Kevin Meiselman
Kevin Meiselman
Episode 21 with Ivan Maisel (ESPN Senior Writer)
Episode 21 with Ivan Maisel (ESPN Senior Writer)
Episode 21 with Ivan Maisel (ESPN Senior Writer)
Tuesday 15th December 2020
Ivan Maisel discusses his journey of loss, mental health advocacy, and changes in college sports in this episode of Behind the Mind.
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Get the buttons here!Ivan Maisel: A Father's Journey Through Loss and Mental Health Advocacy
You could have so much support in place, and sometimes your brain just betrays you. That's rational thinking, and the act of suicide is, by definition, not rational thinking, and there's no way in the end to truly understand how someone gets into that position to where they think.
Imagine losing a child and turning that immense grief into a powerful mission to help others. That’s exactly what ESPN Senior Writer Ivan Maisel has done. In this episode of Behind the Mind, host Kevin Meiselman sits down with Maisel to discuss the profound impact of losing his son, Max, to suicide in 2015. Maisel opens up about his ongoing efforts to raise awareness around mental health issues, both through his personal journey and his professional work at ESPN.
He shares insights from the book he’s writing about Max’s life and tragic passing, and how this heartbreaking experience has shaped his perspective on mental health. Maisel also sheds light on the significant changes he’s observed in the college sports world, where mental health is increasingly being prioritized. This episode is not just about loss; it’s about resilience, transformation, and the importance of breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health.
Maisel's candid discussion offers hope and understanding to anyone touched by similar struggles, and emphasizes the crucial role of empathy in journalism. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that underscores the power of storytelling in mental health advocacy.