{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68d08639ef1d2c878d755427/69ce15173908885dc414ac0d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Life at Sea & Beyond: Brad Barr on Navy Service and Supporting Veterans","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68d08639ef1d2c878d755427/1775112353657-d951f646-8a21-4930-abf9-917775b3d8b1.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What’s it really like to serve in the Nav, and what happens when the uniform comes off?</p><p><br></p><p>In this powerful episode, Antoine Vidal sits down with former Navy serviceman Brad Barr to explore his 18-year journey through the Australian Navy. From joining straight out of school to deployments across the Middle East, East Timor, and beyond, Brad shares raw and honest insights into life at sea, the challenges of service, and the unbreakable bonds formed along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>But this story goes beyond the Navy.</p><p><br></p><p>Brad opens up about transitioning back to civilian life, the importance of mental health and rehabilitation, and how he’s now giving back as Deputy President of the Greater Springfield RSL Sub Branch—supporting veterans and helping shape a meaningful and community-driven ANZAC Day.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a story of service, resilience, and purpose, both in uniform and beyond.</p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ <strong>Listen now and discover the human side of service.</strong></p>","author_name":"Radio Springfield City Podcasts"}