'Battle for life. Life is hard.' 

That is Michael Lyddiard's message to the world.  And battle, he sure does.

This is an episode that, if I'm completely honest, hasn't left my mind since we switched off the mics.  With my usual riffing style of podcasting I never know just where we will end up, so I never find myself thinking 'gee I didn't expect that'...  

Except for this time.

So imagine going to work to one day have all your plans blow up in your face.  Literally.  Well, this is what happened to former Sergeant and bomb disposal expert, Michael Lyddiard in November 2007.   

Michael was carefully uncovering an improvised explosive device (just another day at work for a bomb dude), when the device detonated and left him with one hell of a list of injuries.  Injuries so substantial in fact, that upon arrival home (incidentally on Remembrance Day) the DVA told Michael and his family at the time that they had never experienced such severe injuries, and they simply didn't know what to do.

Michael lost his lower right arm, removed half of his left hand, his right eye, damaged the sight in his left eye, damaged his hearing and inflicted severe lacerations to the rest of his head.

The incident was horrific.  The experience returning home and gaining support was as much a battle.  And 13 years later, just like the rest of us, Michael continues to face the turbulence of life.  Relationships, family, children, people and everything in between.

At times it's a tough listen, but if you pull out as much perspective as I did you're going to appreciate hearing this warriors journey.

#Resilience #Vulnerability 

'Battle for life. Life is hard.'&nbsp;
That is Michael Lyddiard's message to the world. &nbsp;And battle, he sure does.
This is an episode that, if I'm completely honest, hasn't left my mind since we switched off the mics. &nbsp;With my usual riffing style of podcasting I never know just where we will end up, so I never find myself thinking 'gee I didn't expect that'... &nbsp;
Except for this time.
So imagine going to work to one day have all your plans blow up in your face. &nbsp;Literally. &nbsp;Well, this is what happened to former Sergeant and bomb disposal expert, Michael Lyddiard in November 2007. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Michael was carefully uncovering an improvised explosive device (just another day at work for a bomb dude), when the device detonated and left him with one hell of a list of injuries. &nbsp;Injuries so substantial in fact, that upon arrival home (incidentally on Remembrance Day) the DVA told Michael and his family at the time that they had never experienced such severe injuries, and they simply didn't know what to do.
Michael lost his lower right arm, removed half of his left hand, his right eye, damaged the sight in his left eye, damaged his hearing and inflicted severe lacerations to the rest of his head.
The incident was horrific. &nbsp;The experience returning home and gaining support was as much a battle. &nbsp;And 13 years later, just like the rest of us, Michael continues to face the turbulence of life. &nbsp;Relationships, family, children, people and everything in between.
At times it's a tough listen, but if you pull out as much perspective as I did you're going to appreciate hearing this warriors journey.
#Resilience #Vulnerability&nbsp;

Life ever landed a sucker punch? Join Tiff Cook, a dynamic force in boxing, speaking, and coaching, as she engages in conversations that transform life’s hardest hits into resilience strategies and platforms for growth. From the real world to the boxing ring, Tiffanee has danced with unpredictability and come out swinging, each blow forging her unbreakable spirit.

Driven by the profound question, "Why do some people rise stronger after life’s blows, and what can we learn from them?" Roll With The Punches was born, and the quest for answers began to expand across the globe. The podcast features guests ranging from survivors of adversity and trauma to experts, academics, and geniuses, exploring every corner of the human experience with one goal in mind: making adversity our greatest ally.

Tiffanee is a catalyst for profound change, inspired action, and conquering the unexpected. If you’re ready to unleash your critical thinking and realize your untapped potential, hit subscribe and tune in.

Life ever landed a sucker punch? Join Tiff Cook, a dynamic force in boxing, speaking, and coaching, as she engages in conversations that transform life’s hardest hits into resilience strategies and platforms for growth. From the real world to the boxing ring, Tiffanee has danced with unpredictability and come out swinging, each blow forging her unbreakable spirit.
Driven by the profound question, "Why do some people rise stronger after life’s blows, and what can we learn from them?" Roll With The Punches was born, and the quest for answers began to expand across the globe. The podcast features guests ranging from survivors of adversity and trauma to experts, academics, and geniuses, exploring every corner of the human experience with one goal in mind: making adversity our greatest ally.
Tiffanee is a catalyst for profound change, inspired action, and conquering the unexpected. If you’re ready to unleash your critical thinking and realize your untapped potential, hit subscribe and tune in.

Roll With The Punches

Aussie host Tiffanee Cook is an athlete, performance coach, speaker and self-proclaimed eternal student of life. Making an impact through storytelling and science as she invites you to join her in exploring the human experience. From real life encounters with tragedy, vulnerability and trauma to exploring all things human experience with world renowned experts, scientists, psychologists & thought leaders.

 

Aussie host Tiffanee Cook is an athlete, performance coach, speaker and self-proclaimed eternal student of life. Making an impact through storytelling and science as she invites you to join her in exploring the human experience. From real life encounters with tragedy, vulnerability and trauma to exploring all things human experience with world renowned experts, scientists, psychologists &amp; thought leaders.
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