About this episode
Sam shares his powerful story of how golf helped him navigate through depression and find purpose.
🎙️ How Golf Helped Me Through Depression | Sam’s Story How can golf change your life? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, Sam shares his honest and powerful story of how golf became a lifeline through some of the toughest periods of his life. From struggles with mental health, debt and dark moments, to finding peace, purpose and routine through golf — this is a conversation about resilience, honesty and the impact the game can have beyond the scorecard. If you’ve ever felt the mental weight of life, this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone. Reach out to Sam at talktogsml@gmail.com 🧠 What We Cover • Sam’s journey through mental health struggles • How golf became a form of therapy and routine • The importance of getting out on the course • Using golf as both social connection and personal escape • Sharing his story online and helping others • The power of honesty and vulnerability • Balancing golf, life and self-care • The mental side of performance and expectations • Golf as more than just a game ⏱ Chapters 00:16 – Introduction and episode overview 01:15 – Golf season reflections 02:10 – Golf and mental health 09:40 – Sharing his story online 14:05 – Social…
People in this episode
Host: Dave
Guest: Sam
Topics covered
- mental health
- golf therapy
- resilience
- personal story
- social connection
- self-care
Keywords
- golf
- mental health
- depression
- therapy
- resilience
- self-care
- social connection
Sponsors
Payntr Golf
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