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Send us a text however note we cannot reply through these means. Please message the instagram or email if you are wanting a response. On todays Zero Limits Podcast I chat with Scotty Mac former signals operator from 126 Signals Squadron that supports the 2nd Commando Regiment.Scott enlisted into the Australian Defence Force in 2006 first enlisting as infantry soldier during basic training at Kapooka he transferred to Signals Corps. After completing basic and initial employment training Scott had the desire to post to a unit that supports special forces and with hard work he was posted to 126 Signals Squadron which supports the at the time 4RAR soon to be renamed 2nd Commando Regiment Australian Special Forces on the East coast of Australia.Scott deployed on two SOTG rotations supporting 2CDO on operations in Afghanistan in Romeo Platoon Bravo Company and with November Platoon Alpha Company. During his deployments Scott encountered multiple life changing scenarios including calling in a medevac for KIA Brett Till, WIA Damien Thomlinson and the when Scott Smith was killed by an IED.In recent years November platoon was falsely portrayed and defamed in the media more specifically by the ABC network portraying that the platoon was involved in war crimes also most recently altering gun shots of a clip with Heston Russell and Scott the soldier that fired his weapon in a helo during a 2CDO task. The ABC lost the defamation case against the platoon commander Heston Russell and the ABC denied actions of editing audio and suggested it was an editing error.  www.3zeroscoffee.com.auInstargram @3zeroscoffee Discount Code 3ZLimits Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enHost - Matty Morris www.instagram.com/matty.m.morrisSponsorsGatorz Australia - www.gatorzaustralia.com15% Discount Code - ZERO15(former/current military & first responders 20% discount to order please email orders@gatorzaustralia.com.auGetSome Jocko Fuel - www.getsome.com.au10 % Discount Code - ZEROLIMITS

Heston Russell has lived a life most of us couldn’t imagine. A former special forces commander, he’s been shot at, dropped out of helicopters, and led troops through the chaos of Afghanistan and Iraq. But it wasn’t until he came home that he faced his toughest fight yet — not against an enemy overseas, but against his own country. Heston and his men were accused of war crimes, and suddenly, he was battling to defend their names against the weight of national headlines and public judgment. In this episode, we dive into Heston’s intense defamation case against the ABC, but we go deeper, too, into what it’s like to be a soldier at war and what you do when you’re wrongly accused of a crime you didn’t commit. You can listen to The ABC’s of Heston Russell podcast here. CREDITS Guest: Heston Russell Host: Claire Murphy Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Jacob Round GET IN TOUCH Email us at truecrime@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note to give us feedback or suggest a case for the podcast. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. You can also leave a comment for us on Spotify. If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 5th generation military man called by a purpose to serve our country, Commando Heston Russell put his life on the line in 5 tours of Iraq & Afghanistan. His calling to serve & willingness to sacrifice his life on the front line, filled him with pride until our country turned their back on him. Branding Heston a war criminal, the ABC released doctored footage and accused Heston of committing a war crime. Proving he wasn't even in the country at the time of the incident & that the footage had been manipulated, Heston was not only cleared of the accusations but he also won a landmark defamation case in the Federal Court against the ABC. Throughout this process, the politicians who had formerly called on Heston for his expertise did not answer his calls for assistance & the Australian Defence Force did not reach out to even check in on him once. Heston was abandoned by the people he served whilst in the fight of his life.However, now on the other side of a more tumultuous time, I was privileged to share this incredible conversation with him.There are a few things I admire about Heston. Of course, his service to our great country is one of them, but at the core of this incredible man is one of the most powerful stories & unique personalities I have had on the show. Here is what to expect for our chat:- Crushing all stereo types, Heston now openly speaks about his sexuality as a gay man - one of the very few who have walked his path in life to do so. - He shares some absolutely hilarious stories in the conversation that had me in stitches. The more wholesome message though is the importance of embracing who you truly are to live a fulfilled life & reconnect with your purpose in life.- We break down & discuss the mindset & character required to be a high performer in the special forces.- Heston intimately shares the words he wrote in death notes to family & friends before heading off on his most dangerous deployments. He believes that this is one of the most powerful exercises you can do to find inner peace & channel high performance.- We speak about leadership & why it seems to be lacking in Australian politics.- All of this & so much more in one of my all time favourite episodes of the show.Follow Heston & I on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @hestonrussellGo to https://hestonrussell.com/book for his incredible book!​ ⁨@HestonRussell⁩ on YouTube.If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the channel so that I can continue to interview the best guests from around the world & share the most entertaining & insightful conversations with you.Big love,Brad xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heston Russell's career had to be private. As a special forces soldier, few could know what he was doing and where he was going. But that all changed when he found his platoon leading the media headlines. The ABC published reports saying the platoon he led had been involved in shooting and killing unarmed Afghan civilians, breaking the rules of war. Heston sued the ABC for defamation. Here, Heston chats about growing up in Brisbane, his 16 years in the military, and building a values-based life.

In this episode of The Impostor Podcast, Burso is back on the couch with the absolute madman himself — Sam Wride — a former soldier turned armored brawler, fitness coach, Warhammer nerd, and part-time Twitch goblin.What starts as a messy chat about cake, clapping, and dodgy audio syncs quickly spirals into a full-blown ride through Sam's chaotic content creator life. He's hurt his ankle (again), but instead of resting like a normal person, he's throwing on some armor, launching a Twitch channel, and screaming at his mate Josh during Warhammer matches like it's the World Cup.“The ruler never lies,” Sam says — just before accusing Josh of cheating live on stream.Spoiler: Twitch chat was the judge. It got heated.We talk losing 7,000 followers, why being funny on Instagram doesn't pay, and why TikTok is just a flashy portfolio for sponsors who'll never pay you in cash, but might send you a t-shirt. Sam's building a bunch of YouTube channels: BooHurt fighting, tactical shooting, camping, and a Warhammer one “so nerdy it might cause shrinkage.”There's also a potential TV gig in the pipeline (“rhymes with Little Sister”), a chat about whether Heston Russell is the most elite bloke on earth, and the realization that commentating on medieval sport in full kit is the real dream job.Other gems include:Sam's $11-a-week fitness program that helps Buhurt warriors, future soldiers, and probably a few broken tradies.The idea of filming a two-man podcast in an ice bath (“Kevin Hart did it, we can do it. Just need to squish in.”)Burso accidentally riding an unregistered bike for 3 years — until a mate dobbed him in mid-ride.Discovering a new Australian combat sport that literally allows headbutts and chokes, but bans sucker punches. Good to know where the line is.

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Heston Russell has been through some horrible sh*t; physical, mental, emotional, personal and professional. Some of it he was highly trained for, some of it he wasn't. Some of it he chose, some of it he didn't. And while you might think his biggest challenges would have been as a Special Forces Officer in the middle of combat situations around the world, the reality is different. If you haven't watched the Channel 7 'Spotlight' doco that unpacks Heston's fascinating (and harrowing) journey to hell and back, I strongly suggest you do. I thought I'd share the channel 7 synopsis here because they did a great job. **With a proud lineage of military relatives, Heston Russell enlisted in the army at 17 and rose through the ranks to become a highly decorated officer with more than 10,000 hours of leadership in combat operations, including four combat deployments to Afghanistan and a fifth to Iraq to fight against ISIS. He proved fearless in battle, iron-willed in his personal convictions and prepared to put it all on the line. As a soldier, Russell led our troops into countless battles and when he retired, he kept fighting. He campaigned for the royal commission into veteran suicide, built charities for soldiers and even ran for a seat in the Queensland senate. But his toughest fight came several years after his discharge, when Russell became the target of a relentless attack launched by the investigations unit of the ABC alleging that he was the worst kind of soldier - leaving a trail of destruction in Afghanistan and involved in fraudulent behaviour back home. Russell's battleground this time: the Australian Federal Court, where he spent almost three years fending off the ABC's allegations of war crimes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Because you've come from an institution where you're meant to put yourself last, to ask for help is seen as a bit of a failure”In this episode you'll meet Special Forces Veteran Heston Russell. Heston grew up in suburban Brisbane as the middle child, with a Dad who was in the army, and an aerobics instructor mum. Like his Dad, he joined the army too - but when he was a kid, he loved heading to work with his mum at the aerobics classes she taught. Food in the household was healthy and nutritious, chocolate and sweets were never to be seen.This of course led him on a path the the corner store where he'd devour killer pythons and frogs. But life since high school hasn't been all sweetness and lollipops. In fact, it's been far from. During his time in the army, Heston served four combat operational deployments to Afghanistan and the Middle East, multiple counter-terrorism operations, a year in the US Special Ops command, and much more. Last year he won a defamation case against the ABC linking him to war-crimes in Afghanistan. Hear Heston talk about the challenges he and other veterans face once leaving the armed forces, how it took him until almost 30 to finally realise who he was as a person, and how he feels more accepted in America as a veteran than back home here in Australia.  These days Heston invests his time in Veteran causes and the Veteran Games, an opportunity for Australian Veterans to showcase physical resilience, teamwork, and problem-solving in competition. You can find out more about the games at veterangames.com. Send us a textTo find out more about the project and Savva - head to threefoodmemories.comInsta - @savvasavas @threefoodmemoriesEmail us at threefoodmemories@plated.com.au, we'd love to hear from you! TFM is produced and edited by Lauren McWhirter with original music by Russell Torrance.

“As people we are all capable of so much more than we imagine ourselves to be” - Katherine Bennell-PeggIn this episode you meet Australia's first ever astronaut. Katherine Bennell-Pegg grew up looking at the stars in her suburban Sydney backyard, and by early high school when asked by a teacher to write down three professions she'd like to pursue as an adult she wrote just one.  Unlike those of us who still don't know what we want to be, she set her sights on the stars and achieved what few dare to dream. Listen in to hear what it takes to become a qualified astronaut, why being able to understand Привет, как дела? is important, how space food is better than you'd expect, why all astronauts are medical test subjects, and how big aspirations are so important for young kids. On the menu are Fantales, chip butties, and marshmallows. It's a sweet and super-inspiring episode.    Katherine's social cause is diversity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) because “unless we have diverse thought and creativity we can't solve the problems of tomorrow”.Katherine serves forth duckweed, from the Plants4Space team to our next guest Heston Russell. This episode was recorded at SXSW Sydney on the iHeart Radio stage. Send us a textTo find out more about the project and Savva - head to threefoodmemories.comInsta - @savvasavas @threefoodmemoriesEmail us at threefoodmemories@plated.com.au, we'd love to hear from you! TFM is produced and edited by Lauren McWhirter with original music by Russell Torrance.

Federal Court chief justice Debra Mortimer disagrees with the ‘open justice' principles of her superstar judge Michael Lee.  Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian's app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Jasper Leak, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Stephanie Coombes.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will history favour Donald Trump or Kamala Harris at the US Election? Paul Murray joins live from Washington DC with the latest election coverage. Plus, the ABC finally apologises to Heston Russell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textOn today's Zero Limits Podcast I sit down with Heston Russell former 2nd Commando Regiment Australian Special Forces Officer.As a fifth generation Army Veteran, Heston followed in his father's footsteps and joined the Australian Army at the age of 17, graduating from the Royal Military College of Duntroon, Upon completion he was posted to the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR). In 2010, Heston successfully completed the highly-competitive Special Forces selection (to become a Qualified Commando Officer within the 2nd Commando Regiment (2 CDO REGT), Special Operations Command - Australia (SOCOMD).During his service he deployed on multiple times including, Peacekeeping Operations in Timor-Leste, four Combat Operational Deployments to Afghanistan and the Middle East and serving in Iraq as the Special Operations Joint Lead Planner within the Special Operations Joint Task Force.In a significant victory in October 2023, Heston won a defamation case against the ABC and two journalists for false reporting of war crime allegations.www.getsome.com.auInstagram @getsome_auDiscount Code ZEROLIMITS www.3zeroscoffee.com.auInstargram @3zeroscoffee Discount Code 3ZLimits Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en

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This week on The Real Story, Joe's diving deep into the SECOND assassination attempt on one Donald J Trump and what this means for the polls. He's also joined by James Willis - the man behind the breaking of the Heston Russell scandal that has engulfed the ABC.  LINKS Read Joe's column in The Daily Telegraph here Follow @joe_hildebrand on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Joe? You can email us at therealstory@novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The sophisticated operation targeting Hezbollah terrorists, Heston Russell joins Sharri to discuss the ABC doctoring Afghanistan war footage. Plus, Penny Wong embarrasses Australia on the world stage.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Labor in panic mode after polling shows Peter Dutton could win the next election, Penny Wong refuses to rule out supporting a pro-Hamas motion at the UN, Plus, an ABC executive refuses to apologise to Heston Russell for doctoring a video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Army veteran Heston Russell joins the show over the ABC's doctoring of an Afghanistan war video, another assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Plus, a new poll puts the Albanese government behind the Coalition.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Former Special Forces Officer and fifth-generation veteran Heston Russell, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to discuss the ADF and the 'Veteran Games' which are on the Gold Coast next month.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heston Russell is a former Australian Special Forces Major with over 10,000 hours of leadership in combat operations in the Middle East.After over a decade of combat leadership, including taking the fight to ISIS, Heston Russell was proud to serve his country. Yet, he felt deeply abandoned when the ABC falsely accused his platoon of war crimes. Make sure to tune in, as the Aussie veteran offers a raw and honest insight into the complexities of modern warfare.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Fairon is the RSL Gold Coast District President and he spoke to Flan, Ali and Spida about Anzac Day on the Gold Coast. Every year thousands of Gold Coasters head to Elephant Rock in Currumbin for the Currumbin RSL Dawn Service - Flan, Ali and Spida caught up with Currumbin RSL President Michael Humphries. Heston Russell did multiple tours of Afghanistan as an SAS Commander completing over 100 combat missions - we were honoured to have him tell us what Anzac Day means to him. John Williamson has been a regular fixture at the Elephant Rock Dawn Service performing his iconic song 'True Blue' and Flan, Ali and Spida spoke to him about the significance of that song.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*14 year old caught with gun. *Jeff Kennett defends new GG. *Heston Russell live in studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Heston Russell is a retired Special Forces Major and decorated combat Veteran who has dedicated his life to serving his country and the wider Veteran community. He joined the Australian Army at the age of 17 as a fifth generation Army Veteran following in the footsteps of his father Mark who served for over twenty years in the Australian Army. While at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Heston completed a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales majoring in History & Indonesian.   After 16 years of serving in the military - where he lead elite, high performance teams and completed over 100 combat missions with the Special Forces - he found his true purpose defending and protecting those who were innocent. And taking the fight to those who were not.    Transitioning back to civilian life was challenging to say the least. In August 2020, feeling irrelevant and isolated, he almost gave up on life. In that harrowing moment, he realised the person truly holding him back was himself.   Since then, he's been on a mission to use his experience as a leader and his love for his country to solve real world problems and empower people to achieve their full potential.    In this episode, Heston shares his reflections, thoughts and views on military life, on transitioning back into civilian life and what he's learnt through the rollercoaster journey.    Connect with Heston Russell: Instagram - Click Here Website - Click Here Veteran Support Force - Click Here Veteran Games - Click Here    Disclaimer: This podcast episode covers sensitive topics such as suicide and reflections of a veteran. While we approach these subjects with care, they may be triggering for some listeners. If you or someone you know needs help, please seek professional assistance. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests. Listener discretion is advised.   If you're experiencing distress or need help, I encourage you to make contact with a number of organisations that are listed below. If it's an emergency, call 000. Open Arms Veteran & Families 24/7 Support: 1800 011 046 Salvation Army Veteran Support: 0486 002 535 Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800 DV Connect: 1800 811 811 TIACS: 0488 846 988 DV Men's Line: 1800 600 686

The Federal Court of Australia recently rejected the ABC's attempted use of the public interest defence in defamation proceedings brought by former special forces soldier Heston Russell. Here, we unpack the technicalities of the new defence and how it played out for the national broadcaster. Host Naomi Neilson is joined by Elit Lawyers by McGirr & Snell founder Robert McGirr to discuss what the new public interest defence to defamation is, what transpired in the recent Russell v ABC case, reflect on various submissions made by the parties during those proceedings, lessons learnt from this test case, and how this high-profile matter might impact upon defamation proceedings in Australia moving forward, if at all. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

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*Toowoomba case decided today. *Malcolm Roberts on Heston Russell. *Huge protest shuts down Sydney CBD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hamas releases footage of a 21-year-old Israeli girl as its first hostage video, Heston Russell joins the show after his win against the ABC over defamation claim. Plus, James Morrow on Joe Biden's upcoming Israel visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A Federal Court judge found the ABC defamed Heston Russell. We unpack how the ABC lost the defamation battle – and went to war with itself. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian's app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Analysis + Opinion on Voice vote. *Judgment day for ABC vs Heston Russell. *Another Qantas executive quits. *Michael Caine retires from acting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angus Hordern interviews Afghanistan veteran and Federal MP Phillip Thompson. Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. Phillip Thompson is the Federal Member for Herbert and an Australian Army veteran. He deployed to Timor and Afghanistan, and was blown up by an improvised explosive device. He represented Australia at the Invictus Games in 2014 and now represents Townsville in Canberra. This is his conversation with Angus Hordern. This episode was edited by Sophie Hu. Episodes referenced at the end of the podcast include: #102 Heston Russell #109 Keith Wolahan To see photos related to today's interview, visit our website - www.lifeonthelinepodcast.com - or follow us on social media: @lifeonthelinepodcast on Facebook and Instagram, @LOTLpod on Twitter and 'Thistle Productions' on LinkedIn.  

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TW: Discussion of suicide ideology and mental healthRetired Special Forces Major and decorated combat Veteran Heston Russell has dedicated his life to serving his country and the wider Veteran community. Heston joined the Australian Army at the age of 17 as a fifth generation Army Veteran following in the footsteps of his father Mark who served for over twenty years in the Australian Army. While at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Heston completed a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales majoring in History & Indonesian. Graduating in 2006 from the Royal Military College of Duntroon, Heston was posted to his first commissioned appointment as a Platoon Commander with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR) where Heston deployed to Timor Leste carrying out peacekeeping operations. In 2010, Heston successfully completed the highly-competitive Special Forces selection and training to become a Qualified Commando Officer within the 2nd Commando Regiment (2 CDO REGT), Special Operations Command - Australia (SOCOMD). During his tenure within 2 CDO REGT, Heston completed the appointments of Commando Platoon Commander, Company Executive Officer and Adjutant. These appointments also included three Operational Deployments to Afghanistan and the Middle East Area of Operations and also saw Operational Service in support of a number of Domestic Counter Terrorism operations within the Asia-Pacific Region. In 2015 Heston was posted on exchange to serve within the United States Special Operations Command, including an additional operational deployment to the Middle East Area of Operations. On return to Australia in 2016, Heston was promoted to Major and appointed Officer Commanding of the Commando and Support Staff Selection and Training continuum at the Special Forces Training Centre. Later that year Heston completed his final operational deployment, to Iraq, as the Special Operations Joint Lead Planner within the Special Operations Joint Task Force. After returning from his deployment in 2017, Heston took extended leave to lead the expansion of the US originated fitness brand Barry's Bootcamp to Australia and Singapore before officially discharging from the Australian Defence Force in January 2019. In 2020 Heston founded Voice Of A Veteran, a platform to better support the modern Veteran community, instigating action and promoting changes within the government systems designed to support Veterans. A key focus of Heston's work is to help the wider Australian community better understand the value of Veterans and common issues transitioning to civilian life. Heston launched, led and supported a number of successful campaigns supporting Veterans.Heston has now formed the Veteran Support Force (VSF.org.au), an impact organisation that is tasked to proactively support Veterans and their Families throughout the conduct of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. Heston is also an experienced public speaker, focusing on the following core themes; leadership, culture, acceptance, bravery, diversity, identity, emotional Intelligence and mental health. Heston is a regular commentator on major media outlets and has been widely consulted across all levels of Government relevant to Veterans' Affairs and his community support initiatives. Heston now lives in Queensland with his Mini-Dachshund Son Copper. https://hestonrussell.com Instagram: @HestonRussell Facebook: Heston Russell LinkedIn: Heston Russell YouTube: Heston RussellFollow the podcast;Onemomentpleasepodcast.comIG:@onemomentpleasepodcastFB: OneMomentPlease

It's my pleasure to introduce you all to Heston Russell, a man on a mission now to use his expert problem solving skills in the service of others , and bring about balance , perspective and responsibility into Australian society and culture, now and into the future. 
To action this, Heston has entered politics, supporting and improving Australian culture and bring back that National Spirit. 

In the middle of this endeavour, the ABC ( Australian government media) picked a fight with him and has been of late, incredibly underhanded.

Amidst false allegations to himself and the soldiers he led in battle, the experience of coming out as homosexual after many years denying his natural sexuality and facing competitive rather than collaborative veteran charity organisations, he remains positive, and altruistic in his political motivations. Heston has seen true evil in his wartime experiences, from fighting ISIS in Iraq and he speaks about the horror that the media simply does not report, that we as a public who sends our children to battle, should rightly know. You can find out much more about Heston and his competence and character at https://hestonrussell.com/ And on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/hestonrussell/ I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, High Performance Living Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.net and you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.comthe best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose. links for my former shows are here- YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2 Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTA5NDc4L3JzczI?ep=14 Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bce2d31-a171-4e83-bada-d1384c877e76  

Veterans In Politics- Season 6, Episode 4- Heston Russell- Australian Special Forces veteran on purpose, his sexuality and righting wrongs.In our second episode with an Australian veteran (Heston makes a dig about this fact!) we sit down with one of our most fascinating guests yet!  We talk veterans, purpose, sexuality and masculinity and much, much more in this must listen! And here's a little about Heston: Following his graduation from the Royal Military College of Duntroon, Heston was posted as a platoon leader with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR), where he deployed to East Timor to carry out peacekeeping operations.  He went on to serve with the Special Forces, serving within 2 Commando Regiment which included four operational deployments to Afghanistan and the Middle East and saw Operational Service in support of several Counterterrorism operations.  In 2016, Russell completed his final operational deployment to Iraq as the Special Operations joint lead planner within the Special Operations Joint Task Force combating ISIS.In 2017, following his return from his deployment, Russell worked to expand Barry's Bootcamp, the US-originated boutique fitness brand to Australia and Singapore. In January 2019 Russell was officially discharged from the Australian Defence Force.In September 2021, Russell founded the Australian Values Party, an Australian Electoral Commission as a political party that focuses on veterans' rights.He describes himself as a person, who simply thrives on bringing People, Partnerships & Projects together, with a genuine sense of Purpose to achieve their greatest Potential. For more information on our epic sponsors Salesforce, see here: https://www.salesforce.com/uk/and Vetforce, here: https://veterans.force.com/s/ And Heston's website is here: Make Cultural Change | Keynote Speaking & Workshops | Heston RussellNOTE- this was recorded a short time before Her Majesty The Queen passed away

Heston Russell spent 16 years in the military and over 100 combat missions within the special forces. He's seen and experienced a LOT of things but nothing had prepared him for returning to civilian life. Nothing prepared him for a sudden perceived loss of purpose and identity and nothing prepared him for experiencing suicidal ideation. Heston is a deep thinker, a great communicator and offers up some incredibly insightful perspectives around special forces, sexuality, suicide.  HESTON RUSSELL Website: www.hestonrussell.com  TIFFANEE COOK PH360 Coaches Course: https://bit.ly/Tiff360  Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: www.rollwiththepunches.com.au LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram:  www.instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/tiffaneeandco    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wished you had army training so that you could make sh*t happen in your daily life? Heston Russell is an ex-Australian commando officer who shares his secrets on motivating yourself through life's ups and downs with a commando ‘can do' attitude.  Heston chats candidly with host Sam McLeod about everything from going through a mental health crisis while in the military, to running for office in Australian politics and coming up against an unobliging media. This poignant episode is chock-a-block full of pearls of personal wisdom that can help YOU develop proactive resilience in your everyday life. “Understanding what makes you tick is actually the secret to make you the best at anything you apply yourself to. You are the basic building block of whatever project, position, title, or relationship you're in.” – Heston Russell   In This Episode: - The process of becoming a commando officer - Authentic daily renewable contracts - developing your ‘can do' attitude - How to shift your purpose from surviving to thriving - Getting comfortable with your identity outside of the military - What Heston learned about Australian politics and the media while running for office  - Being on the RAILS (Responsibility, Authenticity, Integrity, Leadership, Service) - How to get better at task analysis – what problems can you solve? - What are your ‘mission essential' tasks as you motivate yourself to achieve more?   Connect with Heston: - https://linktr.ee/hestonrussell (Website) - https://www.instagram.com/hestonrussell/?hl=en (Instagram) Connect with Samuel McLeod: - https://www.instagram.com/mr__mcleod/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/sam.mcleod.129 (Facebook) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/256961119686796 (Facebook Group) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-mcleod-404a3710b/ (LinkedIn) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtoBrers2ka1WfJHV9GIIlg (YouTube) - https://www.tiktok.com/@samuel_mcleod (TikTok) - Email: mcleodsam@hotmail.co.uk

Australian Values Party founder Heston Russell has branded Victoria's political class a "self-licking ice-cream" and is calling for change. The Angry Victorians Party is a branch of the Australian Values Party and will run a candidate, Chris Burson, at the upcoming state election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heston Russell is a Retired Special Forces Major, who after 16 years in the military and over 100 combat missions serving within the Special Forces, found his way to TYP Central for a chat and it (the conversation) was a revelation, inspiration and in some ways, not what I expected at all. I thought it would be good but it was brilliant. He was brilliant. We chatted about the mindset, morality and ethics around killing people when it's part of your job (weird, I know), performing under the ultimate pressure (someone shooting at you), returning to ‘normal life' after combat and some fascinating stuff that I don't want to share in this overview because it will ruin the listening moment. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a week of screeching voices by those claiming they are for inclusion and are speaking for others. I see through the latest virtue campaigns by the divisive identitarians on Tim's News Explosion.  It's been a week of screeching voices by those claiming they are for inclusion and are speaking for others. I see through the latest virtue campaigns by the divisive identitarians on Tim's News Explosion. There was a rare victory for people power pushback in Victoria with the Shrine of Remembrance CEO Dean Lee canceling plans yesterday to light up the shrine in rainbow flag colors which he said was to honor LGBTIQ+ veterans. Lee who has never served himself claimed the cancellation was due to ‘threats' and ‘abuse' against Shrine staff. RSL Victoria which was not consulted over the rainbow lights, its President Robert Webster said that a ‘threat' he received was that 10,000 veterans would march on the shrine to stop the rainbow lights. The Shrine did still raise the corrupted rainbow flag which has black and poo brown stripes. Voice of a Veteran Founder and SAS war veteran Heston Russell summed it up perfectly that the shrine is to honor Australian military service and sacrifice and not about the individual identities of the people to sign up to defend and serve Australia. Despite the shrine backlash, the Andrews Government is funding more LGBTIQ+ events with Equality Minister Harriet Shing announcing $220k of taxpayers' money for new grants. Anthony Albanese unveiled the wording of the question he proposes to put to the Australian people at a referendum to enshrine an Aboriginal and Torress Straight Islander Voice to Parliament at the Garma festival. Parliament would have the authority to decide how the Voice is assembled and operates. Polling from the Australia Institute claims that 65% of Australians support the voice. While the Coalition's Shadow Indigenous Affairs Minister Julian Leeser supports the voice new Indigniuous Senator Jacinta Price's slammed the lack of detail about how the voice will actually operate and that process is being led by Indigenous elites. Greens Senator for Victoria Lidia Thorpe called the Queen a colonizer when she was taking her oath of office. She was instructed by Senate President Sue Lines to take the oath as it is printed, which Thorpe did after her stunt so she would be officially a Senator and therefore receive her 200k+ salary from the taxpayer. The first monkeypox deaths outside of Africa during the western outbreak have been recorded with 2 in Spain, and 1 each in Brazil and India. There has been a foot and mouth disease biosecurity breach at Darwin airport with a returning traveler from Bail being fined $2664 for failing to declare egg and beef sausage McMuffins and ham and cheese croissant in their luggage. Joe Biden has had a covid rebound infection after taking Pfizer's Paxlovid oral antivirals which also occurred to Dr Anthony Fauci when he had covid. In the UK the final two Conservative Leadership contenders Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss had to react to a collapsing moderator Kate McCann during their recent debate on Talk TV. Julius Malema leader of the South African black supremacist Economic Freedom Fighters Party has again openly condoned violence against white people. Email: me@timwilms.comMessage: https://t.me/timwilms Wilms Front Links:Entropy: https://entropystream.live/app/wilmsfrontWebsite: http://timwilms.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wilmsfrontMinds: https://www.minds.com/timwilmsGab: https://gab.com/timwilmsTelegram: https://t.me/wilmsfrontParler: https://parler.com/profile/timwilms/ Support the Show:Membership: http://www.theunshackled.net/membershipDonate: https://www.theunshackled.net/donate/Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheUnshackled Other Unshackled Productions:Trad Tasman Talk: https://www.theunshackled.net/ttt/Report From Tiger Mountain: http://reportfromtigermountain.com/ Other Unshackled Links:Website: https://www.theunshackled.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TUnshackledTwitter: https://twitter.com/Un_shackledGab: https://gab.ai/theunshackledTelegram: https://t.me/theunshackledMinds: https://www.minds.com/The_UnshackledMeWe: https://mewe.com/p/theunshackled Music and Graphics by James Fox HigginsVoice Over by Morgan MunroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I sat with my mate Heston Russell who is a former Special Forces Commander who toured Afghanistan and Iraq and is now heading his own political party - The Australian Values party.  In this chat I learned a lot about our political system, why it's important we vote for the smaller parties and the biggest thing for me personally was all about understanding our values as people, as teams, as organisations and even as a nation.  Australian Values Australian Values Australian Values Australian Values Australian Values   LINKS TO CONNECT WITH GLENN LINKS TO CONNECT WITH GLENN LINKS TO CONNECT WITH GLENN LINKS TO CONNECT WITH GLENN LINKS TO CONNECT WITH GLENN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil Breen has experienced "a hairy moment" with senate hopeful Heston Russell after making quite the faux pas.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heston Russell is a retired Commando from the Australian Defence Force active in mental health and veteran charities. After many political parties approached Heston to run on their brand, he decided to form the Australian Values Party and build a long term cultural change to the way Australia understands political leadership. As a leadership expert, author, speaker and practitioner in the ADF, Heston believes Australians politicians are not displaying the qualities of leadership but it doesn't have to be this way. In this discussion we covered the political landscape of the Australian federal election, but also dived into what really makes a leader, and why we should demand such leaders in politics and in society more broadly. Watch the full interview fast and ad-free at: https://discernable.io/heston-russell-what-real-leadership-is-made-of ------------------------------------- DISCERNABLE The Video Archive: https://discernable.io Prefer audio? Search for 'It Is Discernable' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Join our Private Community: https://discernable.locals.com Purchase tickets (and replays) to our Town Halls: https://discernable.io/townhall HESTON RUSSELL https://australianvalues.org.au https://www.facebook.com/australianvalues.org.au https://www.instagram.com/australianvalues.org.au https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4znwzF3vLO0atWEQznsmAw

Heston Russell, Australian Values Party founder and senate candidate, has agreed to a LIVE interview tonight, after I shared a video of his answer to a question about Israel Folau's freedom of speech which left me doubtful he considered religious liberty an Australian value. I also included the fact of blurred photos republished by the ABC which he had taken of himself naked, sold and distributed privately online. Running with the party name "values" attracts values voters, which Christians and conservatives often consider themselves. Was this a dark moment in a past now regretted, or something voters will be inadvertantly supporting in an ever relevant Culture War? I will ask Heston three direct questions values voters need to know based on his comments about Israel Folau & the fact that those photos were taken & distributed online by him. 1. Would you vote for laws to protect the religious liberty of Israel Folau? 2. Would you vote for laws to dismantle the anti discrimination industry? 3. Is the sale or distribution of sexually explicit media, publicly or privately, an Australian value? A larger, nuanced discussion will happen around those issues, but voters also need a reducible, uncomplicated indication of exactly what values a vote for the Australian Values Party will support.

So what lives at the core of effective leadership? Our guest provides a simple answer, authenticity and values based leadership. Heston Russell is our guest today leader of the Australian Values Party and Managing Director of Veteran Support Force. Heston's critical leader capabilities - competence, character and compassion. You can find our more about Veteran Support Force here The podcast is only possible with the help of my co-host Ben Deverson, Founder, Director and Chief Organiser at Lawganised. Salric Podcasting You can contact me through LinkedIn, by emailing me at TLbyEricPerez@gmail.com or by checking out Salric Podcasting. Accessing the podcast Talking Leadership multiple platforms: YouTube, PodBean, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRADIO, Spotify, STITCHER and Google Podcasts.

Heston Russell told Ben Fordham the initial report was "triggering" for veterans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Price speaks to Former Special Forces Officer and founder of the Australian Values Party about why he is running for the Senate at the next election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the 100th episode of the 6 Ranch Podcast, and to celebrate, I wanted to bring you some of my favorite moments and interviews from the past couple of years. Thank you to everyone who has listened, subscribed, and shared the show with a friend. It's been incredible watching this thing grow and I can't wait to see where the 6 Ranch Podcast takes me next. Interviews:1. Kevin Rogers - Veterinarian and Raccoon Trapper 2. Brad Leone - Professional Chef, HunterInstagramWatch Brad's Show - It's Alive!Check Out Brad's New Cookbook - Field Notes for Food Adventure: Recipes and Stories from the Woods to the Ocean3. Grandma Janie - Author, Rancher, Gardener, Champion Pie MakerOrder Janie's Book - Four Lines a Day - The Life and Times of an Imnaha Ranch Woman4. Bam Marshall - USMC Veteran, Founder and President of Wishes for Warriors, Sig Elite Hunter, Outfitter, Best FriendInstagramWishes for Warriors 5. Corey Jacobsen - Founder and Educator for Elk 101, World Champion Elk CallerInstagramElk101.comElk 101 on YouTube6. Jordan Budd - Outfitter, Videographer, Podcast Host, Rokslide Gear Expert, All-around BadassInstagram  Running Water Media Rokcast Podcast7. Python Cowboy - Professional Hunter & Wildlife Consultant, Owner of Martin County Trapping & Wildlife RescueInstagrampythoncowboy.comWatch Mike's record-breaking python hunt8. Heston Russell - Aussie Special Forces Veteran, Founder of Veteran Support Force, Politician, Podcast HostInstagramHestonrussell.comVeterans Support ForceAustralian Values PartyListen to Heston Russell's Podcast

Hello beautiful people On today's podcast we have the authentic leader, Heston Russell. Heston is a retired special forces veteran, founder of the charity Veteran Support Force and Leader of the Australian Values Party. What I personally love about this conversation is Heston's absolute power that he exudes through his mission in breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and vulnerability, and his passion in fighting for true and authentic values of leadership. Heston is a man that what you see, is indeed what you get. This conversation is one of the realist and most raw ones I have had to date. We discuss the impact of emotional compartmentalisation, suicidal ideation, sexuality, war crime accusations and smear campaigns. I truly honour Heston for the personal power he brings to this conversation. This podcast does have a trigger warning as we obviously cover mental health topics, so please be aware of this. If in need of support, please call Lifeline: 13 11 14.Please enjoy this important conversation with Heston Russell.#jennahlouise #tobehumanpodcast

Today, I spoke with Mark Willacy, the journalist behind the ABC report ‘Killing Field' as well as the recently published book ‘Rogue Forces: an explosive insiders' account of Australian SAS war crimes in Afghanistan'. Even though I stated that I will recommence publishing new episodes on the 21st of February 2022, I am releasing this one as a Special Release as I feel that the contemporary relevance of this conversation warrants it. As you will hear, some of the topics Mark and I covered include the intent behind his journalism, his initial exposure to war and conflict in the Middle East, how ‘Killing Field' and ‘Rogue Forces' came about, the people who approached him, impact of the environment on our soldiers, impunity of politicians and much more. On a personal note, this was by far the most difficult interview I have conducted because of the highly volatile and close-to-home subject. All I ask of my audience is that they take heed of my opening remarks before diving into the interview. This is an important topic that we need to talk about and do so respectfully. Lastly, you can see my recently published article that I mention here.   --- Full show notes: My guest today is Mark Willacy. Mark has been a journalist for more than 25 years and has reported for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Australia's national broadcaster, from more than 30 countries. Mark is a seven-time Walkley Award winner and in 2020 he was awarded Australia's highest honour in journalism, the Gold Walkley, for exposing alleged Australian SAS war crimes in Afghanistan. His winning Four Corners report ‘Killing Field' made headlines around the world and sparked a federal-police war crimes investigation. Mark's investigations provided evidence for 12 cases named in the Brereton Report, the independent Australian Defence Force inquiry into war crimes in Afghanistan between 2005 and 2016. Earlier in his career, as the ABC's Middle East correspondent for four years, Mark also reported on the ground from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the 2003 war in Iraq. He was also the Japan correspondent in 2011 when the country was hit by its most powerful earthquake in more than a thousand years. Mark has twice been named Queensland Journalist of the Year and in 2019 he won a Logie Award for his Four Corners' world exclusive on the Thai cave rescue. Mark has authored several books, including ‘The View From the Valley Of Hell' a book about his time in the Middle East in the early 2000s, ‘Fukushima', which is an account of the 2011 earthquake and the twin catastrophes of the subsequent tsunami and nuclear meltdown. And more recently, he published the book ‘Rogue Forces: an explosive insiders' account of Australian SAS war crimes in Afghanistan'. He joins me today to discuss this last book, how it came about and its impacts. Some of the topics we covered: Marks entry into investigative journalism His time in the Middle East in the early 2000s Motivation behind extreme violence in the Middle East Lessons learnt about human nature First encounters with the Australian SAS in Iraq How ‘Killing Field' and ‘Rogue Forces' came about Why Mark released the book when he did The sources of information for Mark's book Impact of the environment on our soldiers Impunity of politicians Current state of the media Narratives surrounding Mark's book Mark's response to Heston Russell's recent public complaint The way forward Lastly, you can see my recently published article that I mention here.

Ben Fordham has slammed the ABC for publishing a "revenge attack" on an Aussie veteran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fordham has slammed the ABC for publishing a "revenge attack" on an Aussie veteran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you truly know yourself?When have you been put under so much pressure that you have had to dig deep into the inner layers of yourself and rely on your values to get you through?Physical and mental challenges test your character.If you are not solid, physically, mentally and emotionally it's going to make it harder for you to dig deep and accomplish your goals.Find your authentic values to be a better version of yourself and don't look back.Heston Russell has completed some of the most difficult missions for the Australian army leading teams to successful accomplishments.He raises awareness for veterans and suicide preventions and has started the Australian Political Values Party which serves a very important message.This podcast episode deep dives into the mind of an Australian special forces operator and he shares his vulnerabilities which have made him stronger than ever.If you have ever needed a motivating and humbling podcast this is it!My goal is to help you learn something new so you can make better decisions, if you did please LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE.Big Love, Corey & HestonIf you are interested in working with me apply here: https://aboutwellbeing.net/application--------------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast Guest Links► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hestonrussell/?hl=en► Petition: https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN3637► Website Australian Values Party: https://australianvalues.org.au/► Website Heston Russell: https://hestonrussell.com/► Heston Russell Podcast: https://hestonrussellpodcast.podbean.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------Corey's Links:► APPLY TO WORK WITH ME HERE: apply here: https://aboutwellbeing.net/application► PODCAST HERE: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1336942►INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/coreyboutwell/?hl=e► YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4n51XKnn_m-9-rHy-oM4yw►SUBSCRIBE WEBSITE: https://www.coreyboutwell.com/► RECIPE EBOOK TO UPGRADE YOUR EATING: https://aboutwellbeing.net/recipeebook► Bone Broth Discount: https://theherbaldoctors.com/discount/Corey12-------------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast Discount Link►ETERNUM LABS FOUND HERE: https://eternumlabs.com.au/ (Corey)--------------------------------------------------------------------------Eternum Labs Health, longevity and performance supplements eternumlabs.com.auYou can find my website and all my links here:https://linktr.ee/CoreyJBoutwellCorey's website www.coreyboutwell.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coreyboutwell)

Heston Russell and I served together on a difficult mission in Afghanistan.  I was a tank platoon commander and he was the commander of an Aussie commando platoon. We didn't know that fact until I asked him to be a guest on this podcast. Heston retired as a Major after 16 years in the military and over 100 combat missions serving within Aussie Special Forces. He's a fierce advocate for veterans, and finding better pathways from service to everyday life. Heston founded Voice of a Veteran (now Veteran Support Force) after his own experiences leaving the military and struggling through life after service. Years after our mission, I'm grateful to be able to connect with Heston and have this important and healing conversation, because these are the types of conversations we need to be having. Heston Russell on InstagramHestonrussell.comVeterans Support Force WebsiteInstagramListen to Heston Russell's PodcastLetter to the ABC

Steve Price speaks to Former Special Forces officer Heston Russell after he officially submitted an application to former his own political party - the Australian Values Party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heston Russell is a retired Special Forces Major and the founder of Voice Of A Veteran. Heston launched VOAV in September 2020 as a platform where modern Veterans can speak out and be heard by someone who will take action to fix the system that should be projecting our patriotic heroes to greatness after service. You can learn more about Heston here: voiceofaveteran.orgThanks for listening! We would love your support so we can keep growing this show! Please sign up to nickbracks.com to receive a free chapter of my book. We would love you to subscribe, review, share and comment on the podcast to help us make a difference!Finally, the Move Your Mind book is now Available in stories Australia wide and online globally! You can find free chapters & pre-order here: Move Your Mind Book or on my site: nickbracks.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Taliban has stormed back to power in Afghanistan.  The images of people falling from aircraft this week have left the world in shock.   Heston Russell is a retired major who served in four tours to Afghanistan with the 2nd Commando Regiment.  He joins us to talk about what it means to ex-servicemen and women who now watch on as their dedication and commitment amounts to nothing.   Glenn Kolomeitz is a lawyer and former Lieutenant Colonel, who also served in Afghanistan.  He represents more than 700 Afghan civilians who worked with the allied forces.  They're now on a Taliban kill list.   On today's Briefing, why is Australia washing its hands of its responsibilities....to its veterans...and the Afghan people who served alongside them?   TODAY'S HEADLINES More flights to Afghanistan after chaos leaves evacuees stranded  John Howard defends Afghan invasion as fight against terror, slams Western withdrawal NSW Government defends lockdown measures as cases soar Fears Melbourne numbers will rise after run of mysterious cases R Kelly trial underway in NY   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast  Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU  YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I am extremely honoured to Switch the Sitch with retired special forces Major, Heston Russell. I first met Heston whilst hosting a regular segment on Bondi Radio, he and his partner had brought the Barry's Bootcamp franchise to Australia. Two years later I am honoured to have him co-host my podcast as he made the switch to help returned veterans assimilate back into society by starting the Voice of a Veteran Movement. Heston founded the Voice Of A Veteran movement in September 2020, as a platform for Veterans to speak out and be heard, and to take action to fix the system that should be projecting our patriotic heroes to greatness after service. He is a fierce advocate for Veterans and doing what is right. Which has led to the launch of the new charity organisation Veteran Support Force in July 2021 - to lead the way in proactive support for our community and engagement with the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Having experienced those affected by veteran suicide personally this movement is close to my heart and addresses the need for change in society through passionate endeavours. Join our Facebook Group to chat to Heston or other likeminded community members who are Switching their Sitch,  starting a small business or growing an Empire!    

Michael is joined by Heston Russell, Retired Special Forces Major & founder of ‘Voice Of A Veteran', to discuss his latest Daily Telegraph opinion piece where he examines the recent announcement that the last of Australia's military personnel have been withdrawn from Afghanistan.   Mr Russell writes, ‘They leave a conflict that involved more than 39,000 Australian servicemen and support deployed over the 20 years our country committed to the coalition against terrorism.'   ‘During the conflict, 41 Australian veterans lost their lives, with more than 700 more lost to suicide during the same period. The true cost of our deployment continues to be realised.'   ‘Since then, however, much like our political strategy in the conflict, we have heard silence except for commemorating those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, or those who won the highest awards our country can offer.'   ‘What we have not heard is of the true commitment and success of our soldiers, sailors, airmen and women who, for two desperately challenging decades, represented our country to the finest of our national values.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heston is a former Special Forces Commander and a man who knows something about being on mission. We had a great chat about his life and experiences and about a secret he kept from his brothers in the SF world for a long time and how that effected him.  I thoroughly enjoyed this chat and I hope you find great value in it too.  Check out our latest upcoming events:  Building Better Humans Events Building Better Humans Events Building Better Humans Events Building Better Humans Events Building Better Humans Events See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2nd Commando Regiment veterans, friends and family share their memories of the late Sergeant Brett Wood MG, DSM. Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. Brett Wood joined the Australian Army in 1996. He completed Selection and joined 4 RAR (Commando) in November 1998, which later became the 2nd Commando Regiment. Brett deployed to Malaysia in 1996, Bougainville in 2000, Timor in 2001, Iraq in 2003 and Afghanistan in 2006. During that deployment, for his leadership in action as a team commander, he was awarded the Medal for Gallantry. He received a Commendation for service with the Tactical Assault Group - East in 2007. He deployed again to Afghanistan in 2009 and 2011. Brett was tragically killed in action by an Improvised Explosive Device on 23 May 2011. As the 10-year anniversary of Brett’s passing approached, Life on the Line was asked by one of Brett's close friends and fellow commandos to commemorate the day. We have done so by creating this special podcast, a celebration of his life. Alex Lloyd spoke with family, friends and colleagues of Brett - from those who knew him personally to those who served alongside him and marvelled at his professionalism. This podcast shares just a few of many great stories about Brett Wood. We would like to thank the following previous Life on the Line guests for coming back on the show to remember Brett: #31 Dr Dan Pronk #54 Wes ‘H’ Hennessey #77 Adrian Humphries #87 Jeremy Holder #97 Paul Cale #102 Heston Russell #105 Damien Thomlinson Life on the Line would also like to thank for participating 2nd Commando Regiment veterans Jamie and Tom, Brett's sister Sharlene, Brett's friend Iain and Brett’s wife Elvi. These are their memories of the late Sergeant Brett Wood MG, DSM. At the end of the podcast, Alex closes out the episode by reading part of the citation for Brett’s Medal for Gallantry. To see photos related to today's interview, visit our website - www.lifeonthelinepodcast.com - or follow us on social media: @lifeonthelinepodcast on Facebook and Instagram, @LOTLpod on Twitter and 'Thistle Productions' on LinkedIn.

The Prime Minister has announced a Royal Commission into veterans' suicide.  Will it be enough to stem the number of returned servicemen and women taking their own lives?    We're joined by Heston Russell - a 16-year army veteran and former Special Air Service Regiment commander and founder of Voice of a Veteran.   41 people died serving in Afghanistan... but ten times that number have taken their own lives after they got home.  Why?  The greater story needs to be told.    TODAY'S HEADLINES Gov announces half a billion funding for clean energy Travel bubble to remain intact despite NZ airport positive test Biden “praying for right verdict” as Chauvin jury deliberates Education groups welcome dumping of consent ad Byron residents protest new Netflix series OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast  Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Price discusses the Royal Commission into veterans affairs. Karen Bird, mum of Jesse, who took his own life after serving in Afghanistan. Heston Russell, founder of Voice Of A Veteran. And soccer legend Robbie Slater on the plan to launch a breakaway Super League. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voice of A Veteran founder Heston Russell talks about the need for a Royal Commission into veteran suicides See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maj (retired) Heston Russel served with 2nd Commando Regiment in the Australian Army. He started his career as a Platoon Commander with 2 RAR before completing Special Forces selection and joining his Commando unit. Heston deployed on multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan and the middle east where he served in a multitude of senior command roles. He now runs 'Voice of a Veteran', an organisation supporting contemporary veterans issues such as mental health awareness and other societal stigmas. He hopes to highlight how veterans are extremely valuable members of their community through positive outreach. Follow Heston on INSTAGRAM @hestonrussell Follow Voice of a Veteran @voice_of_a_veteran Check the Voice of a Veteran website at www.voiceofaveteran.org

To be authentic is to be consistent with who we hold ourselves out to be for ourselves and others. When leading, being authentic leaves us grounded and able to be straight with people without the use of force. But, what happens when we fear being authentic will cost us our job, career, or reputation? Heston Russell, a military veteran of 16 years, is a leadership and resilience specialist who knows what it takes to lead high-performance teams to achieve missions thought impossible and accept his own vulnerabilities to be authentic. While demonstrating the highest levels of physical courage, Heston struggled with his own moral courage, until leaving the military when he finally acknowledged he was gay. Join me on today's episode as Heston shares about his struggle with being authentic and his passion for supporting Mental Health and Fitness in the Veteran community, consulting, and speaking on topics of Combat & Authentic Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, and creating High-Performance Leaders, Teams and Cultures. Special Forces with a smile, Heston bridges his extraordinary experience to provoke personal and professional development.  Ignite Your Passion. Text Kylee Stone +61-434-079-807, book a consultation online, check out our transformational programs at The Performance Code to realize your potential, and follow The Uncharted Leader on Instagram. Proudly supported by TrinityP3 Global Marketing Management Consultants.

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In this episode of the podcast series, Tim Bishop talks with Heston Russell (Ex-Special Forces Major). Taking into consideration their track records and unique military backgrounds, they discuss the weird war we are currently in. How unconventional it is, and that there's actually 2 invisible forces and enemies at play. COVID-19 is one, the other is the mindset we can fall into. They discuss the power of challenge and circumstance, utilising military thinking and practical experience that anyone can grasp to dramatically influence their life and world. In this episode we cover;  Taking radical responsibility The opportunity within crisis Respecting our environmental differences Guest: Heston Russell // @hestonrussell Podcast // @nxtlvl.now FREE Webinar (register now):  This is FUCD

In this episode of the podcast, Tim speaks with Ex-Special Forces Major, Heston Russell and Leading High-Performance Business Builder, Ross Hanson. They discuss the chaos, crisis and change the world is experiencing and the opportunity within it. How Leadership and Culture is paramount, and that adversity reveals the level of leadership and culture people have, and what to do in these times of great challenge. COVID 19 has hammered people both personally and professionally, in ways that are non-linear. In this episode of the podcast, Tim speaks with Heston Russell and Ross Hanson. They discuss the chaos, crisis and change, and the opportunity within it. How Leadership and Culture is paramount, and that adversity reveals the level of leadership and culture people have, and what to do in these times of great challenge. COVID 19 has hammered people both personally and professionally, in ways that are non-linear. The team's noteworthy track record, military experience and grounded business leadership will spark both hope and clarity with what the future can look like for those willing to face it. Guest: Ex-Special Forces Major - Heston Russell // @hestonrussell High-Performance Business Builder - Ross Hanson // @roscohanson Podcast // @nxtlvl.now FREE Webinar (register now):  Life is FUCD  

EP 40 - Two lives, one man with Heston Russell Your host // Tim Bishop Our guest // Heston Russell Heston is a highly decorated ex-serving special forces major. He served within the 2nd Commando Regiment and led some of the most highly skilled (and most dangerous) men on multiple deployments. He is also a very dear friend and army buddy of Tims. Heston takes us on his journey from childhood through to his double life in the military into the challenge and liberation of coming out; in more way than one. His experience and wisdom blends together to create a tapestry of knowledge and learning that most adults don't experience in a lifetime. Topics traverse tackling and controlling the inner critic, learning authentic confidence, how to have difficult conversations, the power of visualisation and the underestimated power of breath. Connect with Heston here or here.