Ep 113 – From Cocaine to Clarity: Redefining Midlife with Bruce Robertson

Ep 113 – From Cocaine to Clarity: Redefining Midlife with Bruce Robertson

Author: Karl O Rourke August 28, 2025 Duration: 1:08:55
This week I’m joined by the very handsome and very wise Bruce Robertson — a health and fitness coach helping people in their 40s and 50s redefine what midlife looks and feels like. Bruce is a 10/10 coach and human being. His work goes far beyond sets and reps — it’s about building a sustainable, meaningful life that doesn’t stop at the gym door. In this conversation we dive deep into:
  • 💊 Addiction, Escapism & Recovery — Bruce’s relationship with cocaine, the culture that normalised it, and the turning points that led him towards lasting change.
  • 🧠 ADD & Mental Health — how diagnosis shaped his understanding of himself, and the tools he now uses to manage focus, stress, and stimulation.
  • 🤝 Community & Belonging — the role of accountability, relationships, and support in recovery and in building a healthier midlife.
  • 🏋️ Coaching & Purpose — how Bruce’s struggles made him a more empathetic coach, and why autonomy is the secret ingredient to lasting results.
  • 🌱 Wisdom for Midlife — lessons learned, truths faced, and what a well-lived life looks like beyond 40.
This one’s packed with raw honesty, practical insights, and wisdom that anyone — whether you’re navigating midlife, coaching others, or just looking for a reset — can take something from.Bruce Page

Hosted by Karl O Rourke, Hard Conversations Ireland is built on the belief that the most interesting paths often lead through topics we’re conditioned to skirt around. This isn’t a lecture series or a polite chat; it’s a space where genuine curiosity drives the dialogue, whether the guest is a renowned athlete, a business leader navigating a crisis, or someone with a profoundly personal story to tell. You’ll hear discussions that move seamlessly from the practicalities of physical fitness and the mechanics of the business world to the nuanced realities of social issues and personal growth. The common thread is a commitment to depth, to sitting with an idea long enough to uncover its layers, even when it feels uncomfortable. By asking the questions that often go unspoken, this podcast creates a rare kind of clarity. Each episode offers a unique perspective, but they all share a raw, exploratory energy that challenges listeners to think a little harder about the world and their place in it. Tune in for conversations that are as educational as they are unpredictable, proving that the most valuable insights frequently lie just beyond the edge of easy small talk.
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