In this first episode of the Connected Communities podcast, we are sharing why we have started the podcast. It includes a brief overview of the Social Enterprise and some back story of the host, Danny Gemmell, to help shape some of the conversations we will be having with future guests. Thank you to those that have supported us in developing this initiative and to the guests for your time and insights that will empower our listeners. Covered in this podcast:

• Education, adversity and teen years
• Joining the army
• Leaving the army, work and isolation
• Understanding ACEs, Trauma and Attachment
• Suicide ideation
• Why Be-inn Unity launched
• Initiatives we deliver to support communities
• Community and Relationship Mentor
• Kitbag
• The Mindful Minute

Mental Health Websites and Contact Numbers – www.beinnunity.co.uk/supportVeteran Support – www.beinnunity.co.uk/ervDare to Venture – www.beinnunity.co.uk/dtvThe Guard - https://www.seemescotland.org/priority-groups/veterans/danny/IFF Kitbag - https://www.iffkitbag.com