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What happens when simply getting through the day isn't enough anymore?
In this episode of ResetU, Andy Rhodes and Nathan Gardner are joined by Damien Isherwood and Helen Barnett for a powerful conversation about trauma, recovery, resilience, and finding purpose after difficult experiences in policing and the blue light community.
The conversation explores the work of the Curtis Palmer Programme, a peer-led approach that combines education, breath work, physical challenge, nature, and giving back to help people rebuild confidence and resilience.
Helen shares her deeply personal journey as a former Met Police firearms officer, including being stabbed, caught up in IRA explosions, shot on duty, and ultimately medically discharged from policing. She speaks honestly about PTSD, leaving the job, years of silence, and how finding a way to contribute again became an important part of her recovery.
Damien shares how his own military background, expeditions, and experiences supporting others led him to develop the Curtis Palmer Programme, built around the belief that meaningful recovery requires more than short-term fixes.
For more information on what has been discussed in today’s episode please head to the below links:
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Curtis Palmer Programme: https://curtispalmerprogram.org/
This podcast is proudly sponsored by Police Mutual, which supports the police family with wellbeing, financial, and practical support, while recognising extraordinary bravery across the UK. To find out more, please head to https://www.policemutual.co.uk/
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