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Discover Ricky Banner's incredible journey from military service to overcoming life-changing injuries. Learn about resilience and inspiration for those facing adversity. In this conversation, Ricky Banner shares his incredible journey from a troubled youth to a soldier in the army, detailing the life-changing moment when he was injured by an IED in Afghanistan. He discusses the physical and mental challenges he faced after his amputation, his struggles with depression, and how he found inspiration in others at Headley Court rehabilitation centre. Ricky also talks about his journey into adaptive sports, particularly Hyrox, and his commitment to helping others through mental health retreats for men.


02:51 Ricky's Military Background and Injury


10:39 The Aftermath of the Explosion


18:06 Mental Health and Recovery


24:34 Finding Inspiration and Humor


26:15 Physical Achievements and High Rocks Journey


28:53 The Journey into High Rocks


35:15 Mental Health Retreats for Men


45:45 Quickfire Questions and Personal Insights


You can find Ricky on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/hybrid_amputee?igsh=d2F6dmI2NjczaHp4


Link to Ricky’s GoFundMe Retreat page

https://gofund.me/91e446cad


Link to Discomfort Zone Documentary page

https://greenlit.com/project/discomfort-zone?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAR9br9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeMiRgaJAmvcyHKaPICxBQH3PfsLse1NxCExoHSHkn56CwsPgvazR6H3834Vw_aem_qNx4u8aDWQZjZyFcaLPADQ

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