Gambling to the point of suicide, getting stabbed for choosing alcohol and the bravery he shows today.

 This incredible, brutal and totally open conversation with one of the countries most loved football pundits.

We talk about his anxiety, self-loathing, honesty and illness. We also speak about wanting the best for others, especially his family.

A Gambling Special, Paul Merson - This is Declassified

Pauls new book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hooked-Addiction-Long-Road-Recovery/dp/1472282531/ref=asc_df_1472282531/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=499348480770&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4868330826543593585&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006906&hvtargid=pla-1271388618630&psc=1&th=1&psc=1


For support:

- https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/gambling-addiction/

- https://giveusashout.org

- https://www.samaritans.org

From a near death experience as a child to severe domestic violence and the business she runs now.

 This episode has been two years in the making and delves into the life of a person with absolute drive and determination for what she believes. 

We speak about her loving family, the death of her father and why she will never give up. 

 Courageous, inspirational, humble and fun.

Episode 50 - Heledd Kendrick, This is Declassified

https://recruitforspouses.co.uk

From Mexico, to Mosul via Afghan and Syria, in this episode we speak with a former Cavalry officer who went from war-fighter to conflict documentarian.

 Listen to his childhood dodging scorpions and being educated by monks to his multiple tours of Afghanistan, and life through a 'dangerous' lens as he witnessed and recorded the battle against ISIS. 

For further details see: 

http://www.threadfilms.co/about

Episode 49 - Mau Gris - This is Declassified 

Featuring:

Steven Japp
Henry Glanz
Mau Gris
Heledd Kendrick 
Paul Merton 

From physical injury to a brutal suicide attempt. 
 In this episode we speak with a former soldier who plummeted into poor mental health following a career in the military and private security. 
 We speak about his tours, his happy childhood, being sectioned and how he was incorrectly labelled with PTSD just because he had served. 
 We also discuss how he took his health into his own hands, a journey which led him to magic mushrooms and meaningful employment.

 Episode 48 - Steven Japp - This is Declassified 

Born in the ancient city of Mosul, Iraq in this episode we speak with a former Iraqi soldier who escaped the Saddam regime in 1997. 

 We speak about going AWOL, capture, torture, the death sentence and his great escape. We also talk about the death of his mother and what life was like as a child and what life is like now in the UK. 

 From soldier, to refugee, to British citizen. 

 Episode 47 - Sivan Hurmuz - This is Declassified 

From Paratrooper to Heroic Hearts UK.

 In this episode we speak with a former member of the Parachute Regiment about how a 'drink' changed his life. 

 We also speak about addiction, recovery, purpose, conflict and how psychedelic plant medicine can unlock the door to treating those who have experienced trauma.

 Episode 46 - Keith Abraham - This is Declassified 

https://www.heroicheartsuk.com

Surviving the holocaust by escaping on the last kinder transport.

 During this episode we talk about sexual abuse, separation, his family being murdered and compassion.

 We also talk about joining the American army, living in a castle and confronting a downed Nazi pilot in West London.

Episode 45 - Henry Glanz

Read Kate Thompsons article in the mirror here - https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/im-celebs-gwrych-castle-safe-23081047

The Psychedelic Marine.
 Following a brutal tour of Afghanistan and a chaotic childhood Alex looked for alternate medicines and therapies to help support his wellbeing. 
 We speak about life, joining the Royal Marines (twice), being a father and how a 'trip' down the Amazon River changed his life. 
Alex's book is available at: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Psychedelic-Marine-Transformational-Journey-Afghanistan/dp/1620555794/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Psychedelic+Marine&qid=1623791023&sr=8-1

Please also check out:

https://www.heroicheartsproject.org

https://www.heroicheartsuk.com

and
https://maps.org

In this episode we speak about the true impact conflict has had , is having right now and will have in the future in relation to children.

 We also speak about what members of the Military community are doing to support those young people who have been blown up, lost limbs and are now facing a life of uncertainty.

 Talking about the links between Save the Children and the Centre for Blast injury Studies provides great hope for the lives of those most vulnerable - Children in conflict.

For more information please visit :

Centre for Blast Injury Studies

Save the Children

Those involved with this episode:

Guest 1 - Dr Emily Mayhew

Guest 2 - James Denselow

Guest 3 - Dr Dave Henson MBE

Host - Michael Coates