In Episode 50, Sunny and Mayank sit with superstar Trent Cotchin.
So often, as kids, and even now, we’ve seen him display courage, selflessness and a sense of power and stability on the field, but underneath all of that, is a man who knows what he wants, understands his identity and embraces vulnerability.
In this episode we cover Trent's:
💡 Journey navigating perfectionism, through wanting to become the 'best' captain, whilst balancing a demanding workload, especially as a dad to three beautiful children
💡 Story of getting in front of the Richmond playing group in the 2017 pre-season. This was ultimately a defining moment that switched the mentality of the Richmond FC to then go on and win three AFL premierships
💡 Journey navigating social media scrutiny and press whilst staying true to your own values, authenticity and vulnerability
💡 Emphasis on embracing different cultures and values and how this can foster a sense of belonging within a team
💡 New organisation, Posisocks, which embraces gratitude and positive affirmations in a very clever way (stay tuned!!)
Bottled Up is also proud to support the AFL - Australian Football League with their latest ‘Kids go Free!’ Campaign. Between June 16 to July 10, the AFL will be paying tribute to their biggest fans; Kids! Bring all your friends and enjoy time with the family at matches between Rounds 14 to 17 full of family friendly activities and entertainment. Stay tuned for another ripper episode.
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You can find Trent Cotchin and Posisocks through the following channels:
Instagram: @trentcotchin9 and @posisocks
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There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below.
LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/
Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/
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As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice.
Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more!
If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348.
For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000.
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