Michail Antonio: How Therapy Saved My Football Career (E259)

The High Performance Podcast

High Performance

Sports, Self-improvement, Mindset, Growth Mindset, Health & Fitness, Non-negotiables, Education, Life Lessons, High Performance

4.8 • 4.7K Ratings

🗓️ 16 May 2024

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we dive into the incredible journey of Michail Antonio, the West Ham United striker who rose from non-league football to European glory.

After almost a decade at West Ham, Michail made history by becoming the club’s all-time top goalscorer in the Premier League. In this heart to heart conversation with Jake and Damian, Michail opens up about his time at West Ham, the constant speculation surrounding his future at the club, and the challenges he's faced in proving his worth season after season.

As West Ham undergoes a transition with the departure of David Moyes and a focus on younger players, Michail openly reflects on the evolving dynamics, where the influx of younger talent signals a potential shift away from seasoned players like himself.

Michail discloses how he fell in and out of love with football and his struggles with various mental health challenges, including the shocking reality of one of his lowest moments in the hours following West Ham’s Europa Conference League victory. Despite facing criticism and adversity, he maintains a resilient mindset, rooted in unwavering self-belief.

From stepping onto the Premier League stage to the invaluable lessons learnt from his managers past and present, Michail offers us a raw and insightful glimpse into the highs and lows of a professional footballer in the modern era.

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0:00.0	We see each other more than we see our families.
0:04.0	So we are going to ride for each other.
0:07.0	We are going to be out there and die for each other.
0:10.0	I was really struggling.
0:12.0	And how I grew up, it was never a thing I thought therapy for
0:16.1	crazy people for people who can't control themselves and stuff like that but
0:20.4	therapy changed my life I'm not the prettiest player. I'm not technically the best.
0:25.2	By then I'm the top goal scorer at the club. I'm second place when it comes to
0:30.6	assist at the club. I've got so many accolades at the club. People
0:34.4	call me a donkey all day but I get the job done.
0:37.0	That is footballer Mick Al Antonio and this is high performance, the show that unlocks the minds of the most fascinating people on the planet.
0:48.0	And you're about to hear a deeply personal, honest and moving conversation with a football player talking in a way that I've not heard before.
0:55.0	And if you're impacted by any of the topics in this conversation, please speak to your GP
1:00.0	and there are links to organizations who can offer help in the description to this
1:04.5	podcast. I'm Jake Humphrey and alongside Damien Hughes we're about to learn from the
1:09.2	stories struggles and successes of an incredible guest allowing you to get closer to your own
1:15.1	version of high performance as we welcome Michael Antonio to the show.
1:19.7	First a few quick messages from our valued partners who allow us to offer you this content, totally free.
1:26.5	If you're listening on the High Performance app, enjoy the additional content that we've got here, especially for you.
1:31.5	And if you haven't yet downloaded the app do so now
1:34.4	and you can enjoy that extra content from Mikhail absolutely free.
1:38.8	I've got big news for you everyone. Today's episode is in partnership with
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