In this episode of The Monumental Podcast, Pete Hunt talks with Sir Jeremy Hunt in a deeply human conversation about leadership, resilience, and the unseen cost of life at the top of British politics.

Sir Jeremy reflects on a career that has placed him at the centre of some of the most difficult decisions in modern public life, from leading the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to serving as the UK’s longest-serving Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Foreign Secretary, and Chancellor of the Exchequer.

But this conversation goes far beyond titles.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro to Sir Jeremy Hunt: Resilience, Pressure, and Leadership

01:08 Subscribe and Monumental Network Intro

01:55 Charterhouse vs Oxford: Confidence, Bullying, and Resilience

03:28 Why Resilience Should Be Taught and the Importance of Friendships

05:20 Politics and Friendship: Why It's Harder Now

07:01 Family and Friendship Outside Politics: The Cost of Leadership

08:17 Early Business Failures and Lessons on Resilience

10:35 From Chancellor to Backbencher: Keeping Perspective

12:05 Handling Criticism and the "Ocean's 11" List of Achievements

14:01 Health Secretary Years: Facing Anger, Hate, and Pressure

15:50 Loneliness in Leadership and the Drive to Keep Going

17:43 Marriage Under Pressure: The "Third Person" in Politics

20:25 Children's Mental Health and Social Media Concerns

22:44 Doom Scrolling and Parenting in a Digital Age

24:03 Tech Transitions and Optimism About the Future

25:53 Future Ambitions: Family Focus and Public Service

28:29 Restoring Confidence in Britain and Closing Thoughts

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