E133: The Hungry Hooker: Jonny Murphy on Rugby, Retirement & Mental Health

Jonny Murphy is a former professional rugby union player who played as a hooker for Ulster, Rotherham Titans, and Connacht. Many now know him as The Hungry Hooker on social media, where he shares his love of cooking and speaks openly about mental health.In this episode, Jonny takes us from his early years as an anxious teenager to the highs and lows of professional rugby, and the challenges of retirement. He opens up about how he has navigated his mental health over the years and why he believes both current and retired athletes need better support.Jonny says he doesn’t have all the answers - but he’s sharing his experiences in the hope of helping others. Whether you’re an athlete, going through a major life transition, or simply trying to take care of your own mental well-being, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.Links from EpisodeJonny Murphy - The Hungry HookerInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/the_hungryhooker/?hl=en Book - Bakes and Wee Treats - Out Now - see belowhttps://lnk.to/BakesAndWeeTreats?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYZRn8OD28m0bmlS_iyv3lSlRj_6hF8RM67LK7sMxFyKACDsCcul7-_KME_aem_D0k-uct1gBXxCZONq5-jZw Mental Health Supports - various options within links belowNorthern Ireland:https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/mental-health-support Ireland:https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/get-support/ Brought to you in Partnership with MCG Property Group -To arrange a no-obligation call, use link below:https://mcgpropertygroup.co.uk/mcg-digg-podcast/MCG Property Group Website:https://mcgpropertygroup.co.uk/ Location Partner - Grafter Househttps://www.grafterhouse.com/ This episode was recorded in BNL Production’s Studio -https://www.bnlproductions.co.uk/