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The Raw Truth About Athletic Dreams vs Reality: Dr. Akeem Robinson's Journey from 6'4" Center to Mental Health Advocate

What happens when your body can't cash the checks your dreams are writing? Former Clemson football player Dr. Akeem Robinson gets brutally honest about the moment he realized his NFL dreams were crashing – and how that breakdown became his breakthrough into mental health advocacy.

In Part 1 of this powerful conversation on The Project Transition High-Performing Athletes Interview Series, Dr. Robinson reveals the untold story behind his infamous stat line: one catch for negative one yard. But this isn't about football statistics – it's about the mental statistics that nearly cost him everything.

From playing just one year of high school football to earning a full scholarship at Clemson, Akeem's journey seemed like a fairy tale. Until the surgeries started. Five surgeries in five years. The constant pain. The crushing realization that his body was failing him just when he needed it most.
"I literally started telling myself it's pointless to be alive," Akeem shares with devastating honesty. This isn't your typical "overcoming adversity" sports story – this is the raw, unfiltered truth about what happens when the game ends before you're ready.

🏈 What you'll discover in this eye-opening conversation:

Why playing only one year of high school football might actually be an advantage
How academic success can mask deep mental health struggles
The shocking moment he held a knife to his wrist – and what saved him
Why traditional suicide counseling failed him completely
How five surgeries taught him the difference between physical and mental pain
The teammate intervention that changed everything
Why "just keep showing up" became his life-saving philosophy
How asking yourself the right questions can redirect your entire path

Dr. Robinson doesn't just talk about his darkest moments – he breaks down exactly how negative self-talk becomes a prison, and why your inner dialogue will be "the most influential conversation you'll ever have." His transition from suicidal thoughts to becoming a mental health advocate proves that your biggest breakdown can become your greatest breakthrough.

Whether you're an athlete facing career uncertainty, dealing with injuries, or struggling with the pressure to perform, this conversation offers the mental health roadmap that coaches don't teach and schools don't provide.

Ready to understand the real game being played in your mind? Your mental health journey starts here.

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