Ep. 5 - Beyond the Field: The Transformative Power of Football, Mental Health and Life Lessons from NFL

Do you ever wonder about the power of football beyond the field? Join us as we welcome Mike, Marques, and Tyron to share their personal journeys that trace their humble beginnings in football to playing in the NFL. Their stories are more than just about sport—they're about resilience, navigating anger, embracing diversity, and learning invaluable life lessons.

From Mike's growth through the game to Marques' exploration of anger and diversity, we dig deep into the transformative lessons football imparts. But no journey is solitary. As Tyron shares, being raised in a single-parent home underlines the importance of having a support system—whether it's a father figure or a mentor—for young athletes. We also touch upon the challenges and responsibilities that come with parenting student-athletes.

While the physical game is significant, the mental game is just as crucial. That brings us to the heart of our discussion—mental health, specifically among Black athletes. Marques takes us through his long-term relationship with therapy that helped him navigate his parents' divorce and his personal anger issues. We contemplate the importance of mental health in sports and how the NFL is stepping up with free mental health benefits for former players. From Mike to Marcus, we all share our views on the evolution of the game and its newfound focus on the well-being of players. Life, like football, teaches us to focus on what's within our control. Tune in to uncover these profound insights and more in our enlightening conversation.

Contact Tamika Taylor:
Website: https://www.impactachievementcenter.com/
Email: impactachievementcenter@gmail.com

Contact Marques Ogden:
Website: www.marques360.com

Contact Mike Ream:
Email: mikeream@newviewroofing.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikeream/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.ream.1612

Tyron Herring:
Son of Tamika Taylor . He holds a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College and is currently pursuing his master's degree at the University of Delaware.