From NRL Star to Mental Health Advocate with Dan Hunt

Dan Hunt had an impressive NRL sporting career that spanned over nine years culminating in his 150th game played for the St George Illawarra Dragons. During his career as a professional athlete, he struggled with and overcame many adversities.  Dan was diagnosed with Type 2 bipolar disorder in 2010. At the height of his mental illness and the struggle it presented, he felt alone and isolated as access to information was not readily or easily available. This led to him feeling vulnerable and fearful as he felt it showed weakness to ask for help or assistance.  His own life experiences and determination to help others is what inspired the creation  of The Mental Health Movement and lead to Dan’s further study in Mental Health,  Community Services, Mental Health First Aid, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), Fitness,  Business and Career Development.  Here Dan shares insights on vulnerability, the importance of support systems, and the power of personal stories in breaking down stigma. He points out that seeking help is a sign of strength and encourages listeners to surround themselves with supportive people as they navigate their own journeys. Reach out to Dan here  https://mentalhealthmovement.com.au Connect with Amber Daines here https://amberdaines.com Life After the Whistle is a winning podcast thanks to our founding sponsors, the Central Coast Sports College (https://ccsc.nsw.edu.au) , empowering your future through education and sports and Division Technologies (https://divisiontech.io) , your partner for technology leadership & advice with top-tier, affordable technology services for businesses, professional services, and startups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.