At just 16, Dave Radband joined the British Army and went on to serve in some of the most intense combat zones of Iraq and Afghanistan. A soldier in the Parachute Regiment and part of the elite Special Forces Support Group, Dave led countless high-risk missions, earning a Mention in Dispatches for gallantry. But his battles didn’t end on the battlefield.
Join Big Phil as he explores Dave’s extraordinary journey from a bullied boy in the Cotswolds to a hardened soldier, and his fight back from the brink of despair after struggling with PTSD, addiction, and mental health. A raw and powerful story of resilience, redemption, and survival. Don’t miss it.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:09 Dave's Childhood
00:02:03 Inspiration for joining paratroopers
00:05:28 When did you decide to join the army?
00:18:20 Tour With B Squadron
00:23:44 Regret in killing a civilian
00:28:59 Stand Out Missions
00:33:23 What Helped in the SF World
00:37:22 Afghanistan Tour
00:44:13 Losing 3 Lads in 1 Hit
00:47:24 Huge Dip in Dave's Career
00:51:36 Going Back to Afghan
00:53:15 Getting Back to Camp after Tour
00:57:05 Getting into Trouble
00:59:15 How did you get booted out?
01:03:20 Body Building and Security
01:06:42 Pressure to not go Sick
01:08:09 2018 - Breaking Point
01:11:16 Huge Mental Health Decline
01:12:34 Getting Help
01:18:26 Fighting Demons
01:25:01 Dave's Plans Now
01:27:04 His Book - The Abyss