The Duratus Mind - Helen Barnett former Police ARV Officer.

01/13/20 • 66 min

Helen is a lady who knows a thing or two....or three about dealing with and overcoming life threatening adversities. Having been the first 'mum' to serve in the Met police's armed response teams, three historic career events would challenge her way beyond what she could have expected when joining the force at Hendon.
Having been stabbed, blown up by the IRA and shot, all on three different occasions in the line of duty, Helen has a fascinating story to tell! It's no wonder that on leaving the force in the late 90's that she had some even bigger struggles to face.
Helen has more recently been part of a team who has broken a number of deadlift world records in aid of raising awareness and money for a charity. She is now beginning to understand the benefits for herself and to others in sharing her life's lessons. Take a listen to this!
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The Duratus Mind - Mark Ormrod former Royal Marine and triple amputee.

Mark Ormrod has a story like few you have ever heard. From joining the Royal Marines at just 17 to a number of years later being the UK's military's first triple amputee (both legs and dominant arm) Mark had every excuse going to give up - but Mark doesn't have any quit in him.
At 24yrs old whilst recovering in hospital Mark was told that he would spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair & need to employ a full time carer. After the initial shock Mark decided that he wasn't going to let someone else's opinion become his reality.
A proud father (known to his children as Iron Man) and husband, he created a new purpose and continues now to dominate and thrive in live. A pioneer in the UK as an above the knee double amputee prosthetic walker, he has gone on to be a best selling author, motivational speaker, BJJ blue belt and win multiple Invictus games medals.
His attitude and perspective towards life can help us all. You won't be disappointed by this podcast.
You can find more about Mark at www.markormrod.com and on all social media platforms @markormrod.
His book 'Man Down' is available at Amazon and his story can be watched on YouTube @ No LIMBits
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The Duratus Mind - Rob Parker former Rugby League hitman

Rob Parker is an English, former professional rugby league player. Some of the teams Rob has played for in the Super League are; Bradford Bulls, London Broncos and Warrington Wolves - Rob has also been capped for England. He was known for being a hard hitting forward who put his whole body on the line for his team. A full career took him to the top of his sport.
Towards the end of his playing career, whilst battling potential career ending injuries, Rob openly speaks of his addiction to painkilling prescription drugs whilst trying to maintain his own self-image of pro rugby player. His injuries eventually weren't sustainable and retirement from rugby brought about some of Rob's biggest challenges.
Questions such as; where does he fit in the world when not playing sport? What occupation can he do now? How can he put bread on the table for his family? A number of very difficult years followed and Rob openly shares the highs and lows of all of them.
Rob is now enjoying a flourishing second career, some of it in front of the film cameras starring alongside actors such as Tom Hardy, Stephen Graham and more recently Noel Gallagher. Rob's story is one of grit, determination and having to make adjustments to his mindset to succeed in his new roles. Something we can all learn from.
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