Andrew Jenkins — known to many from Traitors and BBC Traitors (UK, Season 2 finalist) — was pronounced dead at 21 after a catastrophic car crash. Doctors said he’d never walk again. He woke from a four-week coma, rebuilt his body and mind, and later walked 1,200 km across four countries to prove what resilience really looks like. We go far beyond Traitors/BBC Traitors into identity, grief, “toxic masculinity,” authenticity, and the quiet courage it takes to start over.
What You’ll Learn:
• The day Andrew was declared dead — and the first steps back to walking
• How mindset, micro-goals, and pain tolerance beat dire medical predictions
• Why “toxic masculinity” masked feelings — and how he learned vulnerability
• The hidden pressure of reality TV (Traitors/BBC Traitors) and herd mentality
• Leaving a safe banking/insurance career to build a purpose-driven life
• Grief reframed: carrying love forward without losing yourself
• Practical tools for confidence, self-worth, and asking for help
Search Topics in This Episode
Andrew Jenkins interview, Andrew Jenkins Traitors, Traitors, BBC Traitors, The Traitors UK Season 2, Andrew Jenkins coma story, pronounced dead at 21, told never walk again, resilience after trauma, mindset and micro goals, toxic masculinity and emotions, men’s mental health, vulnerability vs strength, leaving corporate career, identity after injury, 1,200 km charity walk, herd mentality reality TV, Traitors round table psychology, authenticity and self-worth, grief reframing, rugby mentality grit, how to rebuild confidence
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About the Guest — Andrew Jenkins (Traitors / BBC Traitors):
Entrepreneur, speaker, and BBC Traitors (UK) finalist. After surviving a near-fatal crash and being told he’d never walk, Andrew rebuilt his life and now speaks on resilience, mindset, and mental health — drawing on lived experience, elite sport grit, and the pressure cooker of Traitors.
Disclaimer:
This conversation shares personal experiences and perspectives. It is not medical advice. If you or someone you know is struggling, please speak to a qualified professional or contact local support services.