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Episode 47 and I'm joined by John Armfield. John joined the navy in 2003 and spent 20 years in service. He completed several phases of naval training including diving and demolitions, leadership training, clearance and specialty courses. Since leaving the navy in 2023 John has played a significant role in media, including providing testimony to the royal commission into defence and veteran suicide about the death of his brother, RAAF Leading Aircraftman Andrew Armfield.
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Episode 46 and im joined by Dan. Dan joined the RAAF in 2014 as a tech before changing to a clerk. He deployed to AMAB in 2019. He left full time service in 2021 but still continued to work with DVA as an advocate and fulfilling his reserves obligations. Now he works FIFO on the gas rigs and spends plenty of time keeping fit.
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Episode 45 and I sit down for a quick chat with Temeeka. Temeeka is a qualified breathwork facilitator and crystal healer dedicated to helping people regulate their nervous systems and reconnect with their inner strength. Temeeka isn't a veteran however i believe some of her skills and beliefs could help my audience.
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Episode 44 and we faced a few technical and timing challenges this week so we have dug through the archives to bring you another collab with our mate Bryze on the Deadass Podcast from last year. Make sure you head over and give the deadass podcast some love on the socials! Regular programming to resume next week!
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Episode 43 and I'm Joined by Jono. Jono joined in July 2005 till Oct 2010. He joined as infantry and followed in his fathers footsteps who served in infantry in Vietnam. He had several deployments to the Solomon Islands, East Timor and training in Germany before being medically discharged. He now spends his days taking veterans fishing and building his youtube channel Big Reds Aussie Adventures.
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Episode 42 and I'm joined by Greg. Greg is a local personal trainer who has worked with a variety of clients from professional athletes, veterans, people with disabilities, amputees and so many more. Greg has been integral in my health and fitness journey and he has some incredible insights and beliefs with years and years of knowledge and experience which i know will be valuable to our listeners.
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Episode 41 and I'm joined by Marlon. Marlon is back for a part two to follow up on his life since discharge after 16 years in the navy. Hear about his mental health, physical health, buying a house and everything in between.
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Episode 40 and I'm joined by Tayla. another guest who grew up in country Victoria. She joined the army at age 19 in the ready reserves scheme, from recovery mechanical roles, the black Saturday bushfire operations, deployments, medic and theatre technician roles her 30 year career was cut short with medical and mental health problems.
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Episode 39 and we were lucky enough to sit down with Ty from 'The Roads We've Walked' Podcast. Ty talks to me about my life, my podcast '5 With A Digger' and everything in between.
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Episode 38 and I'm joined by Matt. Growing up in country Victoria, Matt always knew he would join the army. Enlisting at 18 matt focused his career on combat fitness designing programs still used by the defence force. 11 years of service, overseas exercises, countless stories and experiences and finally a medical discharge. Matt now spends his days as a personal trainer and bootcamp style instructor on the sunshine coast.
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Episode 37 and I'm joined by Dylan. Dylan joined straight after high school but injured himself in initial training at Kapooka. He continued with his IET Training but battled with his injury for the rest of his career, eventually being medically discharged just short of 4 years. We touch on how he was treated and his mental health challenges he faced since joining and injuring himself.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and shout out to the amazing men and women deployed and working over Christmas, thankyou for your service.
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Episode 36 and I'm joined by Brett L. After enlisting under the 'Ready Reserve' Scheme as a recovery mechanic in 1996, his career took him on several postings around Australia finally deploying to East Timor in 2011. We touch on Brett almost being medically discharged and fighting to stary in service and how his career nearly cost him his family.
Id also like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the 5WAD team!
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Episode 35 and I'm joined by Jordan and Chris from Walk & Talk. Although these two gentleman aren't veterans, their organization is based around men's mental health. We recorded this episode after one of their 3 weekly men's walk and talk events, which i was invited to attend and speak at Infront of just under 100 men in Rockhampton. The Walk & Talk organization strongly aligns with the morals and goals of the 5WAD podcast and it was great to sit back and have a beer and a yarn and plan some future collaborations!
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Episode 34 and I'm joined by Garth and Max. Garth joined the army in 2000 as a store man, he deployed to Timor in 2004 and Iraq in 2005. Whilst playing rugby union for the Army he broke his neck in 2015. He discharged in 2017. Fast forward to 2024 and I'm joined by Garth and his service dog Max, 40 days and 1200 odd kilometers into their mammoth walk around Australia raising money for much needed organizations.
Big shoutout to Straight Up Bricklaying. Category 5 Fabrications. CRM Strategy. Unfamiliar Apparel and Unique Signs and wraps for making their trip possible!
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Episode 33 and I'm joined by Jess. Jess joined the army at age 18 as a medical technician. After posting to Brisbane after training she had a baby and got married. At age 21 she deployed to Iraq with a 1 year old son at home. 3 days after her deployment, her marriage broke down and she transitioned to a single parent within defence! Another deployment to PNG and postings to DFR Robina and various other nursing roles, she was medically discharged in Feb 2024.
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Episode 32 and I'm joined by Justin. Episode 4 from South Australia live from the Highlander Hotel in Adelaide. Justin joined the Army in 1983 as an Apprentice Carpenter at the age of 15, completed his trade and transferred to Engineers and was posted to 2CER in Brisbane. He deployed to Namibia and Cambodia over his career to serve with UN Peacekeeping forces. He left the regular army in 1993, served 4 years with reserves in the Armored Corps, including 12 months with ADF recruiting. Don’t miss this yarn!
Shoutout to the Highlander Hotel, Ashendens pest control, Elite Boxing and SA Reo for making the trip to SA so memorable! We will definitely be back again!
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Episode 31 and I'm joined by Blue. My first current serving member of the ADF. Obviously we cant reveal too much about his career here, so make sure you tune in and hear what life is like for a current serving member of the RAAF.
Shoutout to the Highlander Hotel, Ashendens pest control, Elite Boxing and SA Reo for making the trip to SA so memorable! We will definitely be back again!
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Episode 30 and I'm joined by Jonny live from the Highlander Hotel in Adelaide. A pretty rough childhood left Jonny searching for something more fulfilling which lead him to a 22 year Army Career. Several deployments, Christmas in a war zone and plenty more wild experiences in country, a mental health breakdown and life after serving. We also chat about Jonnys new passion, Black Ops Veterans Garage, A mens shed for veterans with a focus on PTSD Support.
Shoutout to the Highlander Hotel, Ashendens pest control, Elite Boxing and SA Reo for making the trip to SA so memorable! We will definitely be back again!
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Episode 29 and I'm joined by my mate Braddy live from the Highlander Hotel in Adelaide. Braddy opens up about his childhood growing up in SA followed by motocross and side car racing till his late teens. he joined the army and began his 23 year long career which was cut short by a medical discharge in 2010.
Shoutout to the Highlander Hotel, Ashendens pest control, Elite Boxing and SA Reo for making the trip to SA so memorable! We will definitely be back again!
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Episode 28 and I'm joined by Smitty! With a pretty nerdy childhood under his belt, he joined the army and found a sense of brotherhood like no other! He deployed 5 times to various conflicts over close to 20 years, only being medically discharged in 2023. He gives a very raw insight into combat in a war zone. This episode contains very confronting issues so please tale care when listening to this episode.
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