by VAC, resulting in her being wheelchair bound. VAC refused to install a wheelchair elevator for 6 years andPrivate charities banded together to pay for, and install the elevator. VAC only paid for a part of the elevator. Christine and Reno's for Heroes paid the rest. MERCH: https://www.wgy6.ca/Operation-Tango-Romeo.htmlSponsored by ShopVeteran.ca by Canadian Legacy Project- Support Veteran owned businesses and register your Veteran owned business for free. All opinions expressed by the guest belong to only the guest and are not always reflected by the host. The OTR podcast: The Trauma Recovery Podcast for Veterans, First Responders, and their families.Creator and Host Mark MeinckeSponsored by ShopVeteran.ca by Canadian Legacy ProjectProduced by Jessika DupuisSupport a Hero HERERecover Out Loud!Book your Guest Appearance HERE Find the OTR podcast onFacebookInstagramSpotifyYoutube#VeteransAffairs #Wheelchairuser#MentalHealth#SuicidePrevention#Veteran#VAC#Paralympics#ChristineGauthier
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