Mental Wellness in Sports & LifeAt this time in our world with so much uncertainty, we listen and learn from those involved or connected in the sports world as they share their own personal stories and how it's impacted them to focus on mental wellness. Scott Murray and Dr. Nina Rios-Doria hope to always leave the audience fully engaged, encouraged and inspired, while assuring you that you're not alone. To move forward positively and productively, we must never forget we all need one another for the support necessary to improve our overall mental health and the world we all live in. Check out Murray Media Video Production/Podcast/Virtual Studios:  MurrayMedia.net

Mental Wellness in Sports & LifeAt this time in our world with so much uncertainty, we listen and learn from those involved or connected in the sports world as they share their own personal stories and how it's impacted them to focus on mental wellness. Scott Murray and Dr. Nina Rios-Doria hope to always leave the audience fully engaged, encouraged and inspired, while assuring you that you're not alone. To move forward positively and productively, we must never forget we all need one another for the support necessary to improve our overall mental health and the world we all live in. Check out Murray Media Video Production/Podcast/Virtual Studios:  MurrayMedia.net

Mental Wellness in Sports & LifeAt this time in our world with so much uncertainty, we listen and learn from those involved or connected in the sports world as they share their own personal stories and how it's impacted them to focus on mental wellness. Scott Murray and Dr. Nina Rios-Doria hope to always leave the audience fully engaged, encouraged and inspired, while assuring you that you're not alone. To move forward positively and productively, we must never forget we all need one another for the support necessary to improve our overall mental health and the world we all live in. Check out Murray Media Video Production/Podcast/Virtual Studios:  MurrayMedia.net

Mental Wellness in Sports & LifeAt this time in our world with so much uncertainty, we listen and learn from those involved or connected in the sports world as they share their own personal stories and how it's impacted them to focus on mental wellness. Scott Murray and Dr. Nina Rios-Doria hope to always leave the audience fully engaged, encouraged and inspired, while assuring you that you're not alone. To move forward positively and productively, we must never forget we all need one another for the support necessary to improve our overall mental health and the world we all live in. Check out Murray Media Video Production/Podcast/Virtual Studios:  MurrayMedia.net

Ahmed Zaher is a strong advocate of the benefits of healthy living and smart training as the key components to being an exceptional triathlete. In addition, investing in your mental health. In this podcast, he shares his accomplishments as a triathlete. His love for coaching and the joy he receives from watching his clients cross the finish line. His inspiration and role model is his mother. She was a Rowing and Swim national champion in Egypt. And has said to him, “Always pay attention to your health and work on it. if you have your health you can tackle any problem life throws at you.” and if he ever said, “I can’t.” She would tell him, “You’re a Zaher Boy, the word can’t is not in our vocabulary put your head down and try harder". At this time in our world with so much uncertainty, we listen and learn from those involved or connected in the sports world as they share their own personal stories and how it's impacted them to focus on mental wellness. Scott Murray and Dr. Nina Rios-Doria hope to always leave the audience fully engaged, encouraged and inspired, while assuring you that you're not alone. To move forward positively and productively, we must never forget we all need one another for the support necessary to improve our overall mental health and the world we all live in.Check out Murray Media Video Production/Podcast/Virtual Studios: MurrayMedia.net

Derrick Decker has been an athletic trainer for many years and started his journey at Ball State University in Muncie, IN, followed by an internship with the Indianapolis Colts. His path continued at the University of Missouri – Columbia and continued one more year with the NFL with the Carolina Panthers prior to his switch to MiLB and currently is an Athletic Trainer for the Texas Rangers. In this podcast, he shares more about his role, what he's learned along the way, and the value of mental health and his high ambitions to contribute to the MLB community. At this time in our world with so much uncertainty, we listen and learn from those involved or connected in the sports world as they share their own personal stories and how it's impacted them to focus on mental wellness. Scott Murray and Dr. Nina Rios-Doria hope to always leave the audience fully engaged, encouraged and inspired, while assuring you that you're not alone. To move forward positively and productively, we must never forget we all need one another for the support necessary to improve our overall mental health and the world we all live in. Check out Murray Media Video Production/Podcast/Virtual Studios:  MurrayMedia.net

In this segment, we talk with Wyman Roberts, the CEO and President of Brinker International, Inc., serving in this capacity since January 2013. In this role, Wyman is responsible for driving the development of growth-oriented strategies for Brinker brands, Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy®, and overseeing global restaurant operations and expansion.In addition, he is an ironman triathlete. His journey in triathlons began in 2010 at 50 years old. His story is inspiring and encouraging.  Find out what keeps him motivated and driven.  And most importantly his message on connection and the value of people in his professional and personal life.At this time in our world with so much uncertainty, we listen and learn from those involved or connected in the sports world as they share their own personal stories and how it's impacted them to focus on mental wellness. Scott Murray and Dr. Nina Rios-Doria hope to always leave the audience fully engaged, encouraged and inspired, while assuring you that you're not alone. To move forward positively and productively, we must never forget we all need one another for the support necessary to improve our overall mental health and the world we all live in. Check out Murray Media Video Production/Podcast/Virtual Studios:  MurrayMedia.net

For generations, professional athletes have been looked upon as heroes/role models for the younger set. Yet, current date shows that up to 35% of elite athletes suffer from a mental health issue which may manifest as stress, burnout, an eating disorder, anxiety or depression. On this edition of "Conversations of Connection...Mental Wellness in Sports & Life", Timmy Newsome, a member of the Dallas Cowboys All-Decade Team of the 80's and member of the Winston Salem State University Athletic Hall of Fame, discusses the subject with co-hosts, Scott Murray and Dr. Nina Rios-Doria. Timmy, who is most involved as a volunteer in the philanthropic world in north Texas, is presently the Founder and Chief Technology Officer for NEWTEC Business Solutions, specializing in unified communications and collaboration products and services, but, shares great insight into the issue of mental wellness in the sports world.At this time in our world with so much uncertainty, we listen and learn from those involved or connected in the sports world as they share their own personal stories and how it's impacted them to focus on mental wellness. Scott Murray and Dr. Nina Rios-Doria hope to always leave the audience fully engaged, encouraged and inspired, while assuring you that you're not alone. To move forward positively and productively, we must never forget we all need one another for the support necessary to improve our overall mental health and the world we all live in. Check out Murray Media Video Production/Podcast/Virtual Studios:  MurrayMedia.net

Johnny “Brutal” Bedford grew up competing in wrestling and then transitioned to martial arts, and is well known for being a MMA Fighter. He fought in Bellator before getting invited to join the UFC. He made his UFC debut December 3, 2011. Today Johnny does bare knuckle fighting and is currently the BKFC Bantamweight Champion.At this time in our world with so much uncertainty, we listen and learn from those involved or connected in the sports world as they share their own personal stories and how it's impacted them to focus on mental wellness. Scott Murray and Dr. Nina Rios-Doria hope to always leave the audience fully engaged, encouraged and inspired, while assuring you that you're not alone. To move forward positively and productively, we must never forget we all need one another for the support necessary to improve our overall mental health and the world we all live in. Check out Murray Media Video Production/Podcast/Virtual Studios:  MurrayMedia.net

Tom is an athlete, having completed 4 Ironman competitions including Ironman Hawaii. He is also a coach and fitness enthusiast incorporating components of physical health and mental wellness. He shares his story of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in his teen years, how he coped, and what he’s doing today to help others with mental illness. At this time in our world with so much uncertainty, we listen and learn from those involved or connected in the sports world as they share their own personal stories and how it's impacted them to focus on mental wellness. Scott Murray and Dr. Nina Rios-Doria hope to always leave the audience fully engaged, encouraged and inspired, while assuring you that you're not alone. To move forward positively and productively, we must never forget we all need one another for the support necessary to improve our overall mental health and the world we all live in. Check out Murray Media Video Production/Podcast/Virtual Studios:  MurrayMedia.net

Our guest on “Conversations of Connection, Mental Wellness in Sports & Life”, we had Brian Cuban. He shared his personal story of overcoming drug and alcohol abuse, bulimia, and other challenges. The encouragement and love from his family and constant support from his brothers, Jeff and Mark Cuban, Brian was able to seek help and has been sober since 2005.  Hear his incredible story of hope and healing and how he wants to inspire others to embrace mental health.At this time in our world with so much uncertainty, we listen and learn from those involved or connected in the sports world as they share their own personal stories and how it's impacted them to focus on mental wellness. Scott Murray and Dr. Nina Rios-Doria hope to always leave the audience fully engaged, encouraged and inspired, while assuring you that you're not alone. To move forward positively and productively, we must never forget we all need one another for the support necessary to improve our overall mental health and the world we all live in.

Welcome to another edition of "Conversations of Connection" with co-hosts, Scott Murray and Dr. Nina Rios-Doria. Our special guest is former Dallas Cowboys guard, Cory Proctor, who also spent time with the Miami Dolphins and the Detroit Lions. As we focus on our normal topic of Mental Wellness in Sports and Life, we specifically speak with Cory and how he coped with everyday life after being injured in the NFL and then transitioning out of football and into everyday life, while also coping with a loss in his family and how his faith gave him strength to meet with life's challenges. Thanks for joining us.

At this time in our world with so much uncertainty, we listen and learn from those involved or connected in the sports world as they share their own personal stories and how it's impacted them to focus on mental wellness. Scott Murray and Dr. Nina Rios-Doria hope to always leave the audience fully engaged, encouraged and inspired, while assuring you that you're not alone. To move forward positively and productively, we must never forget we all need one another for the support necessary to improve our overall mental health and the world we all live in.

We’re very pleased to welcome Charles Haley, the Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys defender!At this time in our world with so much uncertainty, we listen and learn from those involved or connected in the sports world as they share their own personal stories and how it's impacted them to focus on mental wellness. Scott Murray and Dr. Nina Rios-Doria hope to always leave the audience fully engaged, encouraged and inspired, while assuring you that you're not alone. To move forward positively and productively, we must never forget we all need one another for the support necessary to improve our overall mental health and the world we all live in.

We’re very pleased to welcome Michelle Staubach Grimes to the program. The daughter of legendary Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Roger Staubach, is an attorney, mother of three, and now sharing her story of depression and anxiety, in hopes of helping others, while removing the stigma of mental illness. She has received tremendous support from family and friends and is now a true advocate for mental wellness.At this time in our world with so much uncertainty, we listen and learn from those involved or connected in the sports world as they share their own personal stories and how it's impacted them to focus on mental wellness. Scott Murray and Dr. Nina Rios-Doria hope to always leave the audience fully engaged, encouraged and inspired, while assuring you that you're not alone. To move forward positively and productively, we must never forget we all need one another for the support necessary to improve our overall mental health and the world we all live in.

At this time in our world with so much uncertainty, we listen and learn from those involved or connected in the sports world as they share their own personal stories and how it's impacted them to focus on mental wellness. We hope to always leave our audience fully engaged, encouraged and inspired, while assuring you that you're not alone. To move forward positively and productively, we must never forget we all need one another for the support necessary to improve our overall mental health and the world we all live in.