{"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":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2535,"description":"*WARNING–This episode contains explicit talk about suicide and methodology.*\n\nIntroduction: \nIn 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.\nReflecting on the Past\nCoach 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.\nHe recalls the sudden and shocking loss of his brother.\nTragic News\nCoach Dowling remembers the day he received the heartbreaking call at the hospital, informing him of his brother's passing.\nHe describes his initial shock and the overwhelming grief that followed.\nRJ, a player on Coach Dowling's team, offered invaluable support during this difficult time.\nGrief and Loss\nSusie 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.\nJareem's sense of responsibility and the emotional impact on his family are discussed.\nMental Health Struggles\nJareem 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.\nHe reaches out to friends and loved ones for support and eventually confides in his guardian and a doctor.\nTriggers\nJareem reveals that his mental health struggles started a year before the most challenging period, triggered by colors and experiences.\nHe shares his experiences during hospital visits and the importance of medical professionals taking his mental state seriously.\nSupportive Friends\nFriends and colleagues, including Coach Tang and Dr. Hunter Taylor, provide vital support by checking on Jareem, ensuring he eats, and being there...","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}