This week, Brayden Ainsworth talks life beyond football. Opening up about growing up overweight, chasing validation through sport, and the battle with anorexia that nearly cost him his life. From the highs of being drafted to West Coast and becoming Josh Kennedy’s kicking partner, to the struggles with identity, mental health and asking for help. A great chat about pressure, perspective and finding purpose beyond footy. This is a heavy chat and contains themes of depression & suicide.

TOPIC WARNING: Suicide and depression.

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