NFL Stardom to Rock Bottom: Ryan Leaf on Redemption & Resilience Image

NFL Stardom to Rock Bottom: Ryan Leaf on Redemption & Resilience

12 March - 1 hour 17 mins
Podcast Series Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

What happens when everything you’ve built your identity around—your talent, your success, your career—comes crashing down?

Ryan Leaf’s story is one of the most dramatic arcs in professional sports. Once the No. 2 overall draft pick behind Peyton Manning, Ryan saw his NFL career unravel under the weight of expectations, addiction, and ultimately, prison. And here’s what makes his story powerful—he doesn’t run from it. He owns it. And he’s turned it into a mission to help others navigate mental health, shame, and resilience.

In this episode, we get real about the dangerous side of the “chip on your shoulder” mentality, how stigma kept Ryan from asking for help, and the moment that changed ev...

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