Ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I can’t do this anymore”?

Alan did – and then he proved himself wrong.

Once over 20 stone and struggling with addiction, alcoholism and his mental health, Alan woke up one day and did what most addicts think is impossible! HE QUIT! It took incredible will power, cutting life long friends out of his life. He had to lose his old friends to save himself. Alan purposely went from sociable to completely isolated, but he found a lifeline in Andy’s Man Club. What started as just “turning up” turned into completely turning his life around, having gone on to become a facilitator for Andy’s Man Club. Now he’s smashing marathons, crawling through Tough Mudder, raising thousands for charity, and helping other men break the silence on mental health.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The moment Alan knew something had to change.
• How Andy’s Man Club gave him the accountability and support to keep going.
• Why losing weight wasn’t the hardest part – facing his own mind was.
• The power of community, charity, and getting outside your comfort zone.
• What running through ice-cold mud teaches you about resilience.

This isn’t a “look at me now” story – it’s a no-BS conversation about hitting rock bottom, clawing your way out, and why helping others might be the best therapy there is.

🎧 Press play – because if Alan can do it, there’s hope for anyone.

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