Blue Pigment Podcast

Meet James Brennan, 4 Scots Veteran that has served in a number of hot spots around the world, he is now a self-employed, award winning Tattoo Artist, check out has amazing art work on his Instagram: @jamesbrennantattoos or website: WWW.JAMESBRENNANTATTOO.COM     as always please let me know what you think.

Meet Ben Garwood, formed PARA, PF and former member of the SAS, having to overcome a number of obstacles in the way to success Bens used his grit and the support of others to keep driving forward.  Now the CEO of HR4K he is staying busy with a number of exciting projects from YouTube documentaries, community events to comic books and some amazing merchandise.  Check it all out on the links below and as always I hope you enjoy the podcast, if you do please Like, Share and Subscribe.   HR4K Website: https://www.hr4k.co.uk/HR4K  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hr4k_/ YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/@HR4KTVGround Hammer  Website: https://groundhammer.com/Ground Hammer  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundhammer_/ Ben Garwood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_garwood_/   The Poem on this Episode is: Darkest Nights, by Sean Bishop.

Award winning public speaker and storyteller Brandi Benson, tell us about her dealings with death, being diagnosed with Sarcoma whilst on tour in Iraq. Her terrifying experience lead her to writing a logbook for her family to read once she had passed away, however Brandi defied the odds and survived, those note from her logbook then became her book "The Enemy Inside Me".   After having to leave the Army due to the Cancer she is now the CEO of Resume-Advantage a company which is still giving back to the military but providing an employment service for both civilians and those transitioning from the military.  Her mission, To provide a blueprint strategy and resources for survivors to take charge of their healing and wellness.     Listen to her inspiring story right here on Blue Pigment Podcast and then go and check out her book "The Enemy Inside Me"    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Enemy-Inside-Me-Brandi-Benson-ebook/dp/B07KCMNK75/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27OIII8D2CVMS&keywords=brandi+benson&qid=1652086364&sprefix=brandi+benson%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-1  The poem for this episode is: A Line In The Sand, by: Clive Sanders.   Find the podcast on a number of platforms via this link. https://linktr.ee/bluepigmentpodcast  Blue Pigment Podcast Sponsored by Huscarl.co.uk   "Wear your heart on your sleeve" #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcasts #spotify #podcastlife #podcaster #youtube #music #radio #comedy #hiphop #love #applepodcasts #podcasters #podcastshow #itunes #interview #newpodcast #spotifypodcast #entrepreneur #motivation #applepodcast #s #covid #art #radioshow #soundcloud #dj #changingminds

John Parker is a form member of the British Army's Grenadier Guards.  This episode aims to highlight Johns incredibly thoughtful poetry and his business, Ourdentity, a clothing brand that champions equality and acceptance.  check out their great clothing range at www.ourdentity.co.uk Ourdentity is a premium quality clothing brand with meaning and purpose. We provide high quality clothes made in the UK with the environment in mind. When you wear Ourdentity you wear equality, acceptance and the knowledge that you are never alone. “We’re all individuals, we’re just in it together” Ourdentity has teamed up with The Elliot Project which raises money for people to conduct Mental Health First Aid courses. A percentage of each sale of these hoodies will go to the charity to help fund their outstanding work. There are two poems on the episode, they are: Consent, By John Parker Lifelong War, By John Parker Like, Share, Subscribe. Please find Blue Pigment Podcast on all great podcast providing apps. #metoo #consent #nomeansno #equality #poetry #ourdentity

Meet Alexis, she is former US Navy and a survivor of domestic abuse.  Hear how she uses poetry and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) to focus her mind and improve her PTSD symptoms.  She is an aspiring author and is currently collecting poetry from the coalition forces that served in Iraq and Afghanistan.    This episode comes with a Trigger Warning, as Alexis describes in detail the terrible ordeal that she endured and eventually survived.     Poetry at the beginning of the episode is: She should have slit his throat but instead I made him sandwiches, by Alexis Casiday.    Find Alexis's work on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/harleyqjitsu/  Blue Pigment Podcast Links   Website WWW.BLUEPIGMENT.CO.UK  E-mail bluepigmentpodcast@outlook.com   Patreon site WWW.PATREON.COM/BLUEPIGMENT   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7ur0H3cZmQXT6QojIqpYXr?si=QkqDwedkTbOV9pYgpdMuzQ&dl_branch=1  Googlepodcast https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81NzE1MGZkNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==  Applepodcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/blue-pigment-podcast/id1563482404 Anchor  https://anchor.fm/bluepigmentpodcast  Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3BGztvxCB4wRbNT7Lv0WJA  Pocket Casts https://pca.st/43llk9td  RadioPublic https://radiopublic.com/blue-pigment-podcast-G2llV3  Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/BluePigment  Instagram @blue_pigment_podcast • Instagram photos and videos

Louis Plumridges mission in life is to get the most out of people, especially athletes, utilizing his pass experience as a Royal Engineer Commando, he shows what is possible by leading the way, although he is a coach, he is also getting coached himself to ensure he can be at his best, to delivers the results for his clients.  He is a very motivated person, which is shown through his holding of a world record for the fastest tyre flipping marathon.   check him out on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/louis_plumridge/   and on his own podcast:    Taking Action Podcast   The poem on this podcast is: The heroes once beside me, by John Parker    Blue Pigment Podcast Links  Website WWW.BLUEPIGMENT.CO.UK  E-mail bluepigmentpodcast@outlook.com  Patreon site WWW.PATREON.COM/BLUEPIGMENT  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7ur0H3cZmQXT6QojIqpYXr?si=QkqDwedkTbOV9pYgpdMuzQ&dl_branch=1  Googlepodcast https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81NzE1MGZkNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==  Applepodcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/blue-pigment-podcast/id1563482404  Anchor  https://anchor.fm/bluepigmentpodcast  Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3BGztvxCB4wRbNT7Lv0WJA  Pocket Casts https://pca.st/43llk9td  RadioPublic https://radiopublic.com/blue-pigment-podcast-G2llV3  Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/BluePigment  Instagram @blue_pigment_podcast    #podcast #commando #worldrecord #fitness #fitnesscoach #lifestylecoach #coach #lp #tire #engineer #veteran

Neville was raised in South Africa but joined the British Army Fusiliers, he saw active service in Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan.  When he left the army he returned to Iraq as a Close Protection Operator.     Having a life that requires hypervigilance can be stressful, listen to how Neville uses poetry to help express himself.   Find his work on Instagram and amazon.   https://www.instagram.com/nevillejohnson01/  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NTLRPPD  Poem at the start of the podcast was, I Am My Nations Warrior by Marty Le Renard.   https://www.instagram.com/poetry.to.slay.demons/  Blue Pigment on Instagram.  https://www.instagram.com/blue_pigment_podcast/   #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcasts #spotify #podcastlife #podcaster #youtube #music #radio #comedy #hiphop #love #applepodcasts #podcasters #podcastshow #itunes #interview #newpodcast #spotifypodcast #entrepreneur #motivation #applepodcast #s #covid #art #radioshow #soundcloud #dj #bhfyp

Paul Grennell the host of Grappling With Physio Podcast, talks about how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can improve your confidence as well as your mental and physical health.  We discuss how almost anyone can get involved.   Music at the beginning of this podcast is: " Trying to find a world that's been and gone",  by Noel Gallagher, covered by Cameron Crease. @ccrease22   Paul Grennell on Instagram: @grappling_with_physio   Grappling with physio podcast on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPxzyOfZCjbkmRbkjRC6qbQ   Grappling with physio podcast can also be found on Spotify, googlepodcasts, apple podcast and many other great podcast providers.   Blue Pigment Podcast Link: linktr.ee/bluepigmentpodcast

Blue Pigment Podcast #31 Part #2 Nick Dunn, Ex Paratrooper, Ex Maritime Security, one of the Chennai 6, Author of Surviving Hell and public speaker:    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Surviving-Hell-brutal-Chennai-prisoner/dp/1912624958/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NCOAML5MP8ZF&keywords=surviving+hell+nick+dunn&qid=1642376252&sprefix=serviving+he%2Caps%2C817&sr=8-1  'Truly remarkable' DAMIEN LEWIS   Trapped in a living nightmare, former-para Nick Dunn, one of the 'Chennai Six', was wrongly imprisoned in an Indian jail.  While battling to be heard both at home and abroad, Nick summoned the resilience and endurance of his elite training to survive inhumane conditions, keep himself alive and fight for his right to return home.   Now, he tells his full story of struggle and survival.

Blue Pigment Podcast #31 Part #1 Nick Dunn, Ex Paratrooper, Ex Maritime Security, one of the Chennai 6, Author of Surviving Hell and public speaker Blue Pigment Podcast #31 Part #1 Nick Dunn, Ex Paratrooper, Ex Maritime Security, one of the Chennai 6, Author of Surviving Hell and public speaker: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Surviving-Hell-brutal-Chennai-prisoner/dp/1912624958/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NCOAML5MP8ZF&keywords=surviving+hell+nick+dunn&qid=1642376252&sprefix=serviving+he%2Caps%2C817&sr=8-1 'Truly remarkable' DAMIEN LEWIS Trapped in a living nightmare, former-para Nick Dunn, one of the 'Chennai Six', was wrongly imprisoned in an Indian jail. While battling to be heard both at home and abroad, Nick summoned the resilience and endurance of his elite training to survive inhumane conditions, keep himself alive and fight for his right to return home. Now, he tells his full story of struggle and survival.

Episode #30 with Caroline Walsh, a great talk discussing the highs and lows of her military career and how she uses creativity in writing and comedy to bring some closure to her unfair past.     Check out the full story in this page turner, titled Fairly Smooth Operator.  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fairly-Smoot...  also find her on Instagram: @carolinenoelle_art   for more comedy from Caroline: www.asapasap.org

Fitness and nutrition ambassador Mitch, discusses the mental health benefits of being active and talks about the fire service and mental wellbeing. Intsa: @mitchstafford_ehn all links: linktr.ee/mitchstafford Poem: Sea Soldiers, by Word For Elysium  www.huscarl.co.uk www.patreon.com/bluepigment www.bluepigment.co.uk

An episode dedicated to Remembrance day, with all of the talent that has been found so far with references to remembrance day. Lots of poems and music to help us all reflect. Featuring Poems: The Door Way, by Words for Elysium Remember, by Ben Taylor (Yorkshire prose) In Flanders Fields, by Col John McCrae The Unknown Warrior, by Clive Sanders Change, by Erin Hanson   Songs from: Singing for the angels, by Ash Baker In Flanders Fields, Performed by Trina Fraser Remembrance parade song, by David Lilburn MBE (Produced by MVCA) D-Day Blues, by Amberley and the Bear #BluePigment #Pigment #Podcast #BluePigmentPodcast #Art #Music #Poet #Poetry #Rhyme #Singing #Singer #Singers #band #spotify #rss #outube #upandcoming #new #newpodcast #patreon #patron #entertainment #entertainer #monolog #godaddy #ash #soundcloud #remembrance #veteran

Episode #27 with El Che, talking about one of his incredibly thought provoking poems and his service within the Army and Police.     For more from El Che stay tuned to the podcast.    El Che's suggested charity https://www.forgottenveteransuk.com/  The poem at the beginning of the interview is called Scared Stiff by El Che    The Music at the beginning of the podcast is All that she wants by Ace of Base, performed by Cameron Crease https://www.instagram.com/ccrease22/  #music #poet #poetry #singer #dance #allthatshewants #scared #podcast #radio #creativity #art #show #mentalhealth #changingminds #bluepigment

Golf War 1, Operation Desert Storm veteran and poet Tom Murray discusses creativity and War. For more from Tom go to www.thoughtsofajock.com  The Poetry at the beginning of the episode is: Free Spirit by Word For Elysium.  The Poetry at the end of the episode is: Military Dads by Tom Murray.