Heston Russell of Voice Of A Veteran

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Heston Russell is a retired Special Forces Major and the Founder
of Voice Of A Veteran.

In this conversation, we discuss the ramifications of the recent
release of the Brereton report in Australia, and how that is
affecting not only the Special Forces community, but the wider
population. Heston opens up about the struggles he has faced
since discharging from the Army, including starting a new
business venture, trying to find his purpose in a foreign
civilian environment, thoughts of taking his own life, the people
that he draws inspiration from, and his new-found purpose of
being a spokesperson for the Veteran community in Australia.


First joining the Australian Army at 17 via the Australian
Defence Force Academy, Heston completed Special Forces selection
and training to become a Qualified Commando Officer within the
2nd Commando Regiment, Special Operations Command – Australia.


In 2016, Heston was promoted to Major and appointed Officer
Commanding the Special Forces Selection and Training continuum at
the Special Forces Training Centre.


Launching VOAV in 2020 as a platform for modern veterans to speak
out, he is on a mission to break down the stigmas surrounding
mental health and vulnerability within the veteran community.


Heston believes each and every one of us has the ability to do
whatever is needed to act with an authentic purpose empowered by
responsibility – not entitlement – to ensure no one ever feels
alone.

Your host - Shaun Kober
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Your guest - Heston Russell
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Voice Of A Veteran 
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Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a
unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various
stages of life.

"I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."


The odds were stacked against me:


Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work,
abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years
period of my life


Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping
school


At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my
pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new
life in the workforce - 2000

14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work
and rugby
20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier,
at a high level
26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit
to become a firefighter
32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the
best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning
coach
38+: The next evolution begins

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Live Life To The Fullest.
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Perform At Your Best!

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