How Mental Health is Treated in Football with Ricky Williams | Unexpectedly Human

In the premiere of Unexpectedly Human, Ricky Williams goes beyond the field, discussing firsthand his mental health and state during a decade-plus football career with Dr. Armando (Mondo) González.

Ricky recounts his experiences in the NFL, sharing his emotional, psychological, and mental well-being at the time. Then, the 11-season veteran proposes changes that can better assist athletes in both their professional and personal journeys. All that and more in Unexpectedly Human with Ricky Williams.

(0:00) Intro
(1:28) Mental Health Journey
(3:24) Social Anxiety Disorder
(7:59) Spiritual Nurturing
(13:52) The Impact of Cannabis
(16:48) Therapy/Psychological Evaluation
(22:22) Coaching Opportunities
(24:40) “Soul Care”

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@slickrick5811 on October 10, 2022 7:25 pm

I always thought of Ricky Williams as the new breed of NFL player: he was the first player with the dreds…now plenty of players rock dreds
@elconquistador5095 on October 10, 2022 7:45 pm

That's my dog! Hook'em!
@philu3 on October 10, 2022 9:09 pm

Ricky is so articulate, self-aware and self-reflective….dude is so authentic
@rodrodriguez3334 on October 11, 2022 3:31 am

He is a real one. I'm as much a fan of the off the field Ricky as I am of the on the field version.
@JacksonPierce on October 11, 2022 11:07 am

Great interview!!
@Omarxh3 on October 11, 2022 11:24 am

Ricky gives me the vibe like he is one of those people that doesn’t know how to lie to himself or not speak his mind & I respect that
@Mysterious_7_14 on October 11, 2022 3:47 pm

Awesome interview! Great job! Love it!
@Heworldwide on October 11, 2022 7:20 pm

Such an insightful interview, I had to watch it twice. Definitely relate to what he spoke upon the entire Interview
@mbwell on October 11, 2022 8:03 pm

This documentary is deep.
@starrdogchamp1 on October 11, 2022 8:37 pm

Great episode. Always liked listening to Ricky Williams and his mental thoughts and insight.
@marvinrhodesjr on October 12, 2022 6:12 am

Ricky Williams is ALWAYS a great listen. Much love and respect.
@Dufflebagdu6 on October 12, 2022 9:24 am

Still got my dolphins Ricky Williams jersey 🤧🤧🦍
@lakersin556 on October 13, 2022 1:54 am

Great convo with Brotha Ricky. Bring him back in a year or so.
@drejabes on October 13, 2022 2:29 am

I really needed to hear this. thank you Ricky Williams.
@jakeb7754 on October 17, 2022 10:19 am

Really needed this conversation ❤
@collinschultz3868 on October 20, 2022 7:23 am

Truth
@ognewwavy on November 3, 2022 5:16 pm

When you play football at this level you’re taking your life into your own hands every time you strap on a helmet. To be successful you have to ignore every natural human impulse for fear and safety. Not all players are able to turn off that switch for regular life and this is what the world ignores. They see you as big and tough but they don’t understand the challenges and organizations like the NFL do not prioritize this because they make billions off the men who can cutoff regular human impulse (for safety and life). It’s a very vicious cycle and RW is articulating it well
@vince6518 on January 17, 2023 12:07 pm

We need more athletes like him talking about mental health, experiences, psychedelics, advices, tools to act, …etc. This is dope and helpful 🔥🔥🔥
@zengirl9 on February 3, 2023 7:49 am

Loved listening to this. I first saw Ricky in a Craniosacral therapy program video. So great to see his mind lit up and hear his articulation.
@Aaron0466 on April 16, 2024 10:17 pm

It’s so funny and interesting how the universe works. I really needed to hear this, thanks ricky😁