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Sam Warburton joins The Central Club Podcast for one of the most in-depth conversations of his career.
The former Wales captain and British & Irish Lions captain sits down to tell his life story, discussing the highs, lows, sacrifices and lessons that shaped him into one of rugby's most respected leaders.
In this exclusive interview, Sam opens up about resilience, dealing with pressure, injuries, mental toughness, leadership, retirement from professional rugby, captaining Wales, leading the British & Irish Lions, and what success really means beyond sport.
This is more than a rugby podcast. It's a conversation about discipline, mindset, overcoming setbacks, and finding purpose after reaching the very top.
Topics discussed:
• Sam Warburton's childhood and rugby journey
• Becoming Wales captain
• Leading the British & Irish Lions
• The reality of professional rugby
• Mental resilience and handling pressure
• Injury struggles and setbacks
• Leadership lessons from elite sport
• Life after retirement
• Building character through adversity
• Advice for young athletes and future leaders
If you enjoy rugby, leadership, self-development, high performance, sport psychology and inspiring life stories, this episode is for you.
Subscribe to The Central Club Podcast for more exclusive conversations with world-class athletes, leaders and inspiring personalities.
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REHAB SAVED ME.
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Giles, the founder of White River Recovery, to hear his incredible journey from addiction and alcoholism to owning one of the most respected rehabilitation centres in the world.
Giles entered rehab as a client, got his life back, worked within the recovery field, and eventually built White River Recovery in South Africa — helping others do the same.
We talk about:

✅ Addiction & alcoholism
✅ Recovery and relapse
✅ Why environment matters
✅ Why 28 days often isn't enough
✅ Long-term recovery
✅ Trauma, healing & personal growth
✅ Building a new life after addiction

White River Recovery offers:
• 6 Weeks from £4,950
• 12 Weeks from £7,900

Located in beautiful South Africa, close to Kruger National Park, White River combines clinical treatment, therapy, nature, community and long-term recovery support.
If you're struggling with addiction, alcoholism, drugs, mental health, or know someone who is, please don't suffer in silence.
Reach out to me directly or contact White River Recovery:
https://whiteriverrecovery.com
Recovery is possible. I've lived it. Giles has lived it. There is hope.

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Rehab in the UK is out of reach for most people.
Short stays. High costs. Not enough time to actually recover.
So what’s the alternative?

In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Morphetis, psychotherapist at White River in South Africa, to talk about the truth about addiction—and why the current system isn’t working for so many people in the UK.
We explore:

– Why short-term rehab often isn’t enough
– The real role of environment in recovery
– Why people relapse after returning home
– What actually gives someone a real chance at long-term change
White River offers a different approach:

✔️ 3-month programmes (not just a few weeks)
✔️ A peaceful, natural environment in South Africa
✔️ Experienced, hands-on professionals
✔️ A cost that’s often far lower than UK options

For many, it’s not just an alternative—it’s the first real opportunity to recover properly.
If you or someone you know is struggling, there are other options.
🌍 Learn more about White River:
https://whiteriverrecovery.com
Or reach out privately if you want to talk through it.

🎙️ Hosted by Cullan Mais
Guest Michelle Morphitis
📍 In partnership with White River
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Ellie grew up in Iran under a strict regime where women are forced to follow strict laws around dress and behaviour.

At just 18 years old, she was forced to flee the country after being targeted for not wearing her headscarf properly.

In this powerful interview, Ellie shares what life is really like for women in Iran, why she had to escape, and why she now speaks out against the regime.

With tensions and conflict involving Iran dominating global headlines, Ellie offers a rare personal perspective on the reality inside the country.

🎙 Hosted by The Central Club – A Voice Through Adversity

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Leanne Rees opens up about her shocking childhood and battle with addiction.

She started smoking at just 5 years old, began taking drugs at 7, and was addicted to heroin by the age of 13. Her life spiralled into crime, chaos, and time in prison.

Now, after years of struggle, Leanne is 2 years clean, studying at university, and sharing her story on TikTok to help others avoid the path she went down.

This is one of the most powerful recovery stories we’ve ever heard.

🎙 Hosted by The Central Club

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