Nigel Langes

Private Reflections

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On average, every fortnight three ex-ADF members end their life. As an ex-serviceman and a nurse for 30 years, I want to engage with ex-ADF personnel to share their experiences of serving, and of life after the ADF. I also want to broaden the discussion to engage with families of those who find it too difficult to share their own story; and respectfully with the loved ones of those members who are no longer with us. Every story is important, and I hope in exploring the experiences of others, we can create a support and be the difference to someone who needs to be reminded - they are not alone.

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Nigel Langes

Episodes

Coming Soon - Private Reflections - Episode 8: featuring Army Veteran and DVA’s Chief Psychiatrist – Associate Professor Jon Lane (Part 1) 17.02.2026 5:02

In this episode I am joined in by Associate Professor Jon Lane, DVA’s inaugural Chief Psychiatrist. We discuss his early years, his enlisting into the ADF, his studies in Medicine and Psychiatry, which lead him to becoming the first Psychiatrist to work in an operational zone for the Australian Defence Force in the forty plus years since the Vietnam War. With so much more covered in this conversat...

Private Reflections - Preview for Episode 7: featuring Julie-Ann Finney - Mother of Navy Veteran David Finney. (Part 1: I'm Dave's Mum) 16.02.2026 4:29

In Part 1 of my conversation with Mum to Navy Veteran, Dave Finney; Julie-Ann Finney discusses David's life before the Navy, something of his time serving in the Navy and of life after losing her son to suicide. This is Part 1 of 3 of my conversation with Julie-Ann Finney. For full episode click on the link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/private-episode-150227819 To access new episodes and the com...

Private Reflections - Preview for Episode 6: featuring Musician, Guitarist Brett Garsed 20.01.2026 4:29

With a string of notable credits to his name, Brett Garsed, 'Farnham Band' guitarist joins me in this special episode to talk about his involvement with two projects of significance and supporting the veteran community: • The Australian Rock Concert drama, Rolling Thunder Vietnam, and• The NFP Charity Organization - Guitars for Veterans AustraliaTo access new episodes and the complete podcast, sig...

Private Reflections - Preview for Episode 5: featuring veteran Benny Bittner. (WNOW Part 2) 31.12.2025 5:29

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Private Reflections - Preview of Episode 4: featuring veteran, Andrew Dul 09.12.2025 5:20

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Private Reflections - Preview for Episode 3: featuring John Schumann, Australian Songwriter and Musician. 10.11.2025 6:01

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Private Reflections - Episode 2: featuring veteran and G4VA founder, Dave Cox 04.10.2025 56:10

In this episode I catch up with veteran Dave Cox, to discuss his experience as a veteran and the evolution of the charity he founded, the Veteran support organisation Guitars 4 Vets Australia (G4VA)Links relating to the interview:G4VA - https://g4va.org.au/ G4VA Albums for purchase: - Where Words Fail (CD & Digital)https://g4va.org.au/products/where-words-fail-music-speakshttps://guitarsforvet...

Private Reflections - Episode 1: featuring veteran Arabella Skane 09.09.2025 1:08:21

In this first episode I catch up with an old friend to talk about her story and our shared experiences of serving in the Australian Army.** Content Warning**Defence support services:• The Defence all-hours Support Line is a confidential telephone and online service for ADF members and their families 1800 628 036• Defence and Veterans Legal Service (DAVLS) can be contacted on 1800 33 1800• Open Arm...

Introduction to the Private Reflections podcast. 13.08.2025 1:59

A hint about who I am, about what I'm doing and how you can be involved and contribute to the Private Reflections podcast. Email: PrivateReflectionsPodcast@gmail.com