14 Stevie Ward: "Authenticity is creative flow and imagination."

Stevie Ward, former rugby warrior joins us to share his transformative journey. Stevie's story is not just about the physicality of sports but the mental battles that often go unseen. He opens up about the pressures of performance, the inner turmoil athletes face, and how he's now using his experiences to fuel a conversation on mental health and resilience that's long overdue.In this episode, we engage with this paradox as Stevie recounts the moments of surrender that led to his most profound growth. Stevie and I dissect what it means to captain not just a team, but one's own life, emphasizing the importance of empathy, listening, and the guts it takes to show up authentically. Our discussion isn't just a tale of personal evolution; it's an invitation to embrace your story with equal parts courage and compassion.  If you're ready for an inspiring session that interweaves the highs and lows of an athlete's heart with the universal quest for purpose and connection, then this episode promises a profound reflection on the resilience within us all.https://mantality.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/ste_ward/?hl=es&img_index=1Help us improve! I'd love to get your feedback...Forging Resilience supports Save A WarriorSave A Warrior works with veterans and first responders facing complex PTSD and the reality of suicide.Through this podcast, we’re supporting their work.If you want to get behind it, you can do that by buying a bag of  Major Stoke Blend coffee. All profits go directly to Save A Warrior.Good coffee. Real conversations. Work that matters.Support the showFollow my social media accounts | LinkedIn | Instagram |