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Chris Hetherington on Discipline, Masculinity & Life After Football

  1. Chris Hetherington on Discipline, Masculinity & Life After Football Patrick Huey 26:43

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Former NFL fullback Chris Hetherington spent 11 years playing professional football, but this conversation is ultimately about much more than sports.

In this episode of At the Podium, Chris reflects on discipline, masculinity, Fatherhood, identity, and the difficult transition that comes after elite performance. From the physical toll of football and the realities of concussion culture to Meditation, stoicism, and rebuilding life beyond the game, Chris shares what he learned about becoming a professional—not only as an athlete, but as a man.

Patrick and Chris discuss:
• The changing culture of football and the long-term realities of CTE
• NIL deals, Money, and the pressures facing young athletes
• Why discipline matters more than motivation
• Meditation, Yoga, and learning stillness after a life built on collision
• Fatherhood, accountability, and modeling healthy masculinity
• The challenge of building an identity beyond performance

Chris Hetherington is a Yale graduate, former NFL fullback, entrepreneur, investor, and father whose life today is centered around discipline, service, personal Growth, and intentional living.

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Patrick Huey Global Hospitality Executive, Creator & Host At the Podium Podcast

With over 20 years of experience in the global luxury hospitality and wellness industries, Patrick has built a dynamic career as an international leader within this elite field, running multimillion-dollar operations successfully by delivering the highest levels of performance and guest satisfaction.

Patrick has worked for such iconic brands as Four Seasons Hotels, Montage Resorts, Equinox and Sandals Resorts.Patrick serves as Chairman of the Board for the International Spa Association – the premier spa association with a presence in over 70 countries that fosters the development and professionalism of the global spa and wellness industries.

Patrick holds a Master of Fine Arts from Yale School of Drama in Acting and a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University in Creative/Nonfiction Writing, English Literature and Theatre.

He is also the Creator and Host of the podcast and video podcast “At the Podium with Patrick Huey” which has reached over 600,000 people since its inception in 2021. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube, the show and its weekly newsletter focus on sharing the stories of people from a diverse background of lives, careers and experiences who have stepped boldly into saying “yes” to the unexpected and transformational detours of their lives.