Building A Better Me

Message me your 'Takeaways'.Brayden Ainsworth shares his powerful journey from AFL footballer to mental health advocate after being hospitalized with anorexia. His story reveals how losing his athletic identity forced him to discover his true self and rebuild a life with deeper meaning and purpose.• Being delisted from West Coast Eagles led to a complete loss of identity and control• Struggled with the transition as football had been his entire purpose and self-definition• Developed anorexia as a way to maintain control when everything else felt uncertain• Hospitalisation became the turning point for self-discovery and redefining personal values• Found new purpose helping others through mental health advocacy and connection• Learned to value kindness, empathy and genuine connection over traditional success metrics• Now setting new goals in endurance sports while maintaining a healthier perspective• Most meaningful realization: "You're more than your title"• Key questions for anyone feel