S5 #089 Invictus, PTSD & A Washing Machine

CONTENTThe guest today is Scotty Darroch. On this pod we discuss his challenging upbringing and decision to join the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) at 18. He discusses his military roles, the impact of ADHD on his service, his PTSD and involvement in the Invictus Games, highlighting its significance for recovery through sport. A major focus is his recent feat of walking the 96-mile West Highland Way while carrying a 37 kg washing machine to raise awareness and funds for the Invictus Games Foundation, an endeavor that embodied the "burden" of mental illness and the "cycle" of recovery. The conversation also touches upon the evolving perception of veterans' care in the UK and internationally,Scotty's book choice on Desert Islands Dits is "It’s Not About The Bike” by Lance Armstrong. The teams’ choices are “Lancaster” by John Nichol and “Original Sin” by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson. Donate to Scotty here: https://invictusgamesfoundation.enthuse.com/pf/scotty-darrochLINKS DISCUSSED IN THE PODCASTRed Man Walking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acg4OxyhT18Level Peaks: https://levelpeaks.com/Rock and Roll Rambler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUzSE3w-LsQInvictus Games Foundation: https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org/case-studiesWHERE TO GET OUR DESERT ISLAND DITS BOOK CHOICESMost of our book recommendations can be bought via the Unconventional Soldier Bookshop. 10% of each purchase supports the pod and helps independent book stores on line sales.  "BUY ME A COFFEE"If you want to support the podcast you can buy me a coffee here.SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram @the_unconventional_soldier_pod.Facebook @lateo82. Twitter @TheUCS473.Download these and other platforms via Link Tree.Email us: [email protected]. This episode brought to you in association with ISARR a veteran owned company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.