This week Hannah Whittingham, the producer of The Resilience Sessions speaks to presenters Alice Driver, founder of the Making Generation R programme, and Stewart Harris, veteran and Making Generation R speaker. As well as picking out their most poignant and memorable moments from the series, they chat about the Making Generation R programme behind The Resilience Sessions, the impact telling his story has had on Stewart, and about the work of Blesma, The Limbless Veterans charity who fund the podcast, and The Drive Project who deliver it.

The Resilience Sessions has been inspired by Making Generation R – a campaign which aims to create a generation of resilient people across the U.K. The series is brought to you by Blesma, the limbless veterans charity, and is based on an original idea by Simon Harmer and The Drive Project.

For more information on our Making Generation R speakers, to watch videos from our sessions, or to read more about project, head to The Resilience Sessions page on the Blesma website https://blesma.org/making-generation-r/the-resilience-sessions/

Twitter: @TheResilienceSFacebook: @theresiliencesessionsInstagram: @theresiliencesessionsContact us: info@makinggenerationr.com

This podcast was produced by Hannah Whittingham, and edited by Adam Wimpenny.

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In a remastered episode from series 1, Carol Vorderman, television personality and businesswoman, talks with Si Harmer, a former combat medical technician in the British Army, who lost both legs in Afghanistan.

Carol and Si discuss their struggles, motivations and how they have cultivated  resilience in their own lives. They talk about the importance of gratitude and positivity, how to navigate the complex world of social media, and reflect on how their children bring richness to their lives.

The Resilience Sessions has been inspired by Making Generation R – a campaign which aims to create a generation of resilient people across the U.K. The series is brought to you by Blesma, the limbless veterans charity, and is based on an original idea by Simon Harmer and The Drive Project. The Resilience Sessions are supported by Openreach and produced by The Drive Project. With thanks to Facebook.

For information on helplines please visit our website.Website: https://blesma.org/making-generation-r/the-resilience-sessions/Twitter: @TheResilienceSFacebook: @theresiliencesessionsInstagram: @theresiliencesessionsContact us: info@makinggenerationr.com

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Josh's story will have you gripped - with acceptance and determination to adapt and overcome at its heart, he takes you through his journey of being blown up by an IED aged just 24.

The Resilience Sessions has been inspired by Making Generation R – a campaign which aims to create a generation of resilient people across the U.K. The series is brought to you by Blesma, the limbless veterans charity, and is based on an original idea by Simon Harmer and The Drive Project.

For more information on our Making Generation R speakers, to watch videos from our sessions, or to read more about project, head to The Resilience Sessions page on the Blesma website https://blesma.org/making-generation-r/the-resilience-sessions/

Twitter: @TheResilienceSFacebook: @theresiliencesessionsInstagram: @theresiliencesessions

Contact us: info@makinggenerationr.com

This podcast was produced by Hannah Whittingham, and edited by Adam Wimpenny.

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We talk to Chief Fire Officer and psychologist Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, and veteran and cyclist Josh Boggi, who lost both his legs and an arm in an IED explosion serving in Afghanistan. We discuss identity, refusing to be pigeon-holed, experiencing homelessness, human error, dark humour, and Invictus Games medals.

The Resilience Sessions has been inspired by Making Generation R – a campaign which aims to create a generation of resilient people across the U.K. The series is brought to you by Blesma, the limbless veterans charity, and is based on an original idea by Simon Harmer and The Drive Project.

For more information on our Making Generation R speakers, to watch videos from our sessions, or to read more about project, head to The Resilience Sessions page on the Blesma website https://blesma.org/making-generation-r/the-resilience-sessions/

Twitter: @TheResilienceSFacebook: @theresiliencesessionsInstagram: @theresiliencesessions

Contact us: info@makinggenerationr.com

This podcast was produced by Hannah Whittingham.

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In a remastered episode from series 1, Jonny Benjamin, mental health campaigner and author, talks with Stewart Harris, who was serving with 1st Battalion The Welsh Guards in Afghanistan when a roadside bomb left him with brain damage, partial sight loss and partial hearing loss.

Jonny and Stewart share their stories and experiences of mental health challenges up to and beyond the moments that both men tried to end their own lives. They share the many things they are grateful for, celebrate each other’s achievements, and swap some practical tips on how to build resilience and develop mental wellbeing.

Please note that this episode features discussion of suicide and other subjects that some listeners may find upsetting. For information on useful helplines please follow this link: https://blesma.org/media/444283/resources.pdf

The Resilience Sessions has been inspired by Making Generation R – a campaign which aims to create a generation of resilient people across the U.K. The series is brought to you by Blesma, the limbless veterans charity, and is based on an original idea by Simon Harmer and The Drive Project. The Resilience Sessions are supported by Openreach and produced by The Drive Project.

Website: https://blesma.org/making-generation-r/the-resilience-sessions/Twitter: @TheResilienceSFacebook: @theresiliencesessionsInstagram: @theresiliencesessionsContact us: info@makinggenerationr.com

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Al's story is one of pure grit and determination. Following a motorbike accident, Al was left paralysed from the waist down, he then contracted septicaemia and had to spend a year in a hospital bed. Even his doctor told him - "you're going to have to dig deep to get through this."

The Resilience Sessions has been inspired by Making Generation R – a campaign which aims to create a generation of resilient people across the U.K. The series is brought to you by Blesma, the limbless veterans charity, and is based on an original idea by Simon Harmer and The Drive Project.

For more information on our Making Generation R speakers, to watch videos from our sessions, or to read more about project, head to The Resilience Sessions page on the Blesma website https://blesma.org/making-generation-r/the-resilience-sessions/

Twitter: @TheResilienceSFacebook: @theresiliencesessionsInstagram: @theresiliencesessions

Contact us: info@makinggenerationr.com

This podcast was produced by Hannah Whittingham, and edited by Adam Wimpenny.

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We talk to former SAS leader and SAS: Who Dares Wins man, Billy Billingham MBE , and veteran and pilot Al Krol, who was left paralysed from the waist down following a motorbike accident. With this dynamic duo we talked about endurance, self-belief, determination, family, and the importance of always going 'a little bit further'.

The Resilience Sessions has been inspired by Making Generation R – a campaign which aims to create a generation of resilient people across the U.K. The series is brought to you by Blesma, the limbless veterans charity, and is based on an original idea by Simon Harmer and The Drive Project.

For more information on our Making Generation R speakers, to watch videos from our sessions, or to read more about project, head to The Resilience Sessions page on the Blesma website https://blesma.org/making-generation-r/the-resilience-sessions/

Twitter: @TheResilienceSFacebook: @theresiliencesessionsInstagram: @theresiliencesessionsContact us: info@makinggenerationr.com

This podcast was produced by Hannah Whittingham.

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In a remastered episode from series 1, Michael Caines, celebrity chef and hotelier, talks with Mark Ormrod, who was serving with the Royal Marines in Afghanistan when he sustained life-changing injuries and became the UK’s first triple-amputee to survive that conflict.

Mark and Michael, who lost an arm in a road traffic accident early in his career, discuss the immediate impact of their injuries and the journey towards recovery and rehabilitation. Both men reflect on the importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity, and highlight how work and activity provided them with the focus and drive they needed to carry on. Both Devon born and bred, they discuss the value they have found in giving back to their communities, and the support and strength they have gained from their families. The Resilience Sessions has been inspired by Making Generation R – a campaign which aims to create a generation of resilient people across the U.K. The series is brought to you by Blesma, the limbless veterans charity, and is based on an original idea by Simon Harmer and The Drive Project. The Resilience Sessions are supported by Openreach and produced by The Drive Project.

For information on helplines please visit our website.Website: https://blesma.org/making-generation-r/the-resilience-sessions/Twitter: @TheResilienceSFacebook: @theresiliencesessionsInstagram: @theresiliencesessionsContact us: info@makinggenerationr.com

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Stephan lost his legs in an IED explosion in Afghanistan. A father to 4 children, he is determined to live life to the fullest! Here is his story.

The Resilience Sessions has been inspired by Making Generation R – a campaign which aims to create a generation of resilient people across the U.K. The series is brought to you by Blesma, the limbless veterans charity, and is based on an original idea by Simon Harmer and The Drive Project.

For more information on our Making Generation R speakers, to watch videos from our sessions, or to read more about project, head to The Resilience Sessions page on the Blesma website https://blesma.org/making-generation-r/the-resilience-sessions/

Twitter: @TheResilienceSFacebook: @theresiliencesessionsInstagram: @theresiliencesessionsContact us: info@makinggenerationr.com

This podcast was produced by Hannah Whittingham, and edited by Adam Wimpenny.

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We talk to singer and comedienne Judith Owen, and veteran Stephan Van Niekerk, who lost his legs in an IED explosion in Afghanistan. Together we chatted about childhood instability, the power of music, laughing, mental health, and the importance of asking for help.

The Resilience Sessions has been inspired by Making Generation R – a campaign which aims to create a generation of resilient people across the U.K. The series is brought to you by Blesma, the limbless veterans charity, and is based on an original idea by Simon Harmer and The Drive Project.

For more information on our Making Generation R speakers, to watch videos from our sessions, or to read more about project, head to The Resilience Sessions page on the Blesma website https://blesma.org/making-generation-r/the-resilience-sessions/

Twitter: @TheResilienceSFacebook: @theresiliencesessionsInstagram: @theresiliencesessionsContact us: info@makinggenerationr.com

This podcast was produced by Hannah Whittingham.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.