From a quiet country town to the frontlines of East Timor and Afghanistan—Chris Larkham’s journey is one of grit and transformation.
In this episode of The Grey Man Podcast, we sit down with Chris Larkham to unpack the reality of a life spent in service. Chris opens up about the immense toll of multiple deployments, the weight of the battles fought overseas, and the silent struggle with PTSD that followed his return to Australia.
Chris shares how he found a new way to serve as part of the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS), proving that the instinct to help others doesn't fade when the uniform changes. We dive into the raw moments of his journey: the difficulty of reconnecting with civilian life, and the profound healing he found through fatherhood and love. This is a powerful testament to resilience and a reminder that behind every set of medals is a human story that needs to be told.
In this episode, we cover: Deployments to East Timor and Afghanistan: The reality of the frontlines. The internal battle: Facing PTSD and the struggle to reconnect. A new mission: Transitioning into the Queensland Ambulance Service. Resilience through family: How fatherhood and love changed the trajectory of his recovery.
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