The Team Forces Podcast

Dan Eden is a British Army veteran who served with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) and worked as a Physical Training Instructor. After losing his arm and facing repeated setbacks, he refused to give up on his military career or his passion for sport.

Dan discusses his rehabilitation, his determination to remain in service, and how the Armed Forces Para Snow Sports Team introduced him to a new future in Nordic skiing. From battling sepsis to becoming an international para-athlete, his story explores resilience, identity and finding a new purpose when life takes an unexpected turn.

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Tim Wakefield, COO of Team Forces, reflects on his 34 years in the Army and his journey helping transform Team Forces from an Army-focused sponsorship initiative into a tri-service charity supporting veterans, families, serving personnel and cadets. He explains how sport, challenge and adventure can create life-changing opportunities.

Looking back at previous guests, Tim shares inspiring stories from remarkable individuals including triple amputees, world record explorers and injured veterans. The conversation explores resilience, overcoming adversity, finding purpose, supporting military families and the importance of giving people the opportunity to achieve what once seemed impossible.

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In this inspiring episode, we hear from Corie Mapp, a former Household Cavalry soldier who lost both legs in an IED explosion while serving in Afghanistan. Faced with devastating injuries, Corie refused to let adversity define him, using sport as a pathway to recovery and purpose.

Corie shares his remarkable journey from rehabilitation at Headley Court to becoming a World Champion and European Champion para-bobsleigh athlete. He discusses resilience, family, mental health, adaptive sport, and his mission to inspire others through his book Black Ice and his work with young people in the Army Cadets.

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In this fascinating episode, former Royal Artillery officer and accomplished horseman Charlie Lane shares his lifelong connection to horses, military racing, and elite sport. From serving with the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery to managing the British Olympic eventing team, Charlie’s career has been driven by discipline, resilience, and passion.

Charlie discusses the history of military steeplechasing, the dedication required of serving jockeys, and how horses support confidence, wellbeing, and recovery within the Armed Forces community. The conversation also explores leadership, elite performance, and the enduring bond between rider and horse.

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In this episode of the Team Forces Podcast, we sit down with Garrath Williams, a former British Army soldier who also served 12 years in the Australian Army. Since leaving the military, he has dedicated himself to supporting veterans through employment initiatives like JobOppo and co-founding Veterans Can, a global community connecting ex-service personnel.

Garrath shares how he’s helped countless veterans rediscover purpose, alongside launching the Veteran Games to rebuild camaraderie and identity. He discusses transition challenges, the power of community, and why celebrating life after service is key to long-term success.

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In this episode, teacher and cadet leader Dan Bartram shares how his passion for youth development led him to found Exercise Leviathan - delivering life-changing sailing experiences for cadets. With a background in the RAF University Air Squadron and education, Dan combines leadership and adventure to inspire the next generation.

He discusses building the programme from scratch, working with disadvantaged young people, and the powerful impact of challenge, teamwork, and time away from technology. A compelling conversation on resilience, opportunity, and unlocking potential.

Connect with Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-bartram-332528229/

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In this powerful episode, former Royal Marine Aaron Moon shares his journey from a rugby-loving upbringing in Wigan to earning his Green Beret and serving on operations in Afghanistan. His career was cut short by life-changing injuries sustained on deployment.

Aaron reflects on resilience, recovery, and rediscovering purpose after service. He discusses Royal Marines training, life on operations, overcoming adversity, and the mindset required to rebuild both physically and mentally after facing extreme challenges.

Aaron's Route 66 ride is supporting 4 amazing charities, including Team Forces. See more here: https://teamforces.org/aaron-moon/

👉🏻 You can be part of this mission. Every mile Aaron rides is a testament to resilience, but he can’t do it alone. By donating, you’ll not only support him through this gruelling challenge but also help raise vital funds for his chosen charities. Together, we can turn pain into purpose and show that no obstacle is too great to overcome.

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In this episode of the Team Forces Podcast, Heledd Kendrick speaks with Garth Miller, former Royal Marines officer, mountaineer, and leadership coach. Garth recounts his remarkable journey to the summit of Mount Everest — a feat that tested every ounce of endurance, discipline, and resilience he gained through his military career.

Together, they explore how his experiences in extreme environments have shaped his approach to teamwork, risk, and mental strength. This powerful conversation offers listeners a rare insight into what it takes to conquer both the world’s highest peak and the challenges within ourselves.

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In this episode of the Team Forces Podcast, Heledd Kendrick hears from Louise Fetigan, former soldier, military spouse, and founder of the tri-service charity Little Troopers. After serving in Kosovo and navigating the challenges of military family life, Louise turned personal adversity into purpose, creating a charity that now supports tens of thousands of military children each year.

Louise discusses life as a young soldier and mum, the realities of deployment on families, and how Little Troopers was born. She shares insights on resilience, community, and why supporting military children is vital to the strength of the Armed Forces.

Little Troopers' Website: https://www.littletroopers.net/

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In this episode of the Team Forces Podcast, we meet Hari Budha Magar MBE, a former Gurkha and British Army soldier who turned unimaginable adversity into a story of courage and triumph. After losing both legs above the knee while serving in Afghanistan, Hari refused to let his injuries define him-becoming the first double above-knee amputee to summit Mount Everest.

Hari shares his incredible journey from the battlefield to the world’s highest peak, discussing resilience, mindset, and the power of community. His story is a moving reminder that with determination and belief, no challenge is insurmountable.

Donate to Hari's appeal here: https://givewheel.com/fundraising/5346/hari-budha-magar-7-summits-charity-appeal/

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