Winning A Premiership But Feeling Empty - Tom Boyd

Tom Boyd joins us for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the podcast.From being Pick 1 in the AFL Draft and signing a $7 million deal at 18 to winning a premiership with the Western Bulldogs, Tom opens up on the pressure that came with it all.We spoke about anxiety, insomnia, life after football, mental health in elite sport, relationships, identity and what really matters once the noise disappears.This episode isn’t just about footy. It’s about pressure, purpose and the side of success people don’t always see.Make sure to hit the follow button and give us 5startsTopics We Went Through To Make Your Lives Easier0:00 Intro1:02 Do We Still Do Mother’s Day?3:05 Life After Footy6:00 Is Retirement Hard For Footy Players? 15:00 Getting Drafted To GWS Pick 125:45 Are AFL Players Struggling With The Pressure31:45 Differentiating Between I Had A Bad Game Vs I’m A Bad Player34:26 $7M Move To Western Bulldogs 41:19 Do AFL Players Pocket Watch Their Teammates 43:30 What’s One Thing Tom Wishes He Did Differently 46:40 Why Is Mental Health Taboo52:15 Pressure Of Having To Deliver Every Week As A Footy Player And Experiencing Insomnia 56:45 How To Find The Right Girl As A Star Athlete 1:00:48 Western Bulldogs 2016 The Ultimate Underdog Season 1:09:30 What’s The Feeling Like After Winning A Premiership And You’re All Alone 1:13:05 Family Matters 1:17:00 Where Did Tom Develop His Values 1:18:30 Wealth Won’t Protect You From Mental Health 1:20:36 Sports Are Changing People Are Talking 1:21:35 Are We Over Informed 1:24:34 What Is Tom Boyd’s Mission Statement1:25:28 Tom Gives Us Feedback On Our Interviewing Skills