Ep. 141 - Tiaan Tauakipulu on Life After Rugby, Athlete Wellbeing & Finding Purpose

Ep. 141 - Tiaan Tauakipulu on Life After Rugby, Athlete Wellbeing & Finding Purpose

September 6, 2026 · 53 min

About this episode

Tiaan Tauakipulu discusses life after professional rugby, focusing on athlete wellbeing and finding purpose beyond sports.

Former professional rugby player Tiaan Tauakipulu joins The Unkles Podcast to talk about life after professional sport, identity, purpose and athlete wellbeing. After stepping away from professional rugby, Tiaan has turned his attention towards helping athletes better prepare for the challenges that come with life beyond the game. We discuss mental health, identity, culture, purpose and the importance of supporting athletes before, during and after their sporting careers. A powerful conversation about finding your next chapter beyond professional sport.

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