This is your call to action.
This show is for anyone stuck in the grind, feeling the itch to break free — and for those already chasing discomfort through rucking, running, endurance challenges, and outdoor living.
We talk mindset, training, health, and how to live a life that’s less ordinary.
If you’ve ever thought, “There’s more in me than this,” — you’re in the right place.
Hosted by Steve O’Connor, military veteran, coach, and all-round resilience junkie — this podcast will push you to get off the sofa, out the door, and back in charge of your life.
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This is your call to action.
This show is for anyone stuck in the grind, feeling the itch to break free — and for those already chasing discomfort through rucking, running, endurance challenges, and outdoor living.
We talk mindset, training, health, and how to live a life that’s less ordinary.
If you’ve ever thought, “There’s more in me than this,” — you’re in the right place.
Hosted by Steve O’Connor, military veteran, coach, and all-round resilience junkie — this podcast will push you to get off the sofa, out the door, and back in charge of your life.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this inspiring episode of The Long Haul Podcast, We sit down with Andy Steel – a man who flipped the script at 58. After retiring from a successful career, Andy didn’t slow down. He went back to university to become a podiatrist. Yep, you read that right.
We talk about what drives someone to pursue a new purpose later in life, the challenges of being a mature student surrounded by Gen Z, and why following curiosity might be the ultimate act of self-leadership.
If you’re in your 40s, 50s or beyond and wondering if it’s too late to change direction – this episode is your wake-up call. It’s never too late to reinvent yourself.
🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why Andy decided to go back to university at 58
The mindset needed to start again after retirement
How he chose podiatry – and why it’s more interesting than you think
The emotional and practical challenges of retraining later in life
Advice for anyone thinking about a midlife career change
The Long Haul Podcast is supported by Pilgrim Journey: Pilgrim has an outstanding range of Performance backpacks, and clothing they stand for those who push beyond comfort, who embrace risk with open arms and who seek out the paths less travelled.
We empower you to conquer the journeys that matter most – because in the end, it’s not where you’re going, but how you get
there that defines you.
TLH podcast also supports the Pilgrim bandits charity and the Army Cadet Charitable Trust
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