** Content warning: This episode includes discussion of PTSD, mental health and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. **

In this episode of The Parent Pod, Rachel Russell speaks with Mark Thomas, Victoria Police officer, co-founder of The Code 9 Foundation, and father of two, about parenting while living with PTSD, anxiety and depression.

Mark shares his personal mental health journey, from psychological injury and diagnosis to recovery, and how trauma shaped his experience as a parent. Together, we explore how PTSD can impact relationships with children, the importance of connection, and what kids really need from parents navigating their own struggles.

This conversation offers insight, hope and practical reflection for parents living with trauma, reminding us that growth, healing and strong family relationships are possible.

To contact Mark:

facebook.com/sgtmarkthomas

Instagram.com/sgtmarkthomas

linkedin.com/in/sgtmarkthomas

https://www.code9ptsd.org.au