EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 1H 39M
Episode 110: Kidnapped Three Times — How the Mind Survives the Unthinkable
from Frankie’s Pod: Uncorking the unforgettable · host Frankie Dunn
In this gripping episode, Andrew Dunn interviews Dr. Simon Lee Maryan — a former Royal Marine Commando, psychological resilience specialist, and trauma expert whose life has unfolded under extraordinary pressure.Drawing on his military service, intelligence work, and lived experience of surviving multiple kidnappings, Simon shares rare insights into how the human mind responds to extreme threat and uncertainty. The conversation goes beyond theory, exploring how trauma is stored in the body, how resilience is built under fire, and why human connection is often the key to survival.Raw, honest, and deeply human, this episode dives into mental health, PTSD, emotional regulation, and what it truly means to endure — not just in conflict zones, but in everyday life.🎙️ A powerful conversation about resilience, survival, and the psychology of staying alive.Support the channel https://paypal.me/FrankiesPodhttps://buymeacoffee.com/frankiespod
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In this gripping episode, Andrew Dunn interviews Dr. Simon Lee Maryan — a former Royal Marine Commando, psychological resilience specialist, and trauma expert whose life has unfolded under extraordinary pressure.Drawing on his military service, intelligence work, and lived experience of surviving multiple kidnappings, Simon shares rare insights into how the human mind responds to extreme threat and uncertainty. The conversation goes beyond theory, exploring how trauma is stored in the body, how resilience is built under fire, and why human connection is often the key to survival.Raw, honest, and deeply human, this episode dives into mental health, PTSD, emotional regulation, and what it truly means to endure — not just in conflict zones, but in everyday life.🎙️ A powerful conversation about resilience, survival, and the psychology of staying alive.Support the channel https://paypal.me/FrankiesPodhttps://buymeacoffee.com/frankiespod
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