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Stronger Without
Stronger Without is a podcast for anyone ready to remove what no longer serves them and rebuild what truly matters.
Hosted by Adam Hugill, an ex-Army Officer, adventurer, and performance coach, this show cuts through the noise of modern life with raw solo episodes and honest conversations.
No fake positivity. Just the hard truths, lived wisdom, and proven systems that help you reclaim your structure, strength, clarity, and connection.
Episodes blend personal story, timeless philosophy, and high-performance habits to guide men through life’s second act with intention, discipline, and truth.
Stronger Without isn’t about doing more. It’s about becoming more by living with less.
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Why Now Is the Best Time to Start a YouTube Channel (Especially If You’re 35+)
In this episode, I’m talking directly to anyone in their 30s, 40s, or beyond who feels like it might be too late to start something new, especially online. It’s not. In fact, your lived experience might be the very thing someone else needs right now.
I discuss how perfection isn’t the goal, and how to take the first step in creating something meaningful. Whether it’s YouTube, a podcast, or just showing up more fully in your life, this is your reminder to begin.
You don’t need to be the best. You just need to be real.
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00:00 – Why now is the perfect time to start YouTube
01:03 – What this video covers
02:01 – Why YouTube isn't saturated (especially in 2025)
03:25 – If you're over 35, here's why you should start
04:44 – Example: Woodworking YouTuber Steve Ramsey
05:50 – Searchable, useful content works best
07:04 – My dad started a pond YouTube channel
08:51 – You only need to be one step ahead
09:44 – My background and why I started
10:12 – You don’t need to be perfect
11:00 – The gear I started with (and lessons learned)
12:08 – Talking to camera gets easier (and scarier things exist!)
13:00 – Stronger Without: My shift in direction
14:02 – Vulnerability builds trust faster than expertise
15:20 – You can pivot your content direction
16:04 – Structure, strength, clarity, connection: My four pillars
17:24 – Stronger Without is about documenting, not preaching
18:23 – You are the niche – example: Atomic Shrimp
19:05 – Gear: What you actually need to get started
20:27 – Audio matters more than video quality
21:30 – Uploading consistently is key
23:08 – The realities of editing and making time
25:13 – How to make money on YouTube
27:20 – Real-world example: Monetising pond content
29:43 – What I offer through coaching
30:29 – Affiliate links, events, and courses
31:17 – Why your story matters
32:28 – Speak from experience, not theory
33:03 – Each video is a brick in your wall
33:59 – Final encouragement: Just start
35:11 – Do this for 20 years – it's never too late
35:38 – Be human in an AI world
36:17 – Free Stronger Without events – join us
