99 episodes
Declassified Michael Coates
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- Society & Culture
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4.8 • 26 Ratings
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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
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Remembrance Special - The Military Community
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:
Michael Coates - Military Veteran and Host of the Declassified podcast
Ben Taylor - Petty officer and Poet
Dr Emily Mayhew - Historian and advisor to the Casevac Club
David Wiseman - Military Veteran and Co-founder of the Casevac Club
Nick English - Co-founder of Bremont Watch Company
Sean Jones MC - Military Veteran, Awarded Military Cross for Bravery in Afghanistan
Levison Wood - Military Veteran and Photographer
Helen Helliwell - Civil Servant and Chair of the AFCFT
Andy Mihalop - Military Veteran and Veterans & Allies Lead at Facebook
Louise Fetigan - Military Spouse and founder of Little Troopers
Jim Cameron - Military Veteran and founder of Mission motorsport
Richard Sharp - Military Veteran and CEO of RE:act (formerly Team Rubicon UK)
JJ Chalmers - Military Veteran, Invictus games medalist and currently on BBCs Strictly Come Dancing
Prince Harry - Military Veteran and Advocate for the Wounded, Injured and Sick Community
Maria Hunt - Mother of WO2 Nathan Hunt
Des Fraser - Military Veteran and Co-founder of Combat Pest Control
Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE - Military Veteran and founder of the Unsung foundation
Nathan Jones - RAF Pilot and Invictus Athlete
Dr Dave Henson MBE - Military Veteran and Paralympian
Glenn Haughton OBE - Military Veteran -
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 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.waterstones.com/book/hybrid-humans/harry-parker/9781788163101
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Episode 55 - Roger Cruickshank DFC
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 Cruckshank - this is declassified
Find Roger on Instagram - https://instagram.com/sos_coaching_ltd?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
And to read Rogers book, Speed of Sound -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Speed-Sound-Mind-remarkable-making-ebook/dp/B01D0HWCLE -
Stretcher-Bearer Special with Dr Emily Mayhew
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/casevac
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Episode 54 - James Stott
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 -
Episode 53 - John Fendley
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
Customer Reviews
Episode 11
Greet episode! This is a great program and a lot of good information shared. I enjoyed hearing about Prince Harry’s military experience. As a veteran, I can relate to when he discussed the “team” experience and working with fellow veterans.
Declassified
This is the podcast to hear gripping, emotional stories told by veterans to a fellow veteran, Michael Coates. You need not be a vet or a serving soldier, or even from the United Kingdom, to get something out of this podcast. What you will get is a window into the experiences of “regular” people who have been through hellacious times and come out the other side. Michael Coates has an obvious ease with his interviewees which gives them the confidence to discuss deeply personal experiences, including life after combat and mental health struggles. I hope this podcast keeps growing and going. Highly recommended.
Brave and Courageous Military Stories
This podcast is truly outstanding. If you're looking for stories of perseverance, courage, bravery, of struggles, challenges, deceit, battles on foreign soil and even worse ones on home soil, this podcast is for you. The stories are real, told with great emotion and facilitiated incredibly well by Michael Coates (a former serviceman himself). Michael has an unfathomable way of working with his guests, to share their story in the realist way possible. Michael demonstrates such poise and emotion that you can tell puts the guests at ease and furthermore, with he creates a focus that allows the narrative to flow naturally. Highly, highly recommend.