In this episode of Behind the Badge, we sit down with NRL legend Ryan Girdler to explore his incredible evolution—from a wide-eyed teenager in Wollongong to elite rugby league stardom, and ultimately to a new chapter grounded in healing, breathwork, and service.

Girds shares candid reflections on the mental toll of professional sport, the emotional crash after retirement, and the inner discipline that helped him find peace, purpose, and a new tribe. This one’s about more than football—it’s about how to recalibrate, reconnect, and rebuild when the roar of the crowd fades.