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Chris Spencer on Overcoming Adversity, the NFL Grind, & Finding Purpose After Football


🔥 From the trenches of the NFL to reshaping young minds through technology and psychology, Chris Spencer’s journey is one of grit, transformation, and purpose.


Join Sage Steele as she sits down with former NFL center Chris Spencer to talk about his incredible journey—his small-town Mississippi upbringing, overcoming dyslexia, guilt after the loss of his brother, and his transition from professional football to an impactful second career, and his growth as a husband and father.


💡 What you’ll hear in this episode:

✔️ From farm life to first-round pick – How Chris went from working on tractors in Mississippi to being drafted by the Seattle Seahawks.

✔️ Overcoming dyslexia – The mental battle Chris fought while navigating the academic and professional world.

✔️ The NFL Business Reality – The transition from college football to the cutthroat world of the NFL.

✔️ Retirement struggles & self-discovery – Finding identity beyond football and the tough personal challenges he faced.

✔️ The power of technology & psychology – How Chris is now helping young athletes develop intangible skills for life beyond sports.

✔️ Hilarious locker room stories – Plus, why Miranda Lambert called his feet “Walmart feet” 🤣.

🎙 One of the most candid and insightful conversations yet!


👇 Drop a comment below and let us know your biggest takeaway from Chris Spencer’s journey!


About Chris Spencer:

Chris Spencer is a former NFL center, drafted in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. He played 10 seasons, also suiting up for the Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans. Raised in a small Mississippi town, Chris developed mental toughness and a relentless work ethic from his farm upbringing. Despite struggling with dyslexia, he excelled at the University of Mississippi before making his mark in the NFL.


Post-retirement, Chris transitioned into the world of technology and psychology, working to empower young athletes with mental and emotional tools for success. A dedicated family man, Chris resides in Nashville with his wife and children, continuing to make an impact far beyond the gridiron.


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