15: Why Retired Athletes Struggle (Brutal Truth Revealed) With: Brandon League MLB Pitcher (Dodgers)

He had the dream life. Then it ended. And the question that followed nearly broke him: “Who am I without this?” In this conversation, a former MLB pitcher opens up about the reality nobody talks about after professional sports. After more than a decade in the league, the game ended and so did the identity he had built his entire life around. We talk about growing up in Hawaii, getting drafted, playing in the majors, losing direction after baseball, and rebuilding himself through business, coaching, and personal growth. This conversation goes far beyond sports. We get into: Why so many athletes struggle after retirement What happens when your entire identity is tied to achievement The hidden cost of chasing success without knowing yourself What business failure reveals about who you really are How to rebuild your life when the thing that defined you is gone The mindset shift that changed everything for him This is for anyone who has ever outgrown a version of themselves and had no idea what came next. If you’ve ever felt lost, disconnected, or uncertain about your next chapter, this conversation will stay with you. Drop a comment: Have you ever had to reinvent yourself? Subscribe for more conversations on identity, purpose, leadership, and growth.