In this powerful continuation, Marcus Smith II, former first-round NFL draft pick, speaks candidly about his battle with depression and severe anxiety that led him to a dark moment: while playing in the NFL, he almost drove off a cliff in a suicide attempt.

Marcus shares how the undiagnosed anxiety disorder caused night terrors and mental turmoil, which escalated under the immense pressures of his professional career. Despite his success on the field, he struggled in silence, a reminder of the hidden mental health battles many athletes face behind the scenes.

In this episode, Marcus talks about learning to prioritize self-care, leaning on faith, family, and a supportive community to rebuild himself, and finding strength to ask for help. His story is not only one of resilience but also a call to action, urging us to normalize mental health conversations and create spaces where vulnerability is embraced.

This is an episode you won’t want to miss. Tune in to The Progress Podcast as we discuss healing, hope, and breaking the stigma around mental health in sports and beyond.


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