Mike Bateson & David Curtis

From The Shed

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From The Shed Formerly From Struggle 2 Strength. Same voices. Same honesty. A bigger conversation. Brought to you by Dave and Mike, two former British Army servicemen whose lives have taken them through trauma, addiction, recovery, resilience and everything in between. Dave survived the blast of a suicide bomber while serving in Afghanistan and later faced his own battle with gambling addiction. Mike emerged from the grip of drug and alcohol addiction and is now over three and a half years in recovery. Their individual journeys remain at the heart of the podcast, not as polished success storie...

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Mike Bateson & David Curtis

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From Struggle 2 Strength - With Jacquie Johnston-Lynch 16.01.2024 1:25:06

Send us Fan Mail Jacquie is a formidable force for change! In the depths of her pain during her adolescence, Jacquie committed to seeing the world through the eyes of fairness, justice and transformation. It wasn’t until she discovered an organisation called Clearmind International, and helped bring it to the UK, that Jacquie was able to bring her passion for change fully into life. Jacquie is kno...

From Struggle 2 Strength - with Mike Bateson 09.01.2024 1:09:38

Send us Fan Mail This weeks podcast is the first half of our mini series named 'Meet the Hosts', starting with our very own Mike Bateson. Joining the Army at a tender age of 16, Michael quickly distinguished himself, becoming the youngest soldier in the NATO liberation of Kosovo in 1999, steering the mighty Challenger 1 battle tank. From military distinction, he transitioned to academia...

From Struggle 2 Strength - With Sarah W-O 20.12.2023 1:02:30

Send us Fan Mail In this gripping episode of our podcast, we sit down with the inspirational Sarah, who bravely opens up about her transformative journey. Growing up, Sarah experienced a seemingly idyllic childhood, filled with warmth and positivity. However, her life took a drastic turn when she found herself in an abusive relationship. This harrowing experience, while deeply challenging, played...

From Struggle 2 Strength - With Frankie Feeney 12.12.2023 1:09:28

Send us Fan Mail The speaker, who was raised to suppress their emotions, had been struggling with PTSD and suicidal thoughts due to the loss of their daughter in 1990 and their brother in 2009. They had isolated themselves and were researching suicide methods. However, their life changed when they were referred to James' Place. The welcoming and non-clinical environment of James' Place m...

From Struggle 2 Strength - Humble Beginning's 21.11.2023 38:09

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the inaugural episode of "From Struggle 2 Strength," a podcast where resilience is not just a word, but a journey. In this opening episode, your hosts Dave Curtis and Mike Bateson, with Techy Reece, lay the foundation for a series dedicated to exploring the incredible stories of individuals who have turned their struggles into strengths. Support the show https...