The Post Rugby Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to The Post Rugby Podcast my guest today is Callum Wilson.

Callum is a Transformative and Executive coach and former rugby player with England 7s, Ealing, as well as a number of top European sides. 

In this episode we go deep into the nature of transformation and how people can get stuck in loops when solely focused on the doing.

Callum expertly guides some quite profound explorations and if you are open to these words they can certainly give you the listener the experience of real transformation and paradigm shift.

Many thanks for your time and amazing energy Callum and what a way to wrap up season 2 of the podcast!

You can find out a bit more about Callum here:

On Instagram

On LinkedIn

Or Via his website

You can find out a bit more about host Anthony here:

On Instagram

On LinkedIn

Or Via his website

Welcome to The Post Rugby Podcast my guest today Rhys Thomas.

Rhys is a former Professional Rugby Player and Welsh international now inspirational speaker, breathwork practitioner and charity co founder.

In this episode Rhys describes his journey in professional rugby and the very sudden ending to his career with an almost life ending heart attack.

We discuss the impact of this on his life and how it led him down a path of destruction as he struggled to adapt to life with the sudden loss of identity as well as the physical restrictions it placed on him.

This path then led him to hit rock bottom and have an intervention to seek help overcoming his alcohol addiction and turn his life around.

He shares how this opportunity to be vulnerable and to share his struggles kick started his journey to self enquiry and later becoming a breathwork coach and inspirational speaker as well as starting his charity Tidy Butt which aims to help people with tools to help them manage their mental health.

An amazing story and amazing episode, thank you Rhys for your time and energy. To find out more about Rhys you can find him here:

On Instagram

On LinkedIn

Or via his website

To find out a little more about your host, Anthony you can find him here:

On Instagram

On LinkedIn

Or via his website

My guest today is Joel Burgees. Joel is a coach with a passion for all things performance, mindset, business, and somatics. 

Currently, Joel enjoys the tranquility of the Portuguese island of Madeira. Here, he shares his life with his wife and daughter, continuing to grow, inspire, and make his mark on the world as a dedicated coach.

In this episode we talk about the transformative power of coaching! Joel gives us his insights from being a coach and also a coach for coaches. We also talk about overcoming fear, the power of the bodies intelligence and how tapping into this idea of your future self can help you achieve what you want in life.

To find out more about Joel you can find him on:

Instagram

LinkedIn

To connect with host Anthony you can follow him on:

Instagram

LinkedIn

Or on his business website www.moveplaypause.com

This week I am joined by Brian Moylett. Brian is a Mindset & Performance Coach who works 1:1 with players and teams all over the world helping them be happier and more successful. 

Brian played age grade rugby for Ireland and is the host of ‘The Brian Moylett Podcast’. He also recently wrote the Book ‘How You Become A Pro Rugby Player’ which went to #1 on Amazon, with the foreword by Ireland International - Robbie Henshaw.

In this episode we talk about his journey in rugby and the ups and downs of his career which like many was interrupted by some challenging injuries. We then talk about how these challenges and other dark moments he faced led him to the exploration of his own mind. With his he now works with players all over the world with helping them with their mindset and teaching tools to empower players to perform at their best.

This was a really fascinating chat. If you are interested in looking at ways to take your own mindset to the next level then this is a must listen. Brian shares many golden nuggets from both his book and the work he does with players. Thank you Brian for sharing your time and energy!

To find out some more about Brain you can follow him on:

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Linkedin

Website

You can also purchase his book 'How to become a pro rugby player' from amazon here.

And listen to his podcast 'The Brian Moylett Podcast' here.

Finally you can find me, your host on:

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Website

Thank you for listening, we will see you next time for more information and inspiration to tackle your challenges post rugby!

For this episode I welcome my brother Edward Andrews to the podcast to talk about his time playing rugby and life beyond it. We discuss his successes in Rugby and Boxing and then dive into his other passions of business and academia.

In this inspiring episode Ed breaks down the new model of finance his business and others like his are stepping into. This episode is an absolute game changer for anyone interested in the world of finance and are looking to bridge more sociability and sustainability into it.

We also break down the tools Ed has used to help him stay balanced throughout his highly successful career in the city - some to the benefit of his health and others not so...

We finish with a discussion on the joys of becoming a father and how raising a child is kind of like a rugby season which I absolutely loved. With the initial stages being HARD WORK (like pre-season) but then you find your flow and start to enjoy the journey a lot more, creating many magical memories along the way!

If you like this episode please share it or maybe leave a review as this helps us reach more people through these conversations.

To connect with Edward you can find him on:

LinkedIn: Edward Andrews

Or check out his new project at Whalesborough.

And to connect with me, you can find me on:

Instagram: @therugbyyogi4

LinkedIn: Anthony Andrews

Or check out my website:

www.moveplaypause.com

Sam Portland is a former rugby player now Speed Coach, Coach Educator, Business Owner and also describes himself as addicted to growth. 

In this conversation we talk about Sams journey to speed coaching and how his personal journey of success and also loss has shaped his career.

In this epic conversation we talk about the importance of speed in the game but also how important it is look outside of the rugby world post playing to bring balance to the body and mind.

For more information on Sam's work you can find him here:

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_sportland/

Via his website: www.samportland.com

In this podcast I relaunch the podcast with a solo cast describing my 11 year healing journey in 11 steps from retiring from playing rugby after my knee injury.

I go from discussing my journey from rehab in the early days to deep healing at an advanced Meditation retreat and everything in between with the intention of giving you some insights into the things available to you to potentially explore on your journey to optimal physical and mental health post rugby.

Craig White is a High Performance Coach, Mentor, and Retreat Facilitator, specialising in working with men. He has over 26 year’s experience working predominantly in professional sports and most notably in rugby union. He has worked or consulted for more than 30 different rugby nations, perhaps more than any other coach in his field. Some of these include working with the Irish and Welsh National teams and he has also been part of two Lions tours!

He is the Founder of Craig White Mentoring, a company dedicated to the development of Professional Sports Coaches and Business Leaders. He is also the Creator of Men Without Masks, an organisation dedicated to support and empower the lives of men. By offering private men’s life coaching and group retreats Craig helps men who want to fulfil untapped potential and move forward into a life of inspired purpose.

In this conversation we talk about Craigs amazing career in Rugby and the Yoga retreat that flipped his life on its head. We discuss the power of Yoga, Nature, Slowing down to connect with the feminine energy within us. We then go on to talk about Craigs work with his retreats and the map used to create real transformation in the men in attendance in just 5 days. We finish with a brief discussion on love and what it means in Rugby.

A big thanks to Craig for his time and this very deep conversation to wrap up season 1. You can find out more about his retreats and his work with men here:

https://www.menwithoutmasks.com/

https://www.instagram.com/men_withoutmasks/

And more about Craigs work with coaches and business leaders here:

https://www.craigwhitementoring.com/

https://www.instagram.com/craigwhitementoring/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-white-737087a/

Finally, The Post Rugby Podcast would like to invite you to our Free Facebook Group - The Post Rugby Community to connect with other rugby players (current and retired) and like minded people to continue your journey to a happier and healthier life post rugby.

The time for raising awareness for improved physical and mental health in the game of rugby is over and the time for taking action is here. I hope you found some inspiration listening to the podcast today and are encouraged to take action by trying some of the things the guest talks about. See you next time :)

Manuel Carizza is a former Argentina international earning 46 caps during a 13 year professional career predominantly playing in France with Biarritz, Racing Metro, Racing 92 and Lyon as well as Western province and The Stormers in South Africa.

Since retiring Manuel has become a full time barista opening up his own coffee shop in Biarritz as well as co-owning a wine business with 3 other former pumas and friends.

In this conversation we talk about some of his highlights in his career and the big differences between playing in the southern and northern hemispheres. We then discuss his journey with starting his own business after retiring and how he had the idea of build his coffee shop in the south of France and some of the challenges this brought with it. We talk about the link between serving coffee and his role within his teams on the field of play and also how he has struggled to find a new physical pursuit without the purpose of playing on a Sat. 

A great conversation to listen to for anyone interested in hearing about the life of a top professional and international player and how he transitioned to becoming a successful business owner post retirement. A big thank you to Manual for sharing his story, you can find out more about him here: 

https://www.instagram.com/manuchocarizza/

And more about his coffee shop here: 

https://www.instagram.com/lobitacafe/

Finally, The Post Rugby Podcast would like to invite you to our Free Facebook Group - The Post Rugby Community to connect with other rugby players (current and retired) and like minded people to continue your journey to a happier and healthier life post rugby.

The time for raising awareness for improved physical and mental health in the game of rugby is over and the time for taking action is here. I hope you found some inspiration listening to the podcast today and are encouraged to take action by trying some of the things the guest talks about. See you next time :)

Charlie Beech is a former professional rugby player with a career spanning 15 years including stints at Northampton Saints, London Wasps, Bath, Yorkshire Carniegie, Coventry and Doncaster.

Having retired from the professional game in 2019 he still plays part time for Hull alongside running his own company Front Row Support - specialising in Business to Business development, sales and training. The culture at his company has been built on his 15 years experience of playing professional sport focusing on straight forward, results oriented, business support.

Charlie has been quite outspoken and honest about the some of the challenges he has faced transitioning from playing professional rugby and has written articles offering advice to those going through a similar situation. He has also recently announced a new challenge to run a marathon next year in memory of an inspirational old friend Matt ‘Milton’ King who passed away earlier this year.

In this conversation we talk about some of the challenges Charlie faced with retiring from professional rugby and how important it is to address the mental health of professional players just as it is to address their physical health. He talks openly about his experience of mental health and how he found the benefit of sharing his experiences in a group therapy setting and also what it was like playing professional rugby for all that time without the space to feel like he could open up to anyone about his challenges.

An inspiring and heart felt discussion with a very warm and humble guy who is now out to help others who have maybe been through their own challenges and life transitions with his new business. A big thank you to Charlie, you can find out more about his journey and connect with him on LinkedIn here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-beech-frontrow/

Finally, The Post Rugby Podcast would like to invite you to our Free Facebook Group - The Post Rugby Community to connect with other rugby players (current and retired) and like minded people to continue your journey to a happier and healthier life post rugby.

The time for raising awareness for improved physical and mental health in the game of rugby is over and the time for taking action is here. I hope you found some inspiration listening to the podcast today and are encouraged to take action by trying some of the things the guest talks about. See you next time :)