# ⁠I Earned Millions as a Footballer But Retired with Nothing

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Podcast: [Making Money](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-money-6148646)
Published: 2026-08-17T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Former Premier League footballer Clarke Carlisle has spoken openly about his struggles with mental health, including five suicide attempts, but rarely about the role money played throughout his life. In this episode, Clarke reveals how money became tied to his identity and self-worth, and reflects on the financial decisions he made during and after his football career. 🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us? Answer a few questions to find the right service & book free call: https://getmost.typeform.com/pod-episodes 🎉 Sponsors: Hiscox - Protect your business: https://makingmoney.email/hiscox  Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life. -------- If you've been affected by anything in today's episode: NHS mental health: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/ Mind the mental health charity: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/ Bet Know More Gambling charity: https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/ Clarke is the Chair of Mind and works for BetKnowMore UK.

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