Ep.068 | The Athlete's Identity Crisis + Career Comebacks & NBA Playoff Drama

We dive into the story behind a once-promising college football star turned pro "bust". What went wrong? And more importantly, what happens to athletes after they hang up the cleats?

We’re peeling back the curtain on the mental and emotional toll athletes face post-retirement, the identity loss that hits when the crowd stops cheering, and why so many former stars struggle to find their footing off the field. 

We also talk:

🏌️ Justin Thomas ends a 3-year drought to win the RBC Heritage — a masterclass in mental resilience and overcoming self-doubt.

🏀 NBA Playoffs — Are the Celtics and Coach Mazzulla setting the tone? Is it too soon to panic about LeBron and Luka in the first round? And the Warriors' vets are still cooking.

⚾️ MLB phenom Paul Skenes is giving serious MJ vibes. Why is everyone talking about his bobblehead instead of his elite athleticism and mindset?

00:00 – Intro: NBA Scores, Lebron, and NFL Busts
02:15 – NFL Bust's Sad Story
05:30 – Life After Sports: The identity crisis most athletes face
08:20 – Players seems to have a harder time with THIS
14:18 – Justin Thomas Comeback: Ending a 3-year drought at RBC Heritage
20:55 – NBA Playoffs Talk: Celtics, Warriors, and LeBron’s legacy on the line
32:00 – Paul Skenes Hype: MJ mentality overlooked for bobblehead buzz
38:07 – NBA Playoffs Wrap-Up: Coach Mazzulla, Steph Curry, and Jimmy Butler

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