Another Mans Shoes

ABOUT HAZELHazel Findlay has been climbing for 25 of her 31 years, and started out trad climbing on the limestone sea cliffs of Pembrokeshire. In her youth she enjoyed competition climbing - she was the British junior champion six times - but at 16 decided to give it up to focus on climbing on rock, especially trad climbing which is her main passion. Hazel has been a full time climber for the last eight years, which has allowed her to travel all over the world climbing interesting pieces of rock.Hazel was the first British woman to climb a trad route at E9, and free El Capitan in Yosemite, which she has now done three times. Hazel has also red pointed 8c (5.14b) sport and 8c+ trad and onsighted many 8as, loves all types of climbing from bouldering to alpine climbing and is especially interested in the mental challenge that climbing evokes. This interest in psychology lead her to train as a coach so she could help others with their mindset and mental-management. Hazel specialises in helping people overcome fears and limitations so they can focus on the task at hand, perform at their best and enjoy climbing more than ever. Hazel has worked with people from all walks of life including: competitive athletes, new climbers, business clients, musicians and artists.

On this journey we meet Rebecca Stephens MBE, The first British woman to climb Everest – this is the achievement for which Rebecca is best known.  She tells the story as if it were yesterday, transporting her audience – and seemingly herself – to the summit of the highest mountain of the world.  It is a deeply personal story.   She was working in London as a reporter.  An assignment took her to Everest, to report on an expedition attempting to scale an unclimbed ridge, and curiosity – why do climbers climb? – led her to climb herself, beyond the base camp to a point high on the North East Ridge.  Her life was changed.  For the first time in her 27 years she knew exactly what it was she wanted to do.Following the scaling of Everest, Rebecca the next year became the first British woman to scale the Seven summits, the highest mountain on each continent. 

Colonel John Nicholas Blashford-Snell CBE  is a former British Army officer, explorer and author. He founded Operation Raleigh and the Scientific Exploration SocietyThe maverick intrepid explorer has inspired adventurers from Sir Ranulph Fiennes to Bear Grylls. Blashers', as he's known to close friends, has been undertaking expeditions for more than 50 years since he made the first descent of the Blue Nile in 1968 on the personal invitation of Ethiopia's last emperor, Haile Selassie. After that he beat off FARC terrorists on the border of Colombia and Panama to complete the first vehicle crossing of the swampy Darién Gap, before fully navigating the Congo in the mid-1970s. Yet he says his most challenging assignment was transporting a baby grand (along with three piano tuners) to the rainforest of Guyana as a gift to the Wai Wai tribe who hosted him for three weeks. Join us on this weeks journey and please leave a review and comment after in Apple Podcasts.

In this first episode of Season 2 we go on a journey with Holly Budge. 3,500 parachute jumps, first woman to jump over Mount Everest, then climb it. Extreme adventurer and elephant conservationist and female ranger.An hour in Hollys shoes and what a journey.Please like and leave feedback via Itunes.

In this final episode of Season 1 we are joined by former Special Boat Service (SBS) operator Dean Stott. We go on in exceptional journey from Army Commando and Special forces operator, through to post military life, record breaking adventures and accomplished author.

In this episode we go on a journey with Mark Allen, former member of the Royal Anglian regiment. Mark was one of the youngest soldiers to have been injured in the Afghan war, becoming a double above the knee amputee at 19 years old.Since leaving, Mark has shown considerable resilience and become an accomplished racing and stunt driver, earning Guinness world record and racing cyclist on adapted bike carrying out events across the globe.

On this journey we meet with Jason Bowen, former Special Forces Communicator with UKSF and now owner of the successful SF Experience events company. We discuss growing up, joining the military, SAS and the outside world which led to formation of the company and appearing on Top Gear.Great journey, hope you enjoy it and please share and follow us. 

In this journey we meet an exceptional former Royal Marine Commando Mark Ormrod MBE.  Mark talks us through his time in the Marines, his injury in Afghanistan in 2007 and becoming a triple amputee and his life since, Invictus games, ambassador for veterans, award winning author and much much more !Inspirational, resilient character who serves up motivation and humour by the bucket load. 

In this episode of our continued collaboration with our friends at The Pilgrim Bandits Charity and Curtis Palmer programme, we speak with Matt Hellyer, CEO of the Charity.Matt is a former member of the Parachute Regiment and Sergeant Major of 'A' Squadron, 22 Special Air Service (SAS).Matt talks us through his journey, contacts and dark times and how he focuses on life and using the charity and events to help others.An inspirational man, leader and brother. 

Another Mans Shoe's has joined with The Pilgrim Bandits Charity and the Curtis Palmer Programme who help serviceman, veterans and police officers. The aim of this podcast is to help those who are suffering with PTSD and mental health issues in this difficult time. We take you through the lives of others who have struggled and how they cope with their battles.We hope that this series of podcast will help others in these difficult times and if it saves even  just one life, then we have achieved our aim. 

On this journey we meet Alan Shebaro, former US Special Forces and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt.He recounts his training and service with Special Forces, operations in Iraq and post military life and veteran activities such as the We Defy foundation.

This is a special episode prepared with our friends at the Pilgrim Bandits Charity and Curtis Palmer Programme.This episode deals talks to others about how they have suffered with mental health and PTSD, be if former serviceman or police officer. We have bookmarked the episode into chapters so that you can skip to individual stories. We will also be releasing further episodes of other individual stories shortly. More help and information is available at www.pilgrimbandits.org

On this episode we go on a journey with John Chart. Former soldier and London firefighter, now suffering from Motor Neurone disease. John takes us through his time as a member of the London Regiment through a career in the fire brigade and incidents attended. The onset of MND came as a shock and the challenges that John undertakes like cycling the length of the UK and lifting 1million kilos in 24 hours, as well as medication he is taking to try and beat this disease is inspirational. 

On this episode of Another Man's Shoes, we are joined by former soldier Martyn Compton who takes us on his journey from the Afghanistan War where his tank was blown up in an ambush with him suffering 75% burns to his body and gun shot wounds. Followed by his recovery over the ensuing years, both mental and physical, his charity challenges, writing a book and becoming an accomplished professional racing driver.A real born survivor.

On this journey we talk with Steve Beedie, army veteran who discusses war, mental health and overcoming adversity. A very personal look at struggles and how he can dealt with it and formed strong coping mechanisms and now helps others. 

On this episode we speak to Darren Hardy. From a tough start in Northern Ireland, growing up during the troubles through to joining the British Army and going on operational tours, contacts with the enemy, trigger points for PTSD, recovery and his exceptional adventures in completing the worlds toughest events and pushing the boundaries of what is physically possible.Join us for journey in Darren's shoes.If you would like to ask any questions, then DM us, or leave a review.

On this weeks journey is former Commando, Para, 22 SAS, Mercenary,  best selling Author and TV personality Phil Campion.He talks to us about his early childhood, military career and later experiences for an hour in his shoes.

Trailer for the upcoming Another Mans Shoes series of podcasts. Exploring personal journeys from hard starts, through to war and injury and how this has shaped our guests lives. Special forces, paras, emergency services and injured soldiers. 

In this episode with go on a journey with with David O'Neil Deputy Assistance Commissioner of the London Fire Brigade.A former paratrooper turned firefighter who is also a member of the international rescue which is the UK's response to providing assistance to natural disasters across the world. We talk work, family, disaster and Grenfell Tower fire.