Dylan Buckley on Mental Health, Self-Care & Life After AFL

Dylan Buckley on Mental Health, Self-Care & Life After AFL

April 22, 2026 · 1h 12m · Season 6 · Episode 2

About this episode

Dylan Buckley discusses his journey through mental health challenges and life after AFL.

[Watch episode here] In this episode of Shaped, we sit down with former AFL footballer turned podcaster and businessman Dyl Buckley for an honest conversation about life beyond the game. Dylan opens up about his personal journey through mental health challenges, the importance of self-care, and how learning to slow down helped him become a better partner, father, and leader. He reflects on the transition from AFL into business, sharing the lessons, identity shifts, and resilience required to navigate life after elite sport. This episode is powered by Mageze freedom of movement. Stay up to date with Shaped: @shapedbytrentcotchin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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