Ollie Ollerton: Resilience in the Face of Loss

In this thought-provoking episode of Death: A Changing Industry, we sit down with Ollie Ollerton, ex-special forces soldier, SAS: Who Dares Wins instructor, best-selling author, and influential speaker. Ollie shares his compelling journey from the shadowy world of special forces operations to the spotlight of a popular television show, and his deeply personal experience with resilience in the face of trauma. As an advocate for self-empowerment and personal growth, Ollie offers unique insight on how to deal with bereavement and trauma. He stresses the importance of grieving, recognizing it as a necessary process for healing. With his own struggles as a backdrop, he emphasizes the dangers of avoiding pain through substance misuse and the power of facing personal demons head-on. Ollie touches on various topics from the importance of bereavement awareness in schools to the changing landscape of funeral services in the UK. The conversation also delves into his personal experiences with death and grief, his approach to life as a continuous project, and his ongoing quest for self-discovery and transformation. Listen in as Ollie and our host explore the intricacies of resilience, self-growth, and the shifting industry of death in this heart-warming and inspiring episode.