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August 15, 2025 39 mins

From MVP seasons overseas to sleeping on his mom’s couch — former pro basketball player Travis Reed has lived the highs and the crushing lows of life after sports.

In this powerful episode of The Willpower Podcast, Travis opens up about growing up in South Central LA, winning championships in Europe, and the depression and drinking that followed his forced retirement. He shares the night his mother literally saved his life, how he found purpose again, and why he’s dedicated to helping athletes feel less alone after their careers end.

🎯 In this conversation:

What happens when the checks stop coming and the lights go out

How post-career depression can hit even the most successful athletes

The dangerous spiral from stress to alcohol abuse

The moment that pulled him back from the brink

Why every athlete should have access to a therapist

Life lessons from playing in 7 countries over 10 years

Travis’s story is a raw reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health — and that no matter how far you’ve fallen, you can rise again.

#AthleteMentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #WillpowerPodcast #TravisReed #LifeAfterSports #SobrietyJourney #MentalToughness #OverseasBasketball #DepressionRecovery #RedemptionStory

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