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Unsettled with Neil Wattier | Episode 2: Tucker Trickey
Tucker Trickey is a current member of the USA Rugby National team and former Grand Canyon University rugby captain.
Tucker shares his journey through rugby: from leading at the college level to competing on the international stage, and the challenges and opportunities of helping establish USA Rugby as a force in the global game.
We talk about:
-Tucker’s path from GCU Rugby to representing the USA Eagles
-The mindset and resilience required to perform at the highest levels
-Lessons in leadership, transition, and growth on and off the pitch
-His vision for the future of rugby in the United States
Whether you’re an athlete, leader, or someone navigating your own journey of ambition and presence, Tucker’s story will inspire you to chase growth while staying grounded. __________________________________
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Unsettled with Neil Wattier Episode 1: Why Unsettled Exists
You did everything you were supposed to do. You worked hard, served, achieved, and on paper, you’ve “arrived.”
So why doesn’t it feel like enough?
Welcome to the very first episode of Unsettled with Neil Wattier.
This podcast is born from a simple but powerful realization: being “unsettled” doesn’t mean you’re broken. It doesn’t mean you’re unstable. It means you’re aware you want more, but not at the cost of your peace.
Neil shares the personal story behind the show, including his transition after 27 years in the Air Force and the ongoing tension between ambition and presence. Through this lens, he defines what it means to live in the middle, between the man you were and the man you’re still becoming. In this episode, you’ll discover:
• The origin of the Unsettled podcast and its purpose
• Why high performers often feel restless, even after success
• What it really means to be “unsettled” and why that’s not a bad thing
• Who this show is for: veterans, leaders, creators, and anyone quietly wrestling with identity, burnout, or purpose What to expect from the podcast going forward:
• Weekly guest interviews with people who’ve rebuilt, recalibrated, and redefined enough
• Short solo reflections on resilience, identity, presence, and grounded ambition
• Zero fluff. Zero hype. No alpha bullshit. Just honest, tactical reflection.
Challenge of the week: “What’s something you’ve been chasing that hasn’t actually given you peace?”
Because ambition isn’t the enemy of peace. And peace doesn’t mean standing still.
Stay grounded.
Stay unsettled.
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Thank you for listening to Unsettled with Neil Wattier. I have two tasks for you this week:
First, choose one action from today’s conversation to immediately implement in your life.
Second, share this podcast and community with someone who values their mental performance.
I appreciate your direct message feedback and would appreciate your online review of the podcast. Your honest rating and review will help me improve the show and help others find our community.
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From the publisher's feed
Unsettled with Neil Wattier explores the tension between ambition and presence, between building something meaningful and staying grounded while you do it.
This podcast is for those…
We name the tension and we learn to live in it without burning out or checking out.
Through solo reflections and honest conversations, we dive into growth, identity, resilience, and what it means to become who you’re meant to be, without losing who you already are.
Host Neil Wattier blends lived experience, performance psychology, and calm strength to help you pursue more without sacrificing peace.
You’ll walk away with tools, stories, and mindsets to stay centered in the pull between the now and the next.
Because ambition isn’t the enemy of peace. And peace doesn’t mean standing still.
Welcome to the tension
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- Pandora (https://www.pandora.com/podcast/unsettled-with-neil-wattier/PC:1001108036)
- iHeartRadio (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-unsettled-with-neil-wattie-289725707)