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Who Are You Without the Game? | Injury, Identity, and the Road Back

Who Are You Without the Game? | Injury, Identity, and the Road Back. Injury doesn’t just challenge the body. It tests identity, confidence, and the story you tell yourself about who you are. In this episode of Trauma, Training & Transformation, Dr James Alder sits down with rugby league legend Mickey McIlorum for an honest conversation about the mental and emotional reality of coming back from injury in elite sport. Drawing on his Super League career, McIlorum reflects on the isolation, pressure to return, fear of losing your place, and the internal battle to stay relevant. This episode moves beyond rehab timelines to explore the psychological cost of injury, the loss of athletic identity, and how resilience is rebuilt when doubt sets in. A grounded insight into what recovery really means — not just physically, but mentally and humanly. Together, James and Micky unpack: • Injury recovery in professional rugby • Mental health in elite sport • Identity loss and rebuilding self belief • Resilience under pressure • Performance psychology and mindset • Leadership, coaching culture, and expectation • What true toughness looks like away from the spotlight As a military veteran living with PTSD, Dr James Alder connects injury recovery in sport to wider conversations about trauma, resilience, and healing through movement. This is a conversation for anyone who has ever felt broken, sidelined, or uncertain about who they are without their role. Whether you’re a rugby player, athlete, coach, veteran, or someone navigating setback in life or work, this episode is a reminder that recovery is not linear, and strength is built in the moments no one applauds. 👇 SUBSCRIBE for more honest conversations about sport, mental health, resilience, and performance 👍 LIKE if this episode resonated with you 💬 COMMENT: What helped you keep going during your hardest setback? This isn’t just about overcoming injury. It’s about reclaiming who you are. Watch the full Episode here:    / @jamesalder-003   Your engagement genuinely matters. Every follow, every share, every comment or message helps this community reach more people who are navigating their own battles. It allows me to keep creating honest conversations about healing, movement, identity, and resilience. If you would like to support my work directly, you can do so through Buy Me A Coffee. Your support helps me continue this mission to give others hope, strength, and a space to heal. Buy Me a Coffee or Support Me – https://buymeacoffee.com/jamesalder003 #OvercomingInjury #RugbyLeague #RugbyInjury #SuperLeague #MickyMcIlorum #MentalHealthInSport #SportsPsychology #AthleteMindset #Resilience #EliteSport #InjuryRecovery #Identity #PerformancePsychology #HealingThroughMovement #TraumaTrainingTransformation #MentalHealth