Tobias Gutteridge was shot in the neck while serving in Afghanistan, leaving him paralysed from the chin down and reliant on 24/7 care. He battled addiction, mental health struggles, and suicidal thoughts—but chose to fight on. His story is one of raw resilience, strength, and hope in the face of unimaginable adversity. Episode 80 – The Eventful Lives Podcast.

From a tough South African childhood to the elite Special Boat Service, Toby Gutteridge’s journey is one of true resilience. After being shot through the neck in a Taliban attack, he defied all odds to survive with quadriplegia. This is more than a war story — it’s a powerful look at the strength of the human spirit.

Toby Gutteridge overcame a troubled childhood to join the Royal Marines, later becoming one of the youngest to enter the Special Boat Service. In 2009, he was shot in Afghanistan, leaving him paralysed. Today, he runs Bravery, an extreme sports brand that supports and empowers those who’ve faced adversity and found the strength to rise again.

Toby Gutteridge, former UK Special Forces (SBS) operator and founder of Bravery, is a lifelong extreme sports enthusiast. Through his brand, he supports underprivileged children and veterans. In this talk, Toby shares what it means to overcome adversity, rise above life’s challenges, and unlock true potential through resilience, courage, and inner strength.

Toby Gutteridge left South Africa to join the Royal Marines and became one of the youngest to serve in UK Special Forces. In 2009, he was shot in Afghanistan and left paralysed from the neck down. Despite doctors considering turning off life support, Toby defied the odds. His story is one of extraordinary resilience and inspiration. Take a moment to hear his powerful journey.

Anything Goes with James English Ep/266 I Refuse To Quit - Special Forces Soldier Toby Gutteridge Tells His Story

"I want to make the most of what I've got left". Special Boat Service (SBS) veteran Toby Gutteridge was left severely injured when he got caught up in a firefight. He is now paralysed from the neck down and relies on a portable ventilator. His memoir, Never Will I Die, will reveal his story in detail.

At 24, Toby Gutteridge became one of the youngest ever recruits to join the Special Forces, but during an operation in Afghanistan his life changed forever when he was shot through the neck. Doctors recommended his life support be switched off, but Toby survived.  Now quadriplegic, he has rebuilt his life, running an extreme sports company and writing a memoir about his ordeal and overcoming adversity. 

After a difficult childhood, Toby Gutteridge became one of youngest-ever Special Forces recruits. But in 2009, at just 24, his life changed forever when he was shot through the neck in Afghanistan. He survived, despite doctors recommending his life support be switched off. Now quadriplegic, Toby runs Bravery, an extreme sports brand that empowers people who’ve overcome adversity. His memoir, Never Will I Die, reveals his story in detail.

Frontier Risks Group & SRM Alumni marked 12 years with a powerful networking event at the Arboretum, featuring guest speakers Toby Gutteridge & Titch Cormack. A former SBS operator, Toby was paralysed in combat at 24 but found new purpose — earning a business degree, founding Bravery, and co-authoring Never Will I Die.

“Everyone will face a life-changing moment — one that redefines who you are.”