In this powerful episode of the Clean Break Chats Podcast, Andy and Rich sit down with running coach, speaker, and all-round mindset powerhouse John Hill - a man who has lived many lives and isn’t afraid to talk about all of them.

John opens up about his early years of low self-esteem, weight struggles, and using alcohol and persona as a mask - and the moment he finally transformed everything by challenging the beliefs he held about himself.

From losing 70 lbs, becoming a marathon runner, and finally breaking the 3-hour barrier in his mid-40s, to choosing to go alcohol-free for reasons far deeper than health, this episode explores:

🔥 How identity shapes every decision you make
🔥 Why belief change is more important than behaviour change
🔥 The mental battles all runners face (and how to win them)
🔥 Alcohol, ego, escapism and the masks men wear
🔥 How to pursue big goals in your 40s, 50s and beyond
🔥 The power of forgiveness, pausing, and choosing differently
🔥 Why the “fat kid” story never really leaves - and how to run anyway

It’s raw, human, funny, deep - and absolutely overflowing with insights for anyone on a journey of change, sobriety, fitness or self-discovery.

If you’re looking for an episode that will shift your perspective and get under your skin in the best possible way… this is it.