Episode 131 - Elliott Hegan // Finding Your Identity After Competing In Sport

About this episode

Elliott Hegan discusses his journey from rugby league to finding identity and purpose beyond sports, focusing on mental health and vulnerability.

This week I’m joined by Elliott Hegan — ex–rugby league player and the voice behind the Mind Your Head podcast. After stepping away from the game, Elliott’s taken a deep dive into the world of mindset, identity, and the mental health battles that often go unseen in high-performance sport and everyday life. In this episode, we unpack his journey from the footy field to finding purpose beyond it, the power of vulnerability, and why he’s on a mission to help others better understand what’s going on upstairs. Real, raw, and honest — this one’s for anyone who's ever struggled with who they are without the title. Connect with Elliott and myself: https://www.instagram.com/mindyourhead.podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/dnms.with.dean/ https://www.instagram.com/deanos_mykonos/ This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then Athletic Greens is giving you A FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/offtrack Do you want to breathe easier, sleep better, and perform at your peak? Follow the link below and check out Breatheeze to get your breath…

People in this episode

Host: Dean Lucas

Guest: Elliott Hegan

Topics covered

• identity
• mental health
• sports
• vulnerability
• purpose

Keywords

• identity
• mental health
• rugby league
• vulnerability
• purpose
• high-performance sport
• mindset

Sponsors

Athletic Greens, Breatheeze

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mind Your Head

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