Overcoming Challenges: Lewis Moody on Rugby and Ulcerative Colitis

Description

Lewis Moody, former rugby player, shares his journey in rugby and the importance of trying different sports. He fell in love with rugby at a young age and knew he wanted to pursue it. He had various pre-match rituals, including going to the cinema the night before a game to relax and escape the pressure. Lewis reflects on his experience of playing in a World Cup final and the mix of excitement and nerves he felt. He also discusses the challenges of being on the bench and the importance of staying mentally prepared. The conversation concludes with Lewis's reunion with his World Cup-winning team and the emotional reflection on their achievement. Lewis discusses the pressure and expectations of playing in the Rugby World Cup and the intense focus and tunnel vision required to succeed. He also talks about the challenges of coming home from such a high-pressure environment and the sudden fame and attention that followed. Lewis shares advice for young rugby players, emphasizing the importance of not specializing too early and the value of developing a love for the sport. He also reflects on his journey with ulcerative colitis and how he managed the condition through diet and mindset. In this final part of the conversation, Lewis and Charlie discuss the role of the mind in managing bodily functions, the importance of a disability in developing skills, the potential of functional medicine, the connection between natural remedies and traditional medicine, Lewis's foundation and charity work, the process of setting up charity challenges, the value of coaching and mentoring, and the power of different perspectives and age diversity.

Takeaways

Trying different sports can help develop different strengths and skills.

Pre-match rituals can help athletes relax and focus before a game.

Playing in a World Cup final brings a mix of excitement and nerves.

Reflecting on past achievements can be a cathartic and emotional experience. Playing in the Rugby World Cup comes with immense pressure and expectations, and players must maintain intense focus and tunnel vision to succeed.

Young rugby players should avoid specializing too early and instead focus on developing a love for the sport and exploring different sports and activities.

Lewis shares his personal journey with ulcerative colitis and how he managed the condition through diet and mindset.

Managing stress and having a supportive network of people around you can greatly impact one's ability to overcome challenges and achieve success. The mind plays a significant role in managing bodily functions and can control various aspects of the body.

Functional medicine combines the best aspects of holistic and Western medicine, offering a more comprehensive approach to healthcare.

There is value in exploring natural remedies alongside traditional medicine, as they can be effective in certain cases.

Lewis's foundation, the Lewis Moody Foundation, focuses on raising funds for brain tumor research and support.

Timestamp

00:00:00 Video Intro

00:00:54 hello Lewis

00:02:36 Life to Rugby

00:11:11 Opportunity

00:14:00 Rituals

00:21:46 World Cup Winning Team

00:43:42 Young Rugby Players advice

00:46:01 Pressure on Kids