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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2025 · 49 MIN

Tom Boyd | The Mental Health Battle Behind AFL Glory - EP97

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Imagine reaching the peak of your career, AFL’s No.1 draft pick, a premiership hero, a multi-million dollar contract - only to realise you’re completely lost…   For Tom Boyd, success on the field didn’t translate to happiness off it. The pressure, scrutiny, and expectations took a toll on his mental health, leading him to make a life-changing decision—to walk away from football at just 23.   In this episode, Tom opens up about his struggles with anxiety and depression, the hidden mental health battles of elite athletes, and how he found purpose beyond the game. Now, as a mental health advocate and keynote speaker, he’s helping others navigate life’s pressures and break the stigma around mental well-being.   🎧 A must-watch for athletes, sports fans, and anyone struggling with mental health.   👉🏼 Subscribe to the Success x Happiness channel.    🔄 Subscription Link: https://www.youtube.com/@sxhpod   ☛ Your Like, Comments, and Subscribe, Inspire us!!!    =============================================    🎬 CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VIDEOS: ⬇️    💠 Learnings From an AFL Legend | Corey McKernan - EP96   ✅ https://youtu.be/4t0SI5PEj-k   💠 How Lachie Smart Became the Youngest Person to Fly Solo Around the World - EP90   ✅ https://youtu.be/tZ67FaWmhbM   =============================================    📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share to spread this crucial message. Subscribe to Success x Happiness for more impactful episodes!   Listen To The Podcast   =============================   Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1CCrfi7eB3zlANJ81D1C72?si=4221bec96c244a0c   Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/success-x-happiness/id1683066164   YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBUo_3n_mEOCIXRwUM6w-WDknsRkRmQlp&si=IFG9octwptC0l-N1   Everywhere Else - linktr.ee/sxhpod   =============================   Follow  @sxhpod   =============================   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod   🔎 RELEVANT HASHTAGS:   #TomBoyd #AFL #MentalHealth #SportsPsychology #AthleteBurnout #Resilience #Mindset

Imagine reaching the peak of your career, AFL’s No.1 draft pick, a premiership hero, a multi-million dollar contract - only to realise you’re completely lost…   For Tom Boyd, success on the field didn’t translate to happiness off it. The pressure, scrutiny, and expectations took a toll on his mental health, leading him to make a life-changing decision—to walk away from football at just 23.   In this episode, Tom opens up about his struggles with anxiety and depression, the hidden mental health battles of elite athletes, and how he found purpose beyond the game. Now, as a mental health advocate and keynote speaker, he’s helping others navigate life’s pressures and break the stigma around mental well-being.   🎧 A must-watch for athletes, sports fans, and anyone struggling with mental health.   👉🏼 Subscribe to the Success x Happiness channel.    🔄 Subscription Link: https://www.youtube.com/@sxhpod   ☛ Your Like, Comments, and Subscribe, Inspire us!!!    =============================================    🎬 CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VIDEOS: ⬇️    💠 Learnings From an AFL Legend | Corey McKernan - EP96   ✅ https://youtu.be/4t0SI5PEj-k   💠 How Lachie Smart Became the Youngest Person to Fly Solo Around the World - EP90   ✅ https://youtu.be/tZ67FaWmhbM   =============================================    📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share to spread this crucial message. Subscribe to Success x Happiness for more impactful episodes!   Listen To The Podcast   =============================   Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1CCrfi7eB3zlANJ81D1C72?si=4221bec96c244a0c   Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/success-x-happiness/id1683066164   YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBUo_3n_mEOCIXRwUM6w-WDknsRkRmQlp&si=IFG9octwptC0l-N1   Everywhere Else - linktr.ee/sxhpod   =============================   Follow  @sxhpod   =============================   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod   🔎 RELEVANT HASHTAGS:   #TomBoyd #AFL #MentalHealth #SportsPsychology #AthleteBurnout #Resilience #Mindset

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