Painter, Soldier, Strongman: Tackling Everest & Mental Health | Steve Macfarlane

Episode #096 | Steve Macfarlane

The Cotswold Painter is on today!

Steve Macfarlane joins us to get into many many topics - his military background, Strongman experience, his experience in construction not to mention running a business, what living with bipolar disorder really entails and industry mental health issues & purpose.

Steve is preparing for an incredible challenge in Nepal next month: trekking around 180 miles over approximately 25 days, visiting multiple renowned peaks and taking on the journey to Everest Base Camp in order to raise money for the Lost City Campaign. We wish Steve all the best on his mega-journey, and also listen out for a never-done-before Guinness World Record that Steve is attempting next year...

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! What Steve does + What it’s like living & working in the Cotswolds

02:55 Steve’s military background + Guinness World Record attempt across the UK

09:41 How the pair met + Steve’s Upcoming month-long Challenge in Nepal…

20:35 Why Steve wants to fundraise for us + How we’re tackling Construction Mental Health

26:14 Steve’s thoughts on Mental Health + Why does getting paid have to be such a pain?

32:48 What is bipolar disorder? Steve opens up. + How to do what's morally right?

41:29 Life as a painter in the Cotswolds + Reasons why dogs are the best & Banned BBQs?

59:46 Getting work & creating your own opportunities + Apprentices aren’t worth it.

01:10:03 Steve’s previous Strongman Competition & Martial Arts Experience

01:23:07 Outro

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