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Digging Deeper | Bomb blast was a rebirth

By Bree Harding

Aug 18, 2025

James Greenshields. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Former Australian Army Major James Greenshields was hit by a roadside bomb in Iraq.

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He says the day it happened was the fourth-best day of his life, despite the resulting post-traumatic stress disorder it, among other incidents during his service, brought on.

Things got worse before they got better, but now, he helps communities and individuals heal from their own emotional trauma.

WARNING: This episode discusses military conflict, death, suicide and domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.

Support numbers:

1300 MILVET (1300 645 838) - Veteran support

13 11 14 LIFELINE - Mental health support

1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) - Domestic violence support

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