#83 | Keegan Hipgrave | Mindset, Miles & Meaning

#83 | Keegan Hipgrave | Mindset, Miles & Meaning

From Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns by JOHNS MEDIA

April 5, 2026 · 1h 4m

About this episode

Keegan Hipgrave discusses his mental health journey and future goals after rugby league.

Keegan Hipgrave opens up on life after rugby league, diving deep into his mental health journey and the purpose he’s found beyond the game.He shares insights into building his own podcast and using it as a platform to help others. Plus, Keegan talks through his massive goal of running multiple marathons in 2026 and the mindset driving it all. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au 0:00-Zed 2:30-Marathons 9:00-Project 12:00-Rugby League 19:00-Titans & Broncos 27:00-Junior Footballers 33:00-Wayne Bennett 36:00-Army Camp 44:00-Portugal & Spain 46:00-Western Australia 47:00-Jarryd Hayne 51:00-Wrestling Payne 56:00-Leaders & Paul ‘The Chief” Harragon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Cooper Johns, Matty Johns

Guest: Keegan Hipgrave

Topics covered

  • mental health
  • life after rugby
  • podcasting
  • marathons
  • personal growth
  • athlete transition

Keywords

  • Keegan Hipgrave
  • mental health
  • rugby league
  • marathons
  • podcast
  • athlete mindset
  • personal development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns, JOHNS MEDIA

Places: Portugal, Spain, Western Australia, Titans, Broncos

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