From Operation HERRICK to Project Positive

This episode is one of resilience, recovery, and positivity. We’re joined by Andrew Steed, born and raised in East Belfast, and a former soldier with the 1st Battalion Irish Guards. Andrew served from 2009 until 2016, including a deployment on Operation HERRICK 13 in Afghanistan. In 2016, Andrew was medically discharged following two mild strokes, known as TIAs. During that process, he was told that activities he loved, such as hiking and swimming, would likely no longer be possible. Andrew refused to accept that as the final chapter. He went on to make a full recovery and, in August 2021, completed a remarkable physical and mental challenge, walking 600 miles in just 30 days. Today, Andrew works in a tailoring shop in Belfast, is preparing to launch his Project Positive campaign, and has a number of ambitious hiking events planned as he approaches 40. This episode is about mindset, adaptability, and proving that setbacks do not define the future. It’s also a reminder that life beyond the uniform can be purposeful, positive, and very well dressed.