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From Struggle 2 Strength Podcast

By: Mike Bateson & David Curtis
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From Struggle 2 Strength Podcast: Brought to you by Dave, a brave soul who survived the harrowing blast of a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, and Mike, who emerged victorious from the shackles of drug and alcohol addiction. Both former British Army servicemen, their unique and powerful individual journeys are a testament to human resilience. Each episode unveils real stories of overcoming adversity, serving as a beacon for those facing obstacles. Let our voices be the wind beneath your wings, reminding you that every struggle leads to strength.

Tune in, be inspired, rise above.

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  • From Struggle 2 Strength - With David 'Haggis' McCormack

    From Struggle 2 Strength - With David 'Haggis' McCormack
    Jan 26 2026

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    In this episode, we are joined again by David 'Haggis' McCormack, a resilient individual whose life journey from the depths of despair to empowerment is truly inspiring. Born and raised in Glasgow, David faced numerous challenges growing up in care and struggling with addiction.

    This is a really heavy episode, some of the content may be upsetting. Dave is a brave soul who has opened up and bared his all in this weeks episode.

    Reach out, speak out and you own your own power.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • From Struggle 2 Strength Podcast with Clare Chambers

    From Struggle 2 Strength Podcast with Clare Chambers
    Jun 21 2025

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    🎙️ Episode Title: "Still Here: Suicide Prevention, Survival & Hope with Clare Chambers"

    In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Mike & Dave sits down with Clare Chambers, a senior suicide prevention therapist at James’ Place in Liverpool. Clare brings a wealth of lived and professional experience to the conversation from her 23 years as a probation officer to her current role supporting men in suicidal crisis.

    A survivor herself, Clare openly shares her journey of living with Bipolar Disorder and how her own suicide attempt led to a life-changing career pivot into counselling. Her story is one of resilience, transformation, and radical empathy.

    Clare also reflects on her involvement in the Baton of Hope Manchester tour alongside former guest Frankie Feeney, offering an inside view into one of the UK’s most impactful suicide awareness movements.

    This episode is a deep dive into what it really means to save lives, not just clinically, but human-to-human.

    🔗 Themes: Suicide prevention, lived experience, mental health support, professional reinvention, trauma-informed care, peer connection

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • We Are Back! Dave & Mike Get Going....Finally

    We Are Back! Dave & Mike Get Going....Finally
    Apr 22 2025

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    In this episode you will realise Mike knows nothing about politics, especially American Politics, and Dave is probably a bit better than me on the matter!?

    We are just catching up and saying hello, so please come and join us for some conversation about the world and how we feel about it.

    Raw and Organic as always.

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    53 mins
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