Big Ray's Garage Grind: Mental Health Edition

In today’s episode: Taking care of someone (01:48), attributes of being a caregiver (06:11), dedication and selflessness (09:38), Mindful Therapy Group (14:38), after the impact program (19:46), what about the loved ones (20:00), building a network of trusting people (27:33).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode: Mindful Therapy Group (00:38), the power of impacting just one person with this podcast (01:34), resilience and grit (07:27), opening doors story (09:20), winning the day (16:24), developing resilience and grit (19:50), growth mindset (25:40), and you can overcome (36:46).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode: Power of Words (01:27), Words Can Build Someone Up or Tear Them Down (07:52), Ray Coaching High School Football at Lake Washington (11:52), Mindful Therapy Group (21:30), Self-Talk (22:58), Ripple Effect (31:25), and Ray’s Challenge (44:15).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode: Mindful Therapy Founder, Derek Crain (00:45), Derek’s background growing up (03:22), trauma (06:53), inspiration for doing mental health work (12:27), helping first timers with therapy (18:10), advice if therapy doesn’t work the first time (24:13), Mindful Therapy Group (29:21), how Ray got connected with Mindful (30:05), holding onto your own mental health as a therapist (34:31), and how Derek and Mindful have supported Ray during his journey (38:32).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s show: Mindful Therapy Founders, Derek and Jessica Crain (1:00), a panel discussion with the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy (3:05), the feeling of insignificance (08:44), concept of re-framing (13:11), Mindful Therapy Group (20:08), community building and starting to “say yes” (20:49), and vulnerability (35:36).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode: Mindful Therapy Founders, Derek and Jessica Crain (1:11), Mental Health Awareness Month (3:34), Mental health surrounding the women’s basketball tournament (08:19), Caitlin Clark and mental health (12:47), Mindful Therapy Group (19:23 ), Angel Reese and mental health (20:50), Impressed with how Angel and Caitlin handled everything (29:12), Mental health awareness month stats (39:21), Show up for your people (47:15).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With June being Mens' Mental Health Awareness Month, Ray Roberts discusses the importance of taking care of your mental health, ways to approach improving your mental health, how your mental health is connected to everything you do, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks Legends Doug Baldwin and Ray Roberts sit down to discuss stigmas about mental health in athletes, life after football, fatherhood, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks Legends Cliff Avril and Ray Roberts sit down to discuss secretly playing football, early NFL struggles, benefits of therapy, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Ray Roberts continues where he left off in episode 1 as he shares his mental health journey. Stay tuned for episodes 3 and 4 featuring Cliff Avril and Doug Baldwin, coming later this month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Seahawks tackle Ray Roberts shares his mental health journey on the debut episode of a new podcast, "Big Ray's Garage Grind: Mental Health Edition," being launched as part of the Seahawks podcast network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.