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Jayden story is one with many highs and lows. A young NRL superstar disgraced at his first club, then finding his way back to not just the NRL but to being a better human.  to find out more about Bro camp or Glenn Azar who has helped Jayden on his road back to the NRL head here  https://buildingbetterhumansproject.com.au/podcast/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Roberts is an NRL/ARL enforcer, and was one of the first players to ‘come out’ and identify as being gay within the NRL. In this in depth chat with Sam, he talks about the struggles of coming to terms with his sexuality and his passion to help others.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Seibold has played, coached and loves NRL.In this intimate chat with Sam he talks about his start, his passion for the game and the terrible lows he has faced in the NRL. From social media bullying to his feelings on leaving the Broncos and how life looks now.   It’s a chat you don’t want to miss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corey Brown is an Australian Jockey who has won 2 Melbourne Cups and has ridden 2,466 winners and 49 Group 1 winners. He was at the top of his game when he fell of a horse while riding in the Queensland Derby and shattered his T7 and severely damaged his T4 vertebrae. At the time of this recording Corey didn’t know if he would ride again. Corey officially retired in March of 2021. You can listen to Corey’s podcast about the Melbourne Cup called Road To The Cup here.  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/road-to-the-cup-with-corey-brown/id1584285508 Follow him on Social here https://www.instagram.com/coreybrownjock/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Season 1+ of We are Human with Sam Thaiday.  So far Sam has spoken with elite athletes to talk about their own mental health challenges and how although they may be superstars on the field, they are just like everyone else.  In the next five epsiodes we are casting the net a little wider and in this first episode Sam chats with good mate and Singer/Songwriter Pete Murray.    Pete's new single is called 'Hold me Steady' is available now to stream.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carl Webb was one of the NRL's toughest players. He played for state, country, 3 different clubs and in the indigenous team across his career.  He was the fiercest competitor, someone you would love by your side and would never back down from a fight.  Now Carl faces the toughest fight of his life as he battles Motor Neuron Disease (MND) at the age of 40.  In this episode Carl we talk about his journey and how he feels now.  Your can support Carl and others living with MND here  Carl Webb Foundation   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We played lots of football together for our state and our country. G.I is considered one of the best players of our time. We sat down together to explore the highs and the lows and his own battle with mental health.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dayne Beams is an AFL Superstar. He won a premiership with the Collingwood Football Club, he captained the Brisbane Lions during the 2017 season, he played for Australia and won fairest and best at both of his clubs. Off the field Dayne has had a constant battle with his own mental health. In this episode we talk everything from the early days, his biggest cry for help and him quitting football for the sake of his own mental health.  Dayne has begun his own business with you can check out here  Health of Mind Art         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My friend Jharal Yow Yeh was an up and coming superstar of Rugby League until one game ended his career. In this episode JYY tells me about that moment when he thought ending it might be his best option  and he also reveals other things that  he has never talked about before.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darius Boyd played 337 NRL games for 3 different clubs, won 2 premierships, played 28 games for Queensland and represented Australia 23 times. He was also my team mate across many of those games.  Outside of his elite sport performance Darius has battled with his own mental health and he open up to me in this episode of We are Human.    Darius also has anew book out now which is called Battling the Blues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode hear about the moment when Sam found out his time at the Broncos was over and how that affected his own mental health and then while he was down the disappointments kept coming.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode hear the devastating effect of my best mates struggle with his own mental health and how that had a profound effect on me and my own challenges.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.