Declassified podcast

Declassified

Welcome, I'm Michael Coates, a former firefighter and also a former Soldier. This podcast documents amazing stories from members of the military community. Our guests include Military Cross winners, athletes, partners of those who have served, high ranking commanders and 'normal' veterans who have gained extraordinary experiences. By declassifying stigmas and perceptions we wish to open up issues around mental fitness and wellbeing, talk in depth around subjects such as post traumatic growth and delve into human development on a micro level. Our longterm vision is to provide hope, guidance, support and help for individuals who are suffering from both mental and physical illness or injury. This is part of the Declassified network and this is Declassified Awarded Best Interview Podcast and 3rd Best Wellbeing Podcast in the British Podcast Awards 2020

Welcome, I'm Michael Coates, a former firefighter and also a former Soldier. This podcast documents amazing stories from members of the military community. Our guests include Military Cross winners, athletes, partners of those who have served, high ranking commanders and 'normal' veterans who have gained extraordinary experiences. By declassifying stigmas and perceptions we wish to open up issues around mental fitness and wellbeing, talk in depth around subjects such as post traumatic growth and delve into human development on a micro level. Our longterm vision is to provide hope, guidance, support and help for individuals who are suffering from both mental and physical illness or injury. This is part of the Declassified network and this is Declassified Awarded Best Interview Podcast and 3rd Best Wellbeing Podcast in the British Podcast Awards 2020

 

#98

Remembrance Special - The Military Community

Remembrance is a personal time and moment for many within the Military Community. Here we ... more

12 Nov 2023

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:42

12 Nov 2023


#97

Road to Recovery Special (LIVE) - Harry Parker, Gemma Morgan and Simon Brown

In this special episode we record LIVE from the National Army Museum in London.  We talk t... more

15 Mar 2023

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:52

15 Mar 2023


#96

Episode 55 - Roger Cruickshank DFC

Fighter pilot, Distinguished Flying Cross and the power of repetition.  We talk about his ... more

19 Oct 2022

1 HR 48 MINS

1:48:28

19 Oct 2022


#95

Stretcher-Bearer Special with Dr Emily Mayhew

From 'The Carry to The Casevac' we discuss the stretcher-bearers of the First World War.  ... more

04 Oct 2022

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:14

04 Oct 2022


#94

Episode 54 - James Stott

In this episode we speak with a former Royal Marine who has a talent for magic and a story... more

07 Sep 2022

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:43

07 Sep 2022


#93

Episode 53 - John Fendley

Childhood, suicide, depression and helping other.  In this episode we speak with one of th... more

26 Jul 2022

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:10

26 Jul 2022


#92

British Podcast Awards 2022, Bronze Winners - Best Wellbeing Podcast

4 clips taken from episodes released last year showing how the podcast speaks about wellbe... more

22 Jun 2022

14 MINS

14:59

22 Jun 2022


#91

Thames 26 Special - With Ash Alexander-Cooper, Nathan Jones and Michael Coates

Endurance, cold water, suffering and swimming,  Listen to how Nathan and Michael swam 26.2... more

01 Jun 2022

1 HR 48 MINS

1:48:13

01 Jun 2022


#90

Episode 52 - Nathan Dunne

Heroin addiction, childhood abuse, neglect and care.  In this episode we speak with a man ... more

11 May 2022

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:01

11 May 2022


#89

Episode 51 - Tom Beaver

From building bridges to performance equipment.   In this episode we speak to the founder ... more

11 Mar 2022

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:32

11 Mar 2022


#88

Gambling Special - Paul Merson

Gambling to the point of suicide, getting stabbed for choosing alcohol and the bravery he ... more

05 Nov 2021

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:26

05 Nov 2021


#87

Episode 50 - Heledd Kendrick

From a near death experience as a child to severe domestic violence and the business she r... more

13 Oct 2021

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:58

13 Oct 2021


#86

Episode 49 - Mau Gris

From Mexico, to Mosul via Afghan and Syria, in this episode we speak with a former Cavalry... more

14 Sep 2021

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:44

14 Sep 2021


#85

Best Bits from Some Previous Interviews

Featuring: Steven Japp Henry Glanz Mau Gris Heledd Kendrick  Paul Merton 

22 Jul 2021

14 MINS

14:06

22 Jul 2021


#84

Episode 48 - Steven Japp

From physical injury to a brutal suicide attempt.   In this episode we speak with a former... more

20 Jul 2021

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:48

20 Jul 2021


#83

Episode 47 - Sivan Hurmuz

Born in the ancient city of Mosul, Iraq in this episode we speak with a former Iraqi soldi... more

13 Jul 2021

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:06

13 Jul 2021


#82

Episode 46 - Keith Abraham

From Paratrooper to Heroic Hearts UK.  In this episode we speak with a former member of th... more

06 Jul 2021

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:55

06 Jul 2021


#81

Episode 45 - Henry Glanz

Surviving the holocaust by escaping on the last kinder transport.  During this episode we ... more

22 Jun 2021

48 MINS

48:38

22 Jun 2021