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Mandy is a Specialist Trauma Psychotherapist who is part of a concerted effort by experts in the UK and internationally to have PTSD recognised as a neurophysiological condition, so that more effective treatment can be provided.

Former Royal Marine and Human Intelligence Specialist, Simon survived 3 kidnappings while working as a private security contractor. Simon is the founder of Icarus Online - an organisation which helps people with mental ill health Support this podcast at patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Alexs Thompson left the US Navy to study religion. Following the 9/11 attacks in the USA, Alexs narrowed his focus to Islam, studying under Imams in Egypt and Yemen where he lived as a fundamentalist muslim. Alexs subsequently deployed to the Middle East as a counter insurgency adviser to the US military.

Dean Stott is a former British Special Forces (SBS) operator, 2x World Record holder, adventurer, philanthropist, author, international speaker and security expert.

A former soldier with the Honorable Artillery Company, Janey was forced to give up her dreams of a military career after breaking her back in a horse riding accident. She is now an expedition leader and budding racing driver.

Stephen Bate MBE is a New Zealand–Scottish Paralympic cyclist who competes in tandem races as an athlete with a visual impairment. Bate, piloted by Adam Duggleby, represented Great Britain at … Read More

Huey is the front man of the iconic band Fun Lovin Criminals and a retired US Marine.

Terry fought in the Falklands Conflict in 1982 with 2 Para. He is now a successful motorsport businessman, Secretary of London Parachute Regimental Association and also Regional Secretary for London.

Doug is currently a news reporter for MassLive, and based in Springfield, Massachusetts. Previously, he has covered stories and produced work in China, Syria and Venezuela. Prior to his career in media, Doug served as a sniper with HM Forces (Parachute Regiment), serving on two tours of Afghanistan.

Caroline Wyatt is an Australian-born English journalist. She has worked as a BBC News journalist for over 25 years, as defence correspondent until August 2014, when she replaced Robert Pigott as religious affairs correspondent until June 2016, when she revealed that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Adnan Sarwar served with the Royal Engineers Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit (EOD) and during his service completed multiple tours including the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Upon leaving the military, Adnan has forged a successful career as a documentary maker for Channel 4, ITV and the BBC, a writer. He previously edited at The Economist.

Mark White (a military veteran of 20yrs) and Toby Brooks are senior members of The Figaro Shop. This snapshot was recorded at Mission Motorsport's Service Leavers National Transition Event at Silverstone in February 2020.

"Real life Iron-man" | Inventor | Entrepreneur >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Richard has been dubbed the real life Iron Man by media outlets due to his success in developing a jet suit after founding Gravity Industries in 2017.

Parachute Regiment | Falklands veteran >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> At 18years old Paul deployed to the Falklands Islands as a Private with 3 Para in 1982, following Argentina's invasion and occupation of the British territory. He has has since served over 30years with The Parachute Regiment and is currently Secretary of The Parachute Regimental Association.

Johnny Dawson-Ellis is CEO/founder of Limitless Motorsport - a team that helps give disabled people the belief that they can succeed. Justin Wells is Team Manager / Driver and also a British Army veteran who suffers from PTSD which significantly inhibits his ability to lead a normal life.

Entrepreneur | Founder of Animal | Elliot Brown Watches >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Ian is co-founder of Iconic clothing and lifestyle brand Animal, co-founder of Elliot Brown Watches and an outdoor sports enthusiast.

Nurse | Infection Control | Army Medic >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> In 2014, when foreign nationals were fleeing Sierra Leone due to the Ebola virus outbreak which was causing upto 90% mortality rates, Andy flew into the country to help wherever he could. He would eventually return to the UK nearly two years later after helping save thousands of lives.

Jeremy is the founder of Forces Farming - an organisation that connects veterans with employers in the agriculture industry who have expressed an interest in employing service leavers.

Actor | Director | Boxer >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Gary is a British director, a former professional boxer and actor. His documentary about UFC fighter Rhonda Rousey, entitled "Through My Father's Eyes" is on Netflix now.

Jo Leslie is currently a Covid-19 ICU Nurse at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, Scotland and also co-founder of Headshed Base - a retreat for people suffering from mental health issues.

Politician | Brexit Party >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nigel Farage is a British politician and broadcaster. He has been leader of the Brexit Party since 2019, and served as Member of the European Parliament for South East England from 1999 until the United Kingdom's exit from the EU in 2020.

Lecturer | Gender Studies | Feminist Theory >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Ailu is an Argentinian university lecturer who specialises in feminist theory and queer studies.

Virologist   |   Infection Control   |   Team Rubicon UK >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Ian Hancock began work as a microbiologist in the 1980's with the Ministry of Defence. He is now a lecturer of infection control at the London Metropolitan University and a Team Rubicon UK Greyshirt.

Sam is the Operations Manager for Team Rubicon UK - a disaster response charity made up of predominantly ex-military volunteers. He has deployed on multiple humanitarian aid missions including: Nepal 2017; Sierra Leone 2018; Indonesia 2018; Mozambique 2019.

Crisis and Hostage Negotiator   |   Dyfed Powys Police   |   Royal Military Police >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Ash is an inspector with Dyfed-Powys police and a crisis and hostage negotiator. Ash also served as in HM Forces as a member of the Royal Military Police.

Ex-SAS Chris Ryan     |     Author     |     Special Forces >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Colin Armstrong MM usually known by the pseudonym and pen-name of Chris Ryan, is an author, television presenter, security consultant and former Special Air Service SNCO. Ben Garwood operated around the world with the Parachute Regiment and 22 SAS. He is also the Founder and Director of HR4K.

Dan founded All Call Signs - an organisation that helps reduce the number of military veterans taking their own lives.

Member of Parliament | Parachute Regiment Officer | Mayor of Sheffield City Region Dan Jarvis MBE is a British Labour Party politician and former British Army officer. From 1997 to 2011, he served in the Parachute Regiment on multiple operational tours. During the final year of his service he tragically lost his wife Caroline to cancer. He has recently released his book, Long Way Home, about service and family, life and death.

Ivan finished a successful career with the Parachute Regiment as a Company Commander and is now the Operations Director of Be Military Fit - the first organisation to make Military Fitness accessible for the general public, bringing military methodology and combining it with the latest sports science to deliver the best results based fitness programmes.

Female Officer | Israeli Defence Force | Veterans for Peace >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Yaell Tzour served as a female Officer in the Israeli Defence Force.

Harvey was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of two. He developed a phobia of flying but at the age of 18 became a volunteer with Aerobility in an attempt to overcome his fear. Now, at the age of just 21 years old, Harvey is a qualified pilot and also a staff member with the charity.

This snapshot features Brian Wood MC - awarded the Military Cross, one of Britain’s highest awards for gallantry in combat, by Her Majesty The Queen II, for his courageous leadership under enemy fire in Iraq.

Combat Stress | Robert Marsh | Veteran Support >>>>>>>>>>> Combat Stress is a charity over 100 yrs old that has recently announced a funding crisis, and has paused acceptance of veteran referrals. Director of Fundraising, Robert Marsh, served with HM Forces during the 1990's both as a regular and with the reserves.

This snapshot features Dr. Franklin C. Annis - a National Guard officer and veteran of the Iraq War. He holds a doctorate in education in curriculum and teaching from Northcentral University. Dr. Annis hosts the Evolving Warfighter YouTube channel where he shares his research on military self-development.

Barclays Bank | Parachute Regiment | Green Bee >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dean served with the Parachute Regiment, the REME and also as a trainee pilot in the RAF. He is one of 88 soldiers involved in the siege of Musa Qaleh in 2006 (Afghanistan). Since leaving the military, he has achieved a Director role at Barclays and also is a successful entrepreneur, recently founding Green Bee - a company providing environmentally friendly alternatives to single-use plastics.

22 SAS | Parachute Regiment | HR4K >>>>>>>>>> During his 23 year long career, Ben operated around the world with specialist military units. He is also the Founder and Director of HR4K.

Mission Motorsport | Royal Tank Regiment | Afghanistan: James is a former Major in the British Army who served with the Royal Tank Regiment in Afghanistan. He has since founded Mission Motorsport - the MoD's competent authority for motor sport as a recovery activity and a Royal Foundation Endeavour Fund initiative. To date, Mission Motorsport has helped nearly 2000 veterans find work through its programs, most recently including the Mission Automotive Initiative.

Jonny is the founder of Campaign Force UK - a not-for-profit organisation aimed at bringing more veterans into politics in order to challenge the status quo. As a reservist, Jonny served with the PWRR, Intelligence Corps and in Afghanistan on Operation Herrick.

Stabbed, shot, blown up, Helen served with the London Met Police and became the first mother to serve with SO19 - the Met's infamous firearms unit, and only the third ever female to do so, also being awarded a Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct. Helen was subsequently medically discharged with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She has since found comfort among the veteran community via Rock2Recovery and Hidden Valley Bushcraft.

Jonny Mortimer Hendry is the CEO of cyber security firm IOSEC, a charity fundraiser for Support Our Paras and also a former Officer in the Parachute Regiment, conducting multiple tours of Afghanistan during his service.

A former US Marine, Huey Morgan is also an American musician best known as the frontman of rock/hip hop band Fun Lovin' Criminals. He also performs as a BBC Radio DJ, and has made film and TV appearances.

Racing Driver | IED Survivor | Royal Marines Commando ABOUT THE GUEST: Steve is a former Company Commander who survived three IED blasts in Afghanistan, the third leaving him with severe injuries. He is now a successful entrepreneur (owner of Lios Bikes) and also drives competitively for Invictus Games Racing - a collaboration between the Invictus Games Foundation and James Holder - co founder of the Superdry clothing brand.

Known as "The Flying Wing", Rory is England's record international try scorer. He played in three Rugby World Cups and three British Lions Tours and also served as a fighter pilot in the RAF, leaving the military in 2001. He now runs a successful performance consultancy called Wingman Ltd .

IED Survivor | Sniper | Vegan Struck by an IED in Afghanistan, Michael was medically discharged due to his injuries and now lives in a remote cottage in North Wales. Between work, he spends his time assisting various charities throughout the UK.

Royal Marines Commando | Canadian | Special Forces Support Group Josh served in Afghanistan with the Royal Marines and Special Forces Support Group. After leaving the military josh was paralysed in a climbing accident. He is now a paracyclist and motivational speaker.

Convicted for Murder | Royal Australian Regiment | Private Security Contractor ABOUT THE GUEST: Convicted for murder in Afghanistan in 2009, Rob spent several years in a notorious Afghan prison awaiting execution and fighting to quash his sentence and clear his name. He has since written a book about the ordeal, called The Seventh Circle.

Northern Ireland Veteran | Royal Green Jacket | Facebook Marketing Lead (Europe) Andy served in Northern Ireland in the 1980's, conducted over 3000 skydives as an instructor is now a successful marketing professional, working for Facebook as the marketing lead for Europe.