Joseph Sullivan || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
Episode Description
EP43 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Joseph Sullivan
Joseph Sullivan is a HERO! But I feel like he is one of those under-the-radar heroes. Where the name rings a bell, but you can’t quite recall where you know it from. And that is just the way this unassuming firefighter and father from Bay of Plenty likes it.
At the 2012 Olympics, he won a gold medal. His rowing race was so epic that he won a Halberg Award for "New Zealand's Favorite Sporting Moment".
He retired prematurely in 2014 after being screwed over by Rowing NZ, something which broke him and took a while to recover from.
Since then, he has found a new purpose in the NZ fire service. He got married, had 2 kids. Oh, and trained as a grinder for Team NZ and won the America's Cup, twice!
It was such an honor to sit with Joseph at the Kawarau fire station to cover all aspects of his incredible life so far. The very high highs and the very deep lows.
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Brief Summary
Joseph Sullivan discusses his journey from Olympic gold medalist to firefighter, focusing on mental health and teamwork.
Key points
- Joseph Sullivan: From Gold to Firefighter. Joseph Sullivan, Olympic gold medalist, shares his journey from sports to the fire service.
- The Power of a Break. Joseph and Nathan took an unplanned road trip that reignited their training spirit.
- The Importance of Team Bonding. Going through tough times together can create lifelong bonds among teammates.
- Unexpected Olympic Victory. Despite being counted out, the team pulled off an incredible win at the Olympics.
- Mental Health Struggles. The pressure of competition can lead to significant mental health challenges.
- Finding Purpose After Depression. Discovering a sense of direction and purpose can be a lifeline during tough times.
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Episode highlights
- Joseph Sullivan: From Gold to FirefighterJoseph Sullivan, Olympic gold medalist, shares his journey from sports to the fire service.“He’s a hero but kind of one of those under the radar heroes.”0:37Nov 17, 2022
- The Power of a BreakJoseph and Nathan took an unplanned road trip that reignited their training spirit.“It was the best thing that had ever happened to us.”17:03Nov 17, 2022
- The Importance of Team BondingGoing through tough times together can create lifelong bonds among teammates.“It links you for life.”19:11Nov 17, 2022
- Unexpected Olympic VictoryDespite being counted out, the team pulled off an incredible win at the Olympics.“They thought we were going to lose, then we won!”20:03Nov 17, 2022
- Mental Health StrugglesThe pressure of competition can lead to significant mental health challenges.“I was completely lost; it was probably the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do.”31:01Nov 17, 2022
- Finding Purpose After DepressionDiscovering a sense of direction and purpose can be a lifeline during tough times.“Just finding that thing that makes you get up is really important.”40:49Nov 17, 2022
- The Impact of SuicideDiscussing the devastating effects of suicide on families and friends.“It’s such a permanent solution to a temporary problem.”47:32Nov 17, 2022
- The Journey to Team New ZealandA chance encounter leads to a pivotal opportunity for the speaker in Team New Zealand.“You’d be a really good fit for Team New Zealand.”53:57Nov 17, 2022
