68. Ego, Excuse, and Escape: How A Gambling Addiction Cost Me $2 Million Dollars with Gary Fahey

#68: Gary Fahey was someone who had what most people would consider a successful life -- great job, enormous prospects/potential, good money, family, friends, etc. But he was (silently) battling a major depressive disorder and gambling addiction. This addiction cost him $2 million, his career, his reputation and had him seriously considering the value of his own life.

Today, Gary Fahey is a mental strength and conditioning coach, and highly sought-after speaker who embodies the mantra of “Lived it, Learned it, Earned it.” He is also a bestselling author of the book Externally Bulletproof, Internally Brittle.

In this episode we talk about:

• Vulnerability and emotions in men

• How men don’t talk about their struggles

• Surface level friendships

• Developing true friendships with depth

• Working with the Australian federal police

• Mental health and depression

• Gambling addictions

• Rock bottoms, do they exist?

• Gratitude practices

• Chasing dreams that aren’t yours

• Importance of morning routines

• The importance of not hitting snooze

Podcast Resources:

Connect with Gary Fahey: HERE

Read Gary's book "Externally Bulletproof, Internally Brittle": HERE

Connect with Jenelle Tremblett: HERE

Connect with the Podcast: HERE

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