THE CIRCLE OF M: PRODUCED BY APN
Tap into The Circle of M with former NFL player Marcus Smith II as he flips the script on mental health with professional athletes, artists, clinicians, and community leaders.
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Ep 1: Doing the Work with Justin Gilmore
Artist Justin Gilmore and former NFL star Marcus Smith II talk goals, fatherhood, and controlling the controllables – in life and in business. Marcus and Justin reminisce about how past experiences conditioned them to be relentless in the pursuit of their passions.
Ep 2: Setting Boundaries with Soul Cole
Former NFL players Soul Cole and Marcus Smith II dive into a conversation about boundaries, spirituality, meditation and grounding, overcoming pornography addiction, and finding purpose outside of football. Marcus and Soul share why they invest in community, the tools and techniques that helped them recover, their secret talents and hobbies, and the story behind SOUL.
Ep 3: Finding a Balance with Tami Romano
Marcus Smith II talks balance, identity, recovery, and disconnecting with intention with Dr. Tami Romano. They reminisce about what brought them both to treatment and discuss the pressure we all feel to perform online and in real life as professionals, students, and family members. Dr. Romano is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the Clinical Director of APN Lodge in Edwards, CO.
Ep 4: Taking Accountability with Zac Stacy
Former NFL players Zac Stacy and Marcus Smith II talk about loss, self-awareness, acceptance, and taking accountability for personal growth. They discuss Zac’s experience with losing community, seeking treatment, recovering from isolation, and addressing the root causes of mental health struggles – plus what he’s doing now to hold himself responsible.
Ep 5: Walking in Faith with Orson Prince-Charles
Former NFL players Orson Prince-Charles and Marcus Smith II talk about struggle, anger, taking accountability, and walking in faith during periods of turmoil and ease. They discuss Orson’s experience navigating legal issues, how he prioritizes his relationship with God, why mental health fits into his Christianity, and what he does to continue to be a student.
Ep 6: Cultivating Servant Leadership with Garrett Gilkey
Former NFL players Garrett Gilkey and Marcus Smith II talk boundaries, codependence, and intentional surrender. Marcus and Garrett reminisce about their struggles with unhealthy soul ties and sexual addictions, how they relate to past trauma, and what they’re doing to heal through fellowship and faith.
Ep 7: Leaving a Legacy with Jonathan Casillas
Former NFL players Jonathan Casillas and Marcus Smith II discuss balancing internal self-talk and what they hope to pass on to their kids. Marcus and Jonathan reminisce about past instances when they allowed people to overstep boundaries and why they now care more about being a good guy – not a nice guy.
Ep 8: Staying in Flow with Mike Jordan
Former NFL players Mike Jordan and Marcus Smith II reminisce about their football careers, their experiences in treatment, and the growth they’ve experienced in their relationships. They also discuss the importance of being flexible and staying open to new experiences while maintaining boundaries.
Ep 9: Loving Yourself with Darnell Nicole
Writer and TV personality Darnell Nicole and former NFL player Marcus Smith II talk boundaries in relationships, why Darnell quit drinking, and what led her to confront her emotions and childhood trauma. Marcus and Darnell reminisce about how getting to the root of their emotions allowed them to access a deeper level of self-understanding and awareness that helped them find a way out of depression.
Ep 10: Feeling Your Feelings with Katie Schofield
APN therapist Katie Schofield and former NFL player Marcus Smith II talk forgiveness, trauma, and cultural differences between how we approach mental health in the US and the UK. Marcus and Katie connect over their experiences working with NFL athletes, what they do to manage stress, and what they do to normalize mental health conversations with their loved ones.
Ep 11: Moving From Me to We with Tony Drees
Former NFL player Marcus Smith II hosts a live recording of The Circle of M with transition expert, Veteran, adaptive athlete, and motivational speaker Tony Drees after watching Tony’s award-winning documentary, “One For All.” Tony shares about his military experience and how he recovered mentally and physically after a combat injury, getting his leg amputated, and developing an alcohol addiction. Marcus and Tony talk about resilience and leaving a legacy before they end the episode with a Q&A session with the live audience.
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