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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, read or gift #MindfulSoldier. Lived experience. Practical psychology. 100% of my author profits support veterans’ charities, including RBVE and The Gurkha Welfare Trust. ashalexcooper.com/book/#buy

World Mental Health Day, 10 October. Plum card with Mindful Soldier by Ash Alexander-Cooper. A book for you. Support for others. Read it. Gift it. Start a conversation. 100% of author profits support veterans’ charities.

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A busy few days travelling. A calming morning run around Tokyo’s Imperial Palace. 🇯🇵 Sometimes a reset is simply getting outside and moving. What helps you find a little calm?

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Privileged to attend the screening of the #rakshagirls documentary - hugely inspiring. Well done to the amazing @headguard.info team. Wonderful also to catch up with my old friend @warriormonk22 and chat with @iamgailporter. Please donate: www.headguard.info/donate #hope #trauma #resilience

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Hereford Sat 26 Sep, 12:30: #MindfulSoldier with Caroline Lang. Say hello; signed books. Author profits to veterans’ charities. Tickets: www.ticketsource.com/military-his...

Hereford Military History Festival announcement. Ash Alexander-Cooper discusses Mindful Soldier with Caroline Lang on Saturday 26 September at 12:30 at Castle Green Pavilion, Hereford. The Mindful Soldier book cover is pictured.

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A little space in the bag for Mindful Soldier. 🇺🇸 What book earns a place in your luggage? Get your copy: ashalexcooper.com/book/#buy All author profits support charities, including Royal British Veterans Enterprise and @gurkhawelfaretrust.bsky.social #BookSky

Mindful Soldier packed in an open olive-green travel bag alongside white and green trainers, folded clothes and a leather belt.

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Some days, the hardest part of a run happens before you leave the house. Tiredness. Not enough time. Plenty of reasons to put it off. Today, the sunshine helped get me out. And I'm glad it did. What helps you take that first step when you don't feel like it? #StartingAgain #Resilience #Running

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Mindful Soldier has made it to Cyprus. Lovely to see a reader taking a little time out with the book. Resilience is not about getting every day right; it is about finding the next useful step, wherever you are. ashalexcooper.com/book/#buy #MindfulSoldier #BookSky #Resilience

Mindful Soldier held by an anonymous reader reclining on a sunlounger on a beach in Cyprus; the reader’s face is obscured by a fox emoji, with a Cyprus flag in the upper-left corner.

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Not how far. Not how hard. Just taking the step that is right for you today—and giving yourself credit for it. Body and mind are not separate projects. What small piece of progress are you proud of? #MindfulSoldier

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Setbacks only become teachers if we choose to listen. Experience matters; honest reflection is what turns it into learning. Read Mindful Soldier? An honest Amazon or Goodreads review helps the next reader find it. Book details: ashalexcooper.com/book/#buy #MindfulSoldier

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Trying to hypnotise Freya, Crocodile Dundee style… She declined to participate. FAIL. Freya 1. Me 0. What trick should she ignore next?

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Last weekend ChatGPT and Codex helped rebuild and migrate my website, chase support teams, uncover legacy costs and permissions, and test every link. What impressed me wasn’t one clever answer. It was the persistence—and how quickly the execution bottleneck disappeared. ashalexcooper.com

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Ash Alexander-Cooper is a leadership and resilience keynote speaker, author of Mindful Soldier and international public-sector AI leader.

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Order here* or from all good bookshops worldwide: - coles-books.co.uk/mindful-sold... (@colesbooksbicester - signed); - amzn.eu/d/04hkHVQT (Amazon); and - rbveshop.org/products/min... (RBVE Charity shop)

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

If you’ve not yet got a copy (hardback, audio or Kindle), order today (!), as 100% of author profit goes to some amazing international charities, including @royalbritishveteransenterprise and @gurkhawelfaretrust.

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Where will you be taking #mindfulsoldier on your summer holidays? Dr Jess and I love seeing where you’re reading and continue to be humbled by your ratings and reviews - do please keep them coming, as they really help others find the book (Amazon/Goodreads).

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Morning sofa snuggles with Freya, who DOES understand the concept of personal space. She just chooses to focus on other things. 🐾 🤦‍♂️ 💤 #gsp #puppy #dog #dogs #snuggles

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Thank you so much for the feedback. I’ve passed it on to Jess too (who’s been in hospital, so needs cheering up). Please do share the picture by email (hello@egmnet.net) and I’ll include in the next batch of #mindfulsoldier pictures. Please do rate / review online if you can. Onwards!

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I hope very much that you enjoy it. Let me know!

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Order here or from all good bookshops worldwide: geni.us/MindfulSoldier and via the RBVE shop: rbveshop.org/products/min...

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

In the spirit of Armed Forces Weekend, if you've not yet grabbed a copy (hardback, audio or Kindle), do consider doing so today, as every penny of author profit goes to charity, including some amazing veterans charities like the @RBVECharity and @gurkhawelfaretrust.bsky.social.

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

And to those who keep taking Dr Jess and me (via #MindfulSoldier) on their summer holidays, thank you!! We love seeing where you're reading and continue to be humbled by your ratings and reviews - do please keep them coming, as they really help others find the book.

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

On UK Armed Forces Day 2026, I'd like thank all those still in uniform, who go above and beyond each and every day, serving others to keep us all safe, and also to every veteran, many of whom are living with the impact of their service long after retirement. We owe you a huge debt of gratitude.

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Order here, or from all good bookstores worldwide*: geni.us/MindfulSoldier *Available now in hardback, Kindle and audiobook, with paperback available for preorder on Amazon too. #resilience #selfcare #selfhelp #wellness #mentalhealth #MentalFitness

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Do keep the #MindfulSoldier online ratings and reviews coming, as Dr Jess and I love seeing what is resonating with readers and listeners. Please do also keep recommending to colleagues, friends and family and help support some brilliant international veterans charities in the process.

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Nope. Too hot. Not cooperating. Will mostly be focussed on growing today. That is all. 🐾 #puppy #gsp #dog #dogs #heatwave

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Is it possible that this heatwave is responsible for accelerated leg, paw and ear growth?! 🐾 #heatwave #puppy #gsp #dog #dogs

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Amazon’s Prime Day sees #mindfulsoldier at 20% discount, making for an excellent belated Father’s Day gift 🎁 🥰 amzn.eu/d/0eeon7YT

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

So, if you’re struggling, please remember that we are all in this together. And if you’d like to know more about my own journey, or arm yourself with helpful insights to help build resilience and bounce back, grab a copy of my book #mindfulsoldier: geni.us/MindfulSoldier Onwards!

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

To all the dads out there on #fathersday. If, once again, you’re separated from your kids, by geography or circumstance, please remember that you’re not alone. Being able to measure time with my own daughter, after nearly two decades, in days and weeks rather than months or years, is always tough.

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Today marks the 5-yr anniversary of this (Ill-considered!) Covid hotel room ultra marathon. While the 5 hrs, 52km and ~11,500 shuttles were not entirely enjoyable, it was a great opportunity to shine a light on issues of loneliness, isolation and mental health and raise money for #rbve. Onwards!

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Where to this week for #mindfulsoldier? Remember that every purchase sees all author profits going to some amazing charities, and please do also rate and review on Amazon / Goodreads, as it really helps others find the book. If you haven't yet got yours, it's available worldwide: amzn.eu/d/04kTu7HR

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Last few copies of #mindfulsoldier in store at @hatchards.bsky.social St Pancras What are you waiting for?! (Also available online: www.hatchards.co.uk/book/mindful...) #resilience #selfcare #wellness #books

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Puppy cuddles for the patient 🥰🐾🤕

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

If you have such spectacular ears, it would be criminal not to use them 🐾 🛫 #gsppuppy

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Proof of life! Currently enjoying fentanyl via IV, but the surgeon said he takes no responsibility for what I post today! Always a concern when you wake up@l from general anaesthetic seems to be and I don’t appear to have been given breast implants or anything else without asking! 😳❤️‍🩹🤣 Onwards!

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

She claimed she can touch type and then promptly fell asleep… 🤦‍♂️🐾

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Dr Jess and I continue to be humbled by your #mindfulsoldier feedback so please do keep the ratings and reviews coming (Amazon and Goodreads) and help support some brilliant international veterans charities in the process. Order here, or from all good bookstores worldwide: amzn.eu/d/0aS3na2N

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month 2026 comes to an end, where will you be reading #MindfulSoldier over this long weekend? Order here in hardback, Kindle or audiobook: www.amazon.co.uk/Mindful-Sold... Please do also keep rating and reviewing online as it helps spread the word. Onwards!

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

How it’s going / how I’m feeling 🐾

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

🚨PUPDATE🚨 D-1 and Freya’s ears appear to be on a bit of a growth spurt 🐾 🥰 #gsp #dog #dogs #puppy #puppylove

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

🚨Back in Stock🚨 After selling out following the recent @therestpolitics.bsky.social interview about #mensmentalhealth I'm happy to report #mindfulsoldier is now back in stock at Coles Books: coles-books.co.uk/mindful-sold... Audiobook and Kindle available here: www.amazon.co.uk/Mindful-Sold...

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Daydreaming about her new family 🥰🐾

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The theme for Mental Health Awareness Month 2026 is "More Good Days, Together", so prioritise quality time with friends and family, as well as taking a moment to pause and breathe. Order #mindfulsoldier today: geni.us/MindfulSoldier Please do also keep rating and reviewing online. Onwards!

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Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE @ashalexcooper.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Thank you to @therestpolitics.bsky.social for featuring #MindfulSoldier in the newsletter. Onwards! Coles Books are offering discounts*: coles-books.co.uk/mindful-sold... *Audiobook and Kindle also available, with 100% of author proceeds donated to charity: www.amazon.co.uk/Mindful-Sold...

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Alison Lear @aslear.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Whatever you’re into there’s a book for you 📚 Let’s keep supporting our amazing authors and their books 🙌📖 @meganeaves.com @ashalexcooper.bsky.social @joelucbarnes.bsky.social @lucyshepherd.bsky.social @danzep.bsky.social

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