Ex-Paratrooper On The Horrors Of War & Battling Suicidal Thoughts

Dave Radband is an ex-special forces support solider who has been subject to the ultimate test. This man has completed several high pressure tours in violent war zones, and engaged in multiple fire fights, watching his friends killed in action. However, his biggest battle was still to come, and this wasn’t in the from of a war enemy, but in his own mind.
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[@dalelbiker]

Ben like you I had a job the broke me towards the end of my service. I got the mandatory 15 weeks EMDR and then some Dick supervisor tried to get me back front line. NHS we’re not so good. I like this guys honesty about his MH thank you both made an old Cop smile.

[@cullercoatstunneloflove4307]

Ben and Dave thanks for your honesty, I realize that I am not the only one. I have severe depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Can't sleep with my wife because of the nightmares and the danger that I will someday hurt her. Please think of me tonight, as with every night I dread sleep time. I will be on the sofa, best when I am awake at least what seems like my dark reality cannot haunt me. It's the constant struggle and the thought that tomorrow, the next day and this is my reality. Sometimes I just think it's only a matter of time and then fuck this life. Good to her you and Dave talking, at least I am not alone. Sláinte

[@team19611]

Brilliant pod cast , I'm so glad you've pulled through all this trauma.

[@I_Was_Chrispy_Kreme]

100% respect to you Dave. We need more guys like you to come forward to raise awareness.

[@carllamb6711]

Wow lost for words guys… full respect to you both and thank you for sharing this with us..

[@Fatspurios]

Today of all days was the right time to hear this. Thank you.

[@Lewis080]

Hope you’re okay bro

[@Fatspurios]

@@Lewis080 thanks for asking. Hanging in there. Be well and stay safe.

[@TheManLab7]

@@Fatspurios You really should of said that "hang in there" 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Fatspurios]

@@TheManLab7 yes totally agree. Apologies.

[@davemacdonald3889]

Hope you're ok mate 🇬🇧

[@Rikitikitave]

That BS about not being told what you’ve got happened to me. Now I know I’ve got PTSD I can learn it and fight it.

[@DianeSmith67]

My heart go's out to you Dave, you are a wonderful person and deserve so much respect for what youve done for your own mental health, im glad you spoke up and got the help you needed and are on the right track, this makes me so proud ! people who dont want help or cant get help i just feel so bad for them, just reach out, to someone, anyone, much love Dave and Ben !

[@sammyg6387]

I really hope he gets the right help to be happy inside and out…….how can anyone live a ‘normal’ life after going through what he has endured? I’m loving this series Ben, please keep them coming 👍🏼❤️

[@s-e-i138]

I've recently realised that I have had intrusive suicidal thoughts since the age of 8....have them to this day now aged 34...learning to accept that and to learn to live with it (ironically) my daughter is the only thing that will keep me from acting upon this as I refuse to traumatise her life the way mine was...she's not the one who fucked up my childhood so she doesn't deserve the ramifications. This life is hard for us all...we are all just trying our best to survive, hold on everyone, this tidal wave can't and won't last forever 💖💗

[@Jon_Doh]

The biggest battles we face are in our minds. What a guy, what a story. Write a book I would read it 100%.

[@danielmarshall4587]

WOW thank you for this Mr pearson, and your guest.

[@jemmmmyeah]

This was a great episode. Dave, my heart goes out to you. I have BPD too, and I don’t think it’s ever something you can get completely cured of because it’s just physically how our brains work. I can’t imagine what you’ve gone through but thank you for spreading the word that it’s okay to talk. And Ben, congrats on the ambassador-ship! Well deserved, you’re doing big things for people and you probably don’t realise how many.

[@e.tphone9039]

I want to thank both of you for your service in the police and army. Thank you. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🙏🙏

[@davemacdonald3889]

Great video Ben and Dave and thanks for your service, just wanted to make a point here prison officer's are the completely forgotten service.PTSD is a monster,l could say so much.

[@barleychaser1]

Nice one Ben and good on Dave demanding to know his diagnosis ...i get so pissed off with "We will discuss it later " not acceptable ....I have always told people i have major anxiety disorder and i see a shrink ...people have made comments i have had Dr's make comments ....nobody take this the wrong way if your an addict here in the US plenty of help but if you have mental health issues no beds for people ...3 mths before you can find a doc and it will be cash ...i have also noticed employers are wary of mental health and dont cover jobs but addiction company ins cover your 30 day stay and keep your job ...BS .

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Thank you Dave Radband for what you have done. Let us help you now

[@kimcutts6153]

Great interview Ben & Dave. Hope you both know that you are 100 per cent Alpha Males. Massive respect also for talking about MH. I hope 🙏 you are both in much better places now than you were. And Dave, I hope you find all the answers. Thank you both for your service. 💙🌈🇬🇧

[@britishsaviour1549]

I can relate this story more than i expected. Still struggling to find out who i am 12 years later

[@maxcullen3427]

Great interview respect too all that serve troops or Leo craziness 👏🏻 We pay all too train them too kill but nowt too help them going back too civvie street just so bad Dave & Ben so much respect too ya both bless ya 👏🏻Ben I have TBI (pub assault) love way you champion mental health

[@henry8th884]

Thank you so much you two, I needed to see this today. Much love

[@Loki-Rosies-mom]

My dad was in the army for 22 years. Cheshire regiment 1st battalion in northern Ireland. He went there many times. I grew up looking under the car for bombs!! My dad's sister in law was killed in the droppin well bombing in 82. He lost lots of his friends during tours of ni and still doesn't talk about his experiences there. He talks about other deployments but ni never xx

[@UnstoppableInc]

Absolute legends both of you. It takes really big balls to say and do what you're doing guys. RESPECT!!!

[@trevorshea2048]

Absolutely awesome content it fantastic that you are putting it out there for all to see and I am in no doubt you will be helping others ❤️

[@britishsaviour1549]

Babaji 2009. It was hellish. IEDs, IDF, RPGs, Insurgents, 58°C, scorpions, Camel Spiders.

[@kevingolden5675]

Ketamin is supposed to be good for ptsd too. You should look that up. One day at a time my man. Look after yourself.

[@adrianjones9707]

How long ago was this podcast made?

[@jameshillblue]

You smile more

[@melodycrumpton4196]

Hello, The greatest man I know

[@powershed]

i really wanted to hear more about the hauasca ben. apologies for poor grammar ive broke my elbow at work and now im even more fucked...cheers Norm

[@William1st]

Beautiful

[@zeppelinshy]

I like the ending basically was: Do drugs

[@bendover2865]

@aarron grigg drugs killed my friend, fentanyl was the drug, he also used to smoke weed

[@barleychaser1]

@@bendover2865 Fentanyl even in patch form can kill you ...Weed is not gonna kill you i have known someone die from a fentanyl pain patch ...I Don't smoke weed but the benefits for a lot of people work ...

[@bendover2865]

@@barleychaser1 weed not being addictive is a massive myth though, regular smokers have a hard time coming off of it. Paranoia, mood swings and pure anger from weed smokers are a regular occurrence also

[@barleychaser1]

@@bendover2865 Lot of high end antibiotics have major side effects ...we call them black box meds ...and can affect mood and suicidal tendencies ,,impulses and anger and depression ...

[@sparey4431]

Once a man is torn down and turned into a killing machine, how do you expect any of them to be “normal” when they’re done?

[@tostadora_estandar]

He would have Rad in his name. A true badass.

[@StevieDCC]

Is this the full episode or just a clip?

[@rozzer1275]

Excellent thanks A+

[@ryanhucker1054]

Loving the new format!!

[@missingintelligence6170]

Sorrry can’t watch too deep

[@unexpectedpotato1184]

why cut it off?

[@CrocusPocus]

Go to the Amazon