The Stephen Howson Podcast
Episodes
013 - Soldier To Athlete: Journey From Military Selection To HYROX Champion - Danny Rae
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, former UK soldier and elite athlete Danny Rae sits down with us to unpack the rising sport of HYROX. Danny opens up about his transit...
012 - From Local Peaks To The World’s Highest Summits - Frankie McMillan
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Frankie McMillan – a 9-year-old mountaineer, adventurer, and one of the youngest ever to trek to Everest Base Camp. Frankie and his mum Basia s...
011 - From Childhood Trauma To Healing — Turning Pain Into Power - Ella McCrystal
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, psychotherapist Ella McCrystal shares her personal story of trauma and transformation, how it shaped her career in therapy, and the s...
010 - Pirates, Prison & Survival: The Forgotten Story of the Chennai Six - Nick Dunn
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Nick Dunn – former British soldier and security contractor wrongfully imprisoned in India for 4 years. He shares his gripping story of survival...
009 - From Struggle to Strength: Oly Newton on Mental Health, OCD & Resilience - Oly Newton
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Oly Newton – mental health advocate, OCD survivor, and founder of Run for Your Mind. Oly shares his inspiring journey of overcoming personal st...
008 - From Big Screen to Barefoot: Danny's Journey of Identity & Legacy - Danny Ligairi Badham
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Danny Ligairi opens up about his extraordinary journey - from surviving childhood challenges and finding his Fijian roots, to mentori...
007 - Finding Purpose Through Extreme Challenges & Fundraising - Gina Atkinson
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gina Atkinson is a UK veteran, endurance adventurer, and charity ambassador. In this episode, Gina shares her incredible journey from military service...
006 - How Jay Motty Turned Life Around: Sobriety, Football & Family Life - Jay Motty
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jay Motty as he shares his journey from addiction and denial to sobriety and self-discovery. In this podcast, expect both honest and candid conve...
005 - Tattoo Art, Purpose & Mastering Life After Burnout - Danny Birch
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Danny Birch, renowned tattoo artist and creative entrepreneur, as he shares his journey from burnout to purpose, the lessons behind his craft, an...
004 - From Money to Mission | Revolutionising British Army Fitness - Mike Chadwick
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Chadwick joins Stephen Howson to share his journey from reshaping soldier fitness in the British Army to leading one of the world’s top Hyrox c...
003 - Love Island to Real Life: The Lessons Kai Fagan Took Back to School - Kai Fagan
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Love Island winner Kai Fagan joins the podcast to share his journey from reality TV fame back to teaching and youth sport. He opens up about staying a...
002 - 'Dana White Said No… Then Brendan Loughnane Won It All’ - Brendan Loughnane
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PFL World Champion Brendan Loughnane shares the real story of his rise from fighting in pubs for £150 to winning a million-dollar tournament. He open...
001 - From PTSD to Purpose: How a Royal Marine Rebuilt His Life & Business - Dave Coleman
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Royal Marine Dave Coleman shares his journey from PTSD and burnout to successful entrepreneur and leadership mentor. In this raw and inspiring ...