U2BDC: I Used To Be...A Soldier at War

Author: Dean James
Published: Wed 03 Sep 2025
Episode Link: https://shows.acast.com/u2bdc/episodes/68b6b348675aae1989d71ac3

U2BDC: Used To Be's Do Count | Season 2, Episode 6

Craig Maddern | I Used To Be...A Soldier at War

Dean James interviews Craig Maddern about the highs and lows of his 15 year career in the British Army. He spent a lot of time touring the world and in conflict zones, most notably Afghanistan. Craig suffered some health issues which forced him to quit the army. He has struggled with his mental health, confronted a bipolar diagnosis and battled with depression. He is now a best-selling author and life coach, helping Dad's dealing with high stress. Craig's story is an inspiring one, detailing how modern-day men deal with stress, depression and communication. He has had incredible break-throughs after experiencing sever lows, and he tells Dean all about it!

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