Insightful Player® podcast shares messages of hope from retired NFL players

How a Tragic Accident Fueled Kevin Rempel’s Journey to Paralympic Triumph

In this episode of Insightful Player®, Chrissy Carew interviews Kevin Rempel. Kevin is Paralympian, Keynote Speaker, Workshop & Team Building Facilitator. He teaches The Hero Mindset, which is about focusing on the small things that make the big difference. 
Learn more about Kevin Rempel:Visit Kevin's website: https://kevinrempel.com/Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrempel/ and @kevinrempel on social media.
In each episode of Insightful Player®, we interview NFL players & other professional athletes to help transform our culture to be inclusive, kinder, and more loving. We hope to turn everyone into Insightful Players in their own lives.
 
========================================== Learn more about Kevin Rempel: Visit Kevin's website: https://kevinrempel.com/ Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrempel/ and @kevinrempel on social media. About your host, Chrissy Carew: * Visit the Insightful Player® website: http://www.insightfulplayer.com/ * Visit Chrissy's coaching website: https://www.coachcarew.com/ * Connect with Chrissy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissycarew/ * Follow Insightful Player® on Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsightfulPlayr * Follow Insightful Player® on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulplayer/ * Follow Insightful Player® on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/insightfulplayer * Order Chrissy's book, Insightful Player: Football Pros Lead a Bold Movement of Hope: https://www.theinsightfulplayer.com/the-book

How NFL Vet Ben Utecht Cultivates Uncommon Leadership and Positive Culture

In this episode of Insightful Player® podcast, host Chrissy Carew interviews Ben Utecht, a Super Bowl Champion, Tony Dungy Uncommon Award Winner, and Chief Culture Officer at Behavioral Essentials. Ben shares his compelling journey in life after sports, highlighting his transition from a celebrated NFL athlete to a prominent figure in leadership and corporate culture. He is also an author of Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away: A Story of Perseverance and Hope, where he documents his personal experiences and the lessons learned along the way.
 
========================================== Learn more about Ben Utecht: * Read Ben's inspiring Insightful Player® story: https://www.theinsightfulplayer.com/post/ben-utecht * Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benutecht * Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenUtecht * Connect with Ben on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benutecht/ * Visit Ben's website: https://benutechtspeaks.com/ * Buy Ben's book: https://www.amazon.com/Counting-Days-While-Mind-Slips/dp/1501137743 About your host, Chrissy Carew: * Visit the Insightful Player® website: http://www.insightfulplayer.com/ * Visit Chrissy's coaching website: https://www.coachcarew.com/ * Connect with Chrissy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissycarew/ * Follow Insightful Player® on Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsightfulPlayr * Follow Insightful Player® on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulplayer/ * Follow Insightful Player® on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/insightfulplayer * Order Chrissy's book, Insightful Player: Football Pros Lead a Bold Movement of Hope: https://www.theinsightfulplayer.com/the-book
 
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Retired NFL Linebacker Chris Draft: From Football to Lung Cancer Advocate

In this episode of Insightful Player®, Chrissy Carew interviews Chris Draft, International Cancer Advocate and Former NFL Player. Chris shares how his journey in life after sports has shaped his work with The White Ribbon Project and what inspires him to make a difference for cancer patients.
Watch this episode to be inspired by Chris' deep sense of compassion and drive to make the world a better place.One of Chris' Guiding Principles: Don’t wait for someone else to step forward as a leader. Empower yourself to fix any problem you see or lead any effort in which you believe.
 
In this episode of Insightful Player®, Chrissy Carew interviews Chris Draft, International Cancer Advocate and Former NFL Player. Chris shares how his journey in life after sports has shaped his work with The White Ribbon Project and what inspires him to make a difference for cancer patients. Watch this episode to be inspired by Chris' deep sense of compassion and drive to make the world a better place. One of Chris' Guiding Principles: Don’t wait for someone else to step forward as a leader. Empower yourself to fix any problem you see or lead any effort in which you believe. =========== Timestamps⏲️: 0:00 - Introduction to Insightful Player® Podcast 4:00 - Chris's NFL Career and Philanthropy 5:00 - Founding of Team Draft and Lung Cancer Advocacy 6:30 - Chris’s Wife's Lung Cancer Diagnosis 10:50 - Coping with Loss and Channeling Advocacy 17:00 - Lung Cancer Prevention and Research Advocacy 21:00 - Fighting for Survivorship 24:00 - The White Ribbon Project Origin 29:00 - Building a Community of Love and Support 33:00 - Importance of Personal Commitment 36:00 - Navigating Social Media Comparisons 40:00 - Final Thoughts on Support and Empathy 44:51 - Closing Remarks & Dedication to Tom Constantino ========================================== Learn more about Chris Draft: * Read Chris' inspiring Insightful Player® story: https://www.theinsightfulplayer.com/post/chris-draft * Learn about Team Draft, an initiative of Chris Draft Family Foundation: https://www.teamdraft.org/about/chris-draft/ * Learn more about The White Ribbon Project: https://www.thewhiteribbonproject.org/ * Find Chris Draft on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.draft.5 About your host, Chrissy Carew: * Visit the Insightful Player® website: http://www.insightfulplayer.com/ * Visit Chrissy's coaching website: https://www.coachcarew.com/ * Connect with Chrissy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissycarew/ * Follow Insightful Player® on Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsightfulPlayr * Follow Insightful Player® on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulplayer/ * Follow Insightful Player® on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/insightfulplayer * Order Chrissy's book, Insightful Player: Football Pros Lead a Bold Movement of Hope: https://www.theinsightfulplayer.com/the-book

Jason Brown: Retired NFL Champion Who Found His Ministry in Farming to Feed Those in Need

In this episode of Insightful Player®, Chrissy Carew interviews Jason Brown, a former NFL center who made an extraordinary transition from professional football to farming. Jason shares his journey of resilience, recounting how being cut from his middle school baseball team fueled his determination to succeed, ultimately leading him to a successful NFL career.
Jason reflects on how setbacks and rejection can become powerful motivators, shaping not only his athletic career but also his life beyond the game. Today, as a self-taught farmer, philanthropist, and motivational speaker, Jason continues to inspire others by sharing the lessons he’s learned on and off the field.
Tune in to hear how Jason turned adversity into purpose and what it truly means to invest in yourself for the long run. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation that highlights the power of faith, perseverance, and embracing life’s challenges.
==========================================Learn more about Jason Brown: * Read Jason's inspiring Insightful Player® story: https://www.theinsightfulplayer.com/post/jason-brown* Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wisefarmerbrown/* Website: https://wisdomforlife.org/* Get Jason's book, Centered: Trading Your Plans for a Life That Matters: https://www.amazon.com/Centered-Trading-Your-Plans-Matters/dp/0593193350* Amazing Grace Barn: https://www.amazinggrazeevents.com/
About your host, Chrissy Carew:* Visit the Insightful Player® website: http://www.insightfulplayer.com/* Visit Chrissy's coaching website: https://www.coachcarew.com/* Connect with Chrissy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissycarew/* Follow Insightful Player® on Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsightfulPlayr  * Follow Insightful Player® on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulplayer/* Follow Insightful Player® on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/insightfulplayer
* Order Chrissy's book, Insightful Player: Football Pros Lead a Bold Movement of Hope: https://www.theinsightfulplayer.com/the-book

From Super Bowl Champion to Dedicated Humanitarian: Dave Stalls' Journey of Life Lessons & Advocacy

In this episode of Insightful Player®, Chrissy Carew sits down with retired Super Bowl Champion Dave Stalls, who has transitioned from the field to a life dedicated to service. Now a humanitarian, non-denominational hospice chaplain, and victim advocate, Dave’s journey is a testament to the profound impact one can make beyond their sports career.
Dave shares his personal experience with early-stage dementia in this inspiring and heartwarming episode. His courageous and kindhearted approach to life after sports demonstrates the powerful role of empathy and leadership.
Tune in to hear how Dave's life after sports has been shaped by his commitment to helping others and making a difference in their lives.
One of Dave's Guiding Principles: Start preserving your health from a young age and have labs run, so you have a baseline and a strong foundation to go off of for any health struggles you encounter later in life. 
In each episode of Insightful Player®, we interview NFL players & other professional athletes to help transform our culture to be inclusive, kinder, and more loving. We hope to turn everyone into Insightful Players in their own lives.
Learn more about Dave Stalls Read Dave's inspiring Insightful Player® story: https://www.theinsightfulplayer.com/post/dave-stalls Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-stalls-10766b5/ About your host, Chrissy Carew: * Visit the Insightful Player® website: http://www.insightfulplayer.com/ * Visit Chrissy's coaching website: https://www.coachcarew.com/ * Connect with Chrissy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissycarew/ * Follow Insightful Player® on Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsightfulPlayr * Follow Insightful Player® on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulplayer/ * Follow Insightful Player® on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/insightfulplayer * Order Chrissy's book, Insightful Player: Football Pros Lead a Bold Movement of Hope: https://www.theinsightfulplayer.com/the-book

Ken Harvey: NFL Vet Gains a Boatload of Wisdom from Every Experience, Including Mistakes

In this episode of Insightful Player®, Chrissy Carew interviews the Washington Football Team Ring-of-Fame Ken Harvey. Ken is a former NFL player, published author, and Executive Director for the non-profit, Touching Heart — inspiring kids to have a giving heart.
Ken Harvey is an Outstanding Role Model who Gains a Boatload of Wisdom from Every Experience, Including Mistakes.
One of Ken's Guiding Principles: Make it a lifetime goal to keep raising the bar for yourself. Have ever-higher expectations for what you can do.
In each episode of Insightful Player®, we interview NFL players & other professional athletes to help transform our culture to be inclusive, kinder, and more loving. We hope to turn everyone into Insightful Players in their own lives.
========================================== Learn more about Ken and Touching Heart: * Read Ken's inspiring Insightful Player® story: https://www.theinsightfulplayer.com/post/ken-harvey * Visit Ken's website: https://www.krhcompany.com/profile * Visit Touching Heart's website: https://touchingheart.com/ * Email Ken: ken.harvey@touchingheart.com * Connect with Ken on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-harvey-b4683/ * Follow Ken on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenharvey57/ * Buy Ken Harvey's book, Stepping Stones: In the beginning was the Word: https://www.amazon.com/Stepping-Stones-beginning-was-Word/dp/1949929795 About your host, Chrissy Carew: * Visit the Insightful Player® website: http://www.insightfulplayer.com/ * Visit Chrissy's coaching website: https://www.coachcarew.com/ * Connect with Chrissy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissycarew/ * Follow Insightful Player® on Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsightfulPlayr * Follow Insightful Player® on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulplayer/ * Follow Insightful Player® on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/insightfulplayer * Order Chrissy's book, Insightful Player: Football Pros Lead a Bold Movement of Hope: https://www.theinsightfulplayer.com/the-book

Kyle Arrington: Super Bowl Champ, Author, and Inspiring Philanthropist | Insightful Player

In this episode of Insightful Player®, Chrissy Carew interviews Kyle Arrington, Super Bowl Champion, Author, Entrepreneur, and inspiring Community Leader and Philanthropist. Kyle is profoundly grateful sports taught him to control his temper and God taught him to control his plan.
From his journey to the NFL, overcoming injuries, and embracing the values of discipline and hard work, to his philanthropic efforts through the Evolve Foundation and his work as an advocate for anti-bullying, Kyle shares his inspiring story. 
Discover how Kyle and his wife Roshanda are empowering underprivileged youth, the importance of inclusion, and the transformative power of kindness. Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation that underscores the importance of resilience, community, giving back, and life after sports.
One of Kyle's Guiding Principles:Believe in God. Even when things don’t go the way you hope, have faith that God has a meaningful and vital plan for you.
In each episode of Insightful Player®, we interview NFL players & other professional athletes to help transform our culture to be inclusive, kinder, and more loving. We hope to turn everyone into Insightful Players in their own lives.
Learn more about and connect with Kyle Arrington: * Read Kyle's inspiring Insightful Player® story: https://www.theinsightfulplayer.com/post/kyle-arrington* Follow Kyle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.arrington.7186/* Visit Kyle's website: https://arr24.com/* Follow Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arr2four/* Buy a copy of Kyle's children's book, Piece it, Together: https://www.amazon.com/Piece-Together-Kyle-Arrington/dp/0578912503
About your host, Chrissy Carew:* Visit the Insightful Player® website: http://www.insightfulplayer.com/* Visit Chrissy's coaching website: https://www.coachcarew.com/* Connect with Chrissy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissycarew/* Follow Insightful Player® on Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsightfulPlayr  * Follow Insightful Player® on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulplayer/* Follow Insightful Player® on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/insightfulplayer
* Order Chrissy's book, Insightful Player: Football Pros Lead a Bold Movement of Hope: https://www.theinsightfulplayer.com/the-book

NFL Vet Kevin Reilly Transformed Tragedy into an Awe-Inspiring Life | Insightful Player

In this episode of Insightful Player®, Chrissy Carew has a profound conversation with Kevin Reilly, whose life after sports transformed into a journey of resilience and inspiration. After his professional sports career was unexpectedly cut short due to cancer, Kevin navigated the challenging transition from athlete to survivor with remarkable strength.
We delve into his inspiring recovery and how he reinvented himself in life after sports, now making an impact as an author, professional speaker, and broadcaster. His book, "Tackling Life," offers insights into overcoming adversity and finding new purpose beyond the playing field.
One of Kevin's Guiding Principles... Give other people something to smile about every day, especially those days when you can't find anything to smile about yourself. Join us as we explore Kevin's incredible story and the lessons he shares on perseverance, giving back, and living a fulfilling life after sports.
In each episode of Insightful Player®, we interview NFL players & other professional athletes to help transform our culture to be inclusive, kinder and more loving. We hope to turn everyone into Insightful Players in their own lives.
Learn more about and connect with Kevin Reilly:* Read Kevin's inspiring Insightful Player® story https://www.theinsightfulplayer.com/post/kevin-reilly* Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-reilly-91416a19/* Buy Kevin's book, Tackling Life — How Faith, Family, Friends, and Fortitude Kept an NFL Linebacker   in the Game: https://www.amazon.com/Tackling-Life-Friends-Fortitude-Linebacker/dp/0692960139* Visit Kevin's website: https://www.kevinreilly52.com/
About your host, Chrissy Carew:* Visit the Insightful Player® website: http://www.insightfulplayer.com/* Visit Chrissy's coaching website: https://www.coachcarew.com/* Connect with Chrissy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissycarew/* Follow Insightful Player® on Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsightfulPlayr  * Follow Insightful Player® on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulplayer/* Follow Insightful Player® on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/insightfulplayer
* Order Chrissy's book, Insightful Player: Football Pros Lead a Bold Movement of Hope: https://www.theinsightfulplayer.com/the-book
 

Retired Pro-Bowl Running-back Montell Owens' Relentless Drive to Excel Puts Him on the High Road

In this episode of Insightful Player®, Chrissy Carew interviews Montell Owens, a former American football Pro Bowl Running-back,  Devoted Christian, and Brilliant Entrepreneur and inspirational leader on and off the field.  His Hard-Driving Hunger to be His Best Puts Him on the High Road as an Excellent Role Model 
Montell Owens’ path to the NFL wasn’t easy.  He got there through God’s grace, sheer determination, and hard work.  
After retiring from the NFL, Montell began a second career as an architect, founding Building Artistry LLC.
In each episode of Insightful Player®, we interview NFL players & other professional athletes to help transform our culture to be inclusive, kinder, and more loving. We hope to turn everyone into Insightful Players in their own lives. 
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Learn more about and connect with Montell Owens:* Read Montell's inspiring Insightful Player® story: https://www.theinsightfulplayer.com/post/montell-owens* Read about the home he designed his 6,338-square-foot house in Florida: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/former-nfl-star-found-second-210811703.html* Read an interview and get a glimpse at Montell's architectural work: https://www.architecturalaccents.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Montell-Owens-Jacksonville-Home-1.pdf
About your host, Chrissy Carew:* Visit the Insightful Player® website: http://www.insightfulplayer.com/* Visit Chrissy's coaching website: https://www.coachcarew.com/* Connect with Chrissy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissycarew/* Follow Insightful Player® on Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsightfulPlayr  * Follow Insightful Player® on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulplayer/* Follow Insightful Player® on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/insightfulplayer
* Order Chrissy's book, Insightful Player: Football Pros Lead a Bold Movement of Hope: https://www.theinsightfulplayer.com/the-book

Turning Setbacks into Comebacks: NFL Vet Jason Campbell's Inspirational Message

In this episode of Insightful Player®, host Chrissy Carew sits down with Jason Campbell, a former NFL quarterback who transitioned to life after sports as an executive coach and leadership facilitator. With over a decade in professional football, Jason now mentors youth in team building and leadership development, sharing valuable insights gained from his illustrious career on and off the field.
In each episode of Insightful Player®, we interview NFL players & other professional athletes to help transform our culture to be inclusive, kinder, and more loving. We hope to turn everyone into Insightful Players in their own lives.
Learn more about and connect with Jason Campbell:Connect with Jason on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-campbell-26496146/) 
About your host, Chrissy Carew:* Visit the Insightful Player® website: http://www.insightfulplayer.com/* Visit Chrissy's coaching website: https://www.coachcarew.com/* Connect with Chrissy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissycarew/* Follow Insightful Player® on Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsightfulPlayr  * Follow Insightful Player® on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulplayer/* Follow Insightful Player® on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/insightfulplayer
* Order Chrissy's book, Insightful Player: Football Pros Lead a Bold Movement of Hope: https://www.theinsightfulplayer.com/the-book