June 5, 2026
S4 Ep2: Johno Verity, The Pink Hat Guy, Dawn of History and Turning 50
<p>Jamie Robins is joined by <b>Johno Verity</b>, creator of <b>Dawn of History</b> and known online as <b>the Pink Hat Guy</b>, for a powerful and funny conversation about London cycling, viral storytelling, turning 50, getting older, fatherhood, enoughness and what it means to live life on your own terms.</p><p>Johno has built a huge online following by cycling through London at dawn in his pink hat, sharing stories about London history, hidden places, buildings, people and the strange magic of being awake while the city is still quiet.</p><p>In this episode of <b>Safe Harbour</b>, Jamie and Johno explore much more than social media. They talk about midlife, masculinity, mental health, status, money, comparison, phones, getting outside, the two-day rule, and why so many men reach their forties and fifties realising they may have been chasing the wrong version of success.</p><p>This is a conversation about London, history and cycling, but it is also about getting older, finding enough, choosing freedom, and asking what really matters in the next chapter of life.</p><h2><b>Topics include</b></h2><p>Johno Verity, Dawn of History, the Pink Hat Guy, London cycling, London history, turning 50, getting older, midlife men, men’s mental health, masculinity, social media, viral videos, fatherhood, enoughness, purpose, anxiety, overthinking, the two-day rule, and living life differently.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Jamie and Johno talk about:</p><ul><li>Johno Verity and the story behind <b>Dawn of History</b></li><li>How Johno became known as <b>the Pink Hat Guy</b></li><li>Cycling through London at dawn</li><li>Why London history has captured such a huge online audience</li><li>Going viral on Instagram and social media</li><li>Turning 50 and getting older as a man</li><li>Midlife, masculinity and men’s mental health</li><li>Caring less what people think</li><li>Money, success, status and comparison</li><li>Why so many men are chasing “more”</li><li>The power of having enough</li><li>Jamie’s two-day rule for overthinking and anxiety</li><li>Getting outside when you feel stuck</li><li>Phones, scrolling and mental clarity</li><li>Fatherhood and unconventional life lessons</li><li>Being a pilgrim rather than a tourist in life</li><li>Choosing freedom over convention</li><li>Why movement creates better conversations</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Johno Verity</b><br />Creator of <b>Dawn of History</b><br />Known online as <b>The Pink Hat Guy</b></p><p>Instagram: <b>@johnoverity</b><br />YouTube: <b>Johno Verity</b><br />Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://johnoverity.com" target="_blank"><b>johnoverity.com</b></a><br />Creator enquiries: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:gemmaknoxconsulting@gmail.com" target="_blank"><b>gemmaknoxconsulting@gmail.com</b></a></p><p></p><h1>Host Details</h1><p><b>Jamie Robins</b><br />Men’s Coach and Host of <b>Safe Harbour</b></p><p>Jamie Robins works with men in midlife who feel stuck, flat, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. Through coaching, conversations and community, Jamie helps men rebuild clarity, confidence, emotional honesty and direction.</p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://jamiecoach.com" target="_blank"><b>jamiecoach.com</b></a><br />TikTok: <b>@jamie_mens_coach</b><br />Podcast: <b>Safe Harbour</b></p><p></p><p></p>
