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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 DeclassifiedAwarded Best Interview Podcast and 3rd Best Wellbeing Podcast in the British Podcast Awards 2020

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Recent Episodes
  • Remembrance Special - The Military Community
    Nov 12, 2023 – 01:07:42
  • Road to Recovery Special (LIVE) - Harry Parker, Gemma Morgan and Simon Brown
    Mar 15, 2023 – 01:12:52
  • Episode 55 - Roger Cruickshank DFC
    Oct 19, 2022 – 01:48:28
  • Stretcher-Bearer Special with Dr Emily Mayhew
    Oct 4, 2022 – 01:02:14
  • Episode 54 - James Stott
    Sep 7, 2022 – 01:24:43
  • Episode 53 - John Fendley
    Jul 26, 2022 – 01:32:10
  • British Podcast Awards 2022, Bronze Winners - Best Wellbeing Podcast
    Jun 22, 2022 – 14:59
  • Thames 26 Special - With Ash Alexander-Cooper, Nathan Jones and Michael Coates
    Jun 1, 2022 – 01:48:13
  • Episode 52 - Nathan Dunne
    May 11, 2022 – 01:21:01
  • Episode 51 - Tom Beaver
    Mar 11, 2022 – 01:00:32
  • Gambling Special - Paul Merson
    Nov 5, 2021 – 01:16:26
  • Episode 50 - Heledd Kendrick
    Oct 13, 2021 – 01:16:58
  • Episode 49 - Mau Gris
    Sep 14, 2021 – 01:14:44
  • Best Bits from Some Previous Interviews
    Jul 22, 2021 – 14:06
  •  Episode 48 - Steven Japp
    Jul 20, 2021 – 01:24:48
  • Episode 47 - Sivan Hurmuz
    Jul 13, 2021 – 01:14:06
  • Episode 46 - Keith Abraham
    Jul 6, 2021 – 01:27:55
  • Episode 45 - Henry Glanz
    Jun 22, 2021 – 48:38
  • Episode 44 - Alex Seymour
    Jun 15, 2021 – 01:29:41
  • Save The Children Special
    Nov 26, 2020 – 01:03:31
  • DC19 - Episode 17 - Dr Justin Havens
    Jul 2, 2020 – 28:44
  • Best Interview Podcast - Gold winner, 2020 British Podcast Awards
    May 20, 2020 – 14:59
  • VE Day Special - Re-release of Episode 26 - Dennis Brock
    May 8, 2020 – 02:47:15
  • DC19 Episode 13 - Dr Jonathan Leach OBE
    Apr 23, 2020 – 39:11
  • DC19 Episode 12 - Dr Vanessa Moulton
    Apr 20, 2020 – 32:28
  • DC19 Episode 11 - Duke of Sussex - RE:ACT Special
    Apr 19, 2020 – 28:22
  • DC19 Episode 10 - Captain Tom Moore
    Apr 15, 2020 – 09:34
  • Walking With The Wounded Special - Ed Parker
    Apr 15, 2020 – 01:07:37
  • Invictus Games Foundation Special - Dominic Reid OBE
    Apr 12, 2020 – 01:07:35
  • Moral Injury Special - Prof Neil Greenberg
    Apr 3, 2020 – 01:02:37
  • DC19 Episode 06 - David Richmond CBE
    Apr 1, 2020 – 19:39
  • Tribute Ink Special - Matt Tomlinson CGC MC
    Mar 30, 2020 – 01:55:26
  • Episode 43 - Ash Alexander-Cooper
    Mar 27, 2020 – 01:01:09
  • Episode 42 - Stanley Moore
    Mar 24, 2020 – 01:10:30
  • Episode 41 - Wendy Faux
    Jan 24, 2020 – 49:37
  • Forces Friendly - Episode 5 - Daniel Priestley
    Dec 13, 2019 – 01:11:14
  • Episode 40 - Des Fraser
    Dec 12, 2019 – 01:18:05
  • Re-release of Episode 28 - Mandy Islam
    Dec 1, 2019 – 59:58
  • Mental Health Awareness Week - Best Wellbeing Podcast - Bronze winner, 2020 British Podcast Awards
    Nov 5, 2019 – 14:59
  • Episode 39 - Stewart Hill
    Oct 30, 2019 – 01:19:28
  • Forces Friendly - Episode 4 - Veteran Business Special
    Oct 29, 2019 – 01:00:05
  • Episode 38 - Eliot Kennedy
    Oct 25, 2019 – 01:14:43
  • Episode 37 - Kath Ryan
    Oct 15, 2019 – 01:00:30
  • SHOUT Special - Victoria Hornby
    Oct 9, 2019 – 55:59
  • Episode 36 - Cassidy Little
    Oct 8, 2019 – 01:07:26
  • 'Breaking the Cycle' Podcast Clip
    Oct 3, 2019 – 03:10
  • Episode 35 - Aldo Kane
    Oct 1, 2019 – 01:04:38
  • Episode 34 - JJ Chalmers
    Sep 24, 2019 – 01:14:40
  • Combat Pest Control Special - Michael Coates
    Sep 16, 2019 – 01:04:15
  • Episode 33 - Summary of 23 - 32 with Dave Henson
    Sep 14, 2019 – 01:04:32
Recent Reviews
  • StopTripping
    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.
  • MizLizW
    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.
  • DaWill14
    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.
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