Bailey and Buck Unplugged

Mental Health Quick cast: Kevin Kelley

On this episode of Bailey and Buck Unplugged, hosts Misty Buck, Robert Bailey, and Bailey Brooks Mashburn sit down with boxing legend Kevin “The Flushing Flash” Kelley for a powerful conversation on mental health in boxing, athlete mindset, and life beyond the ring.Kevin Kelley is a former professional boxing champion who rose through the ranks to become a two-time world champion, holding the WBC Featherweight title (1993–1995) and the WBU Featherweight title (1995–1997). Known for his electrifying fighting style and resilience, Kevin shares firsthand insight into the realities of competing at the highest level.This episode explores the mental health challenges of professional athletes, including the pressure to perform, burnout, recovery, and the transition after a competitive career. Kevin opens up about his journey through the highs of championship success and the lows that come with stepping away from the sport, offering real perspective on resilience, discipline, and long-term wellness.The conversation also dives into the evolution of boxing, the rise of celebrity fighters, and the importance of brain health, sports psychology, and training mindset in both boxing and football.Today, Kevin continues to train athletes and co-hosts The Sucker Punch Show, staying deeply connected to the boxing world.On this episode of Bailey and Buck Unplugged, hosts Misty Buck, Robert Bailey, and Bailey Brooks Mashburn sit down with boxing legend Kevin “The Flushing Flash” Kelley for a powerful conversation on mental health in boxing, athlete mindset, and life beyond the ring.Kevin Kelley is a former professional boxing champion who rose through the ranks to become a two-time world champion, holding the WBC Featherweight title (1993–1995) and the WBU Featherweight title (1995–1997). Known for his electrifying fighting style and resilience, Kevin shares firsthand insight into the realities of competing at the highest level.This episode explores the mental health challenges of professional athletes, including the pressure to perform, burnout, recovery, and the transition after a competitive career. Kevin opens up about his journey through the highs of championship success and the lows that come with stepping away from the sport, offering real perspective on resilience, discipline, and long-term wellness.The conversation also dives into the evolution of boxing, the rise of celebrity fighters, and the importance of brain health, sports psychology, and training mindset in both boxing and football.Today, Kevin continues to train athletes and co-hosts The Sucker Punch Show [https://www.instagram.com/thesuckerpunchshow/], staying deeply connected to the boxing world.*******About the Show:Bailey and Buck Unplugged, hosted by Robert Bailey, Bailey Brooks Mashburn, and Misty Buck, is a program of the Kennedy Kids Foundation, focused on conversations around mental health, performance, and personal growth. If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 (free, confidential)  In an emergency, call 911  More resources at kennedykids.org [http://kennedykids.org/]  Support mental health awareness—subscribe, like, comment, and share

Reality Star Ashley Wheeler Opens Up About Postpartum Depression, Joy, Anxiety, and Much More

Ashley Wheeler sits down to have a candid conversation about her mental health journey and situations she's encountered and overcome. In todays conversation Ashley speaks about a number of topics from breastfeeding, homeschooling, and the dynamics of a relationship of a stay at home parent welcoming home a retiring spouse. Bailey & Buck Unplugged, hosted by Robert Bailey, Bailey Brooks Mashburn, and Misty Buck, is a program of the Kennedy Kids Foundation. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911. More resources at KennedyKids.org.

Michael Irvin on Mental Health, Shame, and the 6 C’s of a Champion

You know Michael Irvin as “The Playmaker.” This conversation takes you back to the parts of his story that shaped the man long before the spotlight did. In this episode of Bailey & Buck Unplugged, the Pro Football Hall of Famer opens up about the childhood experiences that shaped his mental health and mindset, from struggling in school and carrying anxiety at a young age to the people who poured into him when he needed it most. He reflects on the words that first made him believe he could be special, the pain of being forced to sit out sports for a full calendar year after transferring to St. Thomas Aquinas, and why that season changed the course of his life. Michael also talks about earning his degree from the University of Miami, the value of small wins, and the mindset lessons that still drive how he shows up today. He breaks down his 6 C’s of a champion: Called, Courage, Challenge, Competition, Collaboration, and Celebration, and shares why mental health conversations matter more than ever, especially for athletes and young people carrying more than they show. This is a meaningful conversation about identity, confidence, exposure, pressure, purpose, and what it takes to keep your mind strong when life gets heavy. Bailey & Buck Unplugged, hosted by Robert Bailey, Bailey Brooks Mashburn, and Misty Buck, is a program of the Kennedy Kids Foundation. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911. More resources at KennedyKids.org.  Key Quotes: “Take your greatest pain and make it your greatest promise.” “It wasn’t that I was so dumb. It was I didn’t have the exposure.” “I’d rather you tell me you have these thoughts than pretend to be strong.” “Just focus on the 10 yards, not the 100.” “Failure is not part of your journey to success.” “The game of life requires you keeping your mind in shape.” “You must control, best you can, how you’re thinking.” About the Show: Bailey and Buck Unplugged, hosted by Robert Bailey, Bailey Brooks Mashburn, and Misty Buck, is a program of the Kennedy Kids Foundation, focused on conversations around mental health, performance, and personal growth. 🧡 If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 (free, confidential)  🧡 In an emergency, call 911 🧡 More resources at kennedykids.org 🧡 Support mental health awareness—subscribe, like, comment, and share

Mental health Quick Cast: Rod Mack

On this episode of Bailey and Buck Unplugged: Rob and Misty speak with community leader, and U football linebacker legend Rod Mack! In today's conversation Rod details his experiences managing his own mental health throughout his journey from being a high performance athlete to coaching the next generation of football players. A standout scholar-athlete, Rod began his football journey with the North Dade Bulldogs before excelling at Monsignor Edward Pace High School. Ranked among Florida’s top 50 players, he earned All-Dade and All-State honors, served as team captain and Most Valuable Defensive Player, and was recognized as a National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete in 1995. He was later inducted into his high school Hall of Fame in 2016. Rod continued his success at the University of Miami as a starting linebacker and four-year letterman, graduating with dual degrees in Business Management and Finance. In 2010, Rod co-founded the Miami Gardens Ravens Youth Football Academy, now the city’s largest and most successful volunteer youth program. As President, he has led the Ravens to 16 National Championships, helped develop 150+ collegiate athletes, and mentored thousands of young boys and girls. The program’s national impact led to an international invitation to Brazil in 2025 to help launch a youth football initiative modeled after the Ravens. Bailey & Buck Unplugged is a program of the Kennedy Kids Foundation. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). If you are in immediate danger, dial 911. More mental health resources: Kennedy Kids Foundation Resources

Jevon Holland on Mental Health, Suicide Loss, Therapy, and the NFL

On this episode of Bailey & Buck Unplugged, Jevon Holland opens up about mental health, suicide loss, grief, therapy, journaling, and life in the NFL. The former Miami Dolphins safety and current New York Giants player shares how losing multiple people close to him changed the way he looks at life, healing, and emotional honesty. Jevon also talks about Mario Cristobal’s impact on his life and leadership journey, why he still carries those lessons with him, and how strongly he feels about possibly working with Cristobal after his NFL career. In Jevon’s words, “When I’m done playing, I wanna go work for him.” He also says, “I got nothing but love for Cristobal. I will forever have love for him.” This episode also dives into how Jevon started therapy through his NFL team clinician, how journaling and books became part of his healing process, and what it means to him to “live a full life.” It is a meaningful conversation about mental health in sports, grief and healing, therapy for athletes, suicide prevention awareness, and the work it takes to keep growing on and off the field. In this episode, Jevon talks about: Mental health and grief after losing multiple people close to him Suicide loss and how it impacted his perspective Starting therapy through the NFL team clinician Mario Cristobal’s influence and leadership Journaling, books, and self-reflection What “living a full life” means to him Communication, parenting, and emotional honesty His go-to mental health tools His book club Quotes from this episode: “I deserve to live a full life.” “If there’s a hint of desire to do something, to experience something, to talk to somebody, then to lean into that desire.” “I need to go talk to somebody who is a professional. Not because they know better than me, but because they have the questions necessary for me to get into my thought process deeper.” About the Show: Bailey and Buck Unplugged, hosted by Robert Bailey, Bailey Brooks Mashburn, and Misty Buck, is a program of the Kennedy Kids Foundation, focused on conversations around mental health, performance, and personal growth. 🧡 If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 (free, confidential) 🧡 In an emergency, call 911 🧡 More resources at kennedykids.org 🧡 Support mental health awareness—subscribe, like, comment, and share