In this episode of the Team Forces Podcast, Heledd Kendrick hears from Louise Fetigan, former soldier, military spouse, and founder of the tri-service charity Little Troopers. After serving in Kosovo and navigating the challenges of military family life, Louise turned personal adversity into purpose, creating a charity that now supports tens of thousands of military children each year.

Louise discusses life as a young soldier and mum, the realities of deployment on families, and how Little Troopers was born. She shares insights on resilience, community, and why supporting military children is vital to the strength of the Armed Forces.

Little Troopers' Website: https://www.littletroopers.net/

Find out more about the work that we do on the official Team Forces website: https://teamforces.org/

In this episode of the Team Forces Podcast, we meet Hari Budha Magar MBE, a former Gurkha and British Army soldier who turned unimaginable adversity into a story of courage and triumph. After losing both legs above the knee while serving in Afghanistan, Hari refused to let his injuries define him-becoming the first double above-knee amputee to summit Mount Everest.

Hari shares his incredible journey from the battlefield to the world’s highest peak, discussing resilience, mindset, and the power of community. His story is a moving reminder that with determination and belief, no challenge is insurmountable.

Donate to Hari's appeal here: https://givewheel.com/fundraising/5346/hari-budha-magar-7-summits-charity-appeal/

Find out more about the work that we do on the official Team Forces website: https://teamforces.org/

In this inspiring episode of the Team Forces Podcast, we hear from Dan Smith, a British Army veteran who served 13 years in the Royal Artillery and as a Physical Training Instructor. After tours in Afghanistan, Dan left the military to follow his true passion—the outdoors. Today, he runs his own adventure company in Northumberland, helping others step out of their comfort zones.

Dan shares stories from his extraordinary expeditions, including his record-setting 998-mile “Paddle Britain” challenge and a solo canoe adventure through Canada’s remote Hess River. He reflects on resilience, facing fear, and why sometimes you simply have to “grasp the nettles.”

Links:

Dan's Email: dan@northernoutdoor.co.uk

Dan's Website: https://www.dantheadventureman.co.uk/

Northern Outdoor's Website: https://northernoutdoor.co.uk/

Northern Outdoor's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northoutdoor/?locale=en_GB

Find out more about the work that we do on the official Team Forces website: https://teamforces.org/