Hear My Voice

 From the shifting sands of the '70s to the complex landscapes of the 2010s, the role of British Army Royal Engineers in the Middle East has evolved dramatically. In this exclusive in-depth interview, we sit down with three veterans who each served in a different time period over the last fifty years, offering a rare perspective on modern conflict. Together, they share their raw, first-hand accoun...

In this episode of Hear My Voice , we speak with Michael, whose 27-year career in the British Army took him from joining as a 16-year-old cadet to leading thousands of soldiers in some of the world's most challenging environments. Reflecting on service in Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan, he shares honest insights into leadership, resilience, family, and the realities of military life. Wheth...

Across social media, you may have seen various articles and videos talking about war and enlistment into the army. Many people, myself included, will not have any army connections nor have served themselves, and therefore are clueless as to what being in the army is like firsthand. There are many different roles and responsibilities that people have within the army which are not really talked abou...

When youth trouble in his town kept making headlines, local business owner Matthew Taylor chose a different response. Instead of calling for punishment, he approached the young people involved and invited them to try something else — running a pizza service. What followed wasn’t perfect, but it was real. Through earning money, making decisions, and being seen differently by their community, someth...

After losing her sense of home, our guest set out alone on a pilgrimage from London to Canterbury. What began as an escape became a journey of reflection, resilience and unexpected reconnection with faith. A powerful story of starting again — and finding direction when everything feels uncertain.

Before we begin, we ask you to listen with empathy. In this episode, we hear from a former teacher, mother and athlete whose life changed overnight after contracting COVID-19 in 2021. What followed was not recovery, but a long and often invisible struggle with fatigue, pain and loss of identity. Through moments of isolation, frustration and gradual acceptance, she shares what it means to rebuild a...

We wanted to explore how triumph through adversity is shown through the game of Rugby. We share with you the inclusivity of the sport as we interview The Stonyhurst College 1st XV rugby captain who captained the 2026 Lancashire cup winning team Ludwig Haegllmigk. We also Interviewed Lottie Emily Knowles who captained the England deaf team and has played for Skipton Rugby Union.

In this Hear My Voice Episode, we met with Dr Bex Bennett who is a former British Army officer. Dr. Bennett served in conflict zones, then became a doctor and forensic psychiatrist. She also co-founded “Sisters in Service,” supporting female veterans in healthcare. Here is her inspirational story....

For Will, adventure isn’t just about mountains, van life, or travelling the world — it’s a way of thinking. In this episode of Hear My Voice , Will shares how choosing adventure shaped his perspective on risk, success, and what it really means to live fully. From saying yes to last-minute opportunities to handling high-consequence moments on rock faces, he explains how stepping into uncertainty ha...

When Maggie Nicholson called Amnesty International and asked, “Got any jobs?”, she couldn’t have known it would lead to a lifetime on the frontlines of human rights. From New York to Kosovo, Cuba to El Salvador, Maggie shares how she helped expose injustice, support survivors, and work alongside extraordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. Her journey shows that careers aren’t always plann...

Growing up during the Cold War, Dr. Jan Grafius witnessed the emotional reality behind global conflict through her family’s military life. Today, as a museum curator, she preserves the stories and objects that help others understand history. This episode explores how living through uncertainty inspired a lifelong commitment to protecting memory and meaning.

Can you imagine living a life without being able to speak? Not being able to chat with your friends, ask someone for help, or call an ambulance in an emergency. This is what our guest, Dan, has to live with every day. In February 2023, he suddenly found that he was unable to speak. He was later diagnosed with functional neurological disorder, a condition caused by changes in brain networks. During...

This podcast shares the anonymous story of a woman who grew up expecting to have an arranged marriage as part of the life planned for her. But along the way, she fell in love with someone else. Faced with a difficult decision, she chose to leave her country and start a new life with the person she loved. It meant leaving behind the people and places that had always been familiar to her. Told anony...

This story is about Tiffany Nicholas, whose husband Steve survived a tragic car accident. Tiffany tells us how the accident impacted their lives and how they were able to live together with their daughter and embrace this new change. Through the challenges they faced, Tiffany's story can inspire others to be considerate, not to judge others before getting to know them and ultimately to be KIND.

Pastor Mick Fleming is the founder of Church on the Street Ministries (COTS) in Burnley, His life journey is a remarkable transformation from a past marked by crime and addiction to one of compassion and service. Since 2013, Pastor Mick has been dedicated to supporting marginalized communities, providing essential services such as food, clothing, and support for those struggling with poverty and a...

What does it mean to be a bystander in history? Mr. NicK Barnwell a white British man living in South Africa during apartheid, grapples with this question in our latest episode. He shares his story of witnessing injustice, confronting his own role, and the long road to personal reflection. Listen as he explores the complexities of living through this chapter of history and the possibility of findi...

Jonty Warneken's (OS) story is one of overcoming significant adversity to achieve remarkable feats. It emphasizes the importance of setting goals, embracing challenges, and the mental strength required to push through pain and setbacks. He aims to inspire others, regardless of their background or physical abilities.

Imagine waking up to find you're trapped inside your own body, unable to move or speak. That's exactly what happened to our guest, Mrs Morgan, after a routine operation. But she didn't just survive; she thrived. She became a counsellor herself, turning her pain into powerful empathy and guidance for others. Her message? Vulnerability is strength. Join us as we explore her journey, her struggles, a...

Caring for a loved one with MND - An Interview with Rita Holden

In one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in modern British history, hundreds of ordinary people found their lives shattered by the Post Office scandal. Among them was Tom Hedges — a man who went from trusted subpostmaster to accused criminal almost overnight. This podcast tells Tom’s story. Not just the facts of the injustice he endured, but the quiet, human journey that followed. Faced with...

In this episode, we speak with OS Harry Meade , who became visually impaired soon after leaving Stonyhurst. He reflects on his school years, his diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa , and how he’s stayed active despite losing most of his sight. Harry shares highlights from his international career in tourism and his later work with Action for Blind People and the RNIB , where he helped secure major f...

In this Hear My Voice episode, we talk with Kiki Deville about her son Dexter , who died at four weeks old from Zellweger syndrome . Kiki shares Dexter’s legacy, her journey through grief, and how writing a song for him led to the creation of The Keepsake Circle , where she now crafts music to help bereaved families remember their children. We explore how these songs open space for families to spe...