Sam Smith is a former Premiership Rugby player whose life changed drastically at the young age of 26 due to a career-ending injury. In this episode, Sam shares his raw and honest story of struggling with mental health after losing his identity as a professional athlete.
After retiring from rugby, Sam found himself lost and turned to drugs and alcohol to numb his pain. However, with sheer determination and hard work, he has turned his life around and is now running a thriving coffee business while helping other athletes transition out of sport.
In this podcast, Sam opens up about his journey and shares the powerful steps he has taken to redefine himself and find true happiness. He discusses the challenges of finding worthiness in an elite environment and how losing his career and identity impacted his mental health.
Sam also reveals the shocking reality of losing £100,000 of insurance for playing only 42 seconds of rugby and how he rebuilt his life after losing it all. He also shares his insights on building authenticity and finding your true self.
If you're struggling with a transition in life or looking for inspiration to overcome challenges, this podcast is a must-listen. Sam's story will resonate with many, and his journey and insights will provide hope and encouragement to anyone facing similar struggles.
Topics:
- Finding your way into an elite environment
- Using your profession to find worthiness
- Loosing £100,000 of insurance for playing 42 seconds of Rugby
- The rebuild after loosing it all
- How we can build authenticity
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