Rob Edwards is a former serviceman who served six years in the Parachute Regiment before transitioning to security and transportation operations in hostile environments around the world. Having personally experienced mental health challenges, he embarked on his own journey of healing, which led him to discover a profound new path. Through this transformative process, Rob developed a deep commitment to leading and supporting veterans through similar journeys of recovery and self-discovery. It was this healing journey that inspired the creation of The Way of the Warriors, establishing a foundation dedicated to supporting veterans’ wellbeing and mental health through innovative therapeutic approaches.
Colloquium Presentation: 27 February 2026 (Sir Henry Wellcome Building, G17, 3.30-5pm)
From the Dark to the Light
Abstract
In his talk Rob will describe his personal journey, working with indigenous wisdom he has received from the Shipibo and the Mamos. And how this has helped him heal from his traumas.
He will then go onto how to describe the work of, The Way of the Warriors.