Nico Lautanen is a former college football player at Bowling Green State University who recently just completed his M.B.A. 

We start by reminiscing on the funny story of how we met way back in our freshman year of high school. Nico then takes us through his football journey that led him to become a starting d lineman at a D1 college.

 With mental health often being an overlooked aspect in sports, we talk about our own battles with mental health and how we’ve struggled to find identity outside of the sport that used to consume our lives. 

Nico goes over how he lost 85 lbs after his career ended, how he rehabbed 4 herniated discs to embark on his best season, what his family means to him, his thoughts on mediation, and the importance of gratitude. 

This was one of my favorite podcasts I’ve done so far & it was awesome to catch up with one of my oldest friends! 

Hope y’all enjoy ✌️

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