Dark Days, Stronger Together: Why Showing Up Matters

In this week's episode we dive into an extraordinary story from The Athletic that reminds us just how powerful human connection can be. When Olympic legend Michael Phelps and NFL insider Jay Glazer reconnected, it wasn’t over highlights or achievements—it was over shared experiences with anxiety, depression, and what Glazer calls "the gray." What followed was more than a friendship; it became a lifeline—not just for them, but for an ever-growing circle of athletes, coaches, and entertainers who found strength through vulnerability.

We reflect on the unlikely and deeply moving “support squad” that grew out of simple text check-ins and open conversations. You'll hear us talk about how “battle buddies” like Phelps, Glazer, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and Sean McVay are redefining what toughness looks like—from the outside and the insid ...