On this episode, I sit down with Jeff Riseley, a 3 time Olympian and National Record Holder for Australia.
Jeff and I chat about his upbringing and early development in the sport which led to multiple national championships and international representation. We discuss a little bit of his training and which races / personal bests he reflects on most fondly.
The focus of the chat however kicks off at the 30:00 minute point. From here, Jeff and I discuss at length his struggles with mental health which resulted in severe anxiety and depression, a reliance on sleeping medication and a major spiral in quality of life. Jeff discusses the coping mechanisms and strategies he has developed and the trip to Africa which he credits to changing his life. A massive thank you once again to Jeff for being so open and vulnerable in this chat.
Please remember as always to have a conversation with a mate, family friend or colleague. You never know who you can help just by having a simple chat!
Music supplied by Ben Sound @ www.bensound.com