Conrad Smith, NZ Order of Merit- ALL BLACK #1044- It's been a battle- How to go from "I Just Love Playing Rugby" to the next chapter of life

Damian talks to Conrad Smith- Former ALL BLACK #1044 and NZ Order of Merit winner.Conrad is an extremely passionate and purpose driven man, who has moved on from over a Decade of NZ ALL BLACKS Rugby to helping rugby players transition into their next chapter of life after the game. He talks about the first time he put on the All Blacks Jersey. What it's like to put his body on the line and Performing with Pressure. Transitioning from the top of the world, the incorrect verbage of "retirement from sports" and finding purpose. We spoke about a common friend- former Commander of mine in the Special Forces- Willie Apiata VC and the Mana he brings.A must listen for any sportsperson, veteran and as we say at the end, if just one thing we say helps one person, then we have done our job.Please look at the charity Conrad spoke about and is supporting athttps://www.sotheycan.orgI am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, Sleep, Stress and Human Nutrition Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.net and you are listening to my straight talk mind and muscle podcast sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

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