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
Episodes
November 12, 2023 • 67 mins
Remembrance is a personal time and moment for many within the Military Community. Here we speak about the reality of the 11th of November and what it really means to remember.
From the battle fields of the first world war to living life right now.
This is Declassified
Featuring:
From the battle fields of the first world war to living life right now.
This is Declassified
Featuring:
- Michael Coates - Military Veteran and Host of the Declassified podcast
- Ben Taylor - Petty...
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March 15, 2023 • 72 mins
In this special episode we record LIVE from the National Army Museum in London.
We talk to a panel of 3 guests about their lives, service, injury and recovery.
A Road to Recovery Special with Harry Parker, Gemma Morgan and Simon Brown
https://www.nam.ac.uk
More Information -
Simon: https://blesma.org/news-media/blesma-news/2020/on-the-set-of-scars/
Harry: https://www.water...
We talk to a panel of 3 guests about their lives, service, injury and recovery.
A Road to Recovery Special with Harry Parker, Gemma Morgan and Simon Brown
https://www.nam.ac.uk
More Information -
Simon: https://blesma.org/news-media/blesma-news/2020/on-the-set-of-scars/
Harry: https://www.water...
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October 19, 2022 • 108 mins
Fighter pilot, Distinguished Flying Cross and the power of repetition.
We talk about his operations in Syria and Iraq, what it takes to perform at your best and why preparing for the worst allowed him a shot at a moving target.
We also speak about psychological fitness, mental I’ll-health and his mothers suicide.
From skiing at the Olympics to the speed of sound.
Episode 55 - Roger Crucks...
We talk about his operations in Syria and Iraq, what it takes to perform at your best and why preparing for the worst allowed him a shot at a moving target.
We also speak about psychological fitness, mental I’ll-health and his mothers suicide.
From skiing at the Olympics to the speed of sound.
Episode 55 - Roger Crucks...
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October 4, 2022 • 62 mins
From 'The Carry to The Casevac' we discuss the stretcher-bearers of the First World War.
We talk about their role, kit, training and firing-squads. We also speak about their heroics, constant workload and how they were almost lost to history.
A stretcher-bearer special with Dr Emily Mayhew
Also,
For information about the upcoming charity event please visit https://www.justgiving.com/cas...
We talk about their role, kit, training and firing-squads. We also speak about their heroics, constant workload and how they were almost lost to history.
A stretcher-bearer special with Dr Emily Mayhew
Also,
For information about the upcoming charity event please visit https://www.justgiving.com/cas...
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September 7, 2022 • 84 mins
In this episode we speak with a former Royal Marine who has a talent for magic and a story of war.
We talk about his time in Iraq, seeking more in his life and his time in Afghanistan.
Grief, violence, reflection and adventure.
Episide 53 - James Stott - this is declassified
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/run-4-ben-gregz?utm_term=ygWabxNp2
We talk about his time in Iraq, seeking more in his life and his time in Afghanistan.
Grief, violence, reflection and adventure.
Episide 53 - James Stott - this is declassified
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/run-4-ben-gregz?utm_term=ygWabxNp2
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July 26, 2022 • 92 mins
Childhood, suicide, depression and helping other.
In this episode we speak with one of the countries best know sports presenters.
We talk about his Dads National service, understanding mental ill-health and speaking.
Episode 53 - John Fendley - This is Declassified
In this episode we speak with one of the countries best know sports presenters.
We talk about his Dads National service, understanding mental ill-health and speaking.
Episode 53 - John Fendley - This is Declassified
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June 22, 2022 • 14 mins
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
In this audio montage we talk with Keith Abraham, Steve Japp and Alex Seymour about trauma, PTSD, depression, psychedelics and healing
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June 1, 2022 • 108 mins
Endurance, cold water, suffering and swimming,
Listen to how Nathan and Michael swam 26.2 miles in 10 degree water.
Listen to how Nathan and Michael swam 26.2 miles in 10 degree water.
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May 11, 2022 • 81 mins
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.
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March 11, 2022 • 60 mins
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
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
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November 5, 2021 • 76 mins
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 Declassifie...
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 Declassifie...
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October 13, 2021 • 76 mins
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 - H...
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 - H...
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September 14, 2021 • 74 mins
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...
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...
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July 22, 2021 • 14 mins
Featuring:
Steven Japp
Henry Glanz
Mau Gris
Heledd Kendrick
Paul Merton
Steven Japp
Henry Glanz
Mau Gris
Heledd Kendrick
Paul Merton
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July 20, 2021 • 84 mins
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 dis...
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July 13, 2021 • 74 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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July 6, 2021 • 87 mins
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...
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...
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June 22, 2021 • 48 mins
Surviving the holocaust by escaping on the last kinder transport.
During this episode we talk about sexual abuse, separation, his family being murdered and compassion.
We also talk about joining the American army, living in a castle and confronting a downed Nazi pilot in West London.
Episode 45 - Henry Glanz
Read Kate Thompsons article in the mirror here - https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-n...
During this episode we talk about sexual abuse, separation, his family being murdered and compassion.
We also talk about joining the American army, living in a castle and confronting a downed Nazi pilot in West London.
Episode 45 - Henry Glanz
Read Kate Thompsons article in the mirror here - https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-n...
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June 15, 2021 • 89 mins
The Psychedelic Marine.
Following a brutal tour of Afghanistan and a chaotic childhood Alex looked for alternate medicines and therapies to help support his wellbeing.
We speak about life, joining the Royal Marines (twice), being a father and how a 'trip' down the Amazon River changed his life.
Alex's book is available at: https://smile.ama...
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November 26, 2020 • 63 mins
In this episode we speak about the true impact conflict has had , is having right now and will have in the future in relation to children.
We also speak about what members of the Military community are doing to support those young people who have been blown up, lost limbs and are now facing a life of uncertainty.
Talking about the links between Save the Children and the Centre for Blast injury Studies prov...
We also speak about what members of the Military community are doing to support those young people who have been blown up, lost limbs and are now facing a life of uncertainty.
Talking about the links between Save the Children and the Centre for Blast injury Studies prov...
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