Abel Lifestyle

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Connecting the world through inspiring stories and honest conversations, to encourage an Abel Lifestyle🤝💙

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    E24 Tristian Hayes's Story: From Salisbury City Hall to Wrestling Around the World. 29 Years Later & One Final Match

    Tristan Hayes is a Salisbury-born professional wrestler whose career has spanned almost three decades. From watching wrestling at Salisbury City Hall as a kid, to stepping into the ring at 16, competing across the UK and internationally in places including Japan, Australia and America, and becoming a four-time heavyweight champion, Tristan has spent 29 years living the dream he set for himself when he was young. With his final match approaching back at Salisbury City Hall, this episode looks back on the full journey. We talk about: where the dream startedbecoming a professional wrestler as a teenagerthe reality behind professional wrestlinginjuries, sacrifice and longevitytravelling the world through wrestlingbecoming a four-time heavyweight championthe impact his dad had on his journeygrief and coming full circlewhy now is the right time to retireidentity, legacy and life after wrestlingA conversation about chasing a childhood dream, staying committed for nearly 30 years, and what it feels like to finally close the chapter where it all began.

    E24 Tristian Hayes's Story: From Salisbury City Hall to Wrestling Around the World. 29 Years Later & One Final Match

  2. Sep 1

    E23 Harley Morris's Story: From Running London to Paris, to the BPN G1M Ultra & A Life Built on Pushing the Limits

    Harley Morriss: How Far Can You Really Push Yourself? Harley Morriss only started running in 2023. Since then, he’s gone from his first run to taking on challenges most people would never even contemplate. In this episode of the Abel Lifestyle Podcast, Harley joins me to talk about the person behind the endurance athlete, where his mentality comes from, and why he continues to push himself further. We go back to where it all started and discuss his journey into running, completing 5K every hour for 24 hours, running from London to Paris in under five days, and competing at the G1M Ultra in Texas. But this episode goes much deeper than running. Harley opens up about mental health, why endurance has become such an important part of his life, the relationship between suffering and personal growth, dealing with failure, and what happens mentally when your body is telling you to stop. We also look ahead to his next huge challenge: attempting to run the perimeter of Ibiza in under 48 hours. From someone who only started running three years ago to an athlete continually testing the limits of what he believes is possible, this is a conversation about resilience, purpose, mental health and finding out what you’re truly capable of. In this episode: • Who Harley Morriss is beyond running • Starting his running journey in 2023 • Running 5K every hour for 24 hours • London to Paris in under five days • Competing at the G1M Ultra in Texas • What happens mentally during extreme endurance • Running, suffering and mental health • Failure, resilience and knowing when to keep going • Preparing to run around Ibiza in under 48 hours • How far we can really push ourselves This is Harley Morriss on the Abel Lifestyle Podcast.

    E23 Harley Morris's Story: From Running London to Paris, to the BPN G1M Ultra & A Life Built on Pushing the Limits

  3. Aug 25

    E22 Louise Pyman's Story: From Motherhood to Ironman, PKU & Balancing Life's Biggest Challenges

    What does it really take to balance motherhood, family life and chasing extraordinary goals? In Episode 22 of the Abel Lifestyle Podcast, I sit down with Louise Pyman, a wife, mum of two, endurance athlete, Ironman and Race to the Stones finisher, to explore the story behind the achievements. We discuss Louise’s childhood, becoming a mother, the life-changing moment her family discovered one of her children had PKU, and how that experience completely reshaped her perspective on life. From balancing family life with endurance sport to supporting each other’s ambitions as a couple, this is an honest conversation about resilience, sacrifice, gratitude and finding purpose through life’s biggest challenges. Whether you’re a parent, athlete or simply trying to balance the demands of everyday life, there’s something in this episode for everyone. In this episode we discuss: ⏱️ Louise’s childhood and the experiences that shaped her ⏱️ Becoming a wife and mum ⏱️ Navigating life with PKU as a family ⏱️ The emotional challenges parents rarely talk about ⏱️ Ironman, Race to the Stones and endurance sport ⏱️ Balancing motherhood, training and everyday life ⏱️ Supporting Mike through boxing and endurance events ⏱️ Building resilience through adversity ⏱️ What success really means ⏱️ Advice for parents, athletes and anyone facing life’s toughest moments 🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with someone who could benefit from Louise’s story.

    E22 Louise Pyman's Story: From Motherhood to Ironman, PKU & Balancing Life's Biggest Challenges

  4. Aug 18

    E21 Elmo Shorland's Story: Builder by Day, Cheerleader by Night. Fatherhood, Overcoming Loss & Breaking Stereotypes

    Today’s guest is somebody with one of the most unique stories we’ve had on the Abel Lifestyle Podcast. By day, Elmo Shorland is a builder. By night, he’s a two-time National Champion cheerleader. On paper, those two worlds couldn’t be more different, but after spending nearly two hours with Elmo, you quickly realise this episode isn’t really about cheerleading. It’s about perspective, resilience and having the confidence to be yourself. We go right back to the beginning, talking about growing up, losing his dad at just eight years old and how that experience shaped the man he is today. Rather than allowing adversity to define his life, Elmo chose to focus on gratitude, positivity and making the very best of every opportunity that came his way. His outlook on life is genuinely one of the most refreshing I’ve come across. We also dive into how he found cheerleading, what it’s really like behind the stereotypes, winning back-to-back National Championships, being named Cheerleader of the Year, appearing on BBC News and even his experience on Channel 4’s First Dates. Alongside that, we explore what becoming a father has taught him, the values he hopes to pass on to his daughters and what success really means away from medals and achievements. This is one of those conversations that simply leaves you feeling better than when it started. It’s honest, uplifting and full of reminders that your circumstances don’t have to define your future. If you’ve ever doubted yourself, worried about what other people think or needed a reminder to see the positives in life, I genuinely think you’ll take something away from this episode. We explore: Losing his dad at just eight years oldChoosing positivity through adversityGrowing up and finding purposeBuilder by day, cheerleader by nightBreaking stereotypes and backing yourselfWinning back-to-back National ChampionshipsBecoming the father he never hadConfidence, resilience and mindsetBehind the scenes of competitive cheerleadingBBC News & Channel 4’s First DatesRaising two daughters

    E21 Elmo Shorland's Story: Builder by Day, Cheerleader by Night. Fatherhood, Overcoming Loss & Breaking Stereotypes

  5. Aug 11

    E20 Laura Hurcombe's Story: From Surviving to Thriving. Overcoming Antidepressants & Building the Life She Always Wanted

    Everyone has someone in their life who changes the way they think. For me, that’s Laura Hurcombe. In this episode of the Abel Lifestyle Podcast, I sit down with one of my closest friends for one of the most honest conversations we’ve ever had. Over the past few years, Laura has challenged me to think differently, believe in myself and become a better version of who I am. But behind the positivity and resilience is a journey that hasn’t always been easy. We talk openly about her struggles with mental health, the reality of taking antidepressants, the difficult decision to come off them, and what it really took to rebuild her confidence and create a life she’s genuinely proud of. This isn’t a story about overnight success. It’s about the small decisions, uncomfortable moments and consistent actions that slowly changed everything. We also explore how somebody who once said they’d never complete an endurance event went on to finish a Decathlon 5K, MacTuff, a walking marathon and a 15K inflatable obstacle course, proving that we’re often capable of far more than we believe. Throughout the conversation we dive into friendship, education, confidence, identity, mindset and the people who shape our lives without even realising it. If you’ve ever felt stuck, questioned your self-worth, struggled with your mental health or wondered whether life can genuinely get better, I hope this conversation gives you hope. Because Laura’s story is proof that you don’t have to stay where you are. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a rating, subscribe and share it with someone who might need to hear it.

    E20 Laura Hurcombe's Story: From Surviving to Thriving. Overcoming Antidepressants & Building the Life She Always Wanted

  6. Aug 4

    E19 Dease Kerrison's Story: From Goalkeeper to Ironman, Building DK1GK, Coaching & Never Standing Still

    In this episode of the Abel Lifestyle Podcast, I sit down with goalkeeper coach, teacher and DK1GK founder Dease Kerrison. Having coached together at both Swindon Town Women and Southampton Women, we reflect on over a decade in football, the lessons coaching has taught us, and what it really takes to help young players reach their potential. We discuss the journey of building DK1GK over the past ten years, balancing business with full-time work in education, the biggest misconceptions around goalkeeping, and why coaching is ultimately about people rather than football. We also dive into Dease’s latest challenge, training for his first Ironman. From football fitness to endurance sport, we explore what has surprised him most, how his training has changed, and the mindset required to take on one of the toughest endurance events in the world. Finally, Dease opens up about suffering a broken arm, dealing with setbacks, and how adversity has shaped both his coaching and outlook on life. Whether you’re a football coach, teacher, athlete or simply someone looking to keep improving, there’s plenty to take away from this conversation. In this episode we discuss: Building DK1GK over the last 10 yearsGoalkeeping coaching and player developmentLessons from football and educationCoaching at Swindon Town Women & Southampton WomenBalancing business, teaching and family lifePreparing for an IronmanFootball fitness vs endurance trainingOvercoming setbacks and injuryLeadership, resilience and continuous improvementIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating, follow the podcast and share it with someone who might benefit from the conversation.

    E19 Dease Kerrison's Story: From Goalkeeper to Ironman, Building DK1GK, Coaching & Never Standing Still

  7. Jul 28

    E18 Traff Sharpe's Story: Addiction, Recovery, Faith & Finding Purpose

    What happens when you hit rock bottom and find the strength to rebuild your life? In this episode of the Abel Lifestyle Podcast, I sit down with Traff Sharpe, founder of Trackdaze, to discuss his journey through addiction, recovery, endurance sport, travel, faith and purpose. Traff shares the reality of addiction, the challenges of rebuilding trust, how endurance sport became an outlet for growth, how travel transformed his perspective and why faith and serving others has become central to the life he lives today. Whether you’re facing your own challenges or simply looking for an honest conversation about resilience, this episode offers valuable lessons on discipline, identity and hope. In this episode we cover: Childhood and early lifeAddiction and recoveryRebuilding trust and self-beliefEndurance sport and mindsetThe story behind TrackdazeTravel and personal growthFaith and purposeDefining successIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating, follow the podcast and share it with someone who might benefit from the conversation.

    E18 Traff Sharpe's Story: Addiction, Recovery, Faith & Finding Purpose

  8. Jul 21

    E17 Richard Train's Story: "Why not?" The Power of Community & Perspective

    In Episode 17, I'm joined by Richard Train for a conversation centred around community, perspective and what it really means to pursue high performance. Growing up in South Africa shaped Richard's outlook on life, teaching him the value of resilience, gratitude and the strength of community. We explore how those experiences continue to influence his work in education, his leadership style and his approach to personal growth. Richard is an LSA, co-leads our High Performance Team sessions, is completing a Master's in International Politics with with aspirations of pursuing a PhD, and has recently discovered a passion for endurance running. Together we discuss: Growing up in South Africa. The importance of community. Leadership in education. Building a high-performance culture. Health, fitness and running. Developing the right mindset. Why asking yourself "Why not?" can change your perspective. Finding gratitude through the phrase "It could be worse." Whether you're interested in education, leadership, endurance sport or simply becoming the best version of yourself, there's something in this conversation for you. If you enjoy this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a rating and share it with someone who would benefit from listening.

    E17 Richard Train's Story: "Why not?" The Power of Community & Perspective
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Connecting the world through inspiring stories and honest conversations, to encourage an Abel Lifestyle🤝💙

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  • Creator
    Adam Abel
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Adam Abel
  • Show Website
    Abel Lifestyle