In this episode of Rise To Your Everest, Adam sits down with Kyle Banner, former Royal Marine, father, business owner, and founder of Dry Trek, for a raw and honest conversation about resilience, accountability, and rebuilding after life-changing adversity.

Kyle shares his journey through military service, medical discharge, and the difficult transition back into civilian life. He opens up about the traumatic workplace accident that took the life of a close friend and how that experience forced him to confront his mental health, challenge the habit of bottling things up, and rebuild through honesty and support.

Kyle is also a key part of the APEX community, supporting participants shoulder-to-shoulder on the mountain and helping people push through their toughest moments during the event. His story reflects the power of community, preparation, and personal accountability when life becomes overwhelming.

This episode explores male mental health, identity after adversity, the importance of preparation, and why resilience is built through consistency and facing challenges head on.

🧭 Key Topics Covered

• Life in the Royal Marines and identity through service
• Navigating medical discharge and reintegration into civilian life
• Trauma, mental health, and the dangers of bottling emotions
• Using adversity as fuel for growth
• Preparation, discipline, and accountability
• Building business and purpose through DryTrek
• Community, family, and redefining success

 🎙️ Connect with our Guest: Kyle Banner & DryTrek

 🌐 Website: www.drytrek.co.uk

 📲 Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/drytrek/

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https://www.instagram.com/adamclayton.apex/

https://www.instagram.com/apex.officialuk/

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📬 Get in Touch:

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