Explorer Bear Grylls discusses his love of adventure, his time in the special forces, surviving a parachuting accident that almost paralyzed him, and the impact of climbing Mount Everest on his life. He also talks about the deaths of his father and a close friend in the SAS, highlighting the importance of resilience and kindness in overcoming challenges.
Bear Grylls promotes a natural, ancestral diet and rejects processed foods
Bear Grylls attributes his love for adventure to his adventurous father
Bear Grylls values resilience, kindness, and perseverance learned from his military career
Deep dives
Bear Grylls shares his unconventional approach to life and eating
Bear Grylls, the youngest British to climb Mount Everest, discusses his unusual way of living and eating, eschewing processed foods and focusing on a diet of natural, ancestral foods.
Bear Grylls reflects on his childhood and the influence of his adventurous father
Bear Grylls reminisces about his childhood and the profound impact of having an adventurous father who inspired his love for the outdoors and personal challenges.
Bear Grylls opens up about his mother's eccentricities and his own introverted nature
Bear Grylls fondly shares anecdotes about his eccentric mother and their unique bond, highlighting how her quirks have shaped his appreciation for individuality and authenticity.
Bear Grylls discusses the impact of boarding school on his upbringing and personal resilience
Bear Grylls reflects on his time at boarding school, acknowledging the challenges and emotional strain it caused, while recognizing that those experiences helped shape his resilience and determination.
Bear Grylls reveals the life lessons learned from his experiences in the military and the importance of resilience and kindness
Bear Grylls shares the valuable life lessons he gained from his military career, emphasizing the importance of resilience, kindness, and never giving up in the face of challenges.
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.
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