In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Kyle Wilson, a former Australian Army infantry soldier (2RAR) who deployed to East Timor and Afghanistan. Kyle’s military career took him from a young, eager soldier to the harsh realities of war, engaging in intense firefights in Afghanistan and experiencing the deep psychological impact of combat. One night, just hours after taking a life in battle, he sleepwalked back into the firefight, weapon in hand, unknowingly ready to engage his own team—a terrifying moment that nearly ended in disaster. This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about the mental battles that follow soldiers long after the shooting stops. 💡 This episode covers: 👉 Kyle’s journey from enlisting to deploying with 2RAR 👉 The realities of war in Afghanistan & East Timor 👉 The night he sleepwalked with a loaded weapon, still believing he was in combat 👉 The psychological toll of taking a life in war 👉 His time in military prison—what led to it and the lessons learned 👉 Life after the military & finding purpose beyond the battlefield This isn’t just another war story—it’s the truth about combat, trauma, and the battles that never really end. 🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. 📅 New episodes every week! 📢 Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 📱 Instagram: www.instagram.com/2worldscollidepodcast 🐦 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@2.worlds.collide.podcast 📱 X (Twitter): x.com/2worldsPodcast Tags & Keywords: Kyle Wilson Podcast Australian infantry war stories Afghanistan & East Timor combat missions The mental toll of taking a life Soldier sleepwalking with a loaded weapon The reality of PTSD in combat veterans Life after the Australian Army Military resilience & redemption 2 Worlds Collide podcast #2WorldsCollidePodcast #KyleWilson #AustralianVeteran #2RAR #Afghanistan #CombatStories #MilitaryLife #PTSD #WarriorMindset #LifeAfterService #PodcastAustralia

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.