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Career Reinvention at 58: From Retirement to Podiatry Student – Andy Steel’s Comeback Story

Ep. 60
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In this inspiring episode of The Long Haul Podcast, We sit down with Andy Steel – a man who flipped the script at 58. After retiring from a successful career, Andy didn’t slow down. He went back to university to become a podiatrist. Yep, you read that right.


We talk about what drives someone to pursue a new purpose later in life, the challenges of being a mature student surrounded by Gen Z, and why following curiosity might be the ultimate act of self-leadership.


If you’re in your 40s, 50s or beyond and wondering if it’s too late to change direction – this episode is your wake-up call. It’s never too late to reinvent yourself.


🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:


Why Andy decided to go back to university at 58


The mindset needed to start again after retirement


How he chose podiatry – and why it’s more interesting than you think


The emotional and practical challenges of retraining later in life


Advice for anyone thinking about a midlife career change


The Long Haul Podcast is supported by Pilgrim Journey: Pilgrim has an outstanding range of Performance backpacks, and clothing they stand for those who push beyond comfort, who embrace risk with open arms and who seek out the paths less travelled.

We empower you to conquer the journeys that matter most – because in the end, it’s not where you’re going, but how you get

there that defines you.


TLH podcast also supports the Pilgrim bandits charity and the Army Cadet Charitable Trust

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