Dare to be Different with Craig White
Delve into the stories of sporting champions, corporate visionaries, and everyday parents who redefine leadership.
In each episode, I explore the journeys of leaders who have undergone profound transformations, emerging stronger and wiser. From overcoming challenges to embracing change, our guests share insights and lessons learned along their paths to success.
Tune in and discover what it takes to lead with authenticity and courage in every aspect of life.
Dare to be Different with Craig White
S3E15: Rhys Thomas - Facing Death & Surviving Heart Transplant Surgery
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In this episode, former Wales international Rhys Thomas returns for a third time to share what it was like to finally receive the call for a heart transplant after 12 years of waiting. The conversation explores fear, surrender, survival, gratitude, recovery, and how life feels when the future suddenly opens up again.
SHOW NOTES
- what it felt like to receive the call he had waited years for
- how he approached the operation emotionally and mentally before going under
- what waking up after the transplant was like and why it felt magical
- how fear, survival, and uncertainty shaped the years before the operation
- what he has reclaimed in himself since the transplant, including joy and softness
Season 3 is proudly sponsored by Lightside Financial Planning - a fiercely independent, Liverpool-based firm focused on clear, human conversations about money.
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