Tom Boyd joins us for one of the most honest conversations weâve had on the podcast.
From being Pick 1 in the AFL Draft and signing a $7 million deal at 18 to winning a premiership with the Western Bulldogs, Tom opens up on the pressure that came with it all.
We spoke about anxiety, insomnia, life after football, mental health in elite sport, relationships, identity and what really matters once the noise disappears.
This episode isnât just about footy. Itâs about pressure, purpose and the side of success people donât always see.
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Topics We Went Through To Make Your Lives Easier
0:00 Intro
1:02 Do We Still Do Motherâs Day?
3:05 Life After Footy
6:00 Is Retirement Hard For Footy Players?Â
15:00 Getting Drafted To GWS Pick 1
25:45 Are AFL Players Struggling With The Pressure
31:45 Differentiating Between I Had A Bad Game Vs Iâm A Bad Player
34:26 $7M Move To Western BulldogsÂ
41:19 Do AFL Players Pocket Watch Their TeammatesÂ
43:30 Whatâs One Thing Tom Wishes He Did DifferentlyÂ
46:40 Why Is Mental Health Taboo
52:15 Pressure Of Having To Deliver Every Week As A Footy Player And Experiencing InsomniaÂ
56:45 How To Find The Right Girl As A Star AthleteÂ
1:00:48 Western Bulldogs 2016 The Ultimate Underdog SeasonÂ
1:09:30 Whatâs The Feeling Like After Winning A Premiership And Youâre All AloneÂ
1:13:05 Family MattersÂ
1:17:00 Where Did Tom Develop His ValuesÂ
1:18:30 Wealth Wonât Protect You From Mental HealthÂ
1:20:36 Sports Are Changing People Are TalkingÂ
1:21:35 Are We Over InformedÂ
1:24:34 What Is Tom Boydâs Mission Statement
1:25:28 Tom Gives Us Feedback On Our Interviewing SkillsÂ