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This week I’m joined by Harley Fox from the GreyMan Podcast.

Harley’s military journey spans the Navy and Army Reserve across two decades, from serving as a Navy cook, to leaving Defence after the tragic loss of his fiancée, before finding his way back into uniform twice.

We unpack his time as an Officer Cadet, mortar operator and acting Section Commander at the Soldier Recovery Centre, along with his decision to finish serving in 2025 and step behind the microphone.

This is an honest conversation about service, grief, recovery, finding direction and the power of sharing stories.

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This week’s guest is a little bit different, she’s not a veteran, but her story of fitness, business, community and completely changing direction in life is one worth hearing. 💪

A mum of four and granny of five, she went from a career in banking and financial planning to completing her Cert III & IV in Fitness after people started noticing her own results and asking her for advice.

Then in 2013, redundancy forced a change of direction. She started training at Anytime Fitness Cooroy, applied for the manager’s job and started the very next day.

By April 2014, she’d bought the gym. 🔥

What started as essentially buying herself a wage became something much bigger.

🏋️ Around 400 members grew to 900
👥 A team of 3 grew to 10
🤝 And most importantly, she built a genuine community where people feel like they belong.

In this episode we chat about her journey, taking risks, running a business, the importance of community, and how fitness can be about so much more than just training.

For veterans especially, getting back into a gym can sometimes be that first step towards routine, connection and finding your people again.

This is a great conversation about backing yourself, changing direction and building something that matters.

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This week we sit down with Grant Clifton, founder of Debt Free Me, to talk all things money, debt, financial freedom and mental health.
After experiencing his own financial struggles, Grant completely changed the way he approached money and eventually became debt-free. That journey led him to create Debt Free Me, helping everyday Australians take control of their finances and build a better future.

We chat about Grant’s own journey, common money mistakes, budgeting, getting out of debt, saving, investing and some simple changes that can make a big difference over time.
Practical advice.
Real-world strategies.
A better mindset around money.

Whether you’re trying to get out of debt, get ahead financially or simply make smarter decisions with your money, there’s plenty to take away from this one.

Please note: The information discussed in this episode is general in nature and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not personal financial advice. Always seek advice from a qualified financial adviser before making decisions about your finances, investments, superannuation or insurance.

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This episode is a little different but it’s one that could genuinely make a difference to your future. We’re joined by Hannah Hines, Financial Adviser at Apex Financial Services, to break down the world of money, financial planning and preparing for life beyond service.

With more than 15 years of experience across banking and financial services, and a Master of Financial Planning, Hannah is passionate about helping everyday Australians make informed financial decisions without all the confusing jargon.

What makes this conversation especially relevant to our community is Hannah’s close connection to the Defence family. With immediate family members who have served in the Air Force, Navy and Army, she understands many of the unique opportunities and challenges that serving members, veterans and their families face.

Please note: The information discussed in this episode is general in nature and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not personal financial advice. Always seek advice from a qualified financial adviser before making decisions about your finances, investments, superannuation or insurance.

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* MoneySmart Budget Planner - https://moneysmart.gov.au/budgeting/budget-planner
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At just 19 years old, James Bennett enlisted in the Australian Army, joining Alpha Company, 7RAR, in search of purpose, adventure and the chance to serve his country. His military journey would take him across Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand on Rifle Company Butterworth 115, where he forged lifelong friendships and experienced the highs and lows of military life. But behind the scenes, James was fighting battles that few knew about.

For the first time publicly, James opens up about the difficult discharge process that followed between 2015 and 2017, the lasting impact it had on his life, and the realities many veterans face when the uniform comes off.

We also dive into his unique role assisting the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) in the recreation of the Lindt Café Siege offering a rare insight into one of Australia’s most significant counter-terrorism training exercises.

This is an honest, raw and powerful conversation about service, sacrifice, resilience and life after the Army.

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