Stepping away from a lifelong passion often leaves a terrifying void—and for Olympic silver medalist Scott Miller, the fall from the podium was catastrophic. 

In this episode, Cate and Bronte sit down with Scott for an extraordinarily raw, unfiltered conversation about identity loss, addiction, and the dark pitfalls within the institutions of elite sport. They unpack what started Scott's spiral in his own words, exactly what it felt like to be caught within a mindset where he felt he needed to to numb - but how a tactical police raid and prison sentence ultimately saved his life, and gave it a new purpose.

In this episode:


Why Scott threw his 1996 Olympic silver medal directly into the bin. 


How the sports system can focus on "breeding athletes, not people," and how Scott felt he was left with nothing after his swimming career. 


The freak accident eight weeks before the Sydney 2000 trials that shattered his world-record form. 


Walking away from the pool forever in 2004 and turning to drugs within 24 hours



Why sitting in the back of a police car after a heavily armed raid brought an immediate wave of relief. 


How serving four years in prison gave him the true structure, self-worth, and purpose again.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to addiction, drug use, mental ill health, suicidal ideal and self harm. If you are sensitive to any of these topics, please take care when listening.

If this episode raises any issues for you, and you need assistance, 
please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au

Enjoyed this episode? Follow, rate and review wherever you're listening - it helps us out heaps. Or, simply tell a friend.

Find us on instagram: @campbellsandco_pod

For more from Scott: @scott.miller.au

Stepping away from a lifelong passion often leaves a terrifying void&mdash;and for Olympic silver medalist Scott Miller, the fall from the podium was catastrophic. 
In this episode, Cate and Bronte sit down with Scott for an extraordinarily raw, unfiltered conversation about identity loss, addiction, and the dark pitfalls within the institutions of elite sport. They unpack what started Scott's spiral in his own words, exactly what it felt like to be caught within a mindset where he felt he needed to to numb - but how a tactical police raid and prison sentence ultimately saved his life, and gave it a new purpose.
In this episode:
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Why Scott threw his 1996 Olympic silver medal directly into the bin. 
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How the sports system can focus on "breeding athletes, not people," and how Scott felt he was left with nothing after his swimming career. 
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The freak accident eight weeks before the Sydney 2000 trials that shattered his world-record form. 
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Walking away from the pool forever in 2004 and turning to drugs within 24 hours 
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Why sitting in the back of a police car after a heavily armed raid brought an immediate wave of relief. 
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How serving four years in prison gave him the true structure, self-worth, and purpose again.
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CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to addiction, drug use, mental ill health, suicidal ideal and self harm. If you are sensitive to any of these topics, please take care when listening.
If this episode raises any issues for you, and you need assistance,&nbsp; please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au
Enjoyed this episode? Follow, rate and review wherever you're listening - it helps us out heaps. Or, simply tell a friend.
Find us on instagram: @campbellsandco_pod
For more from Scott: @scott.miller.au

Hosted by Olympic champions and sisters Cate and Bronte Campbell, the podcast goes beyond medals and results discussing mindset and identity, wellness and headspace; the sisters share lessons that extend far beyond the pool. Also in the podcast Cate and Bronte are joined by some of Australia’s greatest Olympians, Paralympians and well-being experts to tackle the questions they’re asked most often.

Search campbellsandco_pod on insta and also Campbells and Co on YouTube

Hosted by Olympic champions and sisters Cate and Bronte Campbell, the podcast goes beyond medals and results discussing mindset and identity, wellness and headspace; the sisters share lessons that extend far beyond the pool. Also in the podcast Cate and Bronte are joined by some of Australia&rsquo;s greatest Olympians, Paralympians and well-being experts to tackle the questions they&rsquo;re asked most often.
Search campbellsandco_pod on insta and also Campbells and Co on YouTube