'Anything new would be a trigger..." | After The Lights Go Out With Colin Jackson

On this episode of After the Lights Go Out, Steve Harmison and Leon McKenzie sit down with British athletics legend Colin Jackson for a raw, unfiltered dive into life after elite sport. On the track, he was unstoppable, a double World Champion, unbeaten in 44 races, and a world record holder for 13 years. But what happens when the stadium noise fades and you're forced to start from zero? Colin opens up about the terrifying void of retirement, his secret battles with body dysmorphia and panic attacks during his peak years, plus how missing out on 1992 Olympic gold ultimately saved his career. From surviving on 800 calories a day to finding new purpose through stem cell therapy, broadcasting, and charity work. If you or someone you know is struggling please reach out and find support: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ https://www.samaritans.org/ https://hubofhope.co.uk For anyone affected by issues raised in this programme and struggling to cope, you can reach out to the trained professionals at Samaritans – they have a 24-hour helpline you can call – it’s 116 123 – that’s the Samaritans on 116 123. Or you can visit Samaritans dot org. Subscribe: https://youtube.com/c/talkSPORT?sub_c... Enjoyed this YouTube video? 😍 🖥️ talkSPORT's Website: https://talksport.com/ 📲 talkSPORT's X/Twitter: https://x.com/talkSPORT 📷 talkSPORT's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talksport/?... 👤 talkSPORT's Facebook:   / talksport   📱 talkSPORT's Tik Tok:   / talksport   🔴 Download the talkSPORT app HERE! - https://talksport.com/apps/ 🔎 Want to see if you feature on our YouTube channel? Check out our Best talkSPORT callers playlist:    • 播放列表   #talkSPORT #PremierLeague