I Won The Super Bowl & My Life Collapsed - Rob Morris

Описание: Former NFL Linebacker and Super Bowl Champion Rob Morris joins the podcast to discuss his battle with anxiety, panic attacks, and losing his identity after the league. If you are struggling with nervous system burnout, career transitions, or mental health, this interview provides a roadmap for how to be resilient when life falls apart.

In this episode of the Wes Critchfield Podcast, Rob Morris (Colts 1st Round Pick) goes beyond the highlight reels. He opens up about the "high mountain" of winning a Super Bowl with Peyton Manning and the devastating "bottoming out" that followed, including addiction, injury, and the loss of personal identity.

Rob shares why he believes resilience isn't something you're born with, but a skill you must practice. From open-heart surgery to losing a set of triplets, Rob’s story is a masterclass in navigating the darkest moments of life and coming out the other side with a resilience toolkit.

🗝️ In this episode, we discuss:
• The NFL Identity Trap: What happens when your value is tied to winning.
• Overcoming Panic & Anxiety: How Rob moved from "white-knuckling" to true healing.
• The Biology of Resilience: Why therapy alone might not be enough for a broken nervous system.
• The "Mad Scientist" Approach to Health: Using Breathwork, cold plunges, and vision boards to recover.
• Surviving vs. Thriving: How to stop just "getting by" and start finding joy again.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro: Who is Rob Morris?
03:15 - Growing up in a sports-obsessed family
06:30 - The "Identity Trap": Finding value only in winning
12:10 - Learning a new position for the Super Bowl in 4 days
15:40 - When the bottom fell out: The end of an NFL career
18:30 - Navigating the mental health ward and addiction
23:45 - Resilience is a skill, not a trait
27:15 - The "Mad Scientist" phase: Breathwork & cold plunges
31:00 - How to heal your nervous system after trauma

💬 Tell us in the comments: Rob says "Resilience is a skill." What is one tool or practice that has helped you get through a dark season?

Connect w/ Rob:
instagram:   / robmorris2.0  
website: https://robmorriscoaching.com
email:  [email protected]

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Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is based on personal experiences and is for informational purposes only. We are not licensed mental health professionals. If you are struggling, please seek support from a qualified professional.