Episode #362, How to FORGE a new path, Blacksmithing might be for you
From Operation Tango Romeo, the Trauma Recovery Podcast by Mark Meincke
May 26, 2026 · 1h 22m
About this episode
The episode discusses blacksmithing as a therapeutic tool for mental health and community building, featuring Cameron's charity work.
They discuss their careers, mental health, the importance of community, bee keeping, forging, Cameron's charity forging ahead inc and his goal to build a lasting and impactful preventative mental health center with a focus on artistic blacksmithing and other skills, and much more! To learn more about Forging Ahead Inc and the work that Cameron does visit the website: forgingaheadinc.org #Blacksmithing #Forging #Veteran #MentalHealth #ArtTherapy MERCH: https://www.wgy6.ca/Operation-Tango-Romeo.html Sponsored 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 Meincke Sponsored by ShopVeteran.ca by Canadian Legacy Project Produced by Jessika Dupuis Support a Hero HERE Recover Out Loud! Book your Guest Appearance HERE Find the OTR podcast on Facebook Instagram Spotify Youtube
People in this episode
Host: Mark Meincke
Guest: Cameron
Topics covered
- blacksmithing
- mental health
- community
- art therapy
- veterans
- charity
Keywords
- blacksmithing
- mental health
- community
- art therapy
- veterans
- charity
- forging
- preventative care
Sponsors
ShopVeteran.ca
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Forging Ahead Inc, Operation Tango Romeo, wgy6.ca
Places: Canada
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