In this episode, host Reggie D. Ford engages in deep and candid conversations with mental health professional and founder of Relate to Athletes, LLC, Eric D. Capehart. Through heartfelt discussions, they explore topics such as mental health challenges faced by student athletes, the power of relatability, the courage found in vulnerability, and the significance of mentorship. Eric's personal journey, from athlete to counselor, sheds light on processing trauma and the impact of sharing one's story. Additionally, they delve into themes of fatherhood, instilling self-confidence in children, and navigating life's challenges, offering valuable insights for both parents and individuals alike.  

Highlights: 

⭐️ Eric discusses how his passion for mentorship and mental health led to the creation of "Relate to Athletes," a company focused on holistic well-being in the athlete community. 

⭐️ Eric discusses the Relate to Athletes initiative, its mission to provide psychoeducation services for student athletes, and the unique emphasis on relatability and cultural competence. 

⭐️ Vulnerability as an accurate measure of courage, and how Eric uses his own experiences to foster openness in his clients. 

⭐️ The unique challenges faced by student athletes, especially those who are racial minorities on campus. 

⭐️ Eric shares his personal experience of losing his sister in a tragic car accident and the emotional journey of grief that followed 

⭐️ Eric draws inspiration from Tony Dungy's ability to process grief and find healing by sharing his story and the transformative effect it had on his own approach to healing. 

⭐️ Eric highlights the importance of maintaining boundaries in his work, allowing him to empathize without carrying the weight of others' pain. 

⭐️ Eric Capehart reflects on his experience as a father and the absence of a father figure in his own life. 

⭐️ The importance of being present and providing resources, time, patience, love, care, and discipline for one's children. 

⭐️ Addressing fears and challenges of bringing black children into the world and fostering their self-confidence. 

⭐️ Recommendations for books: "Conversations with God," "Quiet Strength," and "How Not to Die."  

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