<p>Tom Boyd joins us for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the podcast.</p><p>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.</p><p>We spoke about anxiety, insomnia, life after football, mental health in elite sport, relationships, identity and what really matters once the noise disappears.</p><p>This episode isn’t just about footy. It’s about pressure, purpose and the side of success people don’t always see.</p><p><br></p><p>Make sure to hit the follow button and give us 5starts</p><p><br></p><p>Topics We Went Through To Make Your Lives Easier</p><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>1:02 Do We Still Do Mother’s Day?</p><p>3:05 Life After Footy</p><p>6:00 Is Retirement Hard For Footy Players? </p><p>15:00 Getting Drafted To GWS Pick 1</p><p>25:45 Are AFL Players Struggling With The Pressure</p><p>31:45 Differentiating Between I Had A Bad Game Vs I’m A Bad Player</p><p>34:26 $7M Move To Western Bulldogs </p><p>41:19 Do AFL Players Pocket Watch Their Teammates </p><p>43:30 What’s One Thing Tom Wishes He Did Differently </p><p>46:40 Why Is Mental Health Taboo</p><p>52:15 Pressure Of Having To Deliver Every Week As A Footy Player And Experiencing Insomnia </p><p>56:45 How To Find The Right Girl As A Star Athlete </p><p>1:00:48 Western Bulldogs 2016 The Ultimate Underdog Season </p><p>1:09:30 What’s The Feeling Like After Winning A Premiership And You’re All Alone </p><p>1:13:05 Family Matters </p><p>1:17:00 Where Did Tom Develop His Values </p><p>1:18:30 Wealth Won’t Protect You From Mental Health </p><p>1:20:36 Sports Are Changing People Are Talking </p><p>1:21:35 Are We Over Informed </p><p>1:24:34 What Is Tom Boyd’s Mission Statement</p><p>1:25:28 Tom Gives Us Feedback On Our Interviewing Skills </p><p><br></p>