{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/f3e7b3be-7600-55a2-ab13-90336700cf18/68d5be5babe298be1f9274de?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#219 Hugo Toovey - Australian Army Major, Double Cancer Survivor, 25 Stay Alive Charity Founder","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6225fae2118c5487cf94dff4/1758838245736-052a7040-c9c6-400b-bdce-c426187a127b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week on the Good Humans Podcast I sit down with <strong>Hugo Toovey</strong> — an Australian Army Major, cancer survivor, devoted husband, and proud dad.</p><p><br></p><p>Hugo’s story is nothing short of remarkable. Before the age of 30, he faced and survived both testicular cancer and bowel cancer, enduring countless surgeries and challenges that would have broken many. Yet through it all, Hugo has become a voice of hope, resilience, and proactive health.</p><p><br></p><p>He founded <strong>25 Stay Alive</strong>, a charity dedicated to encouraging young people to prioritise their health and get regular checks — proving that cancer and serious illness don’t just happen “later in life.” Alongside his incredible wife and their young son, Hugo continues to live with courage and purpose, inspiring thousands to take responsibility for their wellbeing.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation we explore:</p><ul><li>Hugo’s military career and the resilience it taught him</li><li>His battles with testicular and bowel cancer, and the lessons learned from survival</li><li>The mission behind <strong>25 Stay Alive</strong> and why early health checks are lifesaving</li><li>How he balances fatherhood, marriage, and recovery with positivity</li><li>What hope and strength really look like when life throws its toughest challenges</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Hugo’s journey is a true testament to the power of the human spirit. His honesty and determination will leave you inspired to look after yourself — and never take life for granted.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Hugo</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/hugotoovey/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">INSTAGRAM</a></p><p><a href=\"www.25stayalive.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">25 STAY ALIVE WEBSITE</a></p><p><br></p><p>—</p><p><br></p><p>SYDNEY BOOK LAUNCH TICKETS -<a href=\"https://www.dymocks.com.au/events/details/index/id/NTMxOQ~~\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.dymocks.com.au/events/details/index/id/NTMxOQ~~</a></p><p><br></p><p>GOLD COAST BOOK LAUNCH TICKETS -<a href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-1-book-club-gold-coast-book-launch-tickets-1717332049389\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-1-book-club-gold-coast-book-launch-tickets-1717332049389</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📚 PRE-ORDER the <em>1% Good Club</em> Book!!</strong></p><p>📲 <strong>Join The 1% Good Club</strong> – our free mindfulness and gratitude community: send me a DM on Instagram saying <em>“I want to join the club”</em></p><p><br></p><p>📖 <strong>Pre-order my book <em>The 1% Good Club</em></strong> (out October 1st):</p><p><a href=\"https://amzn.to/46ve1i2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon</a> | <a href=\"https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1xrkr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Booktopia</a></p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to the podcast &amp; leave a review if this chat made you smile!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Cooper's Links</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/6361d2544a7b800011353297/shows/6225fae2118c5487cf94dff4/episodes/689af1db2dbca7f669c56597#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Good Human Factory Links</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/collections/goodhumanmerch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Merch – Use code PODCAST for 25% OFF</a></p><p><a href=\"https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Workshop Enquiry</a></p><p>THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020</p>","author_name":"The Good Human Factory"}