TW: This episode discusses themes of child sexual assault. Please utilise the resources below, or skip this episode if you're affected by these themes.

Mark Wales is a former SAS commander, entrepreneur, speaker and two-time author. You may recognise him from two seasons of Australian Survivor (where he was crowned Sole Survivor) as well as a recent debut in Mad Max Furiosa.

Talk about a resume!

Mark has experienced firsthand the interconnectedness of life and death, yet his journey goes far beyond the battlefield.

Today we discuss his upbringing in Western Australia, what it was like on the ground in Afghanistan, as well as his resilience in bringing a child sexual assault offender to justice. We also chat about earning an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, living in New York and his recent debut fiction novel 'Outrider'. Thank you Mark, for sharing your story.

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Resources:

1800 RESPECT: Provides confidential sexual assault and family and domestic violence counselling via phone and webchat. Call 1800 737 732. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Lifeline: Contact Lifeline for support if you are experiencing a personal crisis. You can call them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from anywhere in Australia.

Beyond Blue: If you’re going through a hard time right now, the Beyond Blue Support Service is available 24/7 for brief counselling. Most calls last around 20 minutes.