In this podcast episode, Mike Dempsey, a former professional football player and survivor of the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks and the Mandalay Bay shooting in 2017 shares his football journey, his experiences with resilience and finding helpers after the traumatic events he went through. Listen in as Jennifer and Mike discuss the importance of mental health awareness, peer support, and resilience in moving forward after traumatic events. Mike also shares how you can focus on continuous improvement, take credit for accomplishments, and embrace the journey.

Mike Dempsey is a former professional athlete who currently serves as player engagement coordinator for the NFL alumni Carolinas Chapter and spends a majority of his time supporting philanthropic causes including the New York Yankees (e.g. Hanks Yanks). Mike is also a terrorism survivor of the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks and the Mandalay Bay shooting in 2017 and is a Board Member of many organizations for families and survivors. Mike is also dedicated to his two daughters and assists the UNC autism fathers network on roundtables in support of his older daughter who is on the autism spectrum.

Connect with Mike:

Website:: https://themikedempsey.com/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mike.dempsey.79

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmikedempsey/

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