Invisible Injuries - Podcast

We’re excited to announce the eagerly awaited Season 2 of the Invisible Injuries Podcast.  In the opening episode host we speak with guest Tony Quincee, and Afghanistan veteran Engineer come frontman for his band aptly named; Tony Q Band. "It doesn't matter if you're a foot soldier or cavalry or you're a tradie, every single person, every person's job makes a difference to...

Fabulous Noosa is our outdoor destination to meet with Craig Ball ex-Commando and Signaler, now Mental Health Speaker and facilitator of  a Mens Health Transformation page.   In his mid twenties and working in hospitality as a Bartender at Kings Cross, Craig is considered a late starter to a military career signing up at 26 for the reserves at first.   His sense of adventure was spiked by the hard...

In this weeks Craig Ball concluding episode the big fella says "PTSD is not an end state…Talk, Reach Out, Connect, Follow up" Craig has always found himself counselling others  in one way or another and enrolled in a counselling coarse  soon after High School.  On considering “getting out” he put together his counselling experience,  speaking engagements combined with earlier teachings o...

Strap on your seatbelt because we're ending Season One with a bang.  Premiering part 2 of Ari "Boss" Koutsoubos' story the big fella share's his views, lets rip on his experiences, thoughts and messaging to our audience in a no BS and blokified way. Ari's partner has a deep love for horses, he met her at a low and vulnerable point in his life. What did he know about h...

In this extended episode we chat with Ari "Boss" Koutsoubos, ex-Special Forces Commando, crypto currency entrepreneur and founder of Zero Hoof Print, an oceanside horse camping ranch / eco holiday destination & veteran respite center. In this no-holds barred episode Ari shares his story of triumphs, challenges, highs, lows being vulnerable and key take away messages for our audience,...

In this episode we conclude Vietnam Veteran, Bob Richards story chatting to him and daughter Hannah about Paws for Hope and understanding, their programs and his thoughts on "The veteran community hub" network of independent ex-services organisations. On his journey learning to manage his PTSD symptoms and developing his self-care plan Bob was paired with service dog "Lara" (re...

In this special "wedge" edition to our regular podcast and inaugural vidcast we've invited the team at the Thompson Institute - Mind and Neuroscience unit, University of the Sunshine Coast to present their mental health check "Navigating our wellbeing".  2020 has been a year to be remembered for all the wrong reasons. In this time of uncertainty with COVID mental health is...

In this episode Vietnam veteran Bob Richards joins us to share his story and lived experience facing his demons. He explains how his work with military service dogs led him to create "Paws for Hope and Understanding" with daughter Hannah and why "mans best friend" is so successful in aiding him and many others manage their Post Traumatic Stress. Originally from South Australia,...

In this episode I had the opportunity to go straight to the top and speak with Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation CEO, Miriam Dwyer, who openly share's her story, passionately talks about the importance of the Foundation's research programs, their findings and how implementing strategies based on these findings are having a positive impact for benefit of the veteran community (both se...

In this episode we meet Jay Trenham. Dedicating 20 years as a career soldier in RA Signals Corps, Jay has only recently medically discharged from the military (at the time of this podcast) he's been undergoing several operations for injuries sustained during his service and coming to terms with being formally diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress. Jay candidly shares his military experiences,...

Wearing multiple hats as a Life coach and Occupational therapist Leigh has helped many veterans and first responder's with their mental health rehabilitation, finding purpose and creating a work/lifestyle that meets their needs and interests. In this episode Leigh shares key messages and common issues that are experienced by her veteran and first responder clients and the steps to take if you...

Invisible Injuries is proud to formerly announce our collaboration with Activate Body. We've formed a Standup Paddle squad to tackle (Virtual) Molokai 2 Oahu, a 26km "rites of passage" open ocean paddle on the 26th July 2020 Our mission - To create awareness for Invisible Injuries charitable cause of bettering the wellbeing and mental health of veterans, first responders and their i...

In part 2 we conclude Dave's story chatting about his journey to continued recovery, falling off the wagon and getting back up. Life is a rollercoaster and is amplified with the management of Post Traumatic Stress. Just when everything seems okay with a balance of meds, treatment and self-care plan, Dave recounts how a suicide of a good mate and failed relationships of other veteran brothers...

In this weeks extended episode we meet Dave Morgan, a Vietnam veteran who share's the first part of his epic story and 50 year battle with Post Traumatic Stress A Sunshine Coast boy from Caloundra through and through Dave's military journey started at school and joining as an army reservist. At 20 Dave was drafted for service in Vietnam but it was nothing like he'd thought it'd...

In this weeks episode we meet Freya Simmonds, an Exercise Physiologist based in Noosa, Sunshine Coast QLD. Freya's lived experience coming from a military family is a big asset when it comes to being able to communicate in the language of veterans, first responders and their immediate support. Her no BS approach quickly builds rapport, ascertains the needs, how best to engage in a meaningful...

In the finale of this remarkable two part series we revisit John and Naomi Enchong and listen to John share his battle and struggles with PTSD post military, how alcoholism, smoking and prescription substance abuse was another form of self-harm. How Naomi made the decision to change her support methods to be proactive and not participative, steering a course to their present day roles, filled with...

In this special 2 part series we meet John and Naomi Enchong a remarkable husband and wife team doing amazing work for veterans and their immediate support on the Sunshine Coast QLD. On the surface it seems like John and Naomi have everything squared away but it wasn't always this way. The road to their now calm, collected demeanor and kind nature has been a tough one, and in this episode Joh...

In this episode we meet Kylie James....founder of Veterans Retreat just minutes out of Gympie on the Fraser Coast, South East Queensland. Growing up in outback South Australia Kylie was drawn to the Army by the allure of watching a helicopter-fly-by in "The Army, The Edge" advertising campaigns.  Kylie shares her experience serving a 20 year career as a "Yardie" in RAAOC, how a...

Today we're chatting with Pete PK Kennedy - Young Veterans Sunshine Coast. In this episode PK shares his story as a kid growing up in Lismore, NSW and being inspired to join cadets and the Royal Australian Air Force by his uncle. In a 30 year career with the RAAF PK deployed 10 times on operations from East Timor to the Bali Bombings, Iraq, Afghanistan and humanitarian aid missions he witness...

Today we're chatting with Tim Thomas - Commando in your corner. In this episode Tim shares his MMA background, how the Bali bombings were a calling for a higher civic duty into the Australian Special Forces Commando's through the DRS scheme. Tim gives us a rare glimpse into a high pressure/consequence team environment, burning out, the EGO bridge, investing in himself and servantHOOD to...

Today we talk to Adel Amin of "Joyful Drumming School" based in Noosa, South East Queensland. In this episode Adel share his story of enlistment and 40 year career as a OR and Officer in the Australian Army as a cultural and religious minority, being a strategic lingual asset in the Middle Eastern campaigns, his battle with Post Traumatic Stress in the face of family adversity, the impor...

Welcome to Invisible Injuries podcast inaugural episode! Today we talk to Jamie and Tim of "Wet Vets" based on the Sunshine Coast, South East Queensland. In this episode the fellas share a no-holds-barred account of their remarkable stories including: their background, injuries, losing identities post discharge, MATESHIP, vulnerablity, light bulb moments, what they've done to help e...