About this episode

Daniel Hobbs shares his powerful story of overcoming childhood abuse and the lasting effects of PTSD.

Daniel Hobbs may not be a household name in New Zealand sport, but his story is one of the most powerful we've ever shared on What a Lad. Known throughout Tasman rugby as a respected strength and conditioning coach, Daniel opens up about the horrific abuse he endured growing up at the hands of his stepfather. From living in constant fear, to enduring years of physical and emotional abuse, to the heartbreaking moment he nearly took his own life at just nine years old, this is a story of incredible resilience. Daniel shares how he overcame the lasting effects of childhood abuse, the PTSD that still impacts him today, and why he made a conscious decision to become the kind of man and father he never had Some parts that stood out for me in this episode were… - Growing up in a household filled with fear, violence and control. - The unimaginable abuse he, his mum and sister endured for years. - The moment he nearly took his own life at just nine years old. - The long-term effects of PTSD and childhood trauma. - Discovering the truth about his biological father later in life. - Why he's most proud of breaking the cycle of abuse. - His advice for anyone currently going through a…

People in this episode

Host: Presented by Betcha

Guest: Daniel Hobbs

Topics covered

• childhood abuse
• resilience
• mental health
• PTSD
• fatherhood
• overcoming trauma

Keywords

• abuse
• resilience
• PTSD
• mental health
• fatherhood
• trauma
• New Zealand sport

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tasman rugby

Places: New Zealand

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