Caleb Campbell shares his journey from the pressures of being an Army officer and NFL draft pick to confronting a deep internal struggle that shaped his life. We explore the battle between external achievements and inner peace, uncovering how societal expectations and childhood experiences influenced his identity. Caleb’s powerful story of breaking free from a performance-driven life offers profound insights on healing, authenticity, and self-compassion. If you’ve ever felt trapped by expectations, this conversation is a must-listen.
Timestamps:
00:00 Inner War & Speaking To Yourself
07:33 Purpose From Higher Power
12:35 Disconnected From Social Environment
16:24 Entering New Environment At Army
17:44 College Football Success & More Internal Struggle
23:43 Impact Of Rage On Performance
28:14 Drafted By The Detroit Lions & Becoming A Symbol
32:12 Feelings About Military Compared To Football
33:00 Caleb Gets Told He Can't Play In The NFL
38:51 Straying Away From Performance & Values Based Life
42:14 Pulling The Bungee Jump Cord
46:10 How Twitter Changed Caleb's Life
48:29 Becoming A Janitor For Free Therapy
49:56 Caleb's Therapy
53:00 Shifting From State Of Becoming To Being
58:24 Living Past Life More Purposefully
1:00:24 Connect With Caleb
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