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2 episodes with Mark Ormrod
In 2007, while on tour in Afghanistan, Mark Ormrod triggered an IED, resulting in the loss of both legs and his right arm. But his story is about far more than what he lost - it's about resilience, mindset and redefining possibility. In this episode, Mark shares his hard-earned lessons, the philosophies that shaped his journey and his personal approach to fatherhood as a dad of three. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this raw and honest episode, Mark Ormrod MBE, Freemason and Veteran, talks to our hosts about his experiences serving as a Royal Marine in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mark was the first British serviceman to survive a triple amputation in Afghanistan. Since then, he's won 11 medals in two Invictus Games, carried the torch at the 2012 Olympics, raised thousands of pounds for charity and been an active Freemason. This episode contains graphic descriptions of injuries sustained on the battlefield. Viewer discretion is advised.
Mark Ormrod, award-winning author, coach, mentor, motivational speaker and sought-after ambassador, was born and raised in Plymouth, Devon and in 2001 realised his lifelong ambition of joining the Royal Marines.On Christmas Eve 2007, whilst serving on operations in Afghanistan with 40 Commando Royal Marines, he was blown up by an Improvised Explosive Device, resulting in the traumatic amputation of both legs and his right arm and was twice pronounced dead.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Click here to check out HUEL: https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros #ad In this special compilation episode, we bring together the incredible stories of Billy Billingham, Jay Morton, Mark Ormrod, Jason Redman, DJ Shipley, and Aldo Kane as they recount their grueling military training experiences. Billy Billingham shares his transformative journey from a young troublemaker to a respected member of the Parachute Regiment, detailing the intense physical and mental challenges he faced. Jay Morton discusses the attrition and personal growth during Special Forces selection, revealing how he found strength in seeing others fall away. Mark Ormrod provides a vivid account of the Royal Marines' demanding training, emphasizing the importance of mental resilience in overcoming physical hardship. Jason Redman gives an inside look at the notoriously tough Navy SEAL training, including the infamous Hell Week, describing the brutal conditions and the mental fortitude required to persevere. DJ Shipley recounts his unique path to becoming a Navy SEAL, highlighting the relentless grind and the drive to push beyond physical limits. Finally, Aldo Kane reflects on his early ambitions and how a clear sense of purpose helped him navigate the intense Royal Marines training at a young age. Join us for an inspiring exploration of what it takes to endure some of the toughest military training in the world and the profound impact it has on those who go through it.
Today, Toni is interviewing Mark Ormrod, a former Royal Marines commando and triple amputee, who shares his harrowing experience of surviving an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion on Christmas Eve during a routine patrol in Afghanistan. Mark recounts the moments leading up to the explosion, the immediate aftermath, and the heroic actions of his fellow soldiers that saved his life. Despite the traumatic events, Mark shares his story with composure and gratitude, highlighting the professionalism and bravery of his comrades. KEY TAKEAWAYS Despite the traumatic experience, Mark chooses to view the day of the incident as a day of gratitude rather than resentment. He highlights the professionalism and courage of the medics and fellow soldiers who acted swiftly and effectively to save his life. Mark describes the experience as surreal, citing a detachment from the emotions associated with the event. He initially found telling the story cathartic and therapeutic, leading to a career of sharing his experience for the benefit of others. BEST MOMENTS "You can only regret the things you've done, not the things you haven't." "I want to see if I've got what it takes physically and mentally to join the ranks of these elite men." "Some people will say they found it easy. I think they're lying because it was hell on earth." "I think human beings are the happiest when they're moving towards a worthwhile goal." "What I want to do is have people look at me now and go, this guy's got four fingers, one thumb, and a smartphone. And he did all this in the business world and as an entrepreneur." HOST BIO Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment. With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses. Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.
Trigger Warning: This episode of the Inspired By show contains discussions about traumatic events, disturbing graphic descriptions of combat injuries, and suicide. This content may be distressing for some listeners and listener discretion is advised. If you need assistance, please seek professional help or support through the appropriate channels. Mark Ormrod, a former Royal Marines Commando, author, and motivational speaker, joins Chloë in this episode to share his inspiring story as a triple amputee. He vividly narrates the traumatic event that happened during a routine foot patrol in Afghanistan in 2007—the Christmas Eve that changed his life forever. Mark talks about the frustrations and mental toll of recovery and reflects on the unwavering support of his friends and family. He details the journey to reclaiming his life amidst physical and mental challenges and his incredible fitness journey even after his life-altering injuries. Mark also reveals what's next for him. Tune in to witness the courage, determination, and victor mentality of Mark Ormrod. Apply to be published with us ► https://inspiredbypublishing.typeform.com/to/dW6xVVo8?utm_source=inspiredbyshow Get Your Copy of Just Write The Damn Book ►https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739567110Subscribe to the Show ► https://youtube.com/@InspiredByShow / https://apple.co/44feNeV Watch on YouTube ► https://youtu.be/sSUA4hvnoSISee all of Chloë's FREE resources here ► https://chloebisson.com Follow Mark Ormrod on Instagram ► http://bit.ly/1KPuwal ADD US ON:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloebissonofficialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@inspiredbyshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chloebissonofficial About the host: Chloë Bisson is a #1 best selling author, award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker and visibility expert. After building her career in the corporate world, Chloë's success came to a sharp halt when she was diagnosed with severe clinical depression at the age of 25 and was told she would need to be on antidepressants for the rest of her life. After starting her road to recovery, Chloë lost her job and despite the setbacks, she knew she was meant for more and began her journey of entrepreneurship in 2017. Since then Chloë's built multiple successful businesses helping entrepreneurs to share their raw and real stories and elevate their status so they can inspire everyone around them. **DISCLAIMER** Our goal on the Inspired By show is to bring you raw and real conversations which may lead to discussion on sensitive topics, including abuse, disorders, addiction and mental health and therefore listener discretion is advised. The content shared is for informational purposes only and is not deemed to be taken as professional advice so if you require immediate assistance, please reach out to a qualified expert or emergency services. We acknowledge that discussions about these subjects can be triggering and distressing and it is important to prioritise your mental well-being while listening ❤️
Mark Ormrod MBE is a former Royal Marine, triple amputee, motivational speaker and athlete. Whilst serving in Afghanistan in 2007 he had a devastating injury after he knelt onto an Improvised Explosive Device, which resulted in the loss of both of his legs and his right arm. Mark joins us to tell us his moving story of not only becoming the first triple amputee to survive on the battlefield but also how he has shown remarkable strength physically and emotionally in his recovery to become a multiple Invictus Games medallist, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor and how he regularly partakes in physical challenges. Mark is also an author, motivational speaker and has his own podcast, 'Beyond Limits' where he shares his thoughts on mindset and how he uses his drive, positivity and determination to achieve his goals.
Mark Ormrod who dared to chase his dreams, entered the Royal Marines in 2011, determined to make a difference. Little did he know that his life would take a harrowing turn on Christmas Eve 2007 while serving in Afghanistan with 40 Commando Royal Marines. Mark faced the unimaginable - a devastating improvised explosive device explosion that resulted in the traumatic amputation of both legs and his right arm. Astonishingly, he was twice pronounced dead. Mark defied all expectations, emerging as the first triple amputee to survive on the battlefield. A mere 14 weeks after being told he would never walk again, he astounded everyone by marching onto a parade on his new prosthetic limbs to receive the Operational Service Medal from HRH the Duke of Edinburgh. Despite his horrific injuries, he remains genuinely humble, refusing to let his disability define him. Living life with the mantra 'no limits,' Mark has inspired thousands of Royal Marines and tens of thousands more to embrace their full potential.
Mark Ormrod is a Royal Marines Veteran, Triple Amputee, Entrepreneur and BJJ Purple Belt. In 2007 he was seriously wounded in a bomb blast in Afghanistan. He was narrowly saved by a team of doctors, and has since become the worlds first triple amputee from the afghanistan war to survive. Today he he joins the podcast to share his jaw dropping story of life and death, talks about his perspective change since his ordeal, how he manages day to day, advice for others, and discusses how some lovely human being decided to steal his prosthetic legs recently. This one is a rollercoaster. Find more of Mark here: https://www.instagram.com/markormrod/?hl=en-gb If you have any other questions for the next episode drop them in here: ngl.link/thenotsofitcouple1 Join MyCoach: Code: NotSoFit for a special discount for podcast listeners! https://mycoach-school.com/join Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/mycoachapp_/ More Lucy Davis: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/LucyDavis_Fit Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbyT8IyohY6V8ZVfI9uHug More Ben Haldon: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/MyCoachBenji Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGRgA3rr1-FY9qLRgkXX3A Shop our products - https://shop.mycoachschool.com/collections/products/
Expect to get the everyday perspective on Ben's CrossFit ban for PEDs; why he did it and the reaction since, his experiences from the military; both good and bad, the reaction to the release of the Veterans Foundation video, how he avenged the loss of his mullet, how he plans to change the world of adaptive exercise and much more...Ben Wadham is an Former Royal Marine Commando PTI, Adaptive Exercise Innovator and has coached a number of adaptive athletes including Mark Ormrod MBE. He is an Elite CrossFit Competitor, BJJ Blue Belt and Owner of Pantheon Gym in Plymouth.Extra Stuff:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ben.wadhamPantheon Plymouth - https://www.pantheonplymouth.co.ukPantheon Insta - https://www.instagram.com/pantheonplymouth00:00 Intro02:49 Joining the Marines10:09 Military Experiences18:59 Reaction to Veterans Clip23:19 Mental Health Support31:20 Mark Ormrod's Challenges39:12 Adaptive Training Innovation44:44 Finding CrossFit 48:00 Steroid Ban59:10 Local Exercise Initiatives 01:06:05 Minimum Effective Dose01:13:34 Longest Ever BJJ White belt01:17:28 Getting Old & Future Plans#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #mensmentalhealth #marines #royalmarines #crossfitNeed a chat? Here's some options
Welcome to Rocket Pod Season 4! Mark Ormrod is a former Royal Marine who was injured in Afghanistan in 2007. He lost both of his legs and his right arm in an explosion while on a routine patrol with his unit. Despite suffering such severe injuries, Mark refused to let them define him. Instead, he set about rebuilding his life and becoming an inspiration to others. Mark's road to recovery was a long and difficult one, but he never gave up. He worked hard to regain his strength and mobility, and eventually began competing in para-athletics and weightlifting. He also became an author & motivational speaker, sharing his story and encouraging others to never give up on their dreams. In 2018, Mark was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his services to charity and to veterans. Today, he continues to inspire others through his work with various charities and his speaking engagements. Join us as we kick off Season 4 with style and discover Mark's resilience & determination, a reminder that anything is possible with hard work and a positive attitude. - - - Follow Mark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markormrod/?hl=en-gb Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkOrmrod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Support Mark https://www.markormrod.com/ - - -
Since becoming a triple amputee while serving in Afghanistan, Mark Ormrod MBE has been on a mission to spread a message of positivity and resilience. In this episode, he talks about his journey, setting goals in life, and getting back up when things get tough. Please note that this episodes contains discussions of suicidal thoughts, which some people may find distressing.Follow us on Instagram: @Motability_lifestyle_magazineFollow us on TikTok: @motlifestylemagWatch on YouTube: MotabilityLifestyleMagazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mark Ormrod MBE, a former Royal Marine Commando, became the first triple amputee from the Afghan campaign after surviving an IED blast that resulted in the loss of both his legs below the knees and his right arm above the elbow. Despite enduring a lengthy and painful rehabilitation, Mark has showcased remarkable physical prowess, earning accolades such as Invictus Games gold medals and an MBE for his services to the Royal Marines and Veterans. Currently, Mark is deeply involved in rehabilitation and fundraising initiatives. He serves as a trustee for Re-Org charity, an organisation that employs Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and functional fitness to assist service men & women and first responders in coping with their physical and emotional injuries. Follow This Podcast To Be Notified Of New Episodes, Visit Our Social Media Platforms & YouTube Channel For More Bonus Content, And Listen Live To Our Radio Station: Listen Live: https://www.forceradio.live/ Visit Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@forceradiohq
Rylan Clark is joined by former Royal Marine and Paralympian, Mark Ormrod, who became a triple amputee after stepping on an improvised explosive device while on a tour in Afghanistan. Mark lifts the lid on what it's like to be a real life action man and, with a moving and vivid description of the incident that nearly cost him his life, tells how his devastating injuries made him reassess his own masculinity. He also recalls the hallucination where Will Smith came to visit him in hospital. In this series, Rylan opens up the fault lines of masculinity in lively and revealing conversations with diverse, prominent figures and celebrities. Together they explore toxic masculinity, old-fashioned male stereotypes, gender identity, body image, parenthood, how to educate the next generation, role models and cultural differences to try to understand How to Be a Man in the 2020s. Series Editor: Yvonne Alexander Executive Producer: Kevin Mundye A Mindhouse production in association with Simple Beast for BBC Radio 4
Mark Ormrod MBE is a former Royal Marine Commando, Invictus Games Athlete, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt, Author and Motivational Speaker. After triggering an improvised explosive device (IED) during a routine foot patrol in 2007, he suffered serious injuries resulting in a triple amputation. He was the UK's first triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict. After initially being told he would never walk again, Ormrod walked across the Parade Ground to receive his operational medal in 2008, six months after he lost his limbs. He eventually tried out for the Invictus Games 10 years after the explosion. After being selected for the team, Ormrod participated in the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto where he won two silver and two bronze medals. He reapplied for the 2018 Invictus Games where he won seven medals, four gold. He was noted for participating in the 50m breaststroke with only a few hours preparation having never swam in the event before.Expect to get the everyday perspective on what Mark experienced during and immediately following the explosion, his recovery and rehab, what men need to be doing to build resilience and much more...Extra Stuff:Check Out Mark's Website - https://www.markormrod.com/Mark's Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Man-Down-Marine-Mark-Ormrod/dp/0552159492Re-Org Charity - https://reorgcharity.com/00:00 Intro03:26 Xmas Eve Patrol 200708:51 Detonating an IED20:22 Presumed Dead23:10 Waking Up & Recovery29:44 Rehabilitation35:32 Lowest Points43:04 Take Personal Responsibility50:52 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Benefits59:09 Impact of Social Media on Mental Health01:08:27 Do We Miss Lad Culture01:13:39 Are We Setting Kids Up to Fail01:21:15 Regularly Evaluate Your Life01:28:33 There is Enough Time in the Day01:34:45 Best Advice for Mental Health#mentalhealth #bjj #nolimits #mindset #motivation #veteran Need a chat? Here's some options
Join host Jordan Mulligan on the Mulligan Brothers Podcast for an extraordinary conversation with Mark Ormrod, a former Royal Marine Commando and Paralympic athlete. In this inspiring episode, Mark shares his remarkable journey from tragedy to triumph, as he recounts his harrowing experience of stepping on an improvised explosive device (IED) in Afghanistan that resulted in the loss of both his legs and his right arm. Mark's story is one of resilience, determination, and unwavering spirit in the face of extreme adversity. He candidly shares the physical and emotional challenges he had to overcome during his recovery process, and how he refused to let his injuries define him. With an indomitable mindset and unwavering determination, Mark not only survived, but he thrived. In this heartfelt and inspiring interview, Mark shares his wisdom, insights, and lessons learned from his journey of resilience and triumph. His story is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the resilience of the human soul, and it will inspire listeners to overcome their own challenges, no matter how daunting they may seem. Join us on the Mulligan Brothers Podcast as we hear Mark Ormrod's incredible story of resilience, courage, and triumph. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and moved by this extraordinary individual who has turned his tragedy into a source of inspiration for countless others. Don't miss this empowering conversation with Mark Ormrod, a true beacon of strength and resilience.
Be utterly inspired by the luminous Mark Ormrod MBE Royal Marine. He is a skilled BJJ purple belt and passionate supporter of REORG who as a Royal Marine suffered devastating injuries in Afghanistan. He talks; Military life, Iraq, Afghanistan, IED, Amputation, Trauma, Adversity, Throwing Away Wheelchair, Prosthetics, Mental Health, Grit, Determination, On Parade, Inspiration, PTSD, Royal Marine Support, BJJ, Competition, What makes him who he is now? Why was rediscovering martial arts after his injury so pivotal? How does that physically work? Why does he compete? What is his next challenge? He is the winner of 11 Invictus Games medals, raised more than £600,000 for REORG by running 5K on prosthetic legs, cycling 99.9 miles on a hand bike and swimming 1km at sea with one arm. He is an award-winning author and just recipient of the MBE. Mark Ormrod MBE joined the Royal Marines at 17. 7 years later on tour in Afghanistan on Christmas Eve 2007 he stepped on an improvised explosive device, it detonated in front of him. He was devastatingly injured losing both legs and right arm. Five months later in spite of painful wounds, he walked with crutches to receive his medal at a Royal Marines ceremony. He has continued to confound pessimistic doctors to walk, run, swim, train and fight and inspire others. Mark is an entrepreneur, and unique motivational speaker revealing how he overcame his injuries and continues to thrive. He can be found here; https://www.markormrod.com REORG create safe environments through functional fitness and jiujitsu for veterans, military and emergency services personnel to support their physical and mental wellbeing. They can be found here; https://reorgcharity.com Show host Mick Tully is a JKD Instructor under Guro Dan Inosanto and Rick Faye. He runs MKG Coventry and is preparing for his BJJ black belt. Thanks for reading & watching, we hope you enjoyed it, please LIKE, SHARE and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to World of Martial Arts Television for more great content!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Christmas Eve 2007, whilst serving on operations in Afghanistan with 40 Commando Royal Marines, he was blown up by an Improvised Explosive Device, resulting in the traumatic amputation of both legs and his right arm and was twice pronounced dead.Mark made a remarkable recovery and became the first triple amputee to survive on the battlefield. Having been told he would never walk again, he nevertheless marched onto parade on his new prosthetic limbs to be awarded his Operational Service Medal in the presence of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, just 14 weeks after incurring his injuries.A remarkable physical, psychological and emotional achievement.He remained in the Royal Marines for the next three years, working through his recovery pathway. He went on to work for the RMA – The Royal Marines Charity, successfully launching its new shop, before becoming a highly valued part of the Charity's Membership team and establishing for it an enviable social media presence.Mark never utters a single negative comment about his condition and continues to challenge himself – amongst a whole host of remarkable achievements, he continues to take part in numerous endurance challenges to raise awareness for wounded veterans, and has won numerous medals at the Invictus Games.Mark has motivated thousands of Royal Marines, and tens of thousands of others, to be all that they can be. Through drive, motivation and positivity he has achieved his goals. Follow Mark's Instagram: @markormrodSupport REORG at https://reorgcharity.com/about-us/Check him out at https://www.markormrod.com/Thanks for listening to My White Belt!Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/shopJoin our free, My White Belt Wednesday, newsletter here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/Follow us on Instagram @mywhitebeltSupport My White Belt when you shop ORIGIN x JOCKO FUEL by using discount code: TRICK10 https://originmaine.com/?ref=iRlDmaPt8CdIHSBighorn Athletics is the official grappling tape of My White Belt!Use code Mywhitebelt to save 10%https://www.bighornathletics.com/Check out Tactition Trays for your Every Day Carry! https://tacticiantrays.com/Use code: TRICK10 to save $$$Submit podcast questions here:https://www.mywhitebelt.com/podcast
Our guest today is the incredible Mark Ormrod OBE. Mark is a former Royal Marine, Invictus Games Athlete, Author and Motivational Speaker. On Christmas Eve 2008 Mark triggered an improvised explosive device during a routine foot patrol, that resulted in unimaginable injuries. Injuries that resulted in a triple amputation. Mark's mindset, and determination to not be defeated by his injuries is incredible. Since the explosion, he's defied the odds and hasn't owned a wheelchair since his first year of the accident. If he wants you to know one thing: it's don't take the small things, like being able to get out for a run, for granted... Looking to buy a RunPod t-shirt? go here: linktr.ee/runpod
In an emotive episode of Pull the Pin, Alan Barratt is joined former Royal Marine and Invictus Games athlete Mark Ormrod. Now a motivational speaker, author and peak performance coach, Mark recounts his life-changing injury in Afghanistan, where he stepped on an IED becoming the UK's first triple amputee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Service members are often faced with lines to cross: enlistment, tactical decisions, transitioning out of the military, and deciding what to do next. The decision they make at each crossroads not only determines the path of the journey they are on, it also plays a role in shaping the person they will become. Mark Ormrod is a former Royal Marine, Invictus Games athlete, author, and motivational speaker. He joined the Marines for adventure and found direction, although not immediately. He completed his minimum service in 2006, but re-enlisted in 2007 and was deployed to Afghanistan where he found himself patrolling on foot, protecting local villages and disrupting enemy positions. On Christmas Eve, he was on patrol with his unit when he stepped on an IED, losing both legs and his right arm and only keeping his life thanks to a risky new procedure that had just been approved for use in the field. In this classic episode of Veteran Voices, co-hosted by Kim Winter, Founder of Logistics Executive Group, and Scott Luton, Mark is open and honest about: • The journey with the Royal Marines that took him into Helmand Province in Afghanistan and changed his life forever • His fight back from triple amputation and how found a new plan for the future • The power and opportunity he has found in sharing his story with others Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Veteran Voices here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/veteran-voices Subscribe to Veteran Voices and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Learn more about Vets2Industry: https://vets2industry.org/ This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Kim Winter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/veteran-voices-classic-identity-pride-purpose-vv65
This week on Disabled and Proud Brooke Millhouse is joined by Triple amputee Mark Ormrod MBE a former Royal Marine, Invictus Games Athlete author and motivational speaker. Mark speaks about how being disabled in the modern world means he doesn't miss out on things and he excitedly shares that there is so much opportunity and assistance for disabled people to take part in activities and sports. As you will hear in the show, there is now also a lot of representation in the media for disabled people with models, influencers, sports stars and TV personalities slowly but surely getting more of the right attention, and good job too! However Mark keeps it real in this show and shares that despite all the increasing representation etc. there are still issues with classifications of disability while competing in sports. In this episode you will hear: How Mark dealt with becoming disabled at 24 years old Marks transition from being in the Royal Marines to becoming an Invictus games athlete and motivational speaker Mark's views on disability classification in competitive sports Enjoyed this show? Tell us your favourite moment by connecting with Brooke via https://www.instagram.com/disabledandproudpodcast/ About This Show: Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves. The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational. Disabled & Proud does exactly what is says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without need to conform for society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”. As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!
This week we're going back to the Middle Ages with David Lowery's The Green Knight! Join us as we talk about St. Winfred's head, sumptuary laws, camera obscura, horrifying puppets, and more! Sources: The Life of St. Winifred, Golden Legend Volume VI, available at https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/basis/goldenlegend/GoldenLegend-Volume6.asp#Winifred "Camera Obscura," History of Science Museum, available at https://www.hsm.ox.ac.uk/camera-obscura "When Was the Camera Invented? Everything You Need to Know." NFI, available at https://www.nfi.edu/when-was-the-camera-invented/#:~:text=While%20historians%20generally%20accept%20that,one%20he%20made%20around%201826. Brian Tallerico, "The Green Knight," RogerEbert.com (July 30, 2021) https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-green-knight-movie-review-2021 Mark Kermode, "The Green Knight review - a rich and wild fantasy," The Guardian (26 September 2021), https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/sep/26/the-green-knight-review-david-lowery-dev-patel-gawain Alissa Wilkinson, "The Green Knight is glorious and a little baffling. Let's untangle it." Vox (30 July 2021) https://www.vox.com/22585318/green-knight-explained-ending-spoilers-girdle-winifred-temptation Richard Brody, ""The Green Knight," Reviewed: David Lowery's Boldly Modern Revision of a Medieval Legend," The New Yorker (August 3, 2021), https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/the-green-knight-reviewed-david-lowerys-boldly-modern-revision-of-a-medieval-legend CinemaBlend, "Dev Patel & Joel Edgerton | 'The Green Knight' Interview" (July 27, 2021), https://youtu.be/VSW1ZBd2ARY Anatomy of a Scene, "Take a Journey with Dev Patel in 'The Green Knight'" (July 30, 2021) https://youtu.be/Hc_SJ7dZQc4 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Green_Knight_(film) Romance of Lancelot du Lac Bodleian Library MS. Raw. Q. b. 6, Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford, https://digital.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/objects/cee84920-8cef-42f4-afa3-7fcd97ea55f1/ "Fashion Rules: a 14th century Knight's livery," St. John's College, University of Cambridge https://www.joh.cam.ac.uk/mens-fashion#:~:text=English%20Sumptuary%20Laws%20were%20imposed,%2C%20furniture%2C%20jewellery%20and%20clothing. "Sumptuous Origins," What (Not) to Wear: Fashion and the Law, Harvard Law School Historical & Special Collections' exhibits, https://exhibits.law.harvard.edu/purple-silk-and-cloth-gold W. Mark Ormrod, "Landed Society, Conspicuous Consumption and the Political Economy: The Sumptuary Laws of 1363," in Winner and Waster and its Contexts: Chivalry, Law and Economics in Fourteenth-Century England (Boydell & Brewer, 2021), 74-82, https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv1grbbh2.9 Louise M. Sylvester, Mark C. Chambers, and Gale R. Owen-Crocker, Medieval Dress and Textiles in Britain: A Multilingual Sourcebook (Boydell & Brewer, 2014), https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7722/j.ctt7zstfh.16 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7722/j.ctt7zstfh.14 David Carpenter, The Struggle for Mastery: The Penguin History of Britain 1066-1284 (London: Penguin, 2004). Nicholas Orme, "The Culture of Children in Medieval England," Past & Present 148 (1995): 48-88. https://www.jstor.org/stable/651048 Frances K. Barasch, "Shakespeare and the Puppet Sphere," English Literary Renaissance 34:2 (2004): 157-175. https://www.jstor.org/stable/24463671 Victoria & Albert Museum, "A history of puppets in Britain," https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/a-history-of-puppets-in-britain#slideshow=21816336&slide=0
Mark Ormrod is a former Royal Marine, Invictus Games athlete, author and motivational speaker. After triggering an improvised explosive device during a routine foot patrol in 2007, he suffered serious injuries resulting in a triple amputation. He was the UK's first triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict. He has since gone on to participate in the Invictus Games and is the trustee @reorgcharity Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3opNURn - - - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Good F*cking Design Advice - 10% off with code UNITY - www.gfda.co Combat Flip Flops - 25% off with code UNITY - https://combatflipflops.com Brass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com Daisy May Hats Co - 15% off with code BRASS - https://daisymayhats.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - SHOP B&U Jewelry & Eyewear: https://brassandunity.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow #brassandunity - - - - - - - - - - - - - CHARITY Honour House - https://www.honourhouse.ca Vet Solutions - https://vetsolutions.org Heroic Hearts - https://www.heroicheartsproject.org Warrior Angels Foundation - https://warriorangelsfoundation.org All Secure Foundation - http://allsecurefoundation.org Four Seasons Fighters - https://www.fourseasonfighters.org Defenders of Freedom - http://defendersoffreedom.us
In the early hours of Christmas Eve 2007, Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod was out on a routine foot patrol in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when he stepped on and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device. Thanks to the swift action of the men around him and the intervention of the Medical Emergency Response Team he was airlifted via helicopter to an emergency field hospital in a desperate attempt to try and save his life. An innovative and dangerous procedure carried out onboard a Chinook helicopter en route to the hospital did save his life. He woke up three days later in the UK in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham: Both legs amputated above the knee and his right arm amputated above the elbow. He was the UK's first triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict.During his recovery the doctors told him that he'd never walk again and that he should prepare himself for the rest of his life in a wheelchair.Now it would have been understandable for Mark to bitterly withdraw in a state of anger and depression and to resign himself to live life on the sidelines. It would have been easy for him to cash in his disability pension and whittle away the days, forever regretting the decision to join the Marines and to deploy to Afghanistan, but he didn't. To the contrary he used his set back as a springboard for growth and reinvention.Today, Mark Ormrod is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, a peak performance coach, and the author of the award winning auto-biography Man Down. He is a source of daily inspiration for the thousands of people who follow him on Social Media. He has three children, a beautiful wife and an insatiable lust for life. He is a relentless charitable fund-raiser and a daredevil who has performed stunts that many able bodied athletes would find daunting. He has not used a wheel chair since June 9th 2009 and he jokes about the fact that children call him Iron-Man because of his high-tech prosthetics legs. As well as a peak performance coach he is a mentor and a role model to other amputees and an ambassador for the Royal Marines Association. His sense of humour is only equalled by his sense of wonder, love for learning and love for life.Mark Ormrod turned his personal tragedy into an on going story of personal success and he is now committed to helping others who may have suffered setbacks or feel they are not yet achieving their maximum potential to take charge of their lives, unleash their personal power and live a life with #NoLimitsMark Ormrod MBEhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-ormrod-mbe-44609121/https://www.markormrod.com/Stephen Fryhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-fry-19b64614/https://www.instagram.com/thestephenfry/
More jam packed than a jam packed sarnie - in this episode we combine two huge in-person events with live recordings and interviews from The Arnold Sports Festival 2021 as well as a preview of Therapy Expo 2021 with event director Shelley Williams and Liam Richardson. Liam and Shelley introduce us this this years Therapy Expo, telling us why it's "our" show and how they are catering for the needs of therapists. They have very kindly provided listeners of The Massage Matters Podcast with a 20% discount on tickets - use MASSAGE20 as the voucher code on checkout. Then we fly back in time to last weekend's extravaganza at The Arnold, where The School and Physio Matters joined forces to provide the event with physiotherapy and soft tissue therapy cover. Live recordings and interviews with our very own therapy team, motivational speaker Mark Ormrod and the legendary Wim Hof!
More jam packed than a jam packed sarnie - in this episode we combine two huge in-person events with live recordings and interviews from The Arnold Sports Festival 2021 as well as a preview of Therapy Expo 2021 with event director Shelley Williams and Liam Richardson. Liam and Shelley introduce us this this years Therapy Expo, telling us why it's "our" show and how they are catering for the needs of therapists. They have very kindly provided listeners of The Massage Matters Podcast with a 20% discount on tickets - use MASSAGE20 as the voucher code on checkout. Then we fly back in time to last weekend's extravaganza at The Arnold, where The School and Physio Matters joined forces to provide the event with physiotherapy and soft tissue therapy cover. Live recordings and interviews with our very own therapy team, motivational speaker Mark Ormrod and the legendary Wim Hof!
Mark Ormrod M.B.E.- Royal Marines Veteran | Triple Amputee | Motivational Speaker | Author Of Man Down | Founder Of #NoLimits | BJJ Blue Belt | Trustee At @reorgcharity
This week, Ellie is in conversation with Royal Marines veteran, motivational speaker, author and founder of No Limits, Mark Ormrod MBE. Mark talks about his military past, how we can find growth and development in the most unlikely of places, and how he has come back from extraordinary adversity with a message of positivity and courage. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sometimes, personal growth comes in the midst of great challenge. If we place ourselves before obstacles, then we may surprise ourselves when it comes to personal development. Our emotions play a huge role in the way we react in the aftermath of a traumatic event. We find ourselves sometimes surprised by feelings of guilt and anger, although the fault is not always our own. Mark is living proof that no matter how large the obstacles we face, we can always find a way to come back from the brink of despair and conquer the road ahead. Inspiration breeds inspiration - if we can follow the lead of others, then we also provide a roadmap for others to follow in our wake. BEST MOMENTS 'It appealed to me because of the growth you experience in the military' 'You almost can't process it. You're looking at it and saying "This doesn't make any sense to me"' 'I had to start really being brought back into the real world to figure out what to do, moving forward' 'That was the last time I ever used my wheelchair' VALUABLE RESOURCES On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission Mark Ormrod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markormrod/?hl=en Mark Ormrod Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarkOrmrod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor ABOUT THE HOST The On A Mission Podcast brings you Ellie Mckay's no holds barred chats with some of the UK's top business leaders, entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes, top thought leaders, influencers and mindset experts. On a Mission is for unconventional thinkers that want to challenge the status quo. For all those people on a mission to live their best lives and take control of their own destiny. Ellie is a straight-talking, successful property entrepreneur who passionately believes that everyone has the power within themselves to transform their lives no matter what their situation. As a mumpreneur with 3 young children and multiple businesses, Ellie likes to keep it real with her no-bs insights and share the things that have helped her achieve the level of success she has enjoyed to date. CONTACT METHODS: Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/ellie-mckay/ Facebook: Facebook.com/ellie.mckay.3150 Instagram: Instagram.com/ellie_mckay_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTIA0t0Xcm2Fz3kOzX3XaBA?sub_confirmation=1 Clubhouse: @ellie83 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Service members are often faced with lines to cross: enlistment, tactical decisions, transitioning out of the military, and deciding what to do next. The decision they make at each crossroads not only determines the path of the journey they are on, it also plays a role in shaping the person they will become. Mark Ormrod is a former Royal Marine, Invictus Games athlete, author, and motivational speaker. He joined the Marines for adventure and found direction, although not immediately. He completed his minimum service in 2006, but re-enlisted in 2007 and was deployed to Afghanistan where he found himself patrolling on foot, protecting local villages and disrupting enemy positions. On Christmas Eve, he was on patrol with his unit when he stepped on an IED, losing both legs and his right arm and only keeping his life thanks to a risky new procedure that had just been approved for use in the field. In this episode of Veteran Voices, co-hosted by Kim Winter, Founder of Logistics Executive Group, and Scott Luton, Mark is open and honest about: • The journey with the Royal Marines that took him into Helmand Province in Afghanistan and changed his life forever • His fight back from triple amputation and how found a new plan for the future • The power and opportunity he has found in sharing his story with others Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Veteran Voices here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/veteran-voices Subscribe to Veteran Voices and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Learn more about Vets2Industry: https://vets2industry.org/ This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Kim Winter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/identity-pride-purpose-mark-ormrod-VV39
Determination, Grit, Mindset with Special Guest former Royal Marine Commando Mark Ormrod. Mark Ormrod MBE is a former Royal Marine, Invictus Games athlete, author, and motivational speaker. After triggering an improvised explosive device during a routine foot patrol in 2007, he suffered serious injuries resulting in a triple amputation. To support Mark and REORG You can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mark-ormrod6
This week's guest is one of the most inspirational people you will ever have the pleasure of knowing about. Once labelled by Prince Harry as "Britain's Answer To Superman". Whilst on tour in Afghanistan as a Royal Marine Commando, Mark Ormrod suffered injuries that would change his life forever. Now as an Invictus Games multiple gold medallist, fundraiser and motivational speaker amongst many other achievements, Mark speaks to us about his powerful story of overcoming adversity and how he harnesses his adopted positive mindset to achieve super human feats. This is one episode you most definitely don't want to miss! Mindset Musings Message Thank you so much for supporting our Podcast. In such a crowded space, we really are trying to bring you something different. Make sure you have subscribed to Mindset Musings on iTunes, Spotify, or any platform where you listen to your Podcasts. If you have found value in our show, or we have made you think about something differently, then please tell a friend, and more importantly, leave a review or 5-star rating. Socials Our preferred platform is Instagram, please feel free to Follow and DM us, we will respond to everyone! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindset.musings/ Our personal Instagram handles are below, we often invite listeners to follow and DM us personally too, please do so. Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirbenmills/ Simon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/si.gardiner.mm/ You can find us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/mindset.musings As well as all of the usual mainstream Podcast platforms, you can listen to our Podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnX_20kHuJdUvwz6sUAmv5A
Royal Marine Commando veteran Mark Ormrod MBE was the first person to survive a triple amputation following an IED blast during the War in Afghanistan. Following his lifechanging injury, Mark persevered to craft an internationally renowned career as a motivational speaker, author and athlete, having won seven medals at the Invictus Games in Sydney. On the podcast, Mark discusses how he continues to live the Royal Marine Commando mindset to overcome life's challenges. Alongside Joe Vince, Head of Strategy for Defence, Cyber & Aerospace at Momentum Media who likewise served as a Royal Marine Commando, the pair examine how this attitude can be applied in any part of life whether professional or personal to overcome adversity. The podcast wraps up discussing Mark's upcoming book, looking at his post-military journey and how he continued to conquer his injury. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team
Mark is a former Royal Marine, author, speaker and possibly the most inspiring person I've met.
If you think open-water swimming is difficult, imagine doing it with just one arm. Mark Ormrod MBE is a former Royal Marine who lost both legs and his right arm in an explosion in Afghanistan. He talks about going from being a strong swimmer, to someone who nearly drowned in an indoor swimming pool. But with the same determination that saw him refuse to spend his life in a wheelchair, Mark's swim, together with a 5k run on prosthetics, has raised almost half a million pounds for REORG, a charity that helps military personnel and first responders keep on top of their physical and mental health. Mark is an ambassador for Truth Naturals CBD.
How well do you manage when faced with a problem or challenge? Mark Ormrod was given little choice when he trod on an improvised explosive device (IED) in Afganistan. In a heartbeat, he went from Royal Marine to triple amputee and at one point was actually dead. Mark's story is a motivation to us all. You will likely be familiar with his charity challenges. In many of his other interviews, he talks about fighting back and how hard that has been. What I really wanted to know though was what it was like from the perspective of being a Dad and a husband. How does he juggle those responsibilities and keep going?Mark is more than his injuries and he is more than his former career as a soldier. Entrepreneur, author, property investor, community leader his story shows how we can all reinvent ourselves and keep growing so that we are the man we know we can be and the Dad our families need. Even with only one arm. If you enjoy this episode please share and subscribe. It is vital that as many men as possible hear this important subject.https://teamsuperdad.com/getpodcastYou can watch and leave comments on the videos Live or the video replays...YouTube https://teamsuperdad.com/videoFacebook http://facebook.com/groups/teamsuperdadConnect and Follow Mark OrmrodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-ormrod-mbe-44609121/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkOrmrodFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/171084851452663Team Super DadTeam Super Dad gives Dads the tools and confidence to live their life they desire, not the life they feel stuck with. We transform Dad's health, wealth and happiness so that they can feel great about themself, create more time with their family and enjoy life to the full.Find Out More About Team Super DadTeam Super Dad network - our free grouphttps://teamsuperdad.com/networkWork with a Dad Coach - Jonnie Jensenhttps://www.teamsuperdad.com/dad-coaching/Join the Hero Academyhttps://www.teamsuperdad.com/heroacademy/Join the Facebook grouphttp://facebook.com/groups/teamsuperdadSubscribe to the podcasthttps://teamsuperdad.com/getpodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mark Ormrod MBE is a former Royal Marine, Invictus Games athlete, author, and motivational speaker. After triggering an improvised explosive device during a routine foot patrol in 2007, he suffered serious injuries resulting in a triple amputation. He was the UK's first triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict. He has since gone on to participate in the Invictus Games.
In the early hours of Christmas Eve 2007, Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod was out on a routine foot patrol in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when he stepped on and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device. Thanks to the swift action of the men around him and the intervention of the Medical Emergency Response Team he was airlifted via helicopter to an emergency field hospital in a desperate attempt to try and save his life. An innovative and dangerous procedure carried out onboard a Chinook helicopter en route to the hospital did save his life. He woke up three days later in the UK in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham: Both legs amputated above the knee and his right arm amputated above the elbow. He was the UK’s first triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict. During his recovery the doctors told him that he’d never walk again and that he should prepare himself for the rest of his life in a wheelchair. Now it would have been understandable for Mark to bitterly withdraw in a state of anger and depression and to resign himself to live life on the sidelines. It would have been easy for him to cash in his disability pension and whittle away the days, forever regretting the decision to join the Marines and to deploy to Afghanistan, but he didn’t. To the contrary he used his set back as a springboard for growth and reinvention. Today, Mark Ormrod is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, a peak performance coach, and the author of the award winning auto-biography Man Down. He is a source of daily inspiration for the thousands of people who follow him on Social Media. He has three children, a beautiful wife and an insatiable lust for life. He is a relentless charitable fund-raiser and a daredevil who has performed stunts that many able bodied athletes would find daunting. He has not used a wheel chair since June 9th 2009 and he jokes about the fact that children call him Iron-Man because of his high-tech prosthetics legs. As well as a peak performance coach he is a mentor and a role model to other amputees and an ambassador for the Royal Marines Association. His sense of humour is only equalled by his sense of wonder, love for learning and love for life. Mark Ormrod turned his personal tragedy into an on going story of personal success and he is now committed to helping others who may have suffered setbacks or feel they are not yet achieving their maximum potential to take charge of their lives, unleash their personal power and live a life with#NoLimits https://www.markormrod.com/
Today's guest is Mark Ormrod. Mark is a former Royal Marines Commando, an Invictus Games Medalist, author, and motivational speaker. After triggering an IED on a routine foot patrol in Afghanistan on Christmas Eve, Mark suffered serious injuries resulting in a triple amputation: both legs above the knee and his right arm above the elbow. He was the UK's first triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict. Not one to resign himself to live life on the sidelines, Mark, with the help of an amazing team and mentors around him, used his setback as a springboard for growth and reinvention. He's since gone on to be an 11x medalist at the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women, an author of an award-winning autobiography, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt, and a husband and father. And he's got far more that he wants to do and accomplish in this life. In this interview, we get into Mark's road to joining to the Royal Marines, the day he stepped on the IED, his recovery and mindset during that process, how to handle setbacks, and his work with the charity REORG. Timestamps 00:02:43 Growing up in England and childhood passions 00:06:55 Interest in joining the Royal Marines 00:10:19 Road to joining the Royal Marines 00:12:12 His role in the Royal Marines 00:18:34 The day he stepped on the IED 00:30:41 His reaction to the triple amputation and being told he'd never be able to walk again 00:36:44 How he was able to use this setback as a springboard for growth 00:43:40 Key lessons he learned during his rehab process 00:45:28 How others can accelerate out of traumas 00:49:10 His transition to civilian life 00:51:17 Writing the book Man Down 00:54:13 REORG Charity 00:58:04 Training jiu-jitsu as a triple amputee 00:59:33 Meaning behind "give yourself permission to perform" 01:00:26 What he enjoys most about jiu-jitsu 01:01:40 Ultimate goal in jiu-jitsu 01:02:24 How he maintains a positive mindset day in, day out 01:03:31 What he wants to accomplish 5 years from now 01:04:57 His daily routine 01:06:47 His driving force 01:07:43 Parting words of wisdom around staying driven
The most courageous individuals I have ever met. As a Marine Commando on tour in Afghanistan, Mark sustained horrific injuries from an improvised explosive device, resulting in the loss of both legs and an arm. He was the UK's first triple amputee to survive in the Afghanistan conflict. We talk about his military service, the events leading up to that fateful explosion, and how he has powered through adversity to become a gold medalist, motivational speaker, author and peak performance coach. This episode contains graphic descriptions of severe injuries that can be tough to hear, but Mark has such an important story to tell, I think everybody will take something away from this.Website: DodgeWoodall.comInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Content Warning: Graphic descriptions of severe life changing injuries. In this episode, Christina speaks in depth with Mark Ormrod. Christina first came across Mark in a Clubhouse room when he was talking about mindset, she found herself believing in and agreeing with a lot of what he was saying. Christina then got into contact with him and asked if he would come onto the Christina Talks podcast to share his story and why he has the attitude and mindset he does. Sign Up For Jessens' Webinar Here: https://bit.ly/jessenct KEY TAKEAWAYS When Mark was 15 and coming to the end of compulsory education he realised he needed to make some choices. He had some friends that were older than him who were already in the military, so he decided to sign up to the Royal Marines. Mark has no qualms about saying how difficult that first year was, both physically and mentally and whilst Mark recognised he wasn’t the fittest out of his fellow soldiers, he realised he had an incredibly strong mindset. He was resilient in the way others weren’t. At 19, Mark was deployed to Iraq. He was trained and prepped for this but it felt quite anti-climactic. He was then given an opportunity to leave the marines and he decided to do so, partly due to the birth of his daughter and his relationship breakdown. He moved to South Africa and retrained as a bodyguard but struggled to get work, he believes this was due to his age, he was still only 21. He took work as door security at nightclubs but found that he was in trouble a lot of the time and wasn’t doing well financially, this led him to re-join the marines. He started training to be deployed to Afghanistan and he could already tell by the type and intensity of training this was going to be different to his previous tour. He had been in Afghanistan for over 3 months securing an area and helping civilians with supplies as well as protecting them. On Christmas eve his section were sent on a foot patrol, they had no intelligence saying it would be more dangerous than any other patrols they had previously been on, it was just routine. Five hours in they were about to finish the patrol when Mark lent on and detonated a hidden explosive device. He had split seconds to make a decision and in his mind he thought he was being attacked, in his mind he knew he needed to turn around, after attempting to move several times he realised that his body wasn’t moving. As the dust cloud disappeared around him he discovered that his legs had separated from the rest of his body. He started assessing his other injuries and just couldn’t comprehend what he was seeing. His unit managed to get him back to camp but he then blacked out. He was put onto a helicopter and they thought he was dead. Incredibly a few moments later a medic realised he was in fact alive and they tried a new technique to get fluids into him. This saved his life. Mark has an incredible outlook on life since he became disabled. He believes we should all be grateful for what we do have rather than focusing on what we don’t, there is always someone who has it better than you and there is also always someone who has it worse. But, it's also important to remember that it was a journey for Mark to get to this mindset. He has had some very dark times since he sustained his injuries. BEST MOMENTS 01:25 - “Everything this guy was saying struck a chord with me and this was a guy I wanted to have a conversation with” 04:37 – “For me, your story is uncomfortable” 13:28 – “It was like a baptism with fire” 42:50 – “We’re trained in this situation not to get emotional” 55:58 – “I’m a big advocate for gratitude and being grateful for everything you’ve got” 57:55 – “These experiences create an outlook, something always comes from it” 01:05 - "Just having a really good cry helped" VALUABLE RESOURCES Christina Talks Podcast ABOUT THE HOST Christina has been working with SME’s since 2013 to launch, develop and perfect their online presence. In 2019 Christina made the move from employee to business owner of a successful digital marketing agency focused on educating business owners in the use of social media. Christina is driven by the fact that in today’s world, it doesn’t matter how big or small your marketing budget is, you can be a major player. For small businesses, the tools are just as accessible – you just need to know how to use them! LinkedIn Twitter Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Ormrod is a Royal Marine veteran, triple amputee, Invictus Games athlete and author. We discuss jiujitsu, the lockdowns, overcoming recent injuries, the incredible work REORG is doing, fundraising, tribalism, mental health and so much more.
This was an episode recorded back in the summer of 2019 that I never got round to releasing. Who better to kick off the launch of a podcast called The Unbeatable Life than with a chat with someone who embodies the true meaning of what it means to be Unbeatable in Life. The call Man Down is the last thing anyone wants to hear in combat situation. Mark Ormrods journey from the fateful day in Afghanistan where he lost 3 limbs to an IED through his recovery to today. The man is literally unstoppable, he's written books, made his one documentary his book Man Down is being turned into a movie and he recently received recognition from the Her Majesty The Queen when he received his MBE for outstanding service to the Royal Marines and other veterans organisations.
Apesar de estarem separados por seis décadas, os militares maçons Harry Billinge e Mark Ormrod estão unidos na Fraternidade. Em março de 2020, dois homens de gerações diferentes, mas com experiências semelhantes, foram premiados com o MBE . (Membro da Mais Alta Ordem do Império Britânico). Ambos eram veteranos militares que sofreram traumas inacreditáveis durante a guerra - Harry Billinge no Dia D em 1944, Mark Ormrod em Helmand em 2007. Eles passaram os anos seguintes dedicando tempo e energia a outras pessoas e participando de iniciativas de caridade. Ambos também são maçons. Conversamos com Harry e Mark sobre suas carreiras militares, seu trabalho de caridade e a importância da Maçonaria para suas vidas. HARRY BILLINGE MBE, 95 Já se passaram quase 77 anos desde que Harry Billinge pousou em Gold Beach na madrugada de 6 de junho de 1944. Mas mesmo com a distância de sete décadas, ele pode cair em lágrimas quando pensa sobre o que testemunhou no Dia D. Harry seguiu seu pai e irmãos no exército em 1939, recusando a chance de ser um oficial alistado e, em vez disso, servindo como sapador na Royal Engineers. Ele tinha apenas 18 anos no Dia D, quando se tornou um dos quatro em sua unidade a sobreviver ao desembarque e subsequentes batalhas na França. Ele rejeita qualquer tentativa de descrevê-lo como um herói, oferecendo apenas pensamentos rígidos sobre o horror da batalha. ‘Não há palavras para descrever aquele dia terrível', diz ele. 1660 homens britânicos morreram na Normandia, e isso causou uma impressão terrível em mim. O mar no Dia D estava vermelho de sangue humano. Ainda traz lágrimas aos meus olhos. ' Embora Harry tenha agora 95 anos, ele ainda passa todos os dias se esforçando para garantir que os caídos nunca sejam esquecidos. Sua energia está concentrada em levantar fundos para o Memorial da Normandia Britânica, que será localizado em um campo com vista para Gold Beach. Gravado na pedra estará o nome de cada indivíduo que morreu servindo em uma unidade britânica durante a Batalha da Normandia. Desde 2018, ele tem sido uma presença regular em sua rua principal em St Austell, Cornwall, coletando fundos e criando consciência para o memorial. Ele arrecadou mais de 25.000 libras e exibiu uma dedicação que inspirou outros arrecadadores de fundos - apelidado de Exército de Harry em homenagem a sua implacável figura de proa. Harry chegou à Cornwall tendo lutado em Londres após sua dispensa do exército. Ele não conseguia dormir à noite e, em vez disso, andava pelas ruas de Petts Wood e Chislehurst. _ Ainda estava me assombrando, _ diz ele. _ Eles chamam isso de fadiga de batalha. Meu país me ensinou como matar pessoas e, quando você faz isso, tem que conviver com isso. "Ele encontrou um pouco de paz na Cornwall. Lá ele abriu uma barbearia, trabalhando com sua tesoura até se aposentar aos 83. Ele também se apresentou como leitor licenciado na Igreja Anglicana, pregando em 44 igrejas diferentes, incluindo até cinco a cada domingo. LEIA MAIS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/malhete-podcast/message
Mark Ormrod was in the Royal Marines and served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, where he suffered life-changing injuries. His story is absolutely incredible and the way he talks about the events that unfolded in Afghanistan and how he went on to deal with the aftermath and what he's achieved, will leave you in absolute awe of the guy. The story is due to be made into a movie and once you've listened to this episode with Mark, you'll understand why. Hope you enjoy the episode and please share it with friends and family. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode, Jeannette speaks to Mark Ormrod MBE, a Royal Marines veteran, who became a triple amputee when an improvised explosive device exploded while he was on foot patrol. Despite that, he recovered to the point where he now leads a full and active life and is a true inspiration to so many. Mark competed in 2 Invictus Games, winning 4 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze medals. Today, he is an inspirational speaker, podcaster, property investor and author who has also spent 10 years working in the charity sector. Mark explains how he managed to fight his way back to fitness after being told by one doctor he would never walk again. He shares some of the many lessons he learned. Including how this experience has shaped his life and enabled him to achieve so much since being injured. Including how it has helped him to succeed in business and his personal life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mark was the first triple amputee in the UK since WWI so there was no roadmap for his recovery. Having someone who has been through something before you provide guidance makes the world of difference. When you see someone else do what others say is impossible, you know you can do the same and it motivates you. To get back to walking Mark had to carry on even when he was in pain and bleeding. Incremental gains still get you there - 1% is still progress. If you have something big to achieve, you need to break it down into smaller realistic goals to get there. Tragedy can open doors for you and provide opportunities, but it is up to you to take the next step and take advantage of them. There are tons of ways to make a good living, especially online. Have the right mindset and just take action. Don´t overcomplicate things. It's amazing what a good cry can achieve, it really can purge everything out of you. If you are at rock bottom you have to set a goal and work towards it. When you get things back on track after tragedy, stay humble and find ways to give back. Don’t be afraid to push yourself out of your comfort zone. BEST MOMENTS ‘If there´s something that you want to accomplish the fastest and easiest way to do it is to find someone who´s already accomplished it.’ ‘In less than a year, I went from a guy telling me I´m going to be in a wheelchair to not even owning one. ´ ‘Incremental gains – 1% is still progress.’ ‘The resources are there if you want to go out and do something.’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series ABOUT THE GUEST In the early hours of Christmas Eve 2007, Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod was out on a routine foot patrol in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when he stepped on and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device. Thanks to the swift action of the men around him and the intervention of the Medical Emergency Response Team he was airlifted via helicopter to an emergency field hospital in a desperate attempt to try and save his life. An innovative and dangerous procedure carried out onboard a Chinook helicopter en route to the hospital did save his life. He woke up three days later in the UK in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham: Both legs amputated above the knee and his right arm amputated above the elbow. He was the UK’s first triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict. During his recovery the doctors told him that he’d never walk again and that he should prepare himself for the rest of his life in a wheelchair. Now it would have been understandable for Mark to bitterly withdraw in a state of anger and depression and to resign himself to live life on the sidelines. It would have been easy for him to cash in his disability pension and whittle away the days, forever regretting the decision to join the Marines and to deploy to Afghanistan, but he didn’t. To the contrary he used his set back as a springboard for growth and reinvention. Today, Mark Ormrod is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, a peak performance coach, and the author of the award winning auto-biography Man Down. He is a source of daily inspiration for the thousands of people who follow him on Social Media. He has three children, a beautiful wife and an insatiable lust for life. He is a relentless charitable fund-raiser and a daredevil who has performed stunts that many able bodied athletes would find daunting. He has not used a wheel chair since June 9th 2009 and he jokes about the fact that children call him Iron-Man because of his high-tech prosthetics legs. As well as a peak performance coach he is a mentor and a role model to other amputees and an ambassador for the Royal Marines Association. His sense of humour is only equalled by his sense of wonder, love for learning and love for life. Mark Ormrod turned his personal tragedy into an on going story of personal success and he is now committed to helping others who may have suffered setbacks or feel they are not yet achieving their maximum potential to take charge of their lives, unleash their personal power and live a life with #NoLimits CONTACT METHOD https://www.markormrod.com/ linkedin.com/in/mark-ormrod-mbe-44609121 mark@markormrod.com ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development. Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams. CONTACT METHOD https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/ YOUTUBE LinkedIn Facebook Instagram PODCAST DESCRIPTION Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international business to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Register your interest in Serviced Accommodation Discovery Day here, and a member of our team will get back to you to confirm your place at your preferred date. In this Q&A podcast, Kevin speaks to Mark Ormrod MBE for the 2nd time. He is a former Royal Marine and an Invictus Game athlete. As well as a motivational speaker, author and until recently he worked for a charity. During that time, he also invested in Buy to Let property and is now finding out more about moving into the field of Serviced Accommodation. Using a Q&A format Kevin shares details of how to do that successfully despite the current climate. They discuss Mark´s latest purchase, then dive into how to run a serviced accommodation business in as much of a hands-off way as possible. Including how Mark could use the properties that he already owns to do this. As well as how to do rent to SA, which requires practically no upfront cash to set up. Finally, Kevin covers the whole lease purchasing method, in detail. Then wraps things up by explaining how to finance all kinds of properties and reoccurring income generating models. KEY TAKEAWAYS Picking up buy to lets when he saw a bargain is how Mark started his property portfolio. Earning a completely passive income from the property business is not possible. But you can do it in a semi-passive way that creates reoccurring income. It is normally easy to convert a buy-to-let property to serviced accommodation. If you want to avoid the stag and hen crowd, don´t invest in and create the type of properties they like. The SA model enables you to use capital allowance to keep your tax bill low and avoid the issues surrounding section 24. You can work with a SA management accommodation company or do a joint venture to make things more hands-off. For a letting agent renting to Limited company owners brings benefits, so you are an attractive proposition. Stay between 70 and 80% occupancy for short stay SA. Kevin explains why in the podcast. You have to be careful about doing SA by the room, you can end up being categorized as C1 commercial (B&B) which creates serious issues. Because you pay a SA management company by results, they will advise you about the best area to invest in. There are mortgages available for SA properties. BEST MOMENTS ‘I want the freedom of growing my portfolio creating that … semi-passive income.' ‘I was amazed by the cash flow that I was getting from the exact same bulk standard properties (SA). Five times the buy-to-let cash flow. ‘ ‘You can actually get mortgages now that allow serviced accommodation and buy to let on the same product. ‘ VALUABLE RESOURCES The Serviced Accommodation Property Podcast https://propertysoldier.co.uk/ Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T Kiyosaki Serviced Accommodation Success by Kevin Poneskis GUEST RESOURCES Man Down by Mark Ormrod Mark Ormrod website Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn #No Limits Podcast ABOUT THE GUEST Mark Ormrod MBE is a former Royal Marine and a multi-medal-winning Invictus Games athlete. In Afghanistan, Mark lost 3 limbs when while on foot patrol he was caught in the blast of an improvised explosive device. He overcame his injuries and regained his mobility and went on to win four gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze medals across 2 Invictus Games. He is also an experienced property investor and has worked for 10 years within the charity sector. Mark has taken his experience of overcoming huge challenges and is now helping others to do the same, through motivational speaking and his award-winning auto-biography Man Down. ABOUT THE HOST Your host Kevin Poneskis enjoys public speaking, travelling, exercising, and keeping fit. He also enjoys working with a charity called STOLL which provides accommodation and training for homeless veterans. Kevin was in the British Army serving 24 years, mostly in a Commando unit and retired at the rank of Regimental Sergeant Major. He left the Army in 2011 and became a full-time property investor. During most of his Army career, Kevin was investing in property and has been a property investor now for over 27 years. CONTACT METHOD https://en-gb.facebook.com/propertysoldier/ kevin@propertysoldier.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ladies and gents. On todays episode I catch up with Mark Ormrod, a triple amputee who is an incredible man. He uses the hardship faced to overcome many of life's hurdles. A true hero and inspiration! You can follow his content on insta Mark Ormrod MBE (@markormrod) • Instagram photos and videos check out his website too Man Down – Mark Ormrod Please dont forget to subscribe to the pod and if you are listening on apple podcasts please leave me a review :) Thanks Stay Safe && Mind Your Fitness --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindyourfitness/support
Register your interest in Serviced Accommodation Discovery Day here, and a member of our team will get back to you to confirm your place at your preferred date. In this Q&A podcast, Kevin speaks to Mark Ormrod MBE. He is a former Royal Marine and an Invictus Game athlete. As well as a motivational speaker and author. For the past 10 years, he has worked for a Royal Marines charity. During that time, he also invested in property and is now considering moving into the field of Serviced Accommodation. Using a Q&A format Kevin shares details of how to do that successfully in the current climate. He explains how to systemize the processes so that this kind of business can be run at scale. Including the rent to SA model that anyone can set up without needing a lot of capital to do so. Kevin also covers practical things like using a channel manager to make sure that you do not get double booked. KEY TAKEAWAYS Running a serviced accommodation business is a viable way to make a semi-passive income. You can be hands-on with a SA business, or once you have systemized things, get someone else to run it for you. Currently, you can earn a lot more money from serviced accommodation than you can from HMO or buy to let. Location is key to success when it comes to SA, but it does not have to be tourist related. It is possible to rent a property from someone else and put SA clients in it. This is a business model that requires virtually zero capital. There are big financial and tax benefits to using the rent for SA model. Using lease purchase options is a good way to buy property and make full use of capital allowances. Using multiple advertising channels is the secret to keeping your serviced accommodation full. A channel manager is an essential tool for a SA property owner. In the podcast, Kevin explains how to leverage the knowledge that SA management companies have. If you plan to use an SA management company, it is possible to use Booking.com to check their service out and hire the one that will do the best job. BEST MOMENTS ‘Working hard to build someone else´s empire, doesn't appeal to me anymore.' ‘Location is key when it comes to SA. ‘ ‘I like at least two-bed properties upwards; I prefer houses over apartments. ‘ VALUABLE RESOURCES The Serviced Accommodation Property Podcast https://propertysoldier.co.uk/ Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T Kiyosaki Serviced Accommodation Success by Kevin Poneskis GUEST RESOURCES Man Down by Mark Ormrod Mark Ormrod website Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn No Limits Podcast ABOUT THE GUEST Mark Ormrod MBE is a former Royal Marine and a multi-medal winning Invictus Games athlete. In Afghanistan, Mark lost 3 limbs when while on foot patrol he was caught in the blast of an improvised explosive device. He overcame his injuries and regained his mobility and went on to win four gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze medals across 2 Invictus Games. He is also an experienced property investor and worked for 10 years within the charity sector. Mark has taken his experience of overcoming huge challenges and is now helping others to do the same, through motivational speaking and his award-winning auto-biography Man Down. ABOUT THE HOST Your host Kevin Poneskis enjoys public speaking, travelling, exercising, and keeping fit. He also enjoys working with a charity called STOLL which provides accommodation and training for homeless veterans. Kevin was in the British Army serving 24 years, mostly in a Commando unit and retired at the rank of Regimental Sergeant Major. He left the Army in 2011 and became a full-time property investor. During most of his Army career, Kevin was investing in property and has been a property investor now for over 27 years. CONTACT METHOD https://en-gb.facebook.com/propertysoldier/ kevin@propertysoldier.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In episode 14 I chat with Mark Ormrod. Mark was the UK's first triple amputee, as a direct result of an idea explosion in Afghanistan on operation Herrick. Mark is now an ambassador for the Royal Marines Association, REORG BJJ, an author and the star of his own documentary available on Netflix. Mark has paved the way and led by example and shown us all what is possible to achieve, despite the loss of both legs and his right arm. Mark is a BJJ blue belt and trains at the Royal Marines BJJ charity gym in Plymouth. Enjoy.
Mark Ormrod started to serve in the Royal Marines at 18 until the Christmas Eve of 2007 when he became UK's first triple amputee to survive since the First World War. Turning this tragedy around, Mark has realized that there are still #NoLimits to what he can achieve in life. He has since shared his amazing journey towards success through public speaking and several other platforms. Tune in to his episode to find out more about his secrets to success!
Being told he was going to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair didn't wash for Mark Ormrod. The former Royal Marine Commando lost both legs above the knee and his right arm above the elbow in a blast in Afghanistan in 2007. Not only did Mark learn to walk again, he has won medals at the Invictus games and driven fast cars. And now he trains Brazilian jiu-jitsu. His work as a motivational speaker makes total sense - he has certainly made me think differently about the so-called injuries I have worried about. Find more about REORG, the Royal Marines charity that teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu to serving personnel and veterans to help them overcome mental and physical health challenges.
Mark Ormrod is a for Royal Marine Commando and author. He now works for the Royal Marines Charity and has just been awarded an MBE. His book Man Down has recently been signed as a film. In 2007 he fell victim to the blast of an IED in Afghanistan leaving him a triple amputee, this shook his whole world, but his mindset has pulled him through to new heights and achievements. We discuss the incident, dark humour and its role in his recovery, jiu-jitsu, changes in the military over the years, the impact COVID-19 has had on charities and much more. To purchase Man Down - https://tidd.ly/3j7PMu8 Sponsors For 10% off your first month of Online Therapy head to www.BetterHelp.com/Aneedtoread Contact Instagram: @aneed2read Email: Aneedtoread.podcast@gmail.com Email list: https://aneedtoread.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0334e9242982fc3b7d0ab8bac&id=e2e171e387
Tommo is joined by the powerful Mark Ormrod, triple amputee, Royal Marine Commando, podcast host, invictus games medalist. Ambassador and living legend
Mark is a Royal Marines Commando who has an incredible story to share. Mark suffered life changing injuries on Christmas Eve, 2007 which resulted in him becoming a triple amputee. Mark shares his story with the Gang, as well as his love of jiujitsu and how that's helped him, the mindset that drives him on, and we finish with Mark telling the story of the incident that left him injured. This is a massively important episode. To learn more about Mark visit markormrod.com and follow him on IG at @markormrod.
Mark Ormrod is a Royal Marines veteran and Multiple time Invictus Games medal winner In 2007 Mark suffered catastrophic injuries whilst on duty in Afghanistan and as a result became a triple amputee Mark now works for the Royal Marines Charity Mark also shares an incredible embarrassing story, as you'd only expect from a Marine Enjoy guys!
Mark Ormrod is a former Royal Marine Commando and the United Kingdoms first triple amputee from Helmand Province in Afghanistan. Mark talks about how he has dealt with the horrific incident, and how he overcame that to become a truly inspirational and successful human being. Mark has published a book called Man Down which is in the process of becoming a movie. He is also a motivational speaker and an ambassador for the Royal Marines Charity and REORG. For more information on Mark please see the link below. https://www.markormrod.com
In this episode Jason speaks to former soldier, triple amputee and all round hero Mark Ormrod on his Wild Tales
Today I am massively privileged to be joined by Mark Ormrod, Royal Marine Commando, Triple Amputee, Invictus Games Medallist, Author, Coach and Amazon Prime Film Star. Mark lost both legs above the knee and his right arm above the elbow in Afghanistan in 2007, but far from it holding him back his recovery and impact since then has been an inspiration to all those that follow him as he lives up to his hashtag and Mantra #No Limits We delve into the part gratitude did and still does play in Mark's life, the military structure which keeps him keeping on and how those levelling up right now as we emerge from lock down will be those smashing it come Autumn time. Mark runs through with me some practical steps and habits he uses to be deliberate during his day and how you can live a life of No Limits. Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)
In this show me and Mark talk about his recovery from being blown up in Afghanistan and how to approach life against adversity. This is by far one of the best podcasts I’ve done. Don’t miss it
In the early hours of Christmas Eve 2007, Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod was out on a routine foot patrol in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when he stepped on and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device. Thanks to the swift action of the men around him and the intervention of the Medical Emergency Response Team he was airlifted via helicopter to an emergency field hospital in a desperate attempt to try and save his life. An innovative and dangerous procedure carried out onboard a Chinook helicopter en route to the hospital did save his life. He woke 3 days later in the UK in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham: Both legs amputated above the knee and his right arm amputated above the elbow. He was the UK's first triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict. Today on The Best Version Of You show, Mark shares that his situation and circumstances don't define his life, what defines his life is the meaning he has chosen to attach to what happened to him, and to the positive lessons he's learned along the way. Mark is now an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, a peak performance coach, and the author of the award winning auto-biography Man Down. He is a source of daily inspiration for the thousands of people who follow him on social media around the world as he shares how he's turned his personal tragedy into an on going story of personal success. His story continues to help others who have suffered setbacks to take charge of their lives, unleash their personal power and live a life with no limits. You can reach out to Mark on social media @markormrod across all platforms and via his website www.markormord.com
Join us for our first inspiring dads episode, in this episode we interview Mark Ormrod- In the early hours of Christmas Eve 2007, Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod was out on a routine foot patrol in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when he stepped on and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device. Today, Mark Ormrod is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, a peak performance coach, and the author of the award-winning auto-biography Man Down. He is a source of daily inspiration for the thousands of people who follow him on Social Media. He has three children, a beautiful wife and an insatiable lust for life.
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 LIMBitsFollow Duratus UK on: Instagram @Duratus_gazTwitter @Duratus_UKFacebook @Duratus UK
England was home to 65,000 immigrants in the Middle Ages. In this podcast, medieval historians Mark Ormrod and Sarah Rees Jones explore reactions to the influx - and outline how their research informs contemporary debates about immigration and cultural identity.
ALB57 – The Man who stood on an IED Who is Mark Ormrod? On Christmas Eve, 2007 Royal Marines Commando, Mark Ormrod was out on a routine foot patrol in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when he stepped on and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device. He was airlifted via helicopter to an emergency field hospital when an innovative and dangerous procedure saved his life. He woke up three days later back in the UK with both legs amputated above the knee and his right arm amputated above the elbow. He was the UK's first triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict. Doctors told Mark that he'd never walk again and that he should prepare himself for the rest of his life in a wheelchair. Mark thought otherwise, though. And he hasn't used a wheelchair since 2009. Today, Mark Ormrod is a motivational speaker, performance coach, mentor and role model to other amputees, and an ambassador for the Royal Marines Association. He's also the star of a documentary called "No Limits," gold medal winning athlete at the Invictus Games, and is currently writing the follow up to his 2010 autobiography, "Man Down." Mark the Royal Marine…. Mark joined the Marines heated and focused and just wanted to grow as an individual and squeeze the most out of this short time that we get on the planet. Mark finished his training when he was 18. Just a young lad, who by his own admission put a green beret on his head, and thought he was Rambo. Mark spent a couple of years just enjoying it. He was born and bred here in Plymouth. He say’s “once you earn that beret you walk around your chest out a little bit”, he got in a little bit in trouble, the first couple years, but then he knuckled down, and got focused. Mark has always been that kind of forward driven kind of way. Mark the Marine, in the beginning, young, loving life, full of energy. Just out there being a lad. As we all do as we get older and we progress in our careers and our lives, we mature a little bit. Mark made a lot more mistakes back then, but he learnt from them, and moved on, some of the quote-unquote failures that he experienced, and the mistakes that he made, made Mark feel a bit down about them, but as he’s got older he’s realised, they weren't really failures, as he’s learnt from them, they were mistakes, but again, he’s learnt from them. People always ask Mark has he always been this way, has he always been motivated, driven, and the short answer is yes. But from his perspective, it took him losing both his legs and right arm for him to see it. Mark’s first taste of combat….. Mark was 19 when he had his first taste of combat. He had started his training in February 2001. 62 young lads started, only 12 of them made it through the training. Four weeks before Mark finished his training, and was halfway through the live fire exercises, he was in the NAAFI and witnessed 9-11. So Mark passed out and become a Royal Marine, it was looking likely that Mark would be deploying to Afghanistan early 2002 for ‘Operation Jacana’. Now, for whatever reason, that didn't happen to the scale it was meant to be. It became quite a SS, Special Forces kind of thing. So Mark didn't go after all, but then Iraq came around 2003. That then became his focus, Mark was one of the first guys on the ground, working out of what's called now 30 Commando. Mark spent a couple weeks in Kuwait, just waiting, sat in trenches, just on that border of Kuwait, Iraq, ready to go over, he got given the signal and went. Mark came away from that tour feeling a little bit disappointed. He was all geared up, ready to put to test everything he had been training for but that didn’t happen, he thought he was going to be down on his belt buckle with a bayonet in his teeth crawling through the sand and doing this for three months solid, because he was a young lad and thought that's what going to war was. What happened next? So, Mark came home, despite the lack of activity in Iraq he still felt like he had evolved a lot. He went to Norway a couple of times, endured some survival training out in the snow. Mark then boxed for the Marines a spot had come up for the boxing team, and he thought that would be all right, he would do a little bit of training in the morning and go home in the afternoon. He underestimated that, four hours every morning, four hours every afternoon for eight weeks solid. But Mark began to think about the fact, he hadn't really done what it was that he wanted to do. His first daughter Kezia came along early 2005 and the combination led to Mark making the decision to leave the Royal Marines in early in 2006. Mark ended up working as a night doorman for a little bit. Mark was entitled to some money through the re-education system in the military, and flew out to South Africa, to retrain as a bodyguard, he was now 22 years old at that point, and thought he’d be walking around in an Armani suit, talking into his cuff, diving around protecting celebrities and that isn't what the job entails. In fact he struggled to get a job , despite having a green beret, despite having experience at war, despite having qualified at a really prestigious close protection training school in South Africa people wouldn't take him on, because he didn't know anybody to get my foot in the door. Time to re-join the Royal Marines………. So, after a little period of soul searching, life not going great, really not happy with the way things were heading, Mark decided to re-join the Marines, which he did early 2007. He re-joined to 40 Commando who are based up in Taunton, and were next in the roster to go to Afghanistan. Mark did have a choice where he could have gone, it was either the Commando training centre in Exmouth which is a non-deployable unit, or 40 Commando who are next on the rotation. And he kind of felt it would have been a good tour for him. He didn't know what to expect. He was basing it on my tour in Iraq, but because his life wasn't where he wanted it to be, he thought it would be healthy to get out of the country, just get away from all the distractions and things going on, reassess his life, reprioritize, come back and take it in a more positive direction. So, he asked to go to 40 Commando, Mark got to the unit, went through all the pre-deployment training, and he knew from the minute he did that it was going to be different because the training was different. It was a lot more intense, a lot more in detail. Mark deployed for Afghanistan the 7th of September, 2007. Christmas Eve 2007 – Christmas Eve, Mark and a group of his friends were called up to the headquarters compound and given a brief on the next foot patrol. It was a very brief brief, because the idea was that we they would leave the rear entrance of their camp in two sections with eight men in each section. One goes north, one goes south. They were told to patrol the immediate perimeter of the camp and not go any more than 300 metres. Before that, these patrols would be out for four, five, six miles. Eight, nine, ten hours. It was just a quick get your boots out on the ground, show the enemy watching you that you're still out there doing something, even though we're not really doing anything, come back in the front entrance of the camp, so now the opposite side, and then you have a couple of days R&R, open your cards and care packages from home, and try your best to enjoy Christmas, given the circumstances. When Mark and his fellow marines had nearly completed this routine foot patrol, Mark was required to get down on to his stomach, and as his right knee hit the floor, he knelt on and detonated an Improvised Explosive Device. Mark goes into detail about what happened immediately after this happened in the podcast. Strict procedures and processes got Mark out of there quickly and safely…… The team completely followed the procedure, from a military perspective, the key is discipline. It's the discipline that's beaten into them from day one. That there are these procedures and systems in place for a reason. And the reason is, it saves lives. And that's exactly what it did for Mark that day. Mark is told he will never walk again……….. Mark spent about four days trying to process what the Dr had told him and then figured out a plan forward. He didn’t know anything about being disabled. About six days after a guy came to visit Mark. His name was Mick Brennan, he had been injured in Iraq 2005. He walked into the hospital room with two prosthetic legs above the knee And he sat down and told Mark his story, told Mark what he had achieved, what Mark could expect to achieve. Mark started to research triple amputees, prosthetics, just searching all over the world to see anybody who had his injuries that was living their life without being confined to a wheelchair. And he found some people and that was a massive motivator. In that instant, the impossible became possible. What Mark has achieved since is truly remarkable, but you will have to click play to discover just how remarkable. For links to everything we talk about, including the video recording of the episode and transcription of everything we talked about, head over to the show notes at bigidea.co.uk/podcast. And to watch the LIVE recording of each episode of the Ambitious. Lifestyle. Business. 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Hello everyone and welcome to the new Royal Marine's Podcast - Charlie Charlie One! Your host is Mark Ormrod and in this first episode, Mark introduces the brand new podcast. #charliecharlieone
Mark Ormrod is a formal Royal Marine Commando. The UK’s first triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict and an Invictus Game Gold Winner athlete. Mark travels around the world as a motivational speaker. He is one of the most inspirational people at the moment, a mentor and coach to other amputees, and an ambassador for a number of business and organizations.
It’s a real pleasure and honour to be welcoming Mark Ormrod on the podcast this week. Mark is a former Royal Marines commando and the first triple amputee survivor of the war in Afghanistan. Mark is now an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker and the author of the autobiography Man Down and winner of four gold medals at the Invictus games. Mark continues to motivate and inspire others to realise their maximum potential and to live a life with no limits.
Mark Ormrod has achieved many great things in his life but he added to that list of achievements by winning multiple Gold medals at The Invictus games last year. He talks to Angelos and Mo about his training, mindset and how he achieved this! Also, he talks about his new book and what he did on TV show Lorraine!
Get this episode now on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. On Christmas Eve 2007, Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod was on patrol in the Helmand province of Afghanistan when he triggered an IED and lost both legs and one arm. Today, Mark is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, a peak performance coach, an entrepreneur and the author of the award-winning autobiography, Man Down. He is grit. He is resilience. He is the model of what it means to overcome. I first met Mark when I wrote a feature about him in 2015. His story is one that has stuck with me and transformed how I think about life. If you’ve ever come up against an obstacle in your life that felt too big to overcome or felt so low you never thought you’d get up again, Mark’s story might change your mind. His story moved me in a way few things ever have, and I think it will move you, too. You can follow Mark on Twitter @markormrod, on Instagram @markormrod, on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/MarkOrmrodMotivation and through his website, https://www.markormrod.com. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe now, share with your friends and give us a 5-star review! Get The Hard Way newsletter and never miss a new episode. Find more at www.choosethehardway.com and reach out @vontz and @hardwaypod on Twitter or send an email to choosethehardway@gmail.com. You are what you overcome. Choose the Hard Way.
Former marine and triple amputee Mark Ormrod joins Nashy to discuss his incredible journey, from his life-changing injury in Afghanistan to inspiring thousands daily via social media, motivational speaking and coaching!This Podcast is brought to you by ACE Property - Management and Sales and in partnership with supplement supplier Myoband, Native and Wild Meat Boxes and Citylets.Follow NashyTwitter - @PropertyRugbyInstagram - @nash_prc
Former marine and triple amputee Mark Ormrod joins Nashy to discuss his incredible journey, from his life-changing injury in Afghanistan to inspiring thousands daily via social media, motivational speaking and coaching!This Podcast is brought to you by ACE Property - Management and Sales and in partnership with supplement supplier Myoband, Native and Wild Meat Boxes and Citylets.Follow NashyTwitter - @PropertyRugbyInstagram - @nash_prc
Guest: Mark Ormrod Age: 35 years old Location: United Kingdom Bio: Former Royal Marines Commando UK's First Triple Amputee From Afghanistan Father Of 3 Award Winning Author The World Needs More: I'm not sure what the word is, maybe gratitude but people need to be much more aware of the good in there lives and focus on that instead of the bad. WOW Factor: Well as it says in my bio I was the UK's first triple amputee from Afghanistan which sent me on a huge journey of self discovery as well as on a mission to find a mentor. I've been wheelchair free since June 9th 2009, held down a full time job since July 2010, fathered 2 more children since being injured and became a mini-entrepreneur in the process because I was trying to show people that life doesn't end when you face challenges, it just forces you to be more resourceful and to figure ways around lives obstacles. Favorite Color: Yellow
Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod lost both legs and an arm after kneeling on an IED on Christmas Eve, 2007. Mark defied all odds, becoming an elite athlete and Invictus Games multiple gold medalist. We discuss the importance of training, trauma medicine, physical and mental resilience and much more.
In 2007, Mark Ormrod suffered horrific injuries while serving in Afghanistan. During this interview Mark tells the story of that fateful day and the injuries he suffered. But as you will hear, Mark hasn’t let any of these injuries hold him back. He’s the epitome of someone with a strong mind and unrivalled determination. He is truly inspiring… So if you feel like you need a little motivation right now… listen in. Because Mark’s story will undoubtedly motivate and inspire you. To connect with Mark on Instagram go to: @markormrod And to register your interest for my new coaching programme go here. Or drop me a message on Instagram here: @iron_paradise_fitness
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Welcome to the #NoLimits Podcast, with me your host Mark Ormrod. In this very first episode of the #NoLimits podcast, Mark Ormrod talks about why he is getting into podcasts, what he’s been up to lately and what the plans are for the future!
Mark is a former Royal Marines Commando who has overcome adversity and shown his inner strength after sustaining life-changing injuries in Afghanistan on Christmas Eve 2007. He is now a motivational speaker, Invictus Games Athlete and all round great guy. www.mindsetrxd.com www.instagram.com/tomfoxley www.facebook.com/mindsetrxd
Angelos and Mo interview triple amputee, Royal Marine Mark Ormrod. This inspirational person lost 3 limbs whilst serving in Afghanistan but will that stop him from living a fantastic life? Hell no! You will be inspired by his journey.
In the early hours of Christmas Eve 2007, Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod was out on a routine foot patrol in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when he stepped on and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device. Thanks to the swift action of the men around him and the intervention of the Medical Emergency Response Team he was airlifted via helicopter to an emergency field hospital in a desperate attempt to try and save his life. An innovative and dangerous procedure carried out onboard a Chinook helicopter en route to the hospital did save his life. He woke up three days later in the UK in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham: Both legs amputated above the knee and his right arm amputated above the elbow. He was the UK’s first triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict. Mark joins Robert, Scott Kinder, and Scott Johnson to share his story of how he never lets his circumstances or past define who he is and his relentless effort to live life to the fullest. Mark is always free to share his story to inspire others and he finds ways to give back to those who can benefit from his amazing journey. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.
Part 2, following on from Ep 147 with the incredibly inspirational human, Mark Ormrod. We follow up with Mark Ormrod from Episode 10 on the My DNA Coach podcast. Mark has overcome challenges that most will never experience, and shares his story amongst some incredible coaching pointers for anyone wanting to get focused and level up their lives. Topics: Invictus games Setting goals and following through and much more! Links and Resources: Marks website Mark's Facebook Mark's Instagram Mark's YouTube Mark's Twitter Invictus games website.
Part 1 of a 2 part series with the incredibly inspirational human, Mark Ormrod. We follow up with Mark Ormrod from Episode 10 on the My DNA Coach podcast. Mark has overcome challenges that most will never experience, and shares his story amongst some incredible coaching pointers for anyone wanting to get focused and level up their lives. Topics: Invictus games Setting goals and following through and much more! Links and Resources: Marks website Mark's Facebook Mark's Instagram Mark's YouTube Mark's Twitter Invictus games website.
Yo whassup my peoples! It’s been a little while… I took some time out to chill with my family in New York, I also made a couple of good pod episodes while I was out there...We got my boy DJ Mateo DiFontaine coming up soon, as well as hip hop legend DJ Premier, so it wasn’t all fun and games – I was thinking of you while I was chillin with my peoples. I also needed a little time to round up the festival season with the Criminals, and if you follow me on Facebook you’ll know we’ve been back in the studio makin it nice for you! New album drops early next year, yo!We’re hitting the ground running with a seriously inspirational guy today – he’s an ex Royal Marine Commando who was injured in the line of duty – now a triple amputee – and wheelchair free. So don’t whatever you do feel sorry for this guy… He can lift more than you, row harder than you, run faster than you, swim farther than you...Which is a good deal because he’s competing in the Invictus Games in Toronto starting this week – on September 23rd 2017.My guest this week is veteran athlete, motivational speaker and all round awesome dude, Mark Ormrod… We spoke at a service station in Exeter – you know how we do here on HOTR, keepin it real! You’ll also hear Mark’s buddy, also a former Marine – Matthew Elliott – who is producing the upcoming documentary about Mark – No LimBits… I’ll give you more details about that at the end so stay tuned. So welcome back my peoples! Tune in, drop out and get a little Oohrah! In your day… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
SITREP TRAIL THURS, 15th September In Syria the cease-fire appears to holding, but will it make any difference long-term? There are fresh calls for a new European Army - but not everyone wants one. It's a hundred years since the first tank went into battle, do we still need them today And why the American military is facing an obesity crisis. PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee SYRIA CEASEFIRE Hamish de Bretton Gordon, a former Army Officer who now advises NGOs in Syria, and BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee EU DEFENCE anthony King is Professor of War Studies at the University of Warwick. DEFENCE SELECT COMMITTEE REPORT ON RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee 100 YEARS OF TANKS David Willey is Curator of the Tank Museum FAT US TROOPS Former Royal Marine, triple amputee and now peak performance coach Mark Ormrod. THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.
SITREP TRAIL THURS, 15th September In Syria the cease-fire appears to holding, but will it make any difference long-term? There are fresh calls for a new European Army - but not everyone wants one. It's a hundred years since the first tank went into battle, do we still need them today And why the American military is facing an obesity crisis. PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau Studio guest: BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee SYRIA CEASEFIRE Hamish de Bretton Gordon, a former Army Officer who now advises NGOs in Syria, and BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee EU DEFENCE anthony King is Professor of War Studies at the University of Warwick. DEFENCE SELECT COMMITTEE REPORT ON RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee 100 YEARS OF TANKS David Willey is Curator of the Tank Museum FAT US TROOPS Former Royal Marine, triple amputee and now peak performance coach Mark Ormrod. THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.
My DNA Coach Podcast Episode 10: Mark Ormrod My DNA Coach, Jonny Deacon, interviews Mark Ormrod about his comprehensive coaching with Tony Robbins, the importance of personal development and his WHY. Mark has overcome challenges that most will never experience, and shares his story amongst some incredible coaching pointers for anyone wanting to get focused and level up their lives. Show Notes: 02:53 – Being a gym owner 04:18 – Mark's story 15:08 – Recovery 21:36 – Owning a gym 25:48 – Tony Robbins and personal development. 33:40 – Consuming vs Execution - the difference from a coaching perspective 35:19 – Take aways from Mark in starting your own personal development journey 39:20 – Final thoughts Links: http://www.markormrod.com/
This week’s episode is an immigration history special. Historians Robin Fleming and Mark Ormrod draw on the latest research to examine the lives of migrants into England during the anglo-Saxon and medieval periods. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
BBC Radio 3's annual Free Thinking festival of ideas hits the road this summer as it takes up residency at leading summer events across the country. Rana Mitter chairs a debate from the York Festival of Ideas on the legacy of the War of the Roses with Helen Castor, Sandy Grant and Mark Ormrod reflecting on how the Wars of the Roses shaped the country from the 15th century right up to the present day. In the year that Richard III's remains were identified beneath a Leicester Car Park, why does the Wars of the Roses continue to exert such a hold over our imaginations, from Game of Thrones to new BBC series The White Queen?
Mark Ormrod and John Cooper give a joint lecture on Edward III and Francis Walsingham See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mark Ormrod examines the reign of Edward III and Sam Willis takes us back to a major naval battle in the French Revolutionary Wars. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mark Ormrod discusses the Black Death, Mark Nicholls explores the life of Sir Walter Ralegh and Simon Sebag Montefiore explains the challenges involved in writing a history of Jerusalem. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mark Ormrod gives a colourful insight into medieval petitions; Christopher Lewis and Alison Boyle discuss two of the 17th century's greatest astronomers: Galileo and Thomas Harriot. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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