I thought I could handle it

When Identity Shifts

Former NFL player Jarius Hayes, sits down with his wife Candice to discuss his book A Message To The Man, a powerful guide for men navigating emotions, marriage, discipline, and friendships. In this honest conversation, Jarius opens up about: Transitioning from NFL spotlight to everyday life The difference between discipline on the field and discipline in life. Whether you're a current or former NFL player, a father trying to lead your family well, or a man searching for your identity after a major life transition this conversation will challenge you to rethink what it means to be a man of strength, vulnerability, and grace. Get the book: A Message To The Man by: Jarius Hayes https://a.co/d/09EqnCb3 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW92anREQkMwQnJEdEJ6WjBCV3dPOFpCcXNxUXxBQ3Jtc0trTWRLVFlSMkhwbURBTEFiSDVjeEkyQXItSkZJTVZubFlLN2hjQkxoWDFTN3hhR1dZUFdHanhwLXpYQWhWc1lkRXY3ZjBKXzBMMVJXZDRUc3hCTDVMRTdwalp0YUtxSExTZld1ZUhDWk9lbjExa1N2Yw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2F09EqnCb3&v=-AlOhGxrVlg] Subscribe for more honest conversations about life after the game, marriage, mental health, and building a legacy beyond the spotlight. CONNECT WITH US: 🎙️ Podcast: From The Game 2 Grace INSTAGRAM FromtheGame2Grace TIK TOK FromTheGame2Grace #NFLtransition [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nfltransition], #lifeafterfootball [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lifeafterfootball], #retiredNFLplayers [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/retirednflplayers], #fatherhood [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fatherhood], #blendedfamily [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blendedfamily], #mentalhealth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth], #marriageadviceformen [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marriageadviceformen], #mentorship [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentorship], #emotionalintelligence [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/emotionalintelligence], #grace [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/grace], #discipline [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/discipline], #formerathletes [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/formerathletes], #careertransition [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/careertransition], #JariusHayes [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jariushayes], #A [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/a]MessageToThe Man Listen & subscribe for more real conversations about family, identity, and legacy.

Finding Purpose after loosing a scholarship

We sit down for a powerful and personal conversation in “Choosing Purpose Over Paychecks.” Our guest shares Kendall Harrison, owner of Rocket City Movers of Huntsville, how he went from losing his college scholarship to working two jobs while attending school full-time to graduating and landing a stable corporate career in logistics engineering only to walk away after three years and start a moving company from the ground up. Now, 6 years into running his own business, he opens up about the mindset behind his decisions, what entrepreneurship has taught him, and how he defines success today. This is more than a business story it’s about resilience, risk-taking, and creating a legacy on your own terms.

You dont have to do this alone

Parenting can feel overwhelming, but grace meets you where you are even in the hardest moments. In this episode of "From the Game 2 Grace," we tackle the pressures of parenting and the emotional toll of caregiving with Dr. Mari PhD, together we discuss how to ask for help without guilt, redefine expectations, and find strength in vulnerability. Whether you’re a parent feeling isolated, a mother wrestling with pride, or simply someone searching for purpose beyond the platform, this episode offers real stories, generational impact, and tools to believe in the process of growth. You don’t need to do it alone a supportive village is essential. Let this reminder of grace encourage you to lean into the journey and embrace the daily victories. Listen & subscribe for more real conversations. Information about our guest on this episode is as follows: Dr. Mari PHD, is a licensed behavioral health expert, life coach, and founder of The Village, a holistic wellness community where healing, growth, and sisterhood thrive. With more than 20 years of experience in mental health and personal development, she empowers women to set healthy boundaries, rediscover joy, and protect their peace. Known for her warm yet insightful approach, Dr. Mari PHD, blends clinical expertise with soulful wisdom to guide others toward wholeness, balance, and purpose. Additional information please visit her website : drmariphd.com

I thought I could handle it

Over a course of seven years, my husband and I walked through something we never expected,caring for our youngest son through a mental health crisis. We were caregivers. Parents. Faithful. But I was still a mother, and a woman,trying to hold it all together without falling apart. In this solo episode, I’m not here as a co-host. I’m here as a mother who silently carried more than most people knew. As a woman who didn’t know how to say, “I’m not okay.” This journey changed me deeply emotionally, mentally, spiritually. And today, I’m finally sharing what I never thought I’d say out loud. If you’ve ever held it together for everyone else while falling apart inside… this one is for you. FromTheGame2Grace

How we turned Pain into Purpose

Over the course seven years, we kept our deepest challenge quiet. Behind the smiles, the business, the parenting, and the ministry we were navigating something incredibly heavy: our son’s battle with mental illness. We didn’t know who we could speak with and not judge our situation. We didn’t know who would understand. We were just trying to survive. In this episode, we open up about what no one saw the toll it took on us as parents, as a couple, and as people of faith. We also share the hope we found, the grace that sustained us, and what we wish more families knew when facing silent battles. If you're walking through something no one else sees, this is for you. You're not alone. Listen & subscribe for more real conversations FromThe Game2Grace.