Malcolm Lemmons is a former professional basketball player and through his experiences as an athlete, found his mission and purpose which is to educate and empower athletes to be great both in and out of sports. He has written 2 books, is a well known speaker and entrepreneur, and recently launched @AthletesUnheard which is a platform to share stories as a way to de-stigmatise mental health struggles in athletes.
In this episode Malcolm is open about his own struggles as a player as he transitioned out of basketball, and the journey he has been on to find a new identity and purpose in life. He has great insights into learning to fall in love with the process of building a life outside of sport, and talks about what mental health means to him.
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