From NRL Star to Mental Health Warrior | Dan Hunt’s Fight Beyond the Field

What happens when the biggest opponent isn’t across the field, but inside your own mind?

Dan Hunt played 150+ games at the highest level in rugby league. But his toughest battle came in silence, when the lights went out, the crowd disappeared, and mental illness hit hard.

In this raw and powerful episode of The M26Fit Podcast, recorded in collaboration with The Mastering Podcast, Dan shares:

•The dark truth behind the “tough guy” culture in elite sport

•His diagnosis with bipolar disorder and how it became his mission

•The mental toll of social media, injury, identity loss, and transition after sport

•The rise of mental health awareness and where we’re still falling short

•What a mentally healthy workplace actually looks like

•The surprising power of movement, connection, and routine

•Practical advice for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burnt out

Dan is now the founder of The Mental Health Movement, leading real change across Australia’s workplaces and industries.

This episode will challenge you, inspire you, and might just be the spark someone needs to keep going.

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