{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Just A Mom Podcast","title":"Episode 51: Coach Jareem Dowling, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Kansas State University part 1","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4ce09b53\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2535,"description":"*WARNING–This episode contains explicit talk about suicide and methodology.*Introduction: In this episode of the \"Just A Mom\" podcast, Coach Jareem Dowling's life journey is explored, focusing on his coaching career at Kansas State University and the loss of his brother, Leo. The conversation underscores the importance of mental health awareness and community support blending personal and professional experiences.Reflecting on the PastCoach Dowling shares memories of his late brother Leo, emphasizing Leo's positive impact on the community, including his involvement in youth sports and his love for Adidas.He recalls the sudden and shocking loss of his brother.Tragic NewsCoach Dowling remembers the day he received the heartbreaking call at the hospital, informing him of his brother's passing.He describes his initial shock and the overwhelming grief that followed.RJ, a player on Coach Dowling's team, offered invaluable support during this difficult time.Grief and LossSusie and Jareem discuss the painful experience of losing a loved one, focusing on Jareem's brother. They highlight the emotional toll and shock of such news.Jareem's sense of responsibility and the emotional impact on his family are discussed.Mental Health StrugglesJareem opens up about his mental health struggles, including his initial reluctance to seek therapy. He describes feeling overwhelmed, experiencing sleep issues, and thoughts of self-harm.He reaches out to friends and loved ones for support and eventually confides in his guardian and a doctor.TriggersJareem reveals that his mental health struggles started a year before the most challenging period, triggered by colors and experiences.He shares his experiences during hospital visits and the importance of medical professionals taking his mental state seriously.Supportive FriendsFriends and colleagues, including Coach Tang and Dr. Hunter Taylor, provide vital support by checking on Jareem, ensuring he eats, and being there during challenging...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/mYmWpcI13YljANPaztqyuDIJEH-3i2w9MgtV96qtZRo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzNjc3LzE2NjE4/NzkzODAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}