🎙️ “Some wounds don’t need confrontation to heal.” In this reel, Tom Brown (2 Commando, TAG East) opens up about the quiet war many fight behind closed doors—processing childhood trauma without dragging others through the mud. He shares why, for him, confronting his father might

🚨 “You ever smuggled a civilian onto a military base?” Jarryd Goundrey (ex-Infantry, now stand-up comic) and Harley share a story that’s equal parts absurd and authentic. It’s the kind of yarn only a veteran could tell: rule-bending, hilarious, and just a little bit

“Overdose. Discharge. Siege.” Duane Mead | Royal Australian Navy Veteran - Episode #1 - youtu.be/IwPBGsFCtMw

Jodi Allen Episode #4 – Holding Space for the Broken and Brave Jodi Allen isn’t just a guest—she’s a force. In this episode of The Grey Man Podcast, Jodi shares her journey of working alongside veterans, navigating trauma, and holding space for those carrying invisible wounds.

🎙️ "Crossing the Line: Hog-Tied and Initiated" Sean Byrne shares his wild, unfiltered experience of the Royal Australian Navy’s infamous Crossing the Line ceremony. From the 12–4am watch to being hog-tied and dragged behind a switchboard, this reel dives into the brutal hilarity

🐎 Part 2: Army Initiation – Cavalry Chaos 🎙️ “Rites of Passage: Slops, Cans & Cavalry Mayhem” Part 2 of our Army vs Navy series takes us from the high seas to the dust and diesel of the cavalry squadron. Symsey shares his first taste of Army “welcome culture”—a brutal,

Tactical snacking at its finest! Three retrans stations. One night. Cold cans of Solo. Smith’s chips. Loaves of bread. Sneaking in like it was a scene from a low-budget war flick—with SureFires strapped to rifles and RAAFies pretending not to see us. We weren’t just hungry. We

🧠 Mental Health in the Military – Anthony Symes Opens Up In this clip, Anthony shares one of the most defining moments of his life—when he finally admitted something wasn’t right. After struggling with dizzy spells and feeling like he was going to pass out, he sat down with a

🕳️ “You didn’t know what was waiting down there.” On this podcast, Joe Cazey recounts the harrowing reality of tunnel searches in Vietnam — crawling into darkness, heart pounding, not knowing if the next breath would be his last. 🎧 Raw. Gripping. Unforgettable. Watch Now.

🎄✈️ Operation Christmas Drop – Guam 2016 Back in 2016, Ashleigh joined one of the most epic deployments ever: Operation Christmas Drop. Just her, a Lance Jack, and a Herc crew flying low over remote Pacific islands, dropping parachutes packed with donated gifts. No frills, no

🎙️ “I've never said this on a podcast before” Veteran and stand-up comic Jarryd Goundrey opens up about the darkest chapter of his life—depression, identity crisis, and a failed attempt to end it all. With brutal honesty and biting humour, he shares how the crash came fast, the

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🧠 EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing—it’s not just a mouthful, it’s one of the fastest trauma treatments out there. This week on The Grey Man Podcast, psychologist Maria Rodrigues breaks down how EMDR helps people heal from deep wounds. I’ve done it myself for

New episode out now 🎙️ Psychologist Maria Rodrigues joins me to talk therapy, PTSD, EMDR, and what healing really looks like. We dive into veteran mental health, growing up with seven siblings and a Merchant Marine dad, and the self-care routines that keep us grounded. Raw,

Duane Mead faced down Iranian pirates aboard MV Shams in the Persian Gulf. No backup. No guarantees. Just grit, instinct, and a will to survive. This moment defined him—and it’s one we won’t forget. 🎧 Watch the full pod, link in bio. #VeteranVoices #TheGreyManPodcast