Jodi Evans talks to former International Rugby Player Rhys Thomas about his life journey and the lessons he has learnt along the way.
In the early 2000s, Rhys had a thriving international sports career as a capped Welsh rugby player. But in 2012, aged just 29, he suffered a massive heart attack during training, which would change his life forever.
Rhys is now on a mission to share his unique life experiences to create positive change. He strives to help others reach their full potential through greater self-awareness, perspective and choice.
Rhys tells Jodi his story, and discusses his charity work, his role as a breathwork practitioner, and the importance of creating safer and more inclusive cultures in sport. He also shares his one piece of advice for anyone involved in sport who may currently be struggling with mental health issues.
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Notes and Resources
- Rhys mentions numerous strategies for improving your mental wellbeing, including NLP. This is neuro-linguistic programming, and you can learn more about this technique here.
- Rhys’s website tells his story in full, with links to his workshops. Find it here.
- You can also find Rhys on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
- Learn more about The Ann Craft Trust Safer Culture Safer Sport campaign.