{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Athlete Mindset","title":"Dominique Easley | NFL Veteran Championing Student-Athletes in Underserved Communities","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b517ddd7\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3141,"description":"In this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, sits down with NFL veteran Dominique Easley. They discuss his journey from growing up in the projects of New York to becoming a first-round NFL draft pick, a Super Bowl champion, and eventually creating The Easley Foundation to support student-athletes in underserved and vulnerable populations. Dominique opens up about battling injuries, navigating opioid use, shifting his identity beyond football, and finding purpose in helping others.\nKey Takeaways from “Dominique Easley | NFL Veteran Championing Student-Athletes in Underserved Communities”Growing up in an underserved community and facing early challengesBattling injuries, chronic pain, and the complexity of pain management in pro sportsSearching for identity and purpose outside of footballUnderstanding the importance of vulnerability, honesty, and self-awarenessGuiding and mentoring future generationsLaunching The Easley Foundation to support student-athletes, especially those from underserved backgroundsFor more on Dominique and The Easley Foundation, visit: www.easleyfoundation.org\nCredits: Athlete Mindset is part of the SportsE Media platform.\nProduced by KazCM and featured on the QuietLoud Studios podcast network.\nSupport the Athlete Mindset Community: Click Here to contribute to the Athlete Mindset Community.By supporting the Athlete Mindset community, you will contribute directly to the mental health of athletes. With your amplification, we can ensure more voices are heard and more individuals are impacted. Thank You for making a difference!\nConnect with the guest, host, and podcast production team:Dom Easley: InstagramLisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC: LinkedIn | Instagram | websiteSportsE Media: LinkedIn | XRelated episodes to “Dominique Easley | NFL Veteran Championing Student-Athletes in Underserved Communities”:Gordon Hayward | NBA Stories, FORM Basketball, and Youth Sports TodayEmpowering Women in Soccer with Grace AhrensDanita...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/aRyzCH8w6ZPkPaTp7vgZHiF1GyqUT2DXSZcHuEJcD40/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZDhj/N2ZhOTM4YTc0YjBk/MDQzMDhmOWMwNTk3/ZjE2MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}