Ep 119. From Million-Dollar Listings to a Midlife Reawakening, with Andrew Campbell

2025-04-20

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In this week’s episode, Ash sits down with Andrew Campbell, founder of Hush Property and a respected figure in Melbourne’s high-end real estate market. Known for selling luxury homes with discretion and heart, Andrew shares a side of himself few ever see—the man behind the polished exterior, and the deeply personal journey that shaped him.Andrew opens up about losing his father at age 22, growing up with a mother living with bipolar disorder, and how work became both a coping mechanism and an addiction. From battling insec...

Andrew opens up about losing his father at age 22, growing up with a mother living with bipolar disorder, and how work became both a coping mechanism and an addiction. From battling insecurities and being bullied at school to navigating grief, divorce, financial setbacks, and public criticism, Andrew reflects on the moments that brought him to his knees and the mindset shifts that helped him stand back up.

Now 50, and entering what he calls his “second act,” Andrew shares how cold immersion, gut health, affirmations, inner child work, and spiritual practices have helped him redefine what success truly means. This is a powerful story of vulnerability, fatherhood, and the quiet transformation that happens when someone decides to stop performing and start living.

The episode highlights are:

04:31 Daily Life and Holistic Wellbeing

07:12 Hiding Behind a Smile: Andrew's Struggles

13:00 Childhood Reflections: The Fat Boy Struggle

15:14 Family Dynamics: Growing Up with Mental Illness

18:03 The Impact of Grief: Losing a Father at 22

22:07 Navigating Young Adulthood: Partying and Loss

25:23 Coping with Mental Illness in the Family

27:24 Career Transition: From Personal Trainer to Real Estate

27:43 From Business Setbacks to Real Estate Success

30:05 The Drive for Success and Competitive Spirit

31:14 Overcoming Financial Struggles and Criticism