The High Performance Podcast Joe Marler: His Story of Rage, Regret and Redemption
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Nov 14, 2025 
Joe Marler, a renowned England and Harlequins rugby prop, shares his raw journey through mental health challenges. He opens up about his breaking point in 2018, revealing the pressures that led to self-sabotage and the emotional turmoil of public incidents. Marler emphasizes the importance of therapy and finding purpose in family. He discusses the dynamics of team culture, the pressure of playing under Eddie Jones, and the strength found in vulnerability. A candid exploration of resilience, supported by personal stories and valuable lessons.
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Lost Before The Breakdown
- Joe Marler describes feeling lost, empty and out of control before his breakdown.
- He compares life to a bouncing rugby ball that you can't predict.
Prioritise Purpose Around Family
- Prioritise relationships and responsibility to find purpose beyond self.
- Work on your own mental health so you can be present and useful to family and teammates.
Squirrelgate: The Turning Point
- Marler recounts the 2018 incident where an argument over a squirrel escalated into him smashing the house and leaving his pregnant wife crying.
- That night precipitated his decision to seek psychiatric help and start recovery.