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“You have to practice being vulnerable and becoming fully known. Because you cannot be fully loved if you’re not fully known.” -Darryll Stinson, our guest on this week’s episode of Soul Purpose Leadership. Darryll Stinson is a former Division I athlete, author, two-time TEDx speaker, and Founder of Second Chance Athletes. After going from suicidal to successful, Darryll uses his experience to give hope to the hopeless, and he’s here today to help you Create Your Mental Edge! Author of the best-selling book Who Am I After Sports? An Athletes Roadmap to Discover New Purpose and Live Fulfilled, Darryll shares his story of going from star athlete to opioid addiction, depression, and ultimately, HOPE. And to bring hope, we must start with confronting self-limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging pitfalls head-on. Darryll shares his best practices for doing so on today’s podcast episode, so tune in ? and takes notes ? - we did!! Darryll and Jennifer discuss everything from what mental wellness actually means (to Darryll, it’s having peace in the worst of circumstances - “That’s wellness. That’s perspective. That’s power,” he says), to the dangers in attaching IDENTITY to ACTIVITY, to even the benefits of laughter, community, and counseling. So, what does mental wellness mean to you? How do you create your mental edge? Chime in with your thoughts and reflections on Instagram @jenniferwatsonleadership so we can learn and grow, together. Connect with Darryll on Instagram @stinsonspeaks We'd love to hear your thoughts via an iTunes rating/review, and be sure to connect with us on Instagram and Facebook @jenniferwatsonleadership. Music by HookSounds