Overview

Mass incarceration, police brutality, and systemic racism are just some of the trauma and injustice many Black men face every day. In this podcast I have a difficult conversation during a heavy time with former NFL player Dwight Hollier about his story of living through tough times, how many benefit from the positive psychology of sport, and the four pillars of strength needed for total wellness.

About Dwight Hollier

Dwight Hollier played as an NFL linebacker for eight years for the Miami Dolphins and one year for the Indiana Colts. After he retired he earned a counseling degree (LPC) and served as the VP for Wellness and Clinical Services for the NFL supporting player engagement and total wellness. Today he is the Senior Associate Athletic Director for the University of North Carolina overseeing student athlete health and well-being.

Show Notes

VIDEO: Dwight Hollier, Former NFL player speaks at US/Canada Forum on Workplace Suicide Prevention: https://youtu.be/O8_AnuprcMI

American Psychological Association: A new NFL playbook: Enhancing mental health https://www.apa.org/monitor/2017/01/nfl-playbook

From the NFLPA: Dwight Hollier: A Q&A ON RETIREMENT AND LIFE AFTER THE GAME http://playerstrust.com/your-experiences/player-spotlight/dwight-hollier

From Beyond Blue: The mental health benefits of playing a team sport https://www.beyondblue.org.au/personal-best/pillar/wellbeing/the-mental-health-benefits-of-playing-a-team-sport

Work, Identity and Health https://cpementalhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1745-0179-2-12

Rwenshaun Miller: Sidelined by Mental Illness: https://www.blkhlth.com/spotlights/2018/2/13/rwenshaun-miller

COVID-19 and the impact of social determinants of health (Lancet): https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(20)30234-4/fulltext

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