Murray Hambro - If mental resilience was a person!

The Unrelenting Pursuit of Excellence - Tim Crockett

From the Taliban to the Talisker : Former British Special Forces soldier Time Crockett talks us through how the loss of a friend motivated him to take on one of the worlds most grueling challenges. More people of climbed Mount Everest than have rowed the Atlantic - let alone solo. Tim talks us through how he wanted to raise funds and awareness for veterans mental health by testing his own mental resilience in such an amazing feat of human endurance. To find out more tune in to the Podcast. Links from Podcast are below. https://www.tamethekraken.com https://www.combatstress.org.uk https://giveanhour.org https://www.taliskerwhiskyatlanticchallenge.com

Finding Clarity in Chaos. Manchester 2017

The Manchester Arena bombing was a suicide bombing attack in Manchester, United Kingdom on 22 May 2017. A radical group detonated a shrapnel-laden homemade bomb as people were leaving the Manchester Arena following a concert by the American singer Ariana Grande. We speak with Rebecca Clements, an NHS nurse who was part of the team treating those brought to nearby hospitals and explain how the impact of the event, the media and working with those affected by that devastating day lead her to find clarity in the chaos. Listen to her journey here with Totem Medtalks.

Murray Hambro - If mental resilience was a person!

As we continue with our Headstrong series we hear from quite possible one of the most resilient individuals we have ever had the pleasure to speak to. Murray was injured in Afghanistan after an IED hit his patrol vehicle resulting in the loss of his legs. Persevering through setting goals and his endeavors to prove people wrong he shows us exactly what is possible! Through personal loss and family grief his positivity is infectious and inspirational. Click the link and download to hear this amazing story. **Links Below as mentioned in the Podcast** https://trueheroesracing.co.uk https://www.crossfit.com  https://wodapalooza.com https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/military-healthcare/nhs-mental-health-services-for-veterans/ Instagram @legless912

Paul Findlay - A Veteran Helping Veterans

Starting off the HEADSTRONG series on Totem Med Talks we have military veteran, Paul Findlay joining us in the studio. After several successful tours of the Iraq Paul managed to find himself touring Afghanistan where disaster stuck when his call sign was hit by a large IED, Injuring both himself and his crew members. He was evacuated to the in theatre field hospital before being air lifted back to the UK for a lengthly series of surgery and rehabilitation. Paul now supports those like himself who have been through some of the most challenging of times by working with BLESMA who care for the veterans of all conflicts and their families. Click the link to hear his amazing story.  **Links Below as mentioned throughout the products** https://blesma.org https://home.barclays/careers/our-programmes/after/support-to-veterans/ https://www.veteranemployment.co.uk https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/military-healthcare/nhs-mental-health-services-for-veterans/