In this raw and revealing conversation, Ringo and Ridgey pull back the curtain on Christian Lell’s life—a journey from the green turf of Bayern Munich and Hertha BSC to the depths of spiritual awakening. Christian, a decorated right-back who played over 65 Bundesliga games for Bayern, helped secure Bundesliga and DFB‑Pokal titles and even featured in La Liga with Levante, shares the story behind the headlines. He recounts how, despite sporting success and stardom, he found himself wrestling with ego, identity and the question: Who am I beyond the player?

Ringo and Ridgey dig into Christian’s early years—his upbringing in Munich, the pressures of elite sport and how childhood experiences shaped his self‑esteem. He discusses the power of shadow work and meditation and how personal tragedy—particularly watching his sister struggle with cystic fibrosis—became a catalyst for digging deeper into presence, spirituality and authenticity. Christian’s message is simple but profound: healing yourself is the greatest service you can give others.

This chat is a masterclass in duality—success and struggle, fame and vulnerability, competing and connecting. Christian unpacks parenting with mindfulness, the daily grind of maintaining intention and how he’s transitioned to a life focused on awareness, heart and purpose. Whether you’re a football fanatic or soul‑searching stranger, this episode reminds us all that real greatness isn’t won on the field—it’s forged in the quiet work of the heart.

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In this raw and revealing conversation, Ringo and Ridgey pull back the curtain on Christian Lell&rsquo;s life&mdash;a journey from the green turf of Bayern Munich and Hertha BSC to the depths of spiritual awakening. Christian, a decorated right-back who played over 65 Bundesliga games for Bayern, helped secure Bundesliga and DFB‑Pokal titles and even featured in La Liga with Levante, shares the story behind the headlines. He recounts how, despite sporting success and stardom, he found himself wrestling with ego, identity and the question: Who am I beyond the player?
Ringo and Ridgey dig into Christian&rsquo;s early years&mdash;his upbringing in Munich, the pressures of elite sport and how childhood experiences shaped his self‑esteem. He discusses the power of shadow work and meditation and how personal tragedy&mdash;particularly watching his sister struggle with cystic fibrosis&mdash;became a catalyst for digging deeper into presence, spirituality and authenticity. Christian&rsquo;s message is simple but profound: healing yourself is the greatest service you can give others.
This chat is a masterclass in duality&mdash;success and struggle, fame and vulnerability, competing and connecting. Christian unpacks parenting with mindfulness, the daily grind of maintaining intention and how he&rsquo;s transitioned to a life focused on awareness, heart and purpose. Whether you&rsquo;re a football fanatic or soul‑searching stranger, this episode reminds us all that real greatness isn&rsquo;t won on the field&mdash;it&rsquo;s forged in the quiet work of the heart.
Links:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lell_christian/?hl=en">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.christianlell.de/">Website</a>
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Ex-All Black Matthew Ridge and his quirky sidekick David Ring team up from the sunny South of France to push boundaries and tackle the tough stuff. Expect unfiltered opinions, humor, and chaos as they dissect norms, challenge stereotypes, and ask the awkward questions. Buckle up for a cheeky antidote to cancel culture and a wild ride through the madness of the modern world. Join the odd couple nobody knew they needed—it's a car crash you won't want to miss.