How Mental Health is Treated in Football with Ricky Williams | Unexpectedly Human
In the premiere of Unexpectedly Human, Ricky Williams goes beyond the field, discussing firsthand his mental health and state during a decade-plus football career with Dr. Armando (Mondo) González.
Ricky recounts his experiences in the NFL, sharing his emotional, psychological, and mental well-being at the time. Then, the 11-season veteran proposes changes that can better assist athletes in both their professional and personal journeys. All that and more in Unexpectedly Human with Ricky Williams.
(0:00) Intro
(1:28) Mental Health Journey
(3:24) Social Anxiety Disorder
(7:59) Spiritual Nurturing
(13:52) The Impact of Cannabis
(16:48) Therapy/Psychological Evaluation
(22:22) Coaching Opportunities
(24:40) "Soul Care"
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Ricky is so articulate, self-aware and self-reflective....dude is so authentic
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Ricky gives me the vibe like he is one of those people that doesn’t know how to lie to himself or not speak his mind & I respect that
That’s how you should live life
I always thought of Ricky Williams as the new breed of NFL player: he was the first player with the dreds…now plenty of players rock dreds
Ricky Williams is a great man
This was such a meaningful conversation, so glad I checked it out, would love to see Ricky do the Rogan podcast!
He is a real one. I'm as much a fan of the off the field Ricky as I am of the on the field version.
I really needed to hear this. thank you Ricky Williams.
We need more athletes like him talking about mental health, experiences, psychedelics, advices, tools to act, …etc. This is dope and helpful 🔥🔥🔥
Really needed this conversation ❤
It’s so funny and interesting how the universe works. I really needed to hear this, thanks ricky😁
Such an insightful interview, I had to watch it twice. Definitely relate to what he spoke upon the entire Interview
Nice to see Ricky
This documentary is deep.
Ricky Williams is ALWAYS a great listen. Much love and respect.
Loved listening to this. I first saw Ricky in a Craniosacral therapy program video. So great to see his mind lit up and hear his articulation.
Great episode. Always liked listening to Ricky Williams and his mental thoughts and insight.
Awesome interview! Great job! Love it!
Great interview!!
When you play football at this level you’re taking your life into your own hands every time you strap on a helmet. To be successful you have to ignore every natural human impulse for fear and safety. Not all players are able to turn off that switch for regular life and this is what the world ignores. They see you as big and tough but they don’t understand the challenges and organizations like the NFL do not prioritize this because they make billions off the men who can cutoff regular human impulse (for safety and life). It’s a very vicious cycle and RW is articulating it well
Still got my dolphins Ricky Williams jersey 🤧🤧🦍
Great convo with Brotha Ricky. Bring him back in a year or so.
Truth
That's my dog! Hook'em!
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Wrong plus Your KZhead channel sucks go get a job
Giraffes are short.