The Returning Warrior Podcast

Join me on the 14th episode of the Returning Warrior Podcast. CEO & Co-founder @ Loopin and a Veteran Royal Marine. Spending time with him on the show and listening to him tell his account of the Hero's Journey was a pleasure and I know his story will inspire and resonate with many of you. The work he is doing now is groundbreaking and has the potential to positively affect many thousands of lives across the country. 

You can find Ben on Linkedin and on the Loopin Website.

Join us on today's episode as we recount Ben's experience on the Returning Warrior Program.  We will understand what motivated him to seek help, how he found out about the Program and how he has since completed the One to One coaching program.  At one point in the episode, Ben speaks about his experience with his friends since completing the Program and how he sees certain character traits within his friends, taught whilst in Adam's care.  

Therapy is designed to bring wounded and bloodied warriors from the battlefield and help them to transition to calm and centred beings.  The lover is the archetype with which we identify this transformation.

The Program is designed for Men & Women.  Although primarily for individuals, I have also successfully coached couples and teams.  

If you feel inspired to seek out more information from Ben's episode today, please complete the following form @ https://bit.ly/DoneSuffering

Liz joined me on the sofa to talk about her career in the RAF, her transition to civilian life and coming to terms with life in covid lockdown. With her Mental Health in decline, Liz succumbed to the "Drift" and decided to commit suicide. Thankfully, she was saved and has now made it her purpose to talk Honestly, Openly and Willingly to help others in the same position.

Catch up with Liz here:

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Finally, I wish to thank you for your time and for following the progress of the Returning Warrior. Your interactions, comments and engagements are very much appreciated.

If you or someone you know needs my help, then please complete the following form and I will be in touch with the solution: https://bit.ly/DoneSuffering

Veterans. 

How often did you perform 5's and 20's on the Tour?  Civilians are kinking their heads and wondering what on earth 5's & 20's mean. It's an Immediate Action drill or "dynamic risk assessment" to ensure you don't immediately step on a device when you get out of the wagon right through to getting shot by someone in the distance. 

Why do we stop performing 5's & 20's when we leave the Military? Is it possible to repurpose this drill? Can we apply this drill to look after our Mental Health?  This episode dives into the life-saving IA drill that we as soldiers performed 200 times a day on OP's  

Leave a comment with your thoughts or get in touch with Adam & Tom  

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The Returning Warrior is a 12-week Hypnotherapy program designed to transition Veterans from surviving and moving them through to thriving. 

The time is now to start your journey towards healing.  Honest Open and Willing men are invited to engage with this transformative program. 

Join Adam Gornall and Tom Burgess as they discuss the Returning Warrior Program, Who it is designed to help, What it does for this person and How they can get involved in the program. 

Like, Comment and Engage with this video and share it with your Brothers and Sisters. It will save a life. 

PTSD is not a life sentence. 

We are here for you. 

Take the first step here.

Today's bonus episode is with Adam and Tom. Recorded on Shrove Tuesday and released on Ash Wednesday. 

We have had many a conversation that starts off as a quick chat and 2 hours later we have gone deep on a topic and are in full swing! The hours of lost conversations were starting to rack up! So we now hit the record button and delve deep into the topic of the day.

Not always the best production and the sound may be a little off as well, but sometimes the best bits and pieces with the most value come at you when you least expect it. 

Sit back, relax and feel free to get involved in the conversation on our social media channels. 

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On this week's episode, I went "on-air" with Carl Simpson. Carl is a veteran of the Royal Air Force Regiment where he served 16 years. Originally from Rotherham, Carl joined the military, as many of us did, after seeing the recruitment posters and hearing the call to serve.   After completing numerous tours of duty over sea's in Iraq and Afghanistan, Carl has Stepped away from military life and has now started his own business as a personal trainer.  It was a fantastic opportunity to sit and talk with Carl and I hope you enjoy the episode. 

You can find Carl here:   Instagram or linkedin.com

Jake is the founder of Save A Warrior which provides an innovative and effective "war detox" program for Warriors suffering from Post Traumatic Stress.

Save A Warrior® (SAW) is the original, Warrior-led, timeless journey for returning veterans, active duty military, and first responders who feel desperately alone.  

Since 2012, the program has transformed the lives of nearly 2,000 US heroes who have struggled with the effects of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress (C-PTS) that often leads to suicide and suicidal ideation.  This life-saving program is free for Active Duty Military, Veterans and First Responders, funded solely by the generosity of its supporters.  

Jake is a phenomenal human being and it is my pleasure to be friends with him and have the opportunity to bring him to you today via my podcast.

Kate Burgess is a midwife and has worked in the NHS for the last 10 years. For the last two years, Kate has been working as a Mental Health Midwife.  She has supported women and their families during their childbearing journeys.  Kate has just taken the leap from the NHS to the world of academia and now works as a lecturer at Bournemouth University.  Working within mental health services has not been her only encounter with poor mental health or mental health services.  She has also supported her family after the sudden death of her father.  This led to a family member attempting suicide during the COVID pandemic.  Managing her own mental health during and after this event was very hard at times.  Kate is married and has been navigating the crazy world of infertility and IVF.  Kate says, "I can honestly say that I have never felt stronger than I do now".  She puts this strength down to the support and love she has from her family and friends around her, and now has the strength to tell her story here today on the Returning Warrior Podcast.

Kate Burgess is a midwife and has worked in the NHS for the last 10 years. For the last two years, Kate has been working as a Mental Health Midwife.  She has supported women and their families during their childbearing journeys.  Kate has just taken the leap from the NHS to the world of academia and now works as a lecturer at Bournemouth University.  Working within mental health services has not been her only encounter with poor mental health or mental health services.  She has also supported her family after the sudden death of her father.  This led to a family member attempting suicide during the COVID pandemic.  Managing her own mental health during and after this event was very hard at times.  Kate is married and has been navigating the crazy world of infertility and IVF.  Kate says, "I can honestly say that I have never felt stronger than I do now".  She puts this strength down to the support and love she has from her family and friends around her, and now has the strength to tell her story here today on the Returning Warrior Podcast.