#130 - Anthony Mullaly - Moving from Brute Force to Grounded strength and Resilience

Honestly Unbalanced

From international rugby player to breathwork and resilience coach, Anthony Mullally has walked the path from brute force to grounded strength. In this raw and timely conversation, Anthony shares how his journey through elite sport—and the identity crisis that followed—led him to question traditional ideas of masculinity and purpose.

Now a senior instructor for Deep End Fitness, he helps others push past their perceived limits through a unique blend of breathwork, functional fitness, and aquatic-based stress training. But Anthony’s mission goes deeper: he's working to redefine what it means to be a man today. We talk about the shame men feel around vulnerability, the outdated idea that rest is weakness, and the urgent need for male role models who embody compassion, strength, and self-awareness.

Anthony’s retreats offer an antidote to the “alpha male” noise—creating spaces where men can show up, breathe, reflect, and grow. No ego. No warrior chanting. Just real connection, real work, and real transformation.

If you're curious about modern masculinity, mental health, or how breath can lead to breakthrough—this one will hit home. @mullaly91

WE CHAT ABOUT

• Why many men avoid mental health & self-development work
• The role of shame, vulnerability, and societal conditioning
• How mindful use of language can help open doors for men
• The evolution of masculinity in the modern age
• Building inclusive, grounded men’s retreats
• Transitioning from pro rugby to breathwork and retreats
• Using pool-based stress training to develop nervous system resilience
• The balance of physical strength, emotional regulation, and purpose

PERKS FOR YOU

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25% off our online studio full of yoga, sound and meditation, with code HONEST25 (25% off single 12 month membership or reoccurring monthly membership until cancellation)

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