Identity of the Athlete: Mental Wellness Beyond the Game

One of Peoria's finest!  Marcus Griffin, former University of Illinois and professional basketball player, chats about the necessity of basketball at a young age, his complicated relationship with it, and the dark days he faced after a heart issue ended his career.  

Former University of Illinois and professional basketball player joins the pod to discuss where the game took him, his view of himself, and learning to move on.  

Bruce Fields, former college and professional basketball player and now current college coach, sits down to talk about his story with the game and the role it has played in his life. 

Sports and mental health is an often discussed topic these days, so why not bring together individuals from both worlds to chat?  Former and current athletes of all levels and myself, a mental health professional, will sit down to discuss their athletic experience and its connection with mental and emotional well-being, namely, the topics of identity development and grief.  Let's hear some stories, y'all.