Kate Duncan’s career took her from firefighting in the US to paramedicine in Australia — high-intensity roles that left lasting scars. With Anxiety, hypervigilance, and self-diagnosed PTSD creeping in, Kate …
In this episode of Behind the Badge, firefighter Paul Mildner reflects on his career spanning from East Sussex, UK, to Queensland, Australia. Paul opens up about surviving a heart attack, …
From Army Reservist to Air Marshal, AFP officer to fitter armourer, Josh Bailey’s service life has spanned decades, continents, and critical incidents. Along the way he’s faced trauma, loss, and …
Dan Cooper is no stranger to challenge. From years in the Australian Special Forces to pushing physical and psychological limits in the name of research, Dan has built a life …
Matty Newlands thought he was managing. Until one day, he wasn’t.In this episode of Behind the Badge, Matty shares how the weight of the job slowly crept in—changing how he …
In Part 2 of our raw, unfiltered conversation, Tom Bown opens up about what came after the uniform.He talks candidly about the slow onset of depression, what it looked like …
Tom Brown isn’t your typical soldier—and this isn’t your typical story.In Part 1 of this raw and unfiltered two-part episode, Tom opens up about growing up in a volatile home, …
From UN deployments to sleep science labs, Dr. Ian Dunican knows what it takes to stay sharp in high-pressure, high-risk roles. In this episode, we dig into the real cost …
From childhood adversity to combat deployments, sniper duties, and elite-level coaching—Shaun Kober’s story is one of grit, growth, and relentless commitment to purpose.In this episode of Behind the Badge, Shaun …
In this powerful episode of Behind the Badge, Dr. Nikki Jamieson shares the heartbreaking loss of her son, Daniel, a young soldier who died by suicide in 2014. What followed …
When the flames are out, the real danger often lingers.In this episode of Behind the Badge, Dave Ridley shares the personal story behind his mission to protect firefighters from the …
In this episode, we dive into a unique wellness approach that combines permaculture, diet, and mental health support for veterans. Will Gold, founder of Dig in Health Co., shares how …
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