If you want to get support directly from us to remove your repetitive self-doubt, join our FREE community: The Sport Is Life Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportislife Ready to gain the clarity and direction to move forward with purpose, especially when life throws you a curveball? Join the Game Plan training today. https://www.ianhawkinscoaching.com/gameplanmembership Episode Summary: Not every battle in sport is physical; many are fought in the mind. In this episode, Ian unpacks addiction in sport, beyond gambling and substances, to include the cravings for escape, validation, and the relentless pressure to keep performing when the stadium lights are off. Using the recent Luke Bateman story as a springboard, Ian explores how young athletes with sudden income, spare time, and constant stimulation can slide into self-sabotage; why “millionaire mindset” and financial discipline matter; and how chasing the rush becomes a pattern that erodes health, wealth, and identity. Ian weaves in his own hard-won lessons, late-night pokies, the dopamine hit, and the power of circuit breakers, to show listeners how to spot the real drivers underneath compulsive habits. You’ll learn practical ways to interrupt the loop: focus on root causes, rebuild routines around control, connection, and purpose, and become the circuit breaker who ends generational patterns. If success hasn’t brought you peace; if your habits are running the show; this is a clear, compassionate path back to control. About the Host: Ian Hawkins is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life. Join the 2025 Planning Session here https://www.facebook.com/share/1C6AqzhGeY/ Check Me Out On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianhawkinscoaching   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianhawkinscoaching YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SportIsLife-IanHawkins Theme Music Artist: One Day Kings https://www.instagram.com/onedaykings/ See https://www.captivate.fm/privacy-policy-for-listeners for privacy information.

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