Neil “Silvie” Silvester was a Lance Corporal of mine in The First Battalion the Royal Green Jackets in 2001 and we have been friends ever since. Silvie’s been a Policeman and worked in a variety of places from pubs to factories and from a shooting school to warehouses. After an accident at work he even took himself back to college to study art.

In this conversation we discuss the journey he’s had with his mental health: from believing there was something missing, something wrong with him; to realising he could hold it all more lightly and let those feelings pass rather than chasing them down. As ever, the most exciting part is him seeing that potential in others and that he can serve people, wherever they are, by listening without judgement.

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The Simple Reflections Podcast is a collection of gentle conversations with people from all walks of life, looking at small, seemingly insignificant ideas that have gone on to have profound impacts on the lives of the guests. The podcast is hosted by Dave Hill, the founder of Simplicity in Mind, a leadership and wellbeing coaching practice based in Scotland.

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Artwork - Neil Silvester silvie2595@icloud.com
Music sample - Nonsense by Oak Studios