The podcast for normal people who want to do abnormal things.
Hey, I am Pete Laverick, an Ex-professional athlete living a pretty normal life in Hong Kong. I talk to people who many of us view as 'abnormal', or having achieved abnormal things.
I want to know if these 'abnormal' people are that much different from the rest of us, what was it that made them go from being normal people, living normal lives, to wanting to do something completely different and make that first step outside of their comfort zone.
The podcast for normal people who want to do abnormal things.
Hey, I am Pete Laverick, an Ex-professional athlete living a pretty normal life in Hong Kong. I talk to people who many of us view as 'abnormal', or having achieved abnormal things.
I want to know if these 'abnormal' people are that much different from the rest of us, what was it that made them go from being normal people, living normal lives, to wanting to do something completely different and make that first step outside of their comfort zone.
In this episode of Abnormal, I sit down with Wales and British & Irish Lions winger Alex Cuthbert, one of rugby’s most explosive and experienced players.From the high-pressure moments of Lions tours to the personal challenges of injury, criticism, and mental health, Alex opens up like never before.We explore what it takes to stay at the top, how he rebuilt confidence after hitting rock bottom, and why he still plays with passion and perspective today.This is a raw, powerful insight into the real life behind elite performance, not just for rugby fans, but for anyone chasing growth through adversity.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Abnormal and Alex Cuthbert
02:36 Memories of the British and Irish Lions Tour
09:22 The Off-Field Experience of a Lions Tour
15:16 The Pressure of Selection and Being Dropped
22:40 Lessons Learned from Setbacks
25:38 Post-Lions Career and Managing Expectations
29:57 Overcoming Confidence Issues and Social Media Impact
32:03 Transforming Mindset: From Negativity to Positivity
34:01 The Role of Mental Coaching in Sports
36:51 Experiencing the Pressure of Professional Sports
40:17 Overcoming Adversity: Injuries and Comebacks
45:44 Navigating Life After Rugby: A New Chapter
47:39 Building a Media Career: Insights and Experiences
51:27 The Future of Media and Sports in Wales
55:16 Creating a Positive Media Environment
57:32 Legacy: How Do You Want to Be Remembered?
58:56 Advice for Pursuing Abnormal Paths