Beyond The Battlefield

Episode 24 marks the final episode of the year and the 12 month anniversary of Beyond the Battlefield . In this deeply honest conversation, Laura Horn shares her journey through trauma, survival and transformation. After experiencing trauma earlier in life, Laura travelled the world in search of identity and meaning. While travelling in South America, she was held at gunpoint and feared for her li...

In Episode 23 of Beyond the Battlefield, former Royal Marines Commando Damian “Obiwan” Todd delivers one of the most entertaining and profound conversations of the series. Obi is the author of Dits – The Good, The Bad and The Unrepeatable , a memoir packed with humour, chaos, vulnerability and hard earned lessons from a life lived at full pace. He shares his journey across the United States where...

Emma Gray lost her husband, Royal Marine Si Gray , at only 38 years old after a long and difficult illness. Their journey through hope, decline and heartbreak shaped her understanding of grief in a way few ever experience. In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield Emma speaks openly about caring for Si during his illness, the emotional collapse that followed his passing and the long process of reb...

Before joining the Royal Marines, Lee Drinkwater endured devastating personal loss — his son, his brother and his nana all passed away within a short period of time. The grief and confusion left him without identity, direction or purpose. For four years he asked himself one question every night — “Have you been your best today” — and for four years the answer was no. He no longer recognised who he...

⚠️ Warning: Contains discussion of extreme violence, sexual assault and trauma. Listener discretion advised. At just 12 years old, Dave Pounds woke in the night to face the unimaginable. He witnessed the aftermath of his mother’s brutal murder — an experience that changed the course of his life forever. The next morning, he went to school as if nothing had happened. For decades, he carried that tr...

When Helping Others Breaks You – Aaron Clark’s Burnout Story Aaron Clark built something powerful a not-for-profit organisation called Mental Health Muscle that was changing lives across the UK. What started as a mission to support others quickly exploded beyond anything Aaron imagined. At its peak, Mental Health Muscle was impacting tens of thousands of people and attracting thousands of messages...

Zane McCormack knows what it means to hit breaking point. Raised in New Zealand , Zane moved to the UK to play rugby before joining the UK Police . For years he faced the relentless strain of frontline policing — trauma, stress, and pressure few outside the uniform ever see. Eventually, it caught up with him. Zane suffered a severe health crash, blacking out for days at a time and losing all memor...

When former Royal Navy Wren Christine Nicholson left service in the 1990s, she found herself homeless—not once, but twice. She turned to hostels seeking safety, only to face sexual abuse on multiple occasions. Christine’s powerful account shines a light on female veteran homelessness , the trauma of unsafe accommodation, and the resilience required to rebuild when support for women leaving the mil...

Andy Gallie shares his raw, unfiltered story of living with a 33-year gambling addiction that began at age 9 and eventually led to prison. A former Royal Navy serviceman, Andy speaks openly about how military culture fuelled his destructive habits, the emotional toll on his family, and his powerful journey through addiction recovery . Now a leading voice in veteran support through the Battling the...

What does it cost to give your entire life to service? In Episode 15 of Beyond the Battlefield, I sit down with Dai Charles — a man who dedicated nearly 40 years to protecting his country. Dai joined the Royal Navy in 1978 before transferring to the Royal Marines Commandos in the thick of the Falklands War. From there, he deployed to nearly every major conflict over the last four decades: Northern...

In Episode 14 of Beyond the Battlefield, I sit down with Steve Martindale — a former Royal Marine Commando and Close Protection Officer in Iraq and Afghanistan — who’s now co-founded CS22 Veteran Expeditions CIC (Cockleshell22) to help veterans rediscover purpose. Formed in 2022, CS22 takes inspiration from historic Commando raids—like Operation Frankton and Heroes of Telemark—and retraces them in...

What happens when the silence of the deep becomes the noise in your head? In Episode 13 of Beyond the Battlefield, we sit down with Danny Keating, a former Royal Navy Submariner whose story is unlike anything we’ve heard so far. Danny spent months at a time submerged underwater—confined, claustrophobic, and disconnected from daylight and the outside world. It was elite service, but it came at a he...

Mental health, military life, trauma, and leadership under fire — this is the untold reality of life in the Royal Marines. In this powerful episode of Beyond the Battlefield, I sit down with Tip Cullen, a man who’s spent 30 years in service with the Royal Marines, from the harshest frontlines to the highest levels of leadership. A battle-hardened veteran, Tip has completed countless operational to...

From the battlefield to rock bottom—and back again. In Episode 12 of Beyond the Battlefield, I sit down with Dan Fielding, a former Royal Marine Commando who shares his raw, honest story of mental health collapse, addiction, and recovery after leaving the military. Like many veterans, Dan was hit hard by the silence that follows discharge. He lost his identity, turned to alcohol and drugs, and use...

Pain. Perseverance. Amputation. And the power of choice. In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, I sit down with Ray Lowrie, a former Royal Marine Commando, world-record-holding athlete, and above all—an unbreakable force of resilience. Ray’s story is one of freak misfortune, brutal pain, and ultimately, incredible triumph. What began as a slip on ice spiralled into a life-changing injury. Ray...

Combat. Chaos. Survival. What does a decade of war really do to the mind and body? In this jaw-dropping episode of Beyond the Battlefield, I sit down with Adz Lison, former Royal Marine Commando and Physical Training Instructor, to uncover the brutal, unfiltered truth behind life on the front lines of one of the longest and bloodiest campaigns in modern military history: Afghanistan. Adz didn’t ju...

In this episode, we dive deep into optimal health, wellness, and functional fitness with expert Meg Jones from ThreeSixty Rehab. Meg is a powerhouse when it comes to nutrition, movement, injury rehabilitation, and holistic health, and today, she’s giving us an expert’s perspective on what it really takes to achieve sustainable results in life. We talk nutrition, hydration, exercise, injury prevent...

In the 90s, Sy Tuk (Simon Hemingway) was on the verge of a promising acting career in London. But behind the scenes, a much darker story was unfolding. The allure of addiction pulled him into a relentless downward spiral—one that cost him everything. His career. His relationships. His dignity. Almost his life. This episode isn’t just a story—it’s a raw, unfiltered look into the harrowing reality o...

In this episode, I’m joined by someone who embodies what it means to fight beyond the obvious battlegrounds—IFBB Pro Karly Pearce. At 44 years old, Karly has carved out an incredible career in professional bodybuilding, but now she’s stepping away from the stage to focus on a new mission: inspiring and empowering others through health, fitness, and personal growth. We talk about her journey as a p...

Episode 5: Nutrition, Longevity, and Busting Myths with Hazel Davies In this eye-opening episode of Beyond the Battlefield , I’m joined by Hazel Davies, Warrior Wellness Movement’s expert nutritionist and specialist in women’s health. Hazel brings a wealth of knowledge to the table as we dive deep into the fundamentals of nutrition, gut health, the menopause and how to live a long, healthy life wi...

Episode 4: From the Front Line to the Healing Line with Nick In this gripping episode of Beyond the Battlefield, I’m joined by Nick Goldsmith, a former Royal Marines Commando and Afghanistan veteran, who shares his raw and unfiltered journey through the devastating impact of PTSD. Nick takes us into the relentless realities of operating on the front line during war—a crucible of intensity that ult...

In this deeply personal episode of Beyond the Battlefield , I’m joined by my brother, Toby Osborne, former Parachute Regiment sergeant and the founder of Optimal First Aid. With a wealth of combat experience from Iraq and Afghanistan, Toby has transitioned to delivering top-tier outdoor first aid training, equipping others with essential lifesaving skills that go far beyond ticking a box. We explo...

In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, I sit down with Will Petty, a former Navy pilot turned Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and mindset coach for Warrior Wellness Movement. Will brings a unique perspective, blending his military background with his expertise in mental health and behavioural change. We dive into the challenges of Royal Marines training, the mental toll of military life, and t...

Episode 1: Rehabilitation and the Pathway Back to Health, Fitness, and Performance with Mark Jones of Threesixty Rehab In this premiere episode of Beyond The Battlefield, we explore the relentless journeys of resilience, recovery, and comeback, focusing on the individuals who defy the odds to rebuild and redefine themselves. Our guest is Mark Jones, founder of Threesixty Rehab and a seasoned exper...