#86 – Why Men Spend Hours Watching Sports – The Hidden Link to Emotional Regulation
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Episode Summary:
In this episode, Ian Hawkins delves into the crucial topic of emotional regulation, particularly for men. He explores how societal conditioning has led many to suppress emotions, only for them to erupt later in unhealthy ways. Ian reflects on his personal journey of learning to manage emotions and discusses the role of sport in emotional release. He also shares insights from his upcoming interview with former Central Coast Mariners coach Phil Moss on the importance of regulating emotions in high-pressure situations.
Tune in to gain valuable strategies for emotional awareness, control, and resilience.
About the Host:
Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," 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.
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Transcript
I'm Ian Hawkins and this is Sporty's
Speaker:life. The purpose of sport, as I
Speaker:see it, is to see your vision become a
Speaker:reality, find your voice, create
Speaker:strong connections and learn to trust
Speaker:your body.
Speaker:You've taken the time to listen to this
Speaker:whole episode. Now it's time to take
Speaker:action. Commit to one thing you've
Speaker:learned today and make it happen. And to
Speaker:avoid any obstructions, join the Sporty's
Speaker:Life movement by clicking on the link in
Speaker:the show notes.
