Explorer, broadcaster and Chief Scout Bear Grylls talks candidly to Rachel Sylvester and Alice Thomson about his love of adventure, the profound impact of the deaths of his inspirational father, and one of his closest friends in the SAS, Sergeant Chris Carter. Bear discusses life in the special forces, the challenges of climbing Mount Everest, and the catastrophic parachuting accident that nearly paralyzed him for life.
Links for additional support (also on Past Imperfect podcast pages)
Bereavement support
www.sueryder.org.uk
The Royal British Legion
Support for soldiers and ex-soldiers
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk
Mental health
https://www.mind.org.uk/
Support for those affected by paralysis
www.christopherreeve.org/living-with-paralysis
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