What comes after the military? For many veterans, leaving Defence means navigating a new career, rebuilding their identity and finding purpose beyond the uniform.

In Episode 82 of The Grey Man Podcast, Jack Blaine shares his journey from serving in the Australian Army to building a future in the cattle industry. Through Diggers Cattle Company, Jack is doing more than running a business — he’s working to create opportunities for veterans to develop practical skills, enter the cattle industry and find a new direction after service.

Jack opens up about the challenges of military-to-civilian transition, losing the camaraderie of service, planning for life after discharge and the importance of finding a new purpose before leaving Defence.

We also explore veteran entrepreneurship, the realities of building a business and Jack’s efforts to establish pathways that help former serving members take their next step with confidence.

Because leaving the military doesn't mean your next mission has to end.

🎧 Listen to Episode 82 with Jack Blaine on The Grey Man Podcast.

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Taylah "Swifty" Gentzen has spent 15 years refusing to quit.

A multiple-time Australian and state boxing champion, Taylah fought for Australia as an amateur, competed overseas and eventually earned her place in the Australian team. After years of Olympic dreams, setbacks and difficult decisions, she moved into professional boxing and continued taking on some of the toughest opponents in the sport.

In this episode, Taylah opens up about her journey through Australian boxing, the politics and challenges surrounding the sport, fighting for opportunities, and why she refuses to take an easy path toward a championship.

She also shares the story behind joining the Australian Defence Force in 2016, choosing infantry because she wanted a challenge and a greater sense of purpose, and what it was like entering Kapooka as one of the early women pursuing an infantry role.

The conversation goes deeper into resilience, identity, motherhood, female athletes, social media, staying true to yourself and the pressure women can face to seek validation.

Taylah also talks about rediscovering her connection with horses and how Horse Aid and horsemanship have become an important part of her journey.

With Taylah currently ranked No. 2 in the world by the IBF and a potential world title opportunity ahead, this is a story about persistence, purpose and continuing to fight when the odds are stacked against you.

🎙️ Episode 81 with Taylah "Swifty" Gentzen

The Grey Man Podcast is proudly supported by Baldwin Advocacy and Claims (BAC).

Baldwin Advocacy and Claims helps veterans and their families navigate the DVA claims process and access the support they deserve.

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What happens when your experiences, your values and the system you trusted collide?

In Episode 79 of The Grey Man Podcast, Dr Nikki Jamieson explores moral injury, suicide prevention and the hidden wounds that can affect veterans, defence personnel, first responders, healthcare workers and others exposed to morally distressing experiences.

Nikki shares her own powerful journey through grief and suicide loss, including the death of her son Daniel while serving in the Australian Army, and how lived experience ultimately led her into suicidology, research and advocacy around moral injury.

We explore what moral injury is, how it differs from PTSD, the role of guilt, shame and betrayal, the impact of military identity and transition to civilian life, and why institutional betrayal can have such a profound effect on veterans.

Nikki also explains why early intervention, connection and simply being present for someone can matter, why lived experience is critical to suicide prevention, and how moral injury can extend beyond defence into workplaces, healthcare, first responders and other professions.

The conversation also looks at recovery and repair — and how people can use their experiences to develop understanding, connection and purpose.

🎙️ Episode 79 with Dr Nikki Jamieson.

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The Grey Man Podcast is proudly supported by Baldwin Advocacy & Claims, helping veterans and their families navigate the DVA claims and advocacy process. Find out more about Baldwin Advocacy & Claims and the support they provide through their official channels.

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