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EPISODE · Sep 25, 2025 · 1H 37M

#219 Hugo Toovey - Australian Army Major, Double Cancer Survivor, 25 Stay Alive Charity Founder

from Good Humans with Cooper Chapman

This week on the Good Humans Podcast I sit down with Hugo Toovey — an Australian Army Major, cancer survivor, devoted husband, and proud dad.Hugo’s story is nothing short of remarkable. Before the age of 30, he faced and survived both testicular cancer and bowel cancer, enduring countless surgeries and challenges that would have broken many. Yet through it all, Hugo has become a voice of hope, resilience, and proactive health.He founded 25 Stay Alive, a charity dedicated to encouraging young people to prioritise their health and get regular checks — proving that cancer and serious illness don’t just happen “later in life.” Alongside his incredible wife and their young son, Hugo continues to live with courage and purpose, inspiring thousands to take responsibility for their wellbeing.In this conversation we explore:Hugo’s military career and the resilience it taught himHis battles with testicular and bowel cancer, and the lessons learned from survivalThe mission behind 25 Stay Alive and why early health checks are lifesavingHow he balances fatherhood, marriage, and recovery with positivityWhat hope and strength really look like when life throws its toughest challengesHugo’s journey is a true testament to the power of the human spirit. His honesty and determination will leave you inspired to look after yourself — and never take life for granted.Follow HugoINSTAGRAM25 STAY ALIVE WEBSITE—SYDNEY BOOK LAUNCH TICKETS - https://www.dymocks.com.au/events/details/index/id/NTMxOQ~~GOLD COAST BOOK LAUNCH TICKETS - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-1-book-club-gold-coast-book-launch-tickets-1717332049389📚 PRE-ORDER the 1% Good Club Book!!📲 Join The 1% Good Club – our free mindfulness and gratitude community: send me a DM on Instagram saying “I want to join the club”📖 Pre-order my book The 1% Good Club (out October 1st):Amazon | Booktopia🎧 Subscribe to the podcast & leave a review if this chat made you smile!Cooper's LinksInstagramTikTokThe Good Human Factory LinksInstagramWebsiteMerch – Use code PODCAST for 25% OFFWorkshop EnquiryTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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