Declassified

Declassified

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Declassified episodes

  • Combat Pest Control Special - Michael Coates
    Employ Veterans, Educate Children in Conflict, Protect Clients, Support Injured Service Personnel.

     Guest host JJ Chalmers talks to the co-founder of Combat Pest Control and host of the Declassified Podcast about why he is so passionate about their 4 point vision. 

     We talk growth, trauma, education, values, friendships, development, and the positive impact veteran owned business can have on society (and the world).

      And remember, it all starts with the a rat and a mouse.

     This is Declassified 

    • www.combatpestcontrol.com
    • @hqcombat 
    • @michael__coates
    • @declassnetwork
    • @JJchalmersRM
    • www.B1G1.com
    • www.endeavourfund.co.uk


      • 1 hr 5 min
    • Episode 33 - Summary of 23 - 32 with Dave Henson
      Great to have the legend that is Dave Henson back in the studio to overview a huge range of topics.

       Episodes which we summarised including trauma, business, education, Afghanistan, Paralympics, Casevac club, plastic surgery, military and psychiatric history, WW2, Cancer, determination, the greatest war story to come out of the last 20 years, refugees and 2 amazing specials cover the MOD and politics. 
      1 hr 5 min
    • Forces Friendly - Episode 3 - Sebastian Bates
      Small business and specifically running a small business can be a lonely experience, especially if you don't understand your vision and purpose.

       In this episode we speak about the importance of a team, working through trauma and growing your company. 

       This is part of the Declassified network and this is the Forces Friendly Podcast. 
      1 hr 1 min
    • People Special - Helen Helliwell
      Childhood trauma, chronic fatigue, set backs, growth and development. 

       Our next guest is an inspiration and in this conversation we delve into areas of her life not openly talked about before. We also speak about why she is so passionate about helping others and why working with the Military cohort is so important.  

       A People Special, Helen Helliwell. This is Declassified 


      1 hr 7 min
    • Westminster Special - Johnny Mercer
      From a strict baptist childhood, developing OCD, chronic fatigue and daily suffering to becoming a warrior on the battlefields of Afghanistan. 

       In this episode we speak to a current serving member of parliament who is on a mission to change things for the better.

       A raw and honest account of living with obsessive compulsive disorder, using this to thrive within the Armed Forces and why he went in to politics. 

       We speak about his current challenges and why he is so passionate about ensuring veteran welfare is at the forefront of future governments. 

      Westminster Special with Johnny Mercer - This is Declassified
      1 hr 6 min
    • MOD Special - Glenn Haughton
      Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chiefs of Staff Committee. This Ministry of Defence special gave us an open and honest account to the most senior enlisted member of the Armed Forces. 

       We speak about his early career, the bullying culture in the late 80s, the first gulf war, Iraq, Afghanistan, Sandhurst and his current role including his appointment as the Military's 'Mental Health and Wellbeing Champion'. 
       
       We also delve into his own mental health challenges and why he is so passionate about making things better for those that serve.

      MOD Special - Glenn Haughton - This is Declassified  
      1 hr 10 min
    • Episode 32 - Saif Omari
      Being an interpreter in Afghanistan working for the British Army at the height of the conflict had its challenges. 

       Our next guest was born into conflict and spent most of his adult life working in some of the most brutal war fighter in modern times. He was blown up, nearly lost his eye yet continued to work alongside his British brothers deep inside Helmand province. 

       His challenges since coming to the UK seeking asylum have still not been overcome. He is now battling to keep himself and his children safe.

       Episode 32 - Saif Omari - This is Declassified 
      1 hr 3 min
    • Episode 31 - Dave Rigg MC
      Strapping themselves to the side of an Apache attack helicopter to rescue a fallen commando.
       
       This is the story of the mission that will go down in legend and the one where 3 Royal Marines, 2 Apaches and 1 Royal Engineer flew into the hornets nest. 

       Episode 31 - Dave Rigg MC - This is Declassified 
      1 hr 5 min
    • Episode 30 - Wendy Searle

      Polar exploration, being a mum, a military wife and an amazing role model. 

       This episode looks at what it takes to train, plan and implement a true test of human endurance. 

       We speak childhood, military life and her current project - 

      https://southpole2020.com

      55 min
    • Forces Friendly - Episode 2 - Geraint Jones
      Writing a book about your life in the Military or a fictional novel about experiences gained are a dream of many within the Armed Forces community.

       This episode breaks book writing down to its fundamental elements giving clarity around the process. We speak about planning, story telling, the edit and publishing. 

       This is part of the Declassified network and this is the Forces Friendly Podcast. 
      1 hr 8 min

    About Declassified

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    Welcome, I'm Michael Coates, a former firefighter and also a former Soldier.