Podcast appearances and mentions of Stevie Ward

This week on the Science for Sport Podcast, host Richard Graves sits down with former Leeds Rhinos captain Stevie Ward, a man who went from teenage prodigy to Grand Final winner, only to have his career cut short by concussion at just 27. In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Stevie opens up about: - What it's really like debuting alongside your childhood heroes - The fear and thrill of running out at Wembley at 18 - The brutal highs and lows of elite performance, injury, and recovery - How fear, when embraced, can unlock peak performance - The emotional toll of early retirement and how he's rebuilding his identity beyond sport But this isn't just a story of sport. It's about leadership, mental health, emotional intelligence, and what it means to be truly vulnerable, in a dressing room, a boardroom, or everyday life. Whether you're an athlete, coach, sports scientist, manager or just someone navigating life's transitions, Stevie's story is packed with insight and inspiration and how to lead with authenticity. About Stevie Ward Stevie is a former professional rugby player and part of the golden generation at the Leeds Rhinos, one of the most successful teams in Super League history. Stevie became the youngest grand final winner ever, going on to win two more Grand Finals and 2 Challenge Cups, and was named captain at just 26. Amongst the highs, Stevie endured ten operations and several mental health struggles. This adversity inspired Stevie to launch Mantality in 2016 to promote mental health for men through counselling, life-coaching services, and a stigma-breaking podcast. FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241 ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research

If you visit Stevie Ward's website, its current headline is Captain, Winner, Truth Speaker.Stevie is a former professional rugby player and part of the golden generation at the Leeds Rhinos, one of the most successful teams in Super League history. He became the youngest grand final winner ever, winning two more Grand Finals and 2 Challenge Cups, and was named captain at just 26.Amongst the highs, Stevie endured ten operations and several mental health struggles. This adversity inspired Stevie to launch Mantality in 2016 to promote mental health for men through counselling, life-coaching services, and a stigma-breaking podcast.Summary of the PodcastIntroductions and casual conversationThe participants, Kevin Appleby, Stevie Ward, and Graham Arrowsmith, engage in casual conversation and banter, discussing topics like Stevie's background in rugby league, the participants' accents and regional origins, and some technical issues with Stevie's video background.Stevie Ward's rugby and personal journeyStevie shares details about his early experiences playing rugby, including transitioning from union to league as a child and the intensity and physicality he brought to the sport. He discusses being one of the youngest captains in Leeds Rhinos history, winning a Grand Final at age 18, and the highs and lows of his professional rugby career, including injuries and a brain injury that led to his retirement at age 26.Stevie's work as a speaker and coachStevie explains how his experiences in rugby, including the challenges he faced, have shaped his work as a speaker and coach. He describes his approach of using stories and metaphors to help leaders and teams explore concepts like vulnerability, psychological safety, and authenticity. Stevie shares how he aims to create transformative experiences for his clients by inviting them to inquire into their own thoughts and feelings.Reflections on the ConversationThe hosts, Graham and Kevin, express their appreciation for Stevie's honesty and vulnerability in sharing his personal journey. They acknowledge the unique perspective and insights Stevie brings and suggest that his experiences and approach could be valuable for a wide range of organizations and leaders.The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-HostsGraham ArrowsmithGraham founded Finely Fettled ten years ago to help business owners and marketers market to affluent and high-net-worth customers. Graham founder of MicroYES, a Partner for MeclabsAI, which combines the world's biggest source of 10,000 marketing experiments with AI. Find Graham on LinkedIn.Kevin ApplebyKevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com

Exploring the dangers of forced positivity and the importance of embracing all emotions for genuine connection and well-being. In this episode, ex rugby league pro Stevie Ward explore the downsides of forced positivity and why closing off to the full spectrum of feelings is a bad idea - and saps us of strength and authenticity. It's about acknowledging and embracing feelings like sadness and fear, rather than suppressing them. We discuss how inauthenticity can be perceived as a threat and why identifying with our roles contributes to inauthenticity. We even touch on what we can learn from pre-egoic toddlers - who truly embody genuine inauthenticity, which people can't help but be drawn towards. My links: Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stevie Ward is the former captain of the Leeds Rhinos Super League Rugby team, winner of the Super League and Challenge Cup and he was also one of the youngest captains aged only 26. Stevie had 10 operations during his playing career and had to retire early due to a brain injury. This is a powerful episode of humility, vulnerability and resilience. Stevie was lucky enough to play for Leeds during the 'Golden Generation' playing with a number of England Internationals including the late Rob Burrows. He made his debut at 18 years old sharing his formative years doing battle on the professional rugby field. I explore Stevie's background to try and understand what allowed him to find the the strength to enter professional rugby at such a young age with maximum intensity and dedication to being the best he could be. Stevie was named captain at just 26 years old and this official leadership role meant he felt the enormous pressure to perform and succeed which initially led to a feel of overwhelm and essentially sub optimal performance. Stevie remembers the toughest times when the team lost their unique identify and didn't know who they were which translated into poor performances on the pitch. The team needed to overcome fear and reflect on how they could leverage their unique differences and personalities to create something special, authentic and compelling as a team. How could they create their own high performing culture? There is so much uncertainty in a Rugby League team amongst a group of warriors who needed to create a high level of psychological safety for all the players to all feel able to bring their best without fear of failure and or criticism.A brain injury (multiple concussions) forced Stevie to step away from professional rugby whilst he was in his prime. To this day he still feels the effects of the injuries he suffered on the pitch and he has had to completely reassess who he is and what he is passionate about.Stevie filmed a Sky Sports documentary 6-8 months after stepping away from the game and he initially hoped that he would actually be able to return to the game but even attending the stadium as a spectator for the documentary, Stevie found was a sensory overload and he had to leave at half time. Stevie also emotionally remembers his friendship and playing time with Rob Burrows who fought very publicly against motor neurone disease but unfortunately passed away in June 2024. Stevie hosts 'Mantality' and works with individuals and organisations focused on the importance of mental health, psychological safety, courage, humility and masculine vulnerability, all potentially a paradox with the brutal and competitive world of professional rugby. Don't miss this episode. www.stevieward.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig interviews Stevie Ward, former professional rugby league player and youngest captain of Leeds Rhinos. Stevie shares his transformative journey from the heights of a successful rugby career to the challenges of early retirement due to a brain injury. He opens up about the struggles of coping with physical and mental health issues, finding new purpose through his men's health organisation, Mantality, and the ongoing process of self-discovery and healing. Join us as Stevie discusses the importance of vulnerability, acceptance, and authenticity in navigating life's toughest transitions.Show notesIntroductionCraig White welcomes listeners and introduces Stevie Ward, former professional rugby player, youngest captain of Leeds Rhinos, founder of Mantality.Stevie's Rugby CareerEarly Passion for Rugby: Discovering rugby at age six and quickly excelling.Career Highlights: Winning the Grand Final at 18, becoming the youngest captain of Leeds Rhinos.Injuries and Challenges: Coping with multiple injuries, including shoulder and knee surgeries.The Turning PointSevere Brain Injury: The brain injury that led to his early retirement at age 26.Mental Health Struggles: Dealing with depression, anxiety, and the loss of his rugby career.Founding MantalityPurpose and Mission: Establishing Mantality to support men's mental health and well-being.Impact: How Mantality has helped Stevie and others in their mental health journeys.Life After RugbyPublic Speaking: Transitioning to a career in public speaking and sharing his story.Acceptance and Healing: Embracing uncertainty and practicing gratitude and self-compassion.Reparenting and Inner Child Work: Using meditation and other techniques to heal and grow.Key Insights and AdviceAuthenticity: The importance of being true to oneself and embracing vulnerability.Fear and Resilience: Facing fear head-on and using it as a source of strength.Community and Connection: Building a supportive network and fostering meaningful relationships.Future PlansUpcoming Projects: Stevie's interest in combining sport and art, and potential opportunities in TV and film.Ongoing Mission: Continuing to advocate for mental health and inspire others through his work.ConclusionFinal Thoughts: Stevie's closing remarks on self-acceptance, resilience, and the power of authenticity.Contact Information: How listeners can connect with Stevie Ward and learn more about Mantality.Key Quotes from Stevie Ward"What you are is more than enough. Just be yourself.""It's tough to feel, but real toughness is creating enough safety in yourself to allow yourself to feel.""I've learned to be okay with not knowing and to find gratitude in the present moment."Resources and LinksMantality Website: MantalityFollow Stevie Ward on LinkedIn: Stevie WardInstagram: @ste_wardTwitter: @ste_ward

Stevie is a former professional rugby player and part of the golden generation at the Leeds Rhinos, one of the most successful teams in Super League history. Stevie became the youngest grand final winner ever, won 3 Grand Finals, 2 Challenge Cups and was named captain at just 26. Amongst the highs, Stevie endured 10 operations, several mental health struggles, and had to retire from a brain injury at the age of 27. Stevie launched Mantality in 2016, inspiring conversation around mental health for men. Mantality now offers counselling and life-coaching services and engages people through a stigma-breaking podcast. Throughout all of the winning and losing in life, Stevie believes that the truest form of resilience is to realise the potential of our true selves. Stevie put this to the test by leading culture meetings as a captain of the Rhinos team in rugby league, one of the toughest sports there is. Promoting authenticity formed championship-winning teams and formidable relationships. Stevie believes that authenticity is the only thing that aligns success with fulfilment, and we all crave it. Stevie shatters the stigma around expressing how we truly feel in an increasingly complicated world. He has realised that authenticity aligns success with personal fulfilment, revolutionises internal comms and is essential for us to connect. And this is why I'm excited to bring you this conversation with Stevie. I believe authenticity is lacking in many HP departments primarily because of reasons such as low psychological safety, the value of depth of knowledge over the ability to share knowledge and the hierarchical nature of sport that restricts true collaboration. Talking Points: How Stevie gained awareness of the importance of being truly authentic to form formidable relationships. Why engineering smallness is prevalent is performance sport How sport focuses on the technical elements (told who we are meant to be, no one buys into) Blaming, shaming, fearing culture of sport and how to change it Inner compass and leadership - Stevie's perspective on this What the catalyst was to turn Stevie's awareness within himself The power of feeling safe without removal of threat If you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help in spreading this content to the practitioners that need it. Resources: Coaching 1-2-1 and group: Read Full Details Practitioner Rites of Passage Profound mind-body connection research - Dr Joe Dispenza The Power of Now by Ekhart Tolle: https://eckharttolle.com/power-of-now-excerpt/ The 3 Principles: https://threeprinciplesfoundation.org/ Introduction to Non-Duality by Rupert Spira: https://rupertspira.com/non-duality Connect with Stevie: Stevie Ward Website Linkedin X Instagram

Welcome to Extra-Ordinary Leaders with Dolly Waddell.Experienced business consultant, speaker, mother, and Founder of The People Performance Consultancy, Dolly Waddell is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help everyone add a little something extra to their ordinary.In this episode, Dolly is joined by Stevie Ward, elite performance expert, keynote speaker, ex rugby league captain and founder of Mantality, through which he helps men to live with purpose, peace of mind, and resilience.They discuss resilience as a form of recovery, the role of flow, play and creativity, and how we can lean into our instinct to deal with unexpected change.How do we remain extra-ordinary in the face of adversity? How can we strip away the exterior and find our inner state of purpose, peace of mind, and resilience? Join Dolly and Stevie as they draw on Stevie's inspirational career as a rugby captain and his devastating early retirement to explore the role of ego and overcoming fear. Stay tuned for more episodes of Extra-Ordinary Leaders with Dolly Waddell.---------------------------To get in touch with Stevie, find him here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevie-ward-61313093/Mantality: https://mantality.co.uk/Website: https://stevieward.co.uk/Living With Concussion documentary: https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/rugby-league/12470207/stevie-ward-living-with-concussion---------------------------To get in touch with Dolly, find her here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dollywaddell/?originalSubdomain=ukThe People Performance Consultancy: https://www.dollywaddell.com/

This episode of The Unlock Moment with rugby league star and mental health campaigner Stevie Ward is just so special. He's such a powerful storyteller, he paints vivid pictures that bring you right into the moment. For a guy trained to put his body on the line, he's remarkably in touch with his emotions and his vulnerability, and he's got an extraordinary personal story to tell. This is not really a conversation about sports, it's a conversation about challenge and adversity, aloneness and togetherness, redemption and triumph. This is an episode that's going to give you that and so much more.Stevie Ward is a keynote speaker and former professional rugby league player, part of the golden generation at the Leeds Rhinos, one of the most successful teams in super league history. Stevie became the youngest grand final winner ever, going on to win two more Grand Finals and 2 Challenge Cups, and was named captain at just 26. In UK elite sport, he's a huge name.In 2019 Stevie suffered a head injury in a game against Wigan. He was diagnosed with debilitating concussion, which led to him retiring from the game at just 27 at the start of 2020. His long journey of physical and mental recovery from brain injury, through lockdown and beyond, has shaped a passion for opening up the conversation about mental health.Throughout all of the winning and losing in life, Stevie believes that the truest form of resilience is to realise the potential of our true selves. Stevie put this to the test by leading culture meetings as a captain of the Rhinos team. Promoting authenticity formed championship-winning teams and formidable relationships.He channelled his own mental health challenges into Mantality, a movement where men can be vulnerable, address our mental health and then take up the responsibility to do something about it, to go find meaning and purpose within our lives. 25% of people in the UK suffer with a mental health problem each year, so Mantality is committed to donating 25% of all profits to offering immediate psychological support to young people who need it.And Stevie launched the Mantality podcast to discuss mental health openly and freely with athletes at the top of their game and role-model celebrities. I've listened and it's a really great conversation.Stevie's is a tough journey but I'm so impressed with how he has turned personal adversity into a mission to make a difference around mental health. I can't wait for this conversation and to hear about the Unlock Moments of remarkable clarity that shaped his path along the way.--Stevie Ward: https://stevieward.co.uk/Mantality: https://mantality.co.uk/

With Jenna still away, Barrie McDermott joins Jon to chat with special guest Stevie Ward about the mentality of a top level rugby league player and how dealing with pain becomes part of the game. Marathon beers are also on the agenda and the boys answer the age old question, which animal would be the worst to enter a rugby league pitch?

In the hot seat today is former Super league captain for Leeds Rhinos "Stevie Ward". A premature retirement due to concussions led Stevie on a 'AWAKENING' path of public talks and inspiring others with his journey. #walkersonlypodcast #mantality #stevieward --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oliver-olds/message

Stevie Ward and Mantality counsellor Jon Bell sit down to talk CHANGE. Break-ups, losses of jobs, relatives, and loss of interest are all CHANGE. Change is always happening in our life but what is the best way to deal with it? What trips us up during change, and how can other people disappoint us? One question in the podcast is: when do we feel complete and how do we measure ourselves?   Jon is a master at understanding how we can all feel beneath the surface and how we often put pressure on ourselves to reach a certain standard. Stevie and Jon also talk about people pleasing and why we do this. The podcast takes a deep dive into how we operate as people, if you have any questions, reach out to the Mantality team or you can book a session with Jon or another Mantality counsellor at mantality.co.uk/counselling

We sit down with the man who had the greatest song from the south stand at Leeds Rhinos.  “Delaney wooah, Delaney, woaah. He's from Australia, he'll f*cking murder ya”… Brett Delaney is an Australian former rugby league player for Parramatta Eels, Gold Coast Titans and Leeds Rhinos. He is a 4 time Grand Final and 2 time Challenge Cup winner. The most successful Australian in Super League history sits down to talk with his teammate of 10 years, Stevie Ward.  They talk about what's beneath the jersey and the moments where they have gone to war together on the field. What is the reality of getting yourself mentally and physically ready for the biggest battles? What are the sacrifices that are normal that you never hear about? Brett Delaney speaks openly about his ADHD, his upbringing and how rugby has helped him personally to make something of his life.

We like to think we know what will happen, but we don't actually know what will happen an hour from now let alone in a years time.Stevie Ward burst onto the rugby league scene as a teenager, helping Leeds Rhinos win the challenge cup final in 2012. But, his career was blighted by injury. He had 10 operations – all before turning 27. He had just been made Leeds Rhinos Captain and was reaching the pinnacle of career, but concussion on opening weekend of 2020 season stopped him in his tracks. Stevie announced his retirement in January of last year because of the severe side effects of his brain injury, including migraines, sensitivity to light and screens and memory issues, which continue to this day. In this episode we discuss surrender, acceptance, the difference between success and fulfilment as well as Stevie's own 'Dark Night of the Soul.' experience.In 2016, Stevie launched Mantality after experiencing depression and anxiety with all the highs and lows he was going through. Mantality offers coaching and counselling to people struggling with their mental health.You can check out the excellent work they do at www.mantality.co.ukFollow me:on instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/on twitter https://twitter.com/simonmundieAnd for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from three years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.comPlease do share this episode with anyone who may benefit, and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. It makes a big difference and is hugely appreciated.***Finally, a huge thanks to my sponsors, Puresport. Their range of CBD and Nootropics supplements have had a significant impact on how I sleep, manage stress, and focus throughout the day. I can't recommend them enough.CBD has been shown to have benefits for anxiety, inflammation, aches and pains - and it may even be good for long term brain and heart health. Puresport are paving the way in the natural wellness market with their unparalleled range of products. I am currently enjoying their Clarity oil, with ashwaganda and the sunshine Vitamin D - ideal for this time of year.The good news is that Life Lessons listeners can get 20% off with code Life20 at checkout. Head to puresportcbd.com to check out their extensive range and get your 20% discount See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stevie is a really inspiring person in the UK games industry having started back in 2007. Stevie is currently a Community Developer PC Gamer and Consultant on the show Games Master. In this episode we discuss the evolution of online communities and her advice for keeping up with the latest platform as well as the benefits of coming into the career world armed with a theatre degree. This is episode 63 of She Plays Games.

Well, its that time of the year, the first ever RGR Xmas special! This show was absolutely stacked of guests, including: Retro ChefThe Oliver TwinsEssex Retro & JoCabbage Face BricksIan - Samhain GamingRoger EFGTommy TallaricoRik WallerMean Machine DeanBig Boy BarryLittle Lad LarryLittle Lass LeiaRik HendersonDave Perry.We also had special messages from Wagner, Retro Rivals and Stevie Ward.This is part 2 of a 2 part special that you DO NOT want to miss!!A link to all our social stuff is below!https://linktr.ee/Retro.Gaming.Revival Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, its that time of the year, the first ever RGR Xmas special! This show was absolutely stacked of guests, including: Retro ChefThe Oliver TwinsEssex Retro & JoCabbage Face BricksIan - Samhain GamingRoger EFGTommy TallaricoRik WallerMean Machine DeanBig Boy BarryLittle Lad LarryLittle Lass LeiaRik HendersonDave Perry.We also had special messages from Wagner, Retro Rivals and Stevie Ward.This is part 1 of a 2 part special that you DO NOT want to miss!!A link to all our social stuff is below!https://linktr.ee/Retro.Gaming.Revival Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we spoke to Stevie Ward, a consultant on the most recent Games Master series! Stevie has also been the community developer on EVE Valkyrie, community manager on Guitar Hero Live, and is the CM of Future Publishing for PC Gamer! .We discussed:Her early gaming memories, her favourite game, what shes playing now, the new GamesMaster, her #WallersRemasters and so much more!A link to all our social stuff is below!https://linktr.ee/Retro.Gaming.Revival Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stevie Ward is a former professional rugby league player and captain of Leeds Rhinos. Who's career was cut short through concussion at the age of 27.On his retirement, he continued the growth of his business and brand, Mantality. Where he continues to change the stigma around men's vulnerability, mental health and the practices that help address how we see ourselves and breaking from the norm of what society creates a man to be.Lewis & Stevie Discuss:Stevie discusses his injuries and the effects he still feels until now. [6:46] Stevie shares the research and treatments around recovering from Rugby injuries and concussions. [9:54] The tricky balance that needs to be struck with training amateur Rugby players too hard or too soft. Lewis and Stevie also talk about the technology that assist players to detect clashing force while they are training. [12:10] Stevie talks about his rehab process and the limitations in his environment that he has to manage on a daily basis since he had his concussion. [14:42] How Stevie manages his migraines with meditation and rehabilitation exercises. [17:50] Education around injuries, migraine, and concussions. [20:17] How Stevie started with Rugby. [22:45] Stevie recalls his emotions when he was playing Rugby at the peak of his career. [26:18] Lewis and Stevie discuss the sacrifices and non-negotiables of being a professional athlete while staying true to yourself. [28:54] Stevie recalls his negative experiences and self-doubt. [30:25] "It's okay to do the work to be okay."[38:03] How Stevie started his inner work and injury rehabilitation, and how he stayed productive during his recovery period. [39:07]  Stevie shares the differences he felt upon returning to the sport after his injury. [45:20] How his mindfulness journey influenced him when he became the captain of their team. [51:02] How their deep-diving as a team led to influence their team values and culture. [55:15]  The reception of the players to the new culture that was established in Stevie's Rugby team. [59:16] Stevie shares when and how MANtality came to life. [1:01:31] Stevie shares how he got started with meditation. [1:06:01] We are not trained to manage our mind, or our thoughts, work them out and take the energy out of them." [1:08:58] Stevie and Lewis discuss Vipassana, which is a 10 day silent retreat. [1:16:30] Advice Stevie would give to his younger self. [1:22:10] What the future looks like for Stevie. [1:25:40] Stevie's book recommendation and mantras.   [1:27:35] STEVIE WARDInstagramTwitterMANTALITY InstagramTwitter WebsiteThis episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi.Available on iOS & AndroidConnect with Lewis at:TikTok: @lewis_hatchettInstagram: @lewishatchettFor more on the podcast visit www.lewishatchett.com/podcastContact the show at podcast@lewishatchett.com

Mantality co-founders Stevie Ward and Dom Smith have been best mates since 8 years old. Many big life-defining moments have brought them to this point in Mantality, and they keep on coming... Join us as we sit down to look back over the five years of Mantality starting off as an online magazine, to then branch out and create a movement and a community that is pushing the boundaries of how men work on their mental health and mindset. Get to know Dom, the HOW behind Mantality and what his journey has been like creatively too.

Stevie Ward is an ex-professional rugby league player and former captain of the Leeds Rhinos before recently choosing to step away from the game due to a concussion injury. Stevie's career demonstrates not only the highest of highs in sport, with being a two time Grand Final and a Challenge Cup winner, but also the devastating adversities that come with them, 10 operations and 3 major concussions all before the age of 27. His story not only shows the boyhood dream of representing his home town club but also the shear grit that it takes to get there. Along with this his ability to keep cutting through the adversity to maintain this position has been truly inspiring. But maybe more inspiring is his work he has been doing along side playing over the past 5 years which he has recently transitioned into full time. Stevie has become a key figure in the sporting community for progressing conversations and culture around mental health after he launched his company Mantality in 2016. This work has led him to delivering resilience, values, and purpose workshops within his team the Leeds Rhinos and other high-performance institutions such as the NHS, Arup Engineering and a number of Universities. Along with this he continues to share amazing stories on the Mantality Podcast and helps people to evolve through his online community showing them how to train their mental health as well as their physical health. In this conversation we talk about his recovery from a career ending head injury last year and how he is coping with the continued symptoms of concussion. We talk about his highlights from his career playing for Leeds Rhinos and how a long list of injuries has led him to some mental health challenges but then creating his company Mantality off the back of it. He talks about his 'Evolve' programme which helps people 'train their mental health regime' with the practice of gratitude forming a key part of that. A huge gratitude to Stevie for sharing his story and his powerful advice to help people with taking control of their mental health. To follow Stevie you can follow his personal Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ste_ward And follow his company Mantality here: https://www.instagram.com/mantality/?hl=en or at their website here: https://mantality.co.uk/ Finally, The Post Rugby Podcast would like to invite you to our Free Facebook Group - The Post Rugby Community to connect with other rugby players (current and retired) and like minded people to continue your journey to a happier and healthier life post rugby. The time for raising awareness for improved physical and mental health in the game of rugby is over and the time for taking action is here. I hope you found some inspiration listening to the podcast today and are encouraged to take action by trying some of the things the guest talks about. See you next time :)

Dr Willie Stewart is Consultant Neuropathologist and holds honorary Associate Professor status at the University of Glasgow (Institute of Neuroscience & Psychology) and the University of Pennsylvania (Department of Neurosurgery).  This podcast is a brutal conversation about the realities of brain injury caused by a concussion.  In this episode, we defined what a concussion actually is and how it is currently tested. We compared Boxing to Rugby and Football and discussed the evidence to show that multiple concussions can have very serious & in some cases life-threatening consequences.  The episode is hosted by Stevie Ward who is currently suffering the long term effects of concussion and Chris O'Connor who has had a similar experience previously. Both Stevie and Chris found this podcast hard-hitting and scary to learn the science behind brain injury; Something, as a society, we know very little about.  Is it the employer's responsibility to look after their players? What does the future for testing look like? And how can we ensure protocols are strong enough & adhered to in our amateur games? It's all in this episode.  We are committed to starting a conversation around brain injury in sport. Please leave a review and jump into the conversation on our Instagram page.

I am joined by former Leeds Rhinos Captain Stevie Ward on today's episode. Recently Stevie made the decision to retire from Rugby League at age 27 due to concussion, something that is a real concern in the world of collision sports at the moment. During the chat we spoke about life after rugby and what life has really been like over the past year living  and recovering from a brain injury. This conversation is really open and honest and we also discuss finding your purpose, finding fulfillment and finding ways to look after your mental health. Stevie has his own podcast and business, called Mantality which you can check out. Stevie is a leading figure for advocating mental health and is doing outstanding work by having these open and honest conversations and sharing his own experiences.

As uncertainty, inconsistency & chaos reigns all around - there’s an hour of good reliable boxing talk with 3 fantastic guests from all around the world.When it comes to knowledge, experience and air miles - few have more than Tommy McCormack. He is one of the busiest cutmen in the business & one of the most popular. He joins us to talk about ‘Bubble’ protocol & his experiences with different promoters.Last time we spoke to Belfast man Aaron Bickerstaff he had just organised the first international Sovereign Cup in Dubai. His sensational show from last weekend saw Stevie Ward face Hafthor Bjornsson ‘The Mountain’. It was steamed all around the world and he joins us today to talk about it. And continuing our growing Liverpool connection - Carly Skelly spoke to me BEFORE her Commonwealth title rematch with Amy Timlin was announced. She talks to us about her profession as a pediatric nurse at Alder Hay, her thoughts on the first fight and more.

Tanya Arnold interviews Stevie Ward and his partner Natalie Alleston about the realities of concussion and having to make the decision to retire at the age of 27 from a sport you love. This interview is a personal look into the difficulties and complex challenges faced by a person suffering from a mild traumatic brain injury and the people closest to them. You will hear about the realities of the symptoms and how they have to be managed and understood if the person wants to carry on living a happy and fulfilled life.  You will discover what went into the decision and how Stevie and his partner will be trying to look forward and find their way in a life without rugby league whilst still recovering from a brain injury.  Although this interview is an in-depth look into Stevie's year with post concussion syndrome it is not a reflection on what happened in a professional setting but more a reflection into the crucial work that has to be done in your personal life when trying to handle the devastating changes that come with brain injury.  A big thank you to Tanya Arnold for taking the reins for this special episode on the Mantality podcast.

calls for urgent research to be carried out to assess the connection between rugby and dementia following Stevie Ward's early retirement South Africa has lost it's place in the upcoming pre-Australian Open tournament

Episode sixteen - July 23rd.  Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…  Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.  Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O'Connor.

Stevie Ward joins Ben and Max for a candid conversation on Mantality, a men's mental health organization that Stevie founded, and how Injury affects your mental wellness. Stevie has done revolutionary work in the mental health space in the UK and in his sport and looks to keep that growing.

Episode fifteen - June 26th.  Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…  Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.  Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O'Connor.  

Episode fourteen - May 27th.  Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…  Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.  Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O'Connor.    

Episode Thirteen - May 13th  Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…  Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.  Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O'Connor.

Episode Twelve - April 8th Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…  Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.  Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O'Connor.

I sat down with professional Rugby League player Stevie Ward. Stevie is the captain of Super League side Leeds Rhinos. Where he has made 136 appearances, scoring 92 points and experienced great success, in both winning the Challenge Cup and Super League Grand Final. During this conversation, we discussed his journey into professional sport, as well as the highs and lows he has experienced along the way. Stevie gives an open and honest account of his journey and the lessons he has experienced. We also discuss his business and podcast "Mantality", where his goal is to support and inspire people to become a more comprehensive version of themselves, with mindset being the first point of address. Stevie gives great advice and tips for strengthening your mind and body, allowing you to begin your personal development journey, to become the best version of yourself.

Episode Eleven - March 25th  Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…  Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.  Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O'Connor.

Episode Ten - March 18th  Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…  Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.  Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O'Connor.

Episode Nine - March 11th  Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…  Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.  Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O'Connor.

This week we are joined by Leeds Rhinos captain Stevie Ward to talk all about the time he appeared on Neighbours. We also discuss his love for the whites, the life of an elite sportsman under lockdown and his work on mental health through his 'Mantality' project.We discuss the (imminent?) return of the football and try to come up with some creative ways to enforce home advantage with no crowd.We round things off with a couple of games of 'Behind Closed Doors' before marking out our final #ClapForCarers bingo cards.Don't forget there's still the chance to win some amazing LUFC goodies in our charity prize draw at www.leedsthat.com/donate.

Episode Eight - March 4th  Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…  Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.  Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O'Connor.

Episode Seven - February 26th  Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…  Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.  Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O'Connor.

Episode Six - February 19th  Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…  Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.  Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O'Connor.

Episode Five - February 12th  Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…  Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.  Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O'Connor.

Episode Four - February 5th  Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…  Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.  Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O'Connor.

Episode Three - January 29th  Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…  Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.  Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O'Connor.

Episode Two - January 22nd.  Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…  Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.  Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, directed by Rod Dixon, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O'Connor.

Episode One - January 15th  Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…  Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.  Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, directed by Rod Dixon, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O'Connor.

It's taken me a little while to release this. Its my first non-property interview and one I really enjoyed. Quite a bit out my comfort zone and stutter all over the place but was huge learning curve for me. Rugby league professional Steve Ward started www.mantalityhttp://mantalitymagazine.com  Mantality is set up to help young men with mental health (the biggest killer in young men)  We chat about how and why Steve started it.  The links between professional sport and entrepreneurship and the mental challenges that go with it. Tips and advice on how you get out of negative cycles.  I think there's a couple of absolute nuggets and I hope you get some great value out of it  Steve also has a pod with some amazing guests . . . https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/021-resilience-truth-toughness-brian-mcdermott/id1239188241?i=1000434968517 If you've enjoyed it please show us some love in the comments 

Rob Burrow, one of the greatest and most successful Rugby League players of all time. Winning 8 grand finals, 2 challenge cups and 3 world club challenges. Most importantly Rob is a true family man and a great friend of Mantality's own, Stevie Ward. Rob went public with his diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease on the 19th December 2019. News that brought all of the sporting community together and Stevie was honoured to captain the Leeds Rhinos side for Jamie Jones Buchanan's testimonial game which he shared with Rob Burrow to help raise funds for Rob's treatment and family. This podcast is a chance to peek behind the curtain at two rugby league players friendship; made up with a dialect of ‘Office' quotes and bizarre nicknames that have stuck. Hear Rob speak about the specifics of what he is going through with MND, his thoughts around death, his rise to success, and how different the Rhinos were back when Rob started, compared to 2012 when Stevie made his debut.    If you enjoyed hearing Rob's story please donate to his fund through this link: http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/robburrow.   Sponsored by Morris Infrastructure: https://www.morrisig.co.uk/

Chris O’Connor has just finished touring The Parting Glass with Red Ladder Theatre Company. He is also the creator of Life is Sketchy.Chris co-hosts Mantality with Stevie Ward of Leeds Rhinos - it’s a podcast exploring male mental health, offering advice and entertainment. Chris was a great guest and I’m sure you’ll enjoy listening to our conversation.Music this week is provided by Day of the Jackal with their brilliant track “Rock n Roll Deathride”. See below for links to their social media.Mantality: http://mantalitymagazine.com/Fragments: http://fragments.org.uk/Life is Sketchy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EFPzInMpsUThe Parting Glass: http://www.redladder.co.uk/whatson/the-parting-glass/Arts at the Arms: https://artsatthearms.com/Email: dayofthejackalmusic@gmail.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/DayoftheJackalBand/IG:https://instagram.com/dayofthejackalmusic?igshid=14ghvyz7pd6xpYouTube:Day of The Jackal

Stevie is a professional rugby league player for Leeds Rhinos.

Will Perry, Mark Flanagan and Jon Wilkin are joined by Leeds Rhinos loose forward Stevie Ward as they bring you their unconventional and inimitable take on all matters Super League in the first episode of Super League's new podcast, Out of Your League.

It’s no new news that men can be reluctant to talk about mental health, but things are steadily changing. Enter two men from very different worlds - rugby league player Stevie Ward, and body-positive model Mina Gerges - here to share their experiences and discuss how travel can have a positive impact on mental health. Have you *really* been to Europe? Aubrey Daquinag aka @theloveassembly talks us through her ultimate bucket list of Europe destinations for 2019, including mineral hot springs and medieval castles. Plus, Jake Rich shares his top tips for capturing that perfect travel snap on your phone camera.

This week the lads are bringing you Leeds own, Leeds Rhino & Founder of Mantality, STEVIE WARD and in this episode we dig into;Mental health Self reflection Dealing with and recovering from hard timesWell-being hacks; Meditation, Mindfulness &... Cold showers?!If you want to connect with Ste you can find him at; Insta & Twitter - @Ste_Ward ————————————————Sponsors;@Intensusww intensuswodware.co.uk@KingKobyChopShop KingKoby.com ————————————————The Make it Mastermind PodcastInsta - @MakeItMastermindsTwitter - @MIM_Chat————————————————MakeItMasterminds@gmail.com#MAKEITSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/makeitmasterminds )

A Rhino is amongst the two Tigers boys this week, Leeds Rhinos' player Stevie Ward joins Oli, Jy & Tom in the studio to chat all things rugby league and any other random nonsense. Some of the topics up for discussion this week include: Hull FC's terrible performance against Warrington, how Stevie has found it with the Rhinos in 2018, injuries and academy sides for clubs. Also some of the random discussion includes a sting ray stinging... something... Og's new new car and #OneMoreYear for Jy. #OneMoreYear #OneMoreYear #OneMoreYear

Stevie is a professional rugby league player for Leeds Rhinos and the founder of mental health and wellness movement 'MANTALITY'.

Playwriter Chris O'Connor interviews Stevie Ward about the 2017 Grand Final and everything that lead up to that point. Stevie Ward talks about the moments surrounding dislocating his shoulder in the semi-final, all the way through to lifting the Grand Final trophy in the space of 6 days. Find out about what fed in to the mindset of that week and how Leeds Rhinos approached the biggest game of the year. Brought to you by: UK Red Security - UKRedSecurity.co.uk MSC Nutrition - MSC-Nutrition.co.uk

In this episode of the podcast, Stevie Ward speaks to a former rival on the rugby field, Paul Wood, and ex British Lions Head of Strength and conditioning, Craig White. Craig White suffered a 'mid life mystery' when returning from a month's yoga retreat to his job at Wales rugby union. We discuss what his actions were when he first felt a crisis of identity and absence of enjoyment and fulfilment from the ‘win at all costs' mentality. Craig White now leads men through these experiences and runs retreats around the world (craigwhitecoaching.com). Paul Wood opens up about dealing with depression for the majority of his professional rugby career and how adopting a spiritual side to life has helped him to be the happiest he has ever been. He is now the Head conditioner at Leigh Centurions rugby league club. Brought to you by: UK Red Security - ukredsecurity.co.uk MSC Nutrition - www.msc-nutrition.co.uk

Welcome to the 1st episode of our Mantality Podcast series. In this episode, Stevie Ward is joined by Leeds Rhinos players Jamie Jones-Buchanan and Adam Cuthbertson who openly discuss mental health, fear and ideology of success. Brought to you by: UK Red Security - http://ukredsecurity.co.uk MSC Nutrition - http://www.msc-nutrition.co.uk -- Website: http://MantalityMagazine.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mantality_mag Facebook: http://facebook.com/MantalityMagazine Instagram: http://instagram.com/MantalityMagazine Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to be notified of our latest releases.

We we're joined by Leeds Rhinos forward and the man behind Mantality magazine Stevie Ward to talk about his imminent return from injury, and his battles on the road to his comeback. There's plenty of Rhinos chat of course, and we look back on an exciting weekend of action at the Summer Bash in Blackpool. #rugbyleague