Just after 10.30am on 20th July 1982, the IRA bombed the Queen's Life Guard. This act of terrorism took place in Hyde Park, London, but it shocked the world. The mounted guard of 15 Household Cavalrymen and their horses was on its way to change the guard near Buckingham Palace when a remote controlled device was initiated, blasting nails and shrapnel into them. Four men and seven horses were killed, and many more injured. Remarkably, some of the soldiers who survived the attack were back on duty just three days later and horses with catastrophic injuries lived to old age. The day when the Queen’s own guard was attacked in broad daylight, a stone’s throw from her home in the British capital, remains a day that is indelibly marked on the memory of those alive at the time. For those who were there, it lives with them every day. But their story has never been told. Forty years on, what impact did this horrific event have on their lives, on their regiment and on wider British society? https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hydeparkbombing https://www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/hyde-park-bombing The Film To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the bombing, Mauricio Gris, an award winning film director and former Household Cavalryman is capturing the voices of the men who were there and turning them into a documentary film. This film will explore the impact of that day on the soldiers who were there, capturing for the first time culturally important first hand accounts, and preserving them for future generations. Mauricio, an acclaimed conflict documentary filmmaker, will explore the impact of trauma in a generation that was taught to “keep calm and carry on," and a regiment who lost more men on this dark day in London than in the Falklands War that they now had men returning from. #hydeparkbombingdocumentary
4 clips taken from episodes released last year showing how the podcast speaks about wellbeing. In this audio montage we talk with Keith Abraham, Steve Japp and Alex Seymour about trauma, PTSD, depression, psychedelics and healing
Heroin addiction, childhood abuse, neglect and care. In this episode we speak with a man whose childhood is beyond words. We talk about his early life in Liverpool, the chaos of addiction, bullying, safety and violence. We also talk about failure, friendship, fighting and forgiveness. A truly remarkable conversation that is full of pain and emotion. Episode 52 - Nathan Dunne - This is Declassified Nathan is currently walking 1350 miles barefoot. Support his endeavour here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/walkamileinmyshoes22?utm_source=sms&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=walkamileinmyshoes22&utm_campaign=pfp-sms&utm_term=da4b74e201ae41c3abba41bfba1628f0 Instagram @walkamileinmyshoes22
From building bridges to performance equipment. In this episode we speak to the founder of BeaverFit. We speak about early life, getting stronger at school and working hard in life. We also speak about the tragic death of his cousin, endurance sport and using his skills to make a real impact. Episode 51 - Tom Beaver - This is Declassified https://www.beaverfiteu.com
Gambling to the point of suicide, getting stabbed for choosing alcohol and the bravery he shows today. This incredible, brutal and totally open conversation with one of the countries most loved football pundits. We talk about his anxiety, self-loathing, honesty and illness. We also speak about wanting the best for others, especially his family. A Gambling Special, Paul Merson - This is Declassified Pauls new book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hooked-Addiction-Long-Road-Recovery/dp/1472282531/ref=asc_df_1472282531/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=499348480770&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4868330826543593585&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006906&hvtargid=pla-1271388618630&psc=1&th=1&psc=1 For support: - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/gambling-addiction/ - https://giveusashout.org - https://www.samaritans.org
From a near death experience as a child to severe domestic violence and the business she runs now. This episode has been two years in the making and delves into the life of a person with absolute drive and determination for what she believes. We speak about her loving family, the death of her father and why she will never give up. Courageous, inspirational, humble and fun. Episode 50 - Heledd Kendrick, This is Declassified https://recruitforspouses.co.uk
From Mexico, to Mosul via Afghan and Syria, in this episode we speak with a former Cavalry officer who went from war-fighter to conflict documentarian. Listen to his childhood dodging scorpions and being educated by monks to his multiple tours of Afghanistan, and life through a 'dangerous' lens as he witnessed and recorded the battle against ISIS. For further details see: http://www.threadfilms.co/about Episode 49 - Mau Gris - This is Declassified
From physical injury to a brutal suicide attempt. In this episode we speak with a former soldier who plummeted into poor mental health following a career in the military and private security. We speak about his tours, his happy childhood, being sectioned and how he was incorrectly labelled with PTSD just because he had served. We also discuss how he took his health into his own hands, a journey which led him to magic mushrooms and meaningful employment. Episode 48 - Steven Japp - This is Declassified
Born in the ancient city of Mosul, Iraq in this episode we speak with a former Iraqi soldier who escaped the Saddam regime in 1997. We speak about going AWOL, capture, torture, the death sentence and his great escape. We also talk about the death of his mother and what life was like as a child and what life is like now in the UK. From soldier, to refugee, to British citizen. Episode 47 - Sivan Hurmuz - This is Declassified
From Paratrooper to Heroic Hearts UK. In this episode we speak with a former member of the Parachute Regiment about how a 'drink' changed his life. We also speak about addiction, recovery, purpose, conflict and how psychedelic plant medicine can unlock the door to treating those who have experienced trauma. Episode 46 - Keith Abraham - This is Declassified https://www.heroicheartsuk.com