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Jonny Wilkinson: Winning The World Cup Led To My Darkest Days

Apr 4, 2022

Join rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson as he shares his journey from World Cup glory to grappling with personal insecurities. Despite his monumental achievements, Jonny reveals how they often left him feeling empty. He discusses the pressures of identity transformation and the liberation that comes from self-acceptance. Through vulnerability, he emphasizes the importance of nurturing relationships and holistic wellness, encouraging listeners to focus on authenticity over societal expectations in their pursuit of happiness.

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Episode guests

Jonny Wilkinson

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Identity and Growth

20min

The Journey Beyond Achievement

21min

Embracing Passion Over Identity: A Journey Toward Authenticity

6min

Embracing Growth Through Vulnerability

22min

The Journey to Self-Acceptance and Happiness

5min

Nurturing Growth Through Relationships and Wellness

16min

Embracing the Present: The Path Beyond Regret

5min

Jonny Wilkinson is one of the most famous rugby players of all time. With a career spanning two decades, he has won the rugby World Cup, the Premiership, the Heineken Cup, the Six Nations, and the Top 14.

For all those years, people didn’t really know what drove Jonny. Because when he was playing rugby, Jonny never felt good enough. Even the highest achievements in the sport would hold back his insecurities for only a few minutes. The journey of how he was able to break this toxic cycle and appreciate himself and the world around him to the full is one of the most inspiring stories we’ve ever heard. Jonny’s own podcast, I Am, is available for download now.

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Twitter - https://twitter.com/JonnyWilkinson

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