Patrick Custer
Patrick Custer
What We're Still Fighting For (feat. R.K. Russell) | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 143
What We're Still Fighting For (feat. R.K. Russell) | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 143
What We're Still Fighting For (feat. R.K. Russell) | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 143
Thursday 7th March 2024
Join R.K. Russell as he shares his journey from NFL star to LGBTQ+ advocate, discussing resilience, identity, and overcoming life's challenges.
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Get the buttons here!R.K. Russell: Tackling Life's Challenges On and Off the Field
Episode Overview
- R.K. Russell shares his journey from childhood to becoming the first openly bi-sexual NFL player
- Discussions on loving the unloved and advocating for equality resonate throughout the episode
- Empowering insights into self-discovery, overcoming adversity, and finding life's true purpose
- Russell's reflections on mental health, trauma, and the importance of building genuine connections
- The episode highlights the significance of embracing one's identity and advocating for inclusivity
It's loving those who feel unloved and giving community to those who feel isolated and alone. So many of us go against hardships, just being born the way that we are, loving the people that we love, looking the way that we look, and that's not fair.
Ever wondered what it takes to break barriers both in sports and personal life? In this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick Custer sits down with former NFL Defensive End, R.K. Russell. Known for his prowess on the field and his courage off it, Russell dives into his journey from childhood role models to becoming the first openly bisexual player in the NFL.
Through candid conversations, he talks about the highs and lows of his career, including the injuries that ended his time in professional football. But that's just the beginning. Russell's story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and advocacy. He shares the powerful moment he came out publicly and how it shaped his mission to support the LGBTQ+ community within professional sports.
His memoir, 'The Yards Between Us: A Memoir of Life, Love and Football', offers a deeper look into his life, but this episode gives you a front-row seat to his emotional and inspiring narrative. Whether you're a sports fan, an advocate for equality, or someone navigating your own journey of self-acceptance, Russell's story will resonate deeply. Tune in for an episode filled with heartfelt moments and valuable insights into overcoming adversity and embracing one's true self.