Special Forces Vs Critical Care (Restore Podcast collaboration)

In this episode I chat to Jason Fox - a former Royal Marine Commando and Special Forces Sergeant. Joining at 16 and serving for 20 years; Jason passed the grueling selection process for the Special Forces, serving with the Special Boat Service. Jason has planned and led operations including hostage rescue, counter terrorism, counter insurgency, maritime counter terrorism, surveillance, body guarding and counter narcotic missions. He currently features in the channel 4 program - SAS: Who Dares Wins.

We look at the similarities between the Special Forces (SF) and critical care (paramedic) practice. We examine the principles of high performing teams, relationship with failure, and communication amongst other aspects. We also look at self care and what it means on a practical level and the power of not taking yourself too seriously. I have always found Jason to be honest and open person which is why having conversations with him is so refreshingly real.

This episode will feature on the Restore Podcast (self-care non-clinical) and the Pre-hospital Care Podcast (clinical conversations) as it relates to both.

I hope you enjoy this episode.