Human, Not Heroic

Blesma
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Welcome to The Blesma "Human, Not Heroic" Podcast — a brand-new series that explores the extraordinary stories and honest conversations of those who’ve served in the military, adapted, and rebuilt their lives. In each episode, we go deeper than headlines and heroics, uncovering the human stories behind military service, injury, and recovery.

Episodes

  1. Episode 3: Ed Davis — Chair of Trustees, Blesma

    16H AGO

    Episode 3: Ed Davis — Chair of Trustees, Blesma

    Host Harry Bucknall meets Ed Davis, Chair of Trustees at Blesma, to talk about leading the charity, supporting life after injury, and why recovery is about far more than the physical. A candid conversation on resilience, purpose and community.

    30 min
  2. Episode 2: Mark Smith

    12/03/2025

    Episode 2: Mark Smith

    In this episode, host Harry sits down with Mark Smith, someone he has known for more than 30 years. Mark enlisted at 16 as a Junior Soldier, later serving with the Coldstream Guards. Over nine years of service, he carried out ceremonial duties in London and deployed on operational tours during the Gulf War, the Northern Ireland conflict, and in Bosnia. Mark shares his personal journey, including life after injury and mental health struggles.  Today, Mark runs his own counselling service helping veterans and their families, and continues to push for improved mental health care and faster access to support for those in need.

    33 min
  3. Episode 1: Neil Heritage

    10/29/2025

    Episode 1: Neil Heritage

    In the first episode, host Harry Bucknall sits down with Neil Heritage, a former soldier who lost both legs in Iraq after an IED attack — and went on to defy every expectation. Neil’s journey from injury to independence has taken him from hospital wards to mountain summits, Ironman triathlons, and global adventures. Together, Harry and Neil explore resilience, mental health, and the power of purpose — showing that recovery is never just physical.

    23 min
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About

Welcome to The Blesma "Human, Not Heroic" Podcast — a brand-new series that explores the extraordinary stories and honest conversations of those who’ve served in the military, adapted, and rebuilt their lives. In each episode, we go deeper than headlines and heroics, uncovering the human stories behind military service, injury, and recovery.

Information

  • Creator
    Blesma
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Human, Not Heroic
  • Show Website
    Human, Not Heroic