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Small business and specifically running a small business can be a lonely experience, especially if you don't understand your vision and purpose.  In this episode we speak about the importance of a team, working through trauma and growing your company.   This is part of the Declassified network and this is the Forces Friendly Podcast. 

Childhood trauma, chronic fatigue, set backs, growth and development.   Our next guest is an inspiration and in this conversation we delve into areas of her life not openly talked about before. We also speak about why she is so passionate about helping others and why working with the Military cohort is so important.    A People Special, Helen Helliwell. This is Declassified 

From a strict baptist childhood, developing OCD, chronic fatigue and daily suffering to becoming a warrior on the battlefields of Afghanistan.   In this episode we speak to a current serving member of parliament who is on a mission to change things for the better.  A raw and honest account of living with obsessive compulsive disorder, using this to thrive within the Armed Forces and why he went in...

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chiefs of Staff Committee. This Ministry of Defence special gave us an open and honest account to the most senior enlisted member of the Armed Forces.   We speak about his early career, the bullying culture in the late 80s, the first gulf war, Iraq, Afghanistan, Sandhurst and his current role including his appointment as the Military's 'Mental Health and Wellbeing Ch...

Being an interpreter in Afghanistan working for the British Army at the height of the conflict had its challenges.   Our next guest was born into conflict and spent most of his adult life working in some of the most brutal war fighter in modern times. He was blown up, nearly lost his eye yet continued to work alongside his British brothers deep inside Helmand province.   His challenges since comin...

Strapping themselves to the side of an Apache attack helicopter to rescue a fallen commando.    This is the story of the mission that will go down in legend and the one where 3 Royal Marines, 2 Apaches and 1 Royal Engineer flew into the hornets nest.   Episode 31 - Dave Rigg MC - This is Declassified 

Polar exploration, being a mum, a military wife and an amazing role model.   This episode looks at what it takes to train, plan and implement a true test of human endurance.   We speak childhood, military life and her current project -  https://southpole2020.com

Writing a book about your life in the Military or a fictional novel about experiences gained are a dream of many within the Armed Forces community.  This episode breaks book writing down to its fundamental elements giving clarity around the process. We speak about planning, story telling, the edit and publishing.   This is part of the Declassified network and this is the Forces Friendly Podcast. 

SBS, Army commando, diver, world record holder and charity fundraiser.  This episode delves into the life of a former special forces operative. From going the British Army as a Royal Engineer to his time in Military prison and his invitation to the Royal wedding.  Episode 29 - Dean Stott - This is Declassified

Battling with terminal cancer has been her hardest fight so far.   Joining the British Army as a teenager our next guest has travelled and operated in some of the worlds most hostile environments.   She now faces hostility like nothing she has experienced before and attacks it in a way we can honestly call her a true military warrior.   We speak treatment, her role model father, death and quality...

President of Royal College of Psychiatrists, director of the King's centre for Military health research and he was recently appointed by the government to review the 'Mental Health Act'.  This episodes we speak to the countries senior psychiatrist about the history of military psychiatry and the differences between shell shock and modern day PTSD.   Fascinating and a real privilege to have Sir Sim...

Part 5 - WW2 - Dunkirk, Libya, POW, Dresden.   Part 5 we discuss returning home, getting married, positivity and his outlook on life. ......a remarkable man, time and story Dennis Brock, This is Declassified

Part 4 - WW2 - Dunkirk, Libya, POW, Dresden.   Part 4 we discuss being firebombed, team work, manipulation, death and the end of the war......

Part 3 - WW2 - Dunkirk, Libya, POW, Dresden.   Part 3 we discuss suffering as a prisoner, British humour, serious injury, moving to Italy and then to Germany (and a bit of sabotage thrown in)

Part 2 - WW2 - Dunkirk, Libya, POW, Dresden.  In part 2 we discuss Dunkirk, Tobruk, El Alamein, Capture and Starvation….

Part 1 - WW2 - Dunkirk, Libya, POW, Dresden.   Dennis is a veteran of World War 2 and in part 1 we discuss childhood, joining the Army and the initial few months of the war......

Military Medical historian who is the trusted advisor to the CASEVAC club.  She is the only historian in the world to be found in a science department of a university and this has seen her become the Imperial Lead on the Paediatric Blast Injury Partnership.   We speak guinea pig club, her grandmother and the lessons learnt from previous conflict.   A truly fascinating episode.  https://www.amazon....

Declassifying Stigmas With A Simple Conversation  This brief but impactful mix of previous guests explains a lot.

She has performed more reconstructive operations on the Afghan cohort than any other plastic surgeon in the UK.   Her passion for those she treats is nothing short of inspiring, the work she performs is nothing short of miraculous.   We delve into trauma injury, working with the military and the future of service personnel who have lost limbs during conflict.   A national hero, Alex Crick, this is...

Paralympian, bio-mechanical engineer, invictus team captain, co-founder of the casevac club, MBE and former Army officer.  Losing both legs in Afghanistan changed everything. Being defined by his injury was not an option and it was the growth that followed that was truly remarkable.    Hear why he is driven to helping others and why studying for his Phd will impact the world for many.   An incredi...

Transitioning out of the Military into civilian life has its challenges. This episode looks at the things that can make a positive impact on bridging the gap.   We speak about resettlement, housing, mentors, community and networking.  This is part of the Declassified network and this is the Forces Friendly Podcast. 

Family, business, trauma, purpose, adventure and supporting the Military.  Understanding why people do what they do instead of just knowing what they do creates a much greater appreciation for their achievements.   This episodes does just that....  Bremont Special - Nick & Giles English - This is Declassified   For more information please visits - https://www.bremont.com/pages/about-ambassador...

32,000 ft, 200 people onboard, the aircraft starts to nose dive!  This story looks at trauma, injury, recovery and the power of sport. An incredible story and an incredible charity. The endeavour Fund Special - Nathan Jones - This is Declassified

CEO of a Military housing charity this episode discusses the emotive subjects around veteran homelessness and rough sleeping.   Ed has dedicated his life to helping and assisting people around the world and his focus is now on providing and improving social housing for our veterans.   Eton, Rwanda, Kosovo, Afghanistan, CRISIS, Cobseo, STOLL  Housing Special - Ed Tytherleigh  https://www.stoll.org....

Great to have David back in the studio to dissect the previous 10 episodes and two specials. Lots to talk about and a thoroughly enjoyable episode. PTSD, recovery, HESCO, rowing, mindset, sacrifice, leadership, emotions, mans-best-friend, the blitz, sexual abuse, suicide, child abuse, PHD, research, breathing, cold water, sleep, refugee, 11,000 miles, safety, mental health, exercise, community, CA...