The Unconventional Soldier

S5 #089 Invictus, PTSD & A Washing Machine


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The guest today is Scotty Darroch. On this pod we discuss his challenging upbringing and decision to join the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) at 18. He discusses his military roles, the impact of ADHD on his service, his PTSD and involvement in the Invictus Games, highlighting its significance for recovery through sport. A major focus is his recent feat of walking the 96-mile West Highland Way while carrying a 37 kg washing machine to raise awareness and funds for the Invictus Games Foundation, an endeavor that embodied the "burden" of mental illness and the "cycle" of recovery. The conversation also touches upon the evolving perception of veterans' care in the UK and internationally,


Scotty's book choice on Desert Islands Dits is "It’s Not About The Bike” by Lance Armstrong. The teams’ choices are “Lancaster” by John Nichol and “Original Sin” by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson. 


Donate to Scotty here: https://invictusgamesfoundation.enthuse.com/pf/scotty-darroch


LINKS DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST


Red Man Walking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acg4OxyhT18


Level Peaks: https://levelpeaks.com/


Rock and Roll Rambler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUzSE3w-LsQ


Invictus Games Foundation: https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org/case-studies


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