Imperfectly Human™ | Athlete Identity & Life After Sport14 Jul

What Happens When Your Identity Disappears Overnight

What happens when the dream you've spent your entire life chasing suddenly comes to an end? Rachel Blogg sits down with former NFL running back Montee Ball for an honest conversation about identity, performance pressure, addiction, recovery, and what it means to rebuild your life after everything changes.

Montee shares the hidden struggles behind his success at the University of Wisconsin and in the NFL, the pressure to always appear strong, and how alcohol quietly became a way to cope with anxiety, burnout, and the expectations placed on him. He opens up about the mistakes that led to his arrest, the moment he realized he needed help, and why taking responsibility—not shame—became the foundation of his recovery. Together, they explore the mental health challenges athletes often face after sports, the importance of asking for help, and the work Montee is doing today to make sure the next generation of athletes knows it's okay to not be okay.

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