Mandy is a Specialist Trauma Psychotherapist who is part of a concerted effort by experts in the UK and internationally to have PTSD recognised as a neurophysiological condition, so that more effective treatment can be provided.

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by  Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.

Former Royal Marine and Human Intelligence Specialist, Simon survived 3 kidnappings while working as a private security contractor. Simon is the founder of Icarus Online – an organisation which helps people with mental ill health. IMMEDIATE CARE, ASSESSMENT & REHABILITATION FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES. https://icarusonline.net/

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by  Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.

Alexs Thompson left the US Navy to study religion. Following the 9/11 attacks in the USA, Alexs narrowed his focus to Islam, studying under Imams in Egypt and Yemen where he lived as a fundamentalist muslim. Alexs subsequently deployed to the Middle East as a counter insurgency adviser to the US military.

Check out his website here and definitely get a copy of his book “I’ll Go” at this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1735390429

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by  Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.

Dean Stott is a former British Special Forces (SBS) operator, 2x World Record holder, adventurer, philanthropist, author, international speaker and security expert. 

Check out Dean’s website here: deanstott.com

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by  Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.

A former soldier with the Honorable Artillery Company, Janey was forced to give up her dreams of a military career after breaking her back in a horse riding accident. She is now an expedition leader and budding racing driver.

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by  Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.

Stephen Bate MBE is a New Zealand–Scottish Paralympic cyclist who competes in tandem races as an athlete with a visual impairment. Bate, piloted by Adam Duggleby, represented Great Britain at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, winning two golds and a bronze medal. In 2018 Bate and Duggleby won the UCI World Para-cycling Tandem B Individual Pursuit and the UCI World Para-cycling Tandem B Individual Time Trial to become double World Champions

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by  Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.

Huey is the front man of the iconic band Fun Lovin Criminals and a retired US Marine.

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by  Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.

Terry fought in the Falklands Conflict in 1982 with 2 Para. He is now a successful motorsport businessman, Secretary of London Parachute Regimental Association and also Regional Secretary for London.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-wood-67425014b/

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by  Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.

Doug is currently a news reporter for MassLive, and based in Springfield, Massachusetts. Previously, he has covered stories and produced work in China, Syria and Venezuela. Prior to his career in media, Doug served as a sniper with HM Forces (Parachute Regiment), serving on two tours of Afghanistan.

https://twitter.com/Douglas_Hook

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by Westway Nissan, Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.

Caroline Wyatt is an Australian-born English journalist. She has worked as a BBC News journalist for over 25 years, as defence correspondent until August 2014, when she replaced Robert Pigott as religious affairs correspondent until June 2016, when she revealed that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

https://twitter.com/carolinewyatt

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by Westway Nissan, Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.

Adnan Sarwar served with the Royal Engineers Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit (EOD) and during his service completed multiple tours including the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Upon leaving the military, Adnan has forged a successful career as a documentary maker for Channel 4, ITV and the BBC, a writer. He previously edited at The Economist.

Adnan’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJUfbZRcGzBsLROTd1WkJVg

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by Westway Nissan, Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.

Mark White (a military veteran of 20yrs) and Toby Brooks are senior members of The Figaro Shop.

The Figaro Shop specialise in providing customers an unrivaled range of services for Nissan Figaros.

https://www.thenissanfigaroshop.co.uk/

Hosted by @HughKeir, H-Hour Snapshots is a series of short podcasts with interesting and inspiring individuals from around the world.

This snapshot was recorded at Mission Motorsport‘s Service Leavers National Transition Event at Silverstone in February 2020.

This episode was sponsored by Westway Nissan, Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.

“Real life Iron-man” | Inventor | Entrepreneur

Richard has been dubbed the real life Iron Man by media outlets due to his success in developing a jet suit after founding Gravity Industries in 2017.

Gravity Industries

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Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by Westway Nissan, Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.

Parachute Regiment | Falklands veteran

At 18years old Paul deployed to the Falklands Islands as a Private with 3 Para in 1982, following Argentina’s invasion and occupation of the British territory. He has has since served over 30years with The Parachute Regiment and is currently Secretary of The Parachute Regimental Association.

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by Westway Nissan, Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.

Johnny Dawson-Ellis is CEO/founder of Limitless Motorsport – a team that helps give disabled people the belief that they can succeed.

Justin Wells is Team Manager / Driver and also a British Army veteran who suffers from PTSD which significantly inhibits his ability to lead a normal life.

https://www.limitless-motorsport.co.uk/

Hosted by @HughKeir, H-Hour Snapshots is a series of short podcasts with interesting and inspiring individuals from around the world.

This snapshot was recorded at Mission Motorsport‘s Service Leavers National Transition Event at Silverstone in February 2020.

This episode was sponsored by Westway Nissan, Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.

Entrepreneur | Founder of Animal | Elliot Brown Watches

Ian is co-founder of Iconic clothing and lifestyle brand Animal, co-founder of Elliot Brown Watches and an outdoor sports enthusiast.

https://elliotbrownwatches.com/

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by Westway Nissan, Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.

Nurse | Infection Control | Army Medic

In 2014, when foreign nationals were fleeing Sierra Leone due to the Ebola virus outbreak which was causing upto 90% mortality rates, Andy flew into the country to help wherever he could. He would eventually return to the UK nearly two years later after helping save thousands of lives.

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by Westway Nissan, Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.

Jeremy is the founder of Forces Farming – an organisation that connects veterans with employers in the agriculture industry who have expressed an interest in employing service leavers.

https://forcesfarming.co.uk/

Hosted by Hugh Keir, H-Hour Snapshots is a series of short podcasts with interesting and inspiring individuals from around the world.

This episode was sponsored by Westway Nissan, Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.

Actor | Director | Boxer

Gary is a British director, a former professional boxer and actor. His documentary about UFC fighter Ronda Rousey, entitled “Through My Father’s Eyes” is on Netflix now.

This episode was sponsored by Westway Nissan, Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.

Jo Leslie is currently a Covid-19 ICU Nurse at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, Scotland and also co-founder of Headshed Base – a retreat for people suffering from mental health issues.

https://www.instagram.com/headshed_base/

Hosted by Hugh Keir, H-Hour Snapshots is a series of short podcasts with interesting and inspiring individuals from around the world.

This episode was sponsored by Westway Nissan, Aardvark Clearmine, and Rugby4Heroes.