Alternate Realities

In today's conversation Jo talks openly about her husband's drug use and journey with PTSD leading up to his tragic suicide. An open conversation about what it means to fulfil marriage vows when sickness and in health means dealing with Mental Health, when your partner turns into someone you no longer recognise, yet you know they are still in there. Jo Jukes is using all her experience and Pos...

Dr John E Clark has had a long career in Pharmacology. As a young African American he literally changed his career path with the flick of a pen. A set of circumstances led him to his academic career to date. His research into African American Pharmacists is about to culminate in a book adding richness to history, especially for women who have opened many doors for men...

Dr Matthew Kiernan shares his personal struggles with his health during and after his Royal Naval career. He gives insight into his incredible journey to acquiring his PhD, his passion for research and shows us the value of getting back up every time life knocks us down. A most inspirational man.....

In this episode Lonnie shares his incredible journey from a traumatic childhood to a long and successful career serving the Crown for a total of 41 years. When Lonnie found himself at a crossroads he could have gone one of two ways. His story is an inspiration in so many ways. This Falklands and Iraq War Veteran is deserving of much respect.

Alternate Realities is a series about seemingly ordinary people who live extraordinary lives. When tragedy strikes we have a choice of what we do with that experience and Raqual has chosen to use her experience to help others. She gives kindness, hope, understanding and compassion in everything she does for the Army Widows Association. In today's episode she shares some of her heart wrenching s...

In today's conversation Mandy Small shares her experience of losing her husband Chris to suicide. Chris had served 21 years in the British Army being deployed multiple times to some of our worst conflict zones. A deep and raw conversation between two widows bringing openness and honesty to the very difficult subjects of PTSD and suicide. Mandy's journey with her son Jamie is exceptional and in...

In today’s conversation with Shane we hear about his journey to becoming an Holistic Medium. From his earliest psychic experience right the way through to the physical illness that tested him to the core of his being and on to a calling that he could not ignore. Shane brings compassion to the darker side of life and humour to the lighter side, always working with the highest integrity.

In this episode we hear about Glen Burton’s extraordinary story, starting out as a young unsure 16 year old who left his home town to join the British Army with negativity ringing in his ear. His life unfolded in the most amazing way as Glen using just three words Performance, Motivation and Mindset followed up on every opportunity that came his way and made more of himself than any of the nays...

Series Intro: Jay introduces her exciting NEW podcast series and what you can expect from the Alternate Realities guests.