Mental Health & NIL Athletes | Life After Football w/ Dr. Marlon Williams | EP.15

Описание: Mental health, NIL athletes, and life after sports are at the center of this powerful conversation with Dr. Marlon Williams.
From NIL money and the transfer portal to depression, grief, identity loss, and purpose beyond football, this episode speaks directly to athletes, parents, and coaches navigating today’s game.

In CTWHARIE EP.15, Harie Robinson Jr. sits down with Dr. Marlon Williams, former Georgia Tech national champion and now a Doctor of Clinical Mental Health, to unpack what athletes really face—during the game and long after the cleats come off.

This episode bridges then vs. now:
• Playing college football when NIL didn’t exist
• Transitioning out of the game without preparation
• Comparing that era to today’s NIL athletes, transfer portal, and social media pressure

Dr. Williams shares his personal journey—from winning a 1990 National Championship, to struggling with transition, depression, and identity, to returning to school 20 years later to earn his Master’s and PhD in clinical mental health. His work now focuses on helping athletes prepare for life beyond sports, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and financially.

Key Topics Covered
• Athlete mental health & depression
• NIL money and financial literacy for athletes
• Life after sports and identity loss
• Transfer portal realities (good & bad)
• Why preparation matters more than talent
• Mental health support for college & retired athletes
• Faith, spirituality, and discipline
• Relationships, marriage, and self-awareness
• Why “self-destructive behavior” is often grief and depression
• How universities must evolve to truly support athletes

Dr. Williams breaks down why NIL without education is dangerous, why money alone won’t protect athletes from anxiety and burnout, and why schools must invest in mental wellness, career development, and transition programs—not just facilities and branding.

This episode is for:
• Current NIL athletes
• Parents of high school & college athletes
• Coaches, administrators, and educators
• Former athletes struggling with transition
• Anyone navigating purpose after a major life chapter

“You can never do as much for yourself as the whole can do for you.”
“When you know better, you do better.” — Maya Angelou

This is not just a sports conversation.
This is about life, accountability, healing, and legacy.

🎙️ CTWHARIE EP.15 — Dr. Marlon Williams
📍 Topic: Mental Health | NIL | Life After Football

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