Zane McCormack knows what it means to hit breaking point.

Raised in New Zealand, Zane moved to the UK to play rugby before joining the UK Police. For years he faced the relentless strain of frontline policing — trauma, stress, and pressure few outside the uniform ever see.

Eventually, it caught up with him. Zane suffered a severe health crash, blacking out for days at a time and losing all memory of what happened. What he now understands as burnout almost cost him everything.

In this conversation, Zane talks openly about:

• The hidden mental health toll of policing
• The experience of saving someone’s life, only to later question his own
• How constant stress and public criticism push officers to the edge
• His journey back to health and life after service

Today, Zane has turned his pain into purpose. He is now a Burnout Prevention Coach, helping others recognise the signs, prevent collapse, and rebuild resilience.

This is a story about service, sacrifice, and the silent battles behind the badge.

When former Royal Navy Wren Christine Nicholson left service in the 1990s, she found herself homeless—not once, but twice. She turned to hostels seeking safety, only to face sexual abuse on multiple occasions.

Christine’s powerful account shines a light on female veteran homelessness, the trauma of unsafe accommodation, and the resilience required to rebuild when support for women leaving the military was virtually non-existent.

Today, Christine is a multi-award-winning business mentor, bestselling author, and keynote speaker—recognised for her expertise in performance strategies and exit planning. Her story reminds us of the human cost behind the uniform and the need to ensure every veteran is supported when they transition back to civilian life.

Andy Gallie shares his raw, unfiltered story of living with a 33-year gambling addiction that began at age 9 and eventually led to prison. A former Royal Navy serviceman, Andy speaks openly about how military culture fuelled his destructive habits, the emotional toll on his family, and his powerful journey through addiction recovery. Now a leading voice in veteran support through the Battling the Odds campaign and Beacon Counselling Trust, Andy helps others escape the same darkness.

A vital listen for anyone affected by addiction, military mental health issues, or the unseen struggles of veterans.