Abducted by his father. Sent to Pakistan. Escaped and joined the British Army.

  He was taken from his English mother aged just 3. His early life involved child abuse, separation, murder and fear.

We talk about breaking from one community and joining the Military community. Hear his incredible journey.

This is the story of the orphan of Islam.

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From hunting pirates to hunting celebrities on Channel 4.

 We discuss Iraq, education, family and an East African ebola hospital. A lot of ground is covered with Jordan as he explains military life and how you can leverage your experiences to positively impact the world.

Blackpool to Baghdad - This is Jordan Wylie and this is his story.

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Winning the Military Cross on his third tour of Afghanistan, Sean speaks openly about how conflict has affected him and those around him. A leader of men who often put his military family before his own family. Raw, real and brutal. Hear the realities of war from a modern day front line soldier.

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Son. Dad. Soldier. Sufferer. But will never be just a statistic.

 25037586 Warrant Officer Class 2

 Nathan John Hunt MiD

 Corps of Royal Engineers

 2nd January 2018. Age 39

 Always in our thoughts

 Forever in our hearts

Your life a beautiful memory

Your absence a silent grief

Veteran. Wife. Mum.

 It's the stories that are often forgotten that can be full of trauma and pain.

 Louise talks about her experiences being a Military veteran, a loving wife to a current serving member of the Armed Forces and also as a mother.

From being a pregnant soldier to setting up the only 100% dedicated charity for service children this conversation is at times, extremely emotional.

The realities of war are often closer to home than we would imagine.

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When an IED ripped through his body removing both legs he had two choices, survive or die.

 An incredible story of grit, dedication and overcoming unfathomable odds. 

An Army medic who was responsible for the wellbeing of those around him including the enemy. 

Newly married and during his first tour of Afghanistan life was to change forever. 

The inspiration was what happened next. 

Hear Simon relive his experiences in his own words.

A world leading psychiatrist who specialises in psychological trauma.

 He spent 16 years in the Royal Air Force serving in the Falklands, Ethiopia and Germany.

Walter was part of the team involved in the rehabilitation of the Beirut hostages and spent 10 years treating adult survivors of sexual abuse. He now focuses all his efforts into the care of injured veterans, many of whom suffer from complex PTSD.

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Former Soldier with the SAS, Royal Hampshire Regiment and the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment.

He was para and commando trained before setting his sights higher and becoming a member of the Special Air Service.

We delve into topics from his childhood, selection, Sierra Leone, the private security circuit and trauma.

Hear his unedited story here…..

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Former soldier with the Irish Guards and 3 Para.

 He has fought in Afghanistan and is currently fighting his way to the top of the MMA world as a professional fighter.

His story is shocking and some listeners may find some of the content disturbing.

Hear Terry relive his brutal experiences in a very open and honest manner.

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Podcast content note: We speak briefly about another former soldier who won the Military Cross. His actions that won that medal were in Iraq not Afghanistan like what was mentioned. Confusion from Michael after a very emotional and Afghan centric conversation.