From the outside, Jeremy Bettle had it all — a high-profile career in elite sport, working with some of the world’s most successful athletes and organisations. But behind the scenes, he was running on empty.

In this episode, Jeremy shares the quiet crisis that brought him to a breaking point, and the path he took to rebuild a life rooted in presence, truth, and vitality.

We talk about:

The cost of performing and pushing for too long
Why success without meaning leads to burnout
Letting go of identity and walking into the unknown
The medicine in movement, men’s work, and Peru
What it means to build a life from the inside out

This is a conversation about what happens when men stop chasing and start feeling — and the freedom that follows.

The Build-up to Burnout

Jeremy’s rise through elite sport and performance coaching
The moment he realised success wasn’t enough
How professional ambition can become emotional suppression

Breaking the Pattern

The physical and emotional signals he could no longer ignore
Walking away from what looked like a dream job
The fear and freedom of not knowing what’s next

Reconnection and Recovery

Why movement, breathwork and brotherhood became vital
Insights from ICONIC and the Peru men’s retreat
Letting go of roles, pressure, and performance

A New Way of Living

Learning to listen to the body
Rebuilding from purpose, not pressure
What high performers need to hear — and unlearn

S2E8: Jeremy Bettle - Why Men Burn Out at the Top