In this episode of the Get Mental podcast, we're sitting down with Soul Cole, a retired NFL player turned mental performance coach. Together, we dive into Soul's journey from a promising athlete to a dedicated health and wellness coach. We talk about his early passion for sports, the pressures of recruitment, and the challenges he faced in the NFL. Soul opens up about the importance of grit, resilience, and emotional intelligence for athletes, sharing practical strategies for tackling the mental hurdles of sports.

We explore the evolving world of college athletics, the influence of social media, and why self-compassion is a crucial ingredient for personal growth. Soul shares how transformative experiences, like injury, taught him the value of courage and introspection. He also talks about the difficulty of advocating for mental health, particularly in athletic communities, and the power of listening to yourself in times of struggle.

As we chat, Soul outlines his vision for the "Soul Ecosystem," a platform centered on sustainable practices and empowering future generations with mindfulness and gratitude. We wrap up with a lightning round where Soul highlights key mental skills and personal practices that keep him grounded.