Jason Smith is a fitness coach, cover model and the founder of Fit in Midlife.

At 49, Jason was drinking 2 to 3 bottles of wine a night, struggling with his health, and convinced his best years were behind him.

He felt stuck, isolated, and like life had quietly passed him by.

Then something unexpected happened.

A simple post online triggered a complete shift in how he saw himself… and what was possible.

Within months, he lost over 20kg, reversed serious health issues, and rebuilt his life from the ground up. He's since been on men's fitness magazines as a cover star, and continues to inspire hundreds of thousands of his followers on social media.

In this conversation, we talk about loneliness in midlife, alcohol as a crutch, identity loss, and why so many people feel it’s “too late” to change.

Jason explains what actually works when it comes to getting back in shape, why most fitness advice is overcomplicated, and how small daily actions can lead to massive transformation.

This episode isn’t really even about fitness. It’s about starting again, when you think you it's too late.

If you enjoy this conversation, please subscribe wherever you watched or listened.

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Interviews that might just change your life. And if not…? You’ll probably enjoy them anyway.

While we're all trying to be better versions of ourselves, this podcast asks: 'what's truly possible?'

Project Possible, hosted by me, Rich Leigh, explores this with incredible guests from the world of business, sport, entertainment and academia.

Between the second and third series, I made the decision to go full-time on this show.

I sold my successful 10 year old PR agency after my youngest brother Jordan took his own life.

I realised that I needed to run towards passion and purpose, and my dream of sharing positivity and possibility as a career - this podcast is my effort to do just that. Subscribe wherever you watch or listen.

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Set on the gritty streets of Manchester, APNAS follows a British Asian Mancunian pulled into a dangerous criminal world by his notorious uncle - and a brutal rivalry with his cousin pushes everything to breaking point

I sit down with Ashley Chin and Darren RL Gordon, the co-directors of Apnas - a movie that launched with HUGE hype, with millions of people talking about it before it was even released in cinemas last month.

We talked about their careers, and I asked: how is it possible to make and market a successful independent film from scratch?

This is a proper behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to get a film made - from a simple idea and a conversation, to building a team, self-funding the project, and pushing it all the way to a UK-wide cinema release.

But this goes beyond filmmaking.

We get into why Apnas had to be made, what it means to tell stories that aren’t being told, and the importance of representation, identity and community.

We talk about:

• how Apnas came together from the ground up
• the challenges of funding and making an indie film
• working with first-time actors and building authenticity
• the pressure of bringing a story like this to life
• and what it really takes to turn an idea into something real

This is a conversation about creativity, persistence, and making something happen when there isn’t a clear path.

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Interviews that might just change your life. And if not…? You’ll probably enjoy them anyway.

While we're all trying to be better versions of ourselves, this podcast asks: 'what's truly possible?'

Project Possible, hosted by me, Rich Leigh, explores this with incredible guests from the world of business, sport, entertainment and academia.

Between the second and third series, I made the decision to go full-time on this show.

I sold my successful 10 year old PR agency after my youngest brother Jordan took his own life.

I realised that I needed to run towards passion and purpose, and my dream of sharing positivity and possibility as a career - this podcast is my effort to do just that. Subscribe wherever you watch or listen.

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In today's episode, I sit down with Paterson Joseph.

You’ll know him as Johnson from Peep Show, but his career goes far beyond that. The Beach. Green Wing. Dr Who. Julius Caesar. Vigil. Wonka… nobody could ever accuse Paterson of playing the same character twice.

We talk about what success actually means after a long career in acting, why he’s never chased fame, and how he measures success on his own terms.

We get into his move into writing, including The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho and his children’s book Ten: Children That Changed the World, and why storytelling matters more than ever.

If you enjoy this episode, you could help me continue to bring you these incredible guests by subscribing and leaving a 5* review.

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Interviews that might just change your life. And if not…? You’ll probably enjoy them anyway.

While we're all trying to be better versions of ourselves, this podcast asks: 'what's truly possible?'

Project Possible, hosted by me, Rich Leigh, explores this with incredible guests from the world of business, sport, entertainment and academia.

Between the second and third series, I made the decision to go full-time on this show.

I sold my successful 10 year old PR agency after my youngest brother Jordan took his own life.

I realised that I needed to run towards passion and purpose, and my dream of sharing positivity and possibility as a career - this podcast is my effort to do just that. Subscribe wherever you watch or listen.

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I was lucky enough to sit down with adventurer, long-distance athlete and all-round inspiration Karl Hinett.

At 18 years old, Karl was deployed to Basra as an infantryman. During a riot, his tank was attacked with petrol bombs. Trapped inside, he was engulfed in flames.

He describes it as feeling like he was underwater, in fire.

Karl suffered burns to 37% of his body and was given a 20% chance of survival.

What followed was years of surgeries, chronic pain, and a complete loss of identity. He went from having his life mapped out in the military, to not knowing who he was anymore.

We talk about that moment inside the tank, the split-second decision to escape, and the point where he admits he considered not getting out at all.

We also get into the aftermath. The isolation, the drinking, the thoughts of not wanting to be here anymore - and how his nan helped pull him back.

Since then, Karl has rebuilt his life in extraordinary ways. Over 100 marathons, an Invictus Games silver medal, and a mindset that’s been forged through something most of us can’t even imagine.

This is a conversation about survival, identity, and what it really takes to rebuild when everything is taken from you.

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Interviews that might just change your life. And if not…? You’ll probably enjoy them anyway.

While we're all trying to be better versions of ourselves, this podcast asks: 'what's truly possible?'

Project Possible, hosted by me, Rich Leigh, explores this with incredible guests from the world of business, sport, entertainment and academia.

Between the second and third series, I made the decision to go full-time on this show.

I sold my successful 10 year old PR agency after my youngest brother Jordan took his own life.

I realised that I needed to run towards passion and purpose, and my dream of sharing positivity and possibility as a career - this podcast is my effort to do just that. Subscribe wherever you watch or listen.

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Today, I sit down with Jack Bazalgette, Artistic Director of Cheltenham Music Festival and founder of Through the Noise.

Cheltenham Festivals are internationally renowned, and have been bringing household names and new talent to audiences since 1945.

We talk about how music shapes us, why classical music isn’t “uncool” but perhaps badly marketed, and how Jack went from nearly being expelled at school to building a live music platform selling more than 100,000 tickets a year.

We get into the power of live events, why storytelling sits at the heart of all music, and how the attention economy is changing the way we discover culture.

Jack also explains how festivals like Cheltenham balance global stars with grassroots talent, and why bringing people together through music might matter more now than ever.

Follow Jack on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jackbazalgette

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Interviews that might just change your life. And if not…? You’ll probably enjoy them anyway.

While we're all trying to be better versions of ourselves, this podcast asks: 'what's truly possible?'

Project Possible, hosted by me, Rich Leigh, explores this with incredible guests from the world of business, sport, entertainment and academia.

Between the second and third series, I made the decision to go full-time on this show.

I sold my successful 10 year old PR agency after my youngest brother Jordan took his own life.

I realised that I needed to run towards passion and purpose, and my dream of sharing positivity and possibility as a career - this podcast is my effort to do just that. Subscribe wherever you watch or listen.

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Professor Tim Spector is one of the most cited scientists in the world and a leading expert in gut health, nutrition, and the microbiome.

In this conversation, we break down why much of what we’ve been told about food is wrong - from calories and dieting, to why two people can eat the same meal and have completely different biological responses.

We talk about the connection between the gut and the brain, how your mood and energy might be more shaped by what you eat than we've ever been taught, and why habits like flossing could even have an enormous impact on your risk of dementia.

Tim also explains how modern food systems are designed to keep us hooked, why willpower isn’t the issue, and what simple changes can actually make a difference.

This is a conversation about how your body really works - and what you can do about it.

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Interviews that might just change your life. And if not…? You’ll probably enjoy them anyway.

While we're all trying to be better versions of ourselves, this podcast asks: 'what's truly possible?'

Project Possible, hosted by me, Rich Leigh, explores this with incredible guests from the world of business, sport, entertainment and academia.

Between the second and third series, I made the decision to go full-time on this show.

I sold my successful 10 year old PR agency after my youngest brother Jordan took his own life.

I realised that I needed to run towards passion and purpose, and my dream of sharing positivity and possibility as a career - this podcast is my effort to do just that. Subscribe wherever you watch or listen.

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Karishma Vijay had £7 left, a collapsing business, family pressure, and everything to prove.

Now, the 29 year old founder of beauty brand KishKin has won series 20 of The Apprentice UK, and the £250,000 investment that comes with it.

In her first and only major podcast interview since the win, Karishma opens up about anger, ambition, rejection, resilience, beauty standards, Lord Sugar, and the life she refused to accept.

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Follow Karishma: https://www.instagram.com/karishmua

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Interviews that might just change your life. And if not…? You’ll probably enjoy them anyway.

While we're all trying to be better versions of ourselves, this podcast asks: 'what's truly possible?'

Project Possible, hosted by me, Rich Leigh, explores this with incredible guests from the world of business, sport, entertainment and academia.

Between the second and third series, I made the decision to go full-time on this show.

I sold my successful 10 year old PR agency after my youngest brother Jordan took his own life.

I realised that I needed to run towards passion and purpose, and my dream of sharing positivity and possibility as a career - this podcast is my effort to do just that. Subscribe wherever you watch or listen.

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Dr Susie Bennett researches suicide in men at Glasgow University. She is one of the world's leading experts on the topic.

In this episode, I wanted to understand why the biggest killer of men under 50 is still themselves.

This isn’t a conversation about empty slogans or easy answers. We get into what suicidal pain actually feels like, why “men need to talk” often isn’t enough, and how isolation, hopelessness and a lack of real support can build over time.

We also talk about community, male friendship, and why spaces where men feel they belong might matter more than we realise.

This isn't a light-hearted conversation, but it's an honest one, about something we’re still not getting right.

Follow Dr Susie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/male_suicide_research

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Interviews that might just change your life. And if not…? You’ll probably enjoy them anyway.

While we're all trying to be better versions of ourselves, this podcast asks: 'what's truly possible?'

Project Possible, hosted by me, Rich Leigh, explores this with incredible guests from the world of business, sport, entertainment and academia.

Between the second and third series, I made the decision to go full-time on this show.

I sold my successful 10 year old PR agency after my youngest brother Jordan took his own life. I realised that I needed to run towards passion, purpose and positive impact, and my dream of this being my career.

Possibilists, pull up a pew.

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