Unlock the secret to lasting health and confidence, without the extremes or Insta-fame fantasies.

Josh Lancaster, used to be bullied and had little confidence as a young man.

He's since turned into a transformative coach, and he reveals how sustainable habits and real resilience can truly change your life.

If you’re tired of chasing quick fixes and want to build a life on your own terms, this episode is your blueprint for long-term success.

Josh shares his inspiring journey from acne, weight struggles, and illness back to strength, both physically and mentally.

You’ll discover how a few key moments, from rugby injuries to battling mycotoxins, shaped his resilience and passion for helping others.

His honest stories break down the myth that elite fitness routines are only for the superhuman, emphasizing instead the power of simple, sustainable habits that fit into busy lives.

We break down the most common pitfalls in fitness and mental wellbeing: the obsession with fat loss through crash diets, excessive training, and the social media Goggins effect.

Josh shares his performance-driven approach, guiding men to do less but get more, with flexible nutrition and habits that stick long term.

You'll learn why patience, consistency, and finding the right support system are critical, especially in a world obsessed with instant results.

Delaying gratification is harder than ever, but Josh explains why true health isn’t a sprint. It’s the daily choices and habits you stick with, regardless of social media hype, that create lasting change.

When you do the work, as Josh says, "If he can do it, I can too."

Tune in to discover how to create a sustainable health journey that sticks, built on real habits and honest resilience, because your best life isn’t built in a day, but it is built today.

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Episode 25 kicks off with someone I’ve known and respected for a long time, Fraser Goatcher, now Director of Women’s Rugby at Leicester Tigers. Fraser and I first worked together through the Sussex rugby county programmes, so it’s been brilliant to watch his journey from the grassroots game through to the elite level.

In this episode, we reflect on that journey, the experiences that shaped him as a coach and leader, and the work he’s doing now within one of the biggest women’s rugby programmes in the country. It’s been great seeing him go from strength to strength over the years, and this conversation gives a real insight into the passion, hard work and people-first approach that have helped him get there.

Jo Bradshaw is a mountaineer who has climbed the seven summits, including Everest, and supports mental health charities.

What does it really take to climb the world’s highest peaks—and more importantly, to build a life that actually feels meaningful?

In this episode, we sit down with Jo Bradshaw—one of the few people on Earth to complete the legendary Seven Summits, including Mount Everest—to uncover the deeper lessons behind her extraordinary journey.

But this isn’t just a story about mountains.

It’s about redefining success.

Jo shares how chasing summits led her to a much bigger purpose: supporting mental health through charities like Place2Be, and why she believes happiness—not achievement—is the real measure of success.

You’ll learn:

• Why focusing on the journey—not the destination—changes everything
• How resilience is built (and why you don’t need a mountain to develop it)
• What it truly means to find your personal summit
• How purpose and happiness fuel long-term success

If you’re chasing big goals, feeling stuck, or questioning what success really looks like—this conversation will challenge your perspective and leave you thinking differently.

Standout moments:

“Happiness is success, whatever that looks like.”
“Live in the moment to reach your goals.”
“Supporting mental health charities is my purpose.”

This is more than an interview—it’s a mindset shift.

Listen now and start climbing your own Everest.

Sean Conway is an record setting endurance adventurer, author and speaker known for taking on long, demanding challenges and seeing them through with consistency and determination.

From completing a self-supported triathlon the length of Great Britain to cycling around the world and completing 105 full Ironman distance triathlons in 105 days, Sean's CV of accomplishments is nothing short of outstanding.

In this episode of Build Your Purpose, Sean shares the route that led him here. We talk about the decisions that changed his direction, setbacks he has faced along the way, and what success has come to mean for him over time.

We also explore Sean’s motivations and what continues to drive him, alongside his approach to goals and everyday life. He speaks honestly about discipline, managing self-doubt, and the value of doing the basics well. It is a grounded conversation that offers a clear reminder that building purpose often comes from taking action, staying consistent and committing to the process.

Sean Conway is a record-setting endurance adventurer, author and speaker. His achievements include cycling around the world, becoming the first person to swim the length of Great Britain, completing a self-supported triathlon the length of Britain, taking on a full triathlon around the coast of Britain, an completing 105 full Ironman-distance triathlons in 105 consecutive days.

In this episode of Build Your Purpose, Sean Conway shares the route that led him here. We talk about the early decisions that changed his direction, the setbacks he has faced along the way, and what success has come to mean for him over time. Rather than quick wins, his story is built on steady progress and learning through experience.

We also explore Sean’s motivations and what continues to drive him, alongside his approach to goals and everyday life. He speaks honestly about discipline, managing self-doubt, and the value of doing the basics well. It is a grounded conversation that offers a clear reminder that building purpose often comes from taking action, staying consistent and committing to the process.

This week we’re joined by former England rugby union player turned performance coach, Andy Long.

From representing clubs like Bath, Newcastle Falcons, and Northampton Saints, to earning 2 England caps between 1997–2001, Andy’s journey through elite sport has shaped the powerful mindset he now shares with others.

After his playing career, Andy went on to become Director of Rugby at Bishop’s Stortford RFC, and today helps people unlock resilience, achieve peak performance, and improve overall wellbeing.

But what really sets this episode apart is Andy’s incredible work as Patron of Challenging MND, a charity dedicated to improving quality of life and creating meaningful memories for those living with motor neurone disease.

Last year, he pushed a wheelchair alongside Alex Gibson in the London Marathon. And now… he’s taking on the brutal Marathon des Sables, aiming to raise £70k for this life-changing cause.

Let’s get behind Andy and this incredible mission 🙌

To donate visit: https://givestar.io/gs/andy-long--marathon-de-sables-2026

To run along with Andy on the MdS - https://challengingmnd.enthuse.com/cf/marathon-de-sables-63d09

Go listen to his full story on the latest episode of Build Your Purpose now 🎧

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Darren Edwards is a world leading adaptive adventurer. After a climbing accident at 26 years old left him unable to walk he has gone on to achieve some incredible things.

From recovery he went on to complete a record breaking kayaking expedition across the length of the UK as well as numerous other challenges including a world record attempt on the South Pole

Darren is also a speaker and author who is on a mission to get you to Redefine Your Impossible

This conversation left me with so many great lessons, including:

To continue to have the confidence to take big risks

And not to be afraid of failure and take on challenges some might say are too big

If you are inspired by Darren's story, be sure to follow him : @darrenedwards_adventurer

And, like and subscribe and - if you can! - leave a 5 star review

All the best,

Tom

Karl Hinett is a former British soldier, turned endurance athlete whose life was transformed after sustaining burns to 37% of his body in an explosion while serving in Iraq.

Refusing to be defined by injury, he rebuilt himself through sport and adventure, climbing Manaslu, getting to the Lhotse Face on Everest, completing ultra-marathons, and raising significant funds for charity.

Karl is now a motivational speaker and ambassador for veteran causes, inspiring others through his honesty about recovery, resilience, and purpose.

He also tested his limits on Channel 4’s Arctic Adventure: Ultimate Survivor, proving once again how resilient he is.

This conversation was incredibly enjoyable, I loved the opportunity to speak with and, importantly, learn from Karl.

His outlook on life is one that is different to most. He wants to live life to the fullest, enjoy the journey and be a role model for his family as well as to others.

If you are as inspired by Karl as I am, make sure to follow him:

@karl.hinett

As well as look out for his upcoming challenge, 22 ascents of Pen Y Fan over the Easter weekend.

Thank you to Karl, for your time and your openness.

This one is powerful.

I hope you enjoy,

T

Sam Cox is a former Royal Marine turned Polar adventurer.

In 2023 he attempted a record breaking 2,000km journey unsupported and solo in Antarctica and is gearing up for his next epic challenge.

Sam's journey from military service to empowering others to explore their own possible is one that has a huge amount of lessons for all of us.

As a father he has insight into what it takes to balance big ambitions with family life as well as the intricate process needed to achieve your goals.

I can't thank Sam enough for his time and his expertise, if you are keen to follow Sam's journey in his next Antarctic expedition or to join him in Sweden for an adventure of your own

Make sure to go to:

www.poletopole.com

or follow @samcoxhq

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Dr Raj Joshi is an expedition leader, Dr, adventurer and all round inspirational human!

He has led expeditions on all 7 summits, including the Big Red Nose Climb on Kilimanjaro, raising £3.3Million

He also led David Beckham deep into the Amazon as well as serving as the medical expert on Channel 4's SAS Who Dares Wins

Outside of this, Raj is the founder of the Adventure Boutique where he designs bespoke adventures and expeditions for a range of clients

Raj has an incredible approach to life and purpose and really shaped my own outlook on life

Raj talks about the importance of happiness and taking an interest in people

The ability we all have to build resilience in our day to day lives and the importance of doing just this

This conversation was a real pleasure to have and I can't thank Raj enough for taking time out of his busy schedule to sit down with me

A special thank you to the team at Christopher Ward too for accommodating us in their new showroom in London.

To find out more about Raj follow him at:

- @raj.joshi.expedition

- @theadventureboutique

Or visit theadventureboutique.org