Ep 39 - Bubba Watson: Handling Life’s Ups and Downs

The Paula Faris 'Faith & Calling' Podcast

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Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Talk Radio

4.4 • 697 Ratings

🗓️ 25 October 2021

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Professional golfer and two-time Masters Champion, Bubba Watson, shot a 62 at 13-years-old and knew he had a future in the sport, by the time he was nearly 40, he saw 162 on the scale and thought he was dying. In this episode, Bubba gets emotional talking about his story and detailing his struggle with crippling fear, anxiety and stress, something he hasn't been willing to talk about until now, in his new book “Up & Down.“ Bubba shares what it was like opening up to his wife and those in his closest circle about his struggle, and why it is so important for others, especially men, to overcome the stigma associated with talking about their mental health. He credits his wife with many of his successes, both professionally and spiritually, and shares the conversation they had on their first date that set them on their adoption journey. He also reveals how he got his nickname "Bubba," the sport he would have rather played professionally, and addresses the rumor of never having taken a golf lesson. Order Bubba's new book - "Up and Down: Victories and Struggles in the Course of Life" Order Paula’s Book - “Called Out: Why I Traded Two Dream Jobs for a Life of True Calling” Now available in paperback, with a free 6-week discussion guide! Join the Called Out Book Club & sign up for Paula’s new and improved newsletter to get a message from her every two weeks at PaulaFarisOfficial.com Subscribe & Listen to more episodes of the Podcast: Access More | Spotify | Apple Connect with Paula & share what you are feeling called to in this season of your life: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

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0:00.0	Access more.
0:03.8	Hi friends, it's Paula Ferris.
0:05.9	You might remember me from Good Morning America or The View.
0:09.5	It's okay if you don't, but I have a new view now.
0:12.6	My husband and I moved to South Carolina with our three kids, and I'm exploring new seasons
0:18.3	of calling.
0:19.2	Each week I'm joined by friends to have real, honest conversations about their stories,
0:24.7	their struggles and triumphs, all to encourage and empower you.
0:28.6	We're going to be talking about what people are called to do and who they're called to be.
0:33.1	I welcome you in to the Paula Ferris, Faith and Calling podcast.
0:39.0	So today I'm talking to someone who says his life has been anything but nice and neat.
0:44.8	A couple of years ago, he found himself on the floor of his bathroom, thinking it was over.
0:49.8	It was an aha moment.
0:51.2	If this is my last 10 minutes of my life, why am I not out there with my wife
0:55.6	and showing her love, respect? Man, all these things make me cry, by the way.
1:05.6	That's Bubba Watson, pro golfer, two-time Masters champion, and someone who has struggled with crippling fear,
1:13.0	anxiety, and stress. Bubba gets really emotional talking about his story, which he has not been
1:19.1	ready to share until now in his new book called Up and Down, Victories and Struggles in
1:24.4	the Course of Life. Now, Bubba tells me about his first date with his wife, Angie,
1:28.5	how she told him she couldn't have kids,
1:31.1	how that set them up on their adoption journey.
1:33.7	He is a stand-up guy, but feels totally ill-equipped to be in the public eye,
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