In this episode of the Team Forces Podcast, Heledd talks to Elizabeth Winfield, a former Army logistics officer, mother of three, and the driving force behind the Armed Forces Para Snow Sports Team (AFPST). Elizabeth shares her inspiring journey from discovering Nordic skiing in the Officers Training Corps to founding a British Para Nordic ski team after a 20-year gap. Her efforts have provided transformative recovery journeys for injured, wounded, and sick veterans through competitive snow sports.

Listen as Elizabeth discusses the power of community, the challenges of pioneering a programme from scratch, and the life-changing impact of AFPST’s initiatives on participants and their families. From fundraising adventures like Everest Base Camp to leading 90 athletes and staff to Colorado, Elizabeth’s unwavering commitment to giving back is nothing short of extraordinary.

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In this episode of the Team Forces Podcast, Heledd meets with Sally Orange, a physiotherapist, Army veteran, Guinness World Record holder, and mental health advocate. Sally's story is one of resilience, having overcome personal and professional challenges, including a nine-year journey to achieve her dream of becoming a physiotherapist and a battle with severe mental health struggles.

Sally shares how she transformed adversity into triumph through her work in the Army Medical Corps, her ground breaking physical feats—including marathons dressed as fruit to raise mental health awareness. Tune in to hear how Sally uses humour, empathy, and determination to inspire and support others, proving that small steps can lead to extraordinary accomplishments.

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In this episode, Heledd sits down with Lexi Chambers, an extraordinary individual who turned personal adversity into an inspiring legacy. A former Army recruit turned NHS nurse, Lexi faced incredible challenges, including life-altering injuries and the loss of her leg. Despite enduring immense physical pain and a rare neurological condition, she has triumphed as a five-time world record holder in wheelchair endurance events.

Lexi shares her remarkable story of resilience, her passion for women's rugby, and her ongoing mission to inspire others, particularly young women and veterans. From her military beginnings to her ambitious future goals, including wheeling the West Coast of America, Lexie reminds us all of the power of grit, adaptability, and community support.

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