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Ant Middleton Opens Up About His Personal Demons, Being "Cancelled" & His Spirituality

Mar 29, 2021

Ant Middleton, a British adventurer and military veteran, candidly discusses his personal demons and the impact of being 'canceled' by Channel 4. He reflects on confronting inner struggles, the cultural shock of military life, and the journey to reclaim his identity. Ant shares insights on maintaining authenticity amidst cancel culture, emphasizing the importance of personal integrity. He also explores the interconnectedness of humanity and nature, revealing how spirituality guides his quest for self-discovery and growth.

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Ant Middleton

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Embracing Inner Demons

13min

Navigating Identity and Cultural Shock in the Military

5min

Reclaiming Identity

8min

The Journey to Authenticity

6min

Authenticity in a Cancel Culture

8min

The Strength of Personal Integrity in a Cancellable World

5min

The Importance of Authenticity in Life and Identity

2min

The Duality of Military Life and Personal Struggles

2min

10.

From War Zone to Home: Navigating Transition

10min

11.

Embracing Authenticity and Personal Growth

27min

12.

Interconnectedness: Humanity and Nature

8min

13.

Embracing Authenticity and Business Efficiency

2min

Ant Middleton is an adventurer, military vet, television host and author who is has become a majorly respected authority when it comes to survival and endurance techniques due to his experience within the elite and special forces. He went on to become of only a handful of those able to complete the military’s gruelling “Holy Trinity”, serving with the Paras, the Royal Marines and Special Forces (in the Special Boat Service, sister force of the SAS). He has served on military tours of Northern Ireland, Macedonia (peacekeeping), Sierra Leone and Afghanistan (in 2007 and 2008).

Ant has remained grounded in a philosophy of embracing personal power and individual responsibility at all times. Ant has a very straightforward view of manhood and describes his peers as 'military alpha males'. Ant readily admits that he has been 'exposed' to so much that it's almost impossible for him to feel an adrenaline rush at this stage in his life...

Most recently Ant has been caught up in a media storm after Channel 4 axed him from SAS: Who Dares Wins after five years, the broadcaster said that ant’s 'views and values we not aligned to theirs'.

This is his first in-depth conversation he recorded since he was “cancelled”. Ant, Thank you for your honesty. This weeks episode entitled 'Ant Middleton Opens Up About His Personal Demons, Being "Cancelled" & His Spirituality'

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