From Patrol To Podium

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 Injury10:39 The Aftermath of the Explosion18:06 Mental Health and Recovery24:34 Finding Inspiration and Humor26:15 Physical Achievements and High Rocks Journey28:53 The Journey into High Rocks35:15 Mental Health Retreats for Men45:45 Quickfire Questions and Personal InsightsYou can find Ricky on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hybrid_amputee?igsh=d2F6dmI2NjczaHp4Link to Ricky’s GoFundMe Retreat pagehttps://gofund.me/91e446cadLink to Discomfort Zone Documentary pagehttps://greenlit.com/project/discomfort-zone?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAR9br9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeMiRgaJAmvcyHKaPICxBQH3PfsLse1NxCExoHSHkn56CwsPgvazR6H3834Vw_aem_qNx4u8aDWQZjZyFcaLPADQWe want to hear from youGet in touch throughEmail - [email protected] Instagram / Facebook / TikTok - @mantorquexySubscribe and leave a reviewOriginal music composed and used with permission from Alex Tilley Video Editing for Socials assistance provided by Lily O'Connor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.