Ep. 8 (Part 1): K.J. Wright

Seahawks Legends Ray Roberts and K.J. Wright get together to discuss dealing with anxiety, experiencing the highs and lows of the Super Bowls, K.J. playing on one of the best defenses of all time, and more. Today's show: Sylvester Croom connection (02:59), Playing on the best defense of all time (05:36), Books and Ball (07:34), Support for our brothers (10:27), Seahawks drafting another linebacker (12:39), Coach Carroll being there for K.J. (14:00), Handling the highs and lows of the Super Bowls (18:05), Experiencing anxiety (24:44).

Ray Roberts reflects on Pete Carroll on being authentic and the importance of mental health. Today's show: Ray's work with Special Olympics and Education (00:51), transformation power of inclusion (02:48), Mindful Therapy Group (08:20), celebrating Authenticity from Pete Carroll (09:25), Richard Diana – knowing awareness (11:20), creating safe spaces (22:16), the Promises of Giants (24:07), figuring out who you are (26:50), and a quote from Marianne Williamson (34:40).

The always insightful Tyler Lockett sits down with Big Ray for an open, honest discussion about his own mental health. Today's show: why Tyler decided to play football (01:40), why Tyler may be underrated (02:57), dealing with depression and anxiety (06:00), describing panic attacks (09:30), self-affirmation and taking control (15:00), Mindful Therapy Group (22:25).

Big Ray is back for another garage grind as we wrap up Men's Mental Health Month. Today's show: inventory with your mental health (01:54), being intentional with how you approach the holiday season (05:25), Mindful Therapy Group (08:13), cognitive distortions (09:27), coming out of the darkness (15:36), affirmation list (16:34), Mindful Therapy Group (23:53), Men's Mental Health Month (26:18), what is toughness (30:22), and Men's Mental Health Month (39:48).

Big Ray recaps some of his previous conversations with Seahawks Legends like Doug Baldwin and K.J. Wright. Today's show: holiday season can be really tough (02:09), honored to interview Seahawks Legends (04:08), lessons learned from K.J. Wright (06:09), unresolved issues can cause problems down the road (11:40), sacrifices made by athletes and other high achievers (15:40), getting to therapy (25:33), Mindful Therapy Group (32:41), and pressure to perform and win is hurting our young people (37:36).

Seahawks Legends Ray Roberts and K.J. Wright get together to discuss the benefits of going to therapy and the importance of maintaining your mental health. Today's show: Going to therapy (02:59), Mindful Therapy Group (06:20), K.J.'s retirement speech and being on empty, K.J.'s message to other players on mental health (12:18).

Big Ray drops some wisdom on World Mental Health Day with an emphasis on mental toughness and curiosity. Today's show: Mental Health is the Foundation (01:22), Mental Toughness (04:38), Guardrails (11:05), Mental Flexibility (14:46), Mindful Therapy Group (19:10), Curiosity (23:48).

Welcome back to Big Ray's Garage Grind, now proudly presented by the Mindful Therapy Group, a collaborative network of nearly 1,000 licensed, independent mental health clinicians. Today's show: Explanation of the Garage Grind (01:30), trauma shows up in many ways (07:26), Mindful Therapy Group & resources (15:46), Tristan Wirfs story (18:52), and Ray's support group (23:48).