Inside The NFL's Mental State with Reggie Walker | Head Games Episode 016

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On this week's podcast, we welcome former NFL player Reggie Walker. Reggie played in the NFL for seven years, starting his career as an undrafted rookie and making his way to team captain. Reggie is a Mental, Physical, and Sexual Abuse Survivor and a Board Member of 1in6.Org.
Reggie had a long battle with depression, which at various times has made him act out. After several years of treatment and under his wife's encouragement, he now feels "golden." Reggie uses his life lessons and observations to help men overcome difficulties in their lives and continues to try and work with the NFL on mental health-related issues and helping players avoid the pitfalls of what comes after a career if there is no preparation.
For any athlete or young man seeking advice, you can reach out directly to Reggie on his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reggie-walker-a40089146/
If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can help at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
For more information on Sexual Abuse, please visit https://1in6.org

00:49 | Opening - Reggie Walker: His Journey and Life After the NFL

07:07 | The Mental State of the NFL

11:10 | Is the League Doing Enough to Help?

13:50 | A Caution to Athletes Who Will Do Anything to Be On The Field

21:05 | Keys to Building Resiliency

26:45 | Empathy, Sympathy, and Surprising Locker Room Talk

35:10 | The ‘1 in 6’ Organization

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