Omar Kelly, A Journey Through Mental Health, Fatherhood, Stigma, AI Therapy & Learning to Be Alone

In this raw episode of Bailey & Buck Unplugged, veteran sports journalist Omar Kelly opens up about his life-long battle with isolation, anxiety, and the fear of abandonment. It all began during a lonely internship where the silence nearly broke him, a pattern he would continue to face throughout his career, relationships, and fatherhood.Now 48, Omar shares how therapy, self-awareness, and a desire to break generational cycles have transformed the way he shows up for his young daughter, creating the emotional safety he never had. He also tackles the stigma men face in seeking help, and why building safe spaces for emotional honesty is critical.From navigating an anxious attachment style to exploring modern tools like ChatGPT for emotional support, Omar’s story is a powerful reminder that even those in the spotlight face silent battles. He also pulls back the curtain on the mental struggles of professional athletes and why the sports world must do more to support them."I’m finally learning how to be okay with being alone." Listen now — you are not alone. If you're struggling, you're not alone. Call or text 988 anytime. Follow and subscribe to Bailey and Buck Unplugged on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, and all major audio streaming platforms.  Visit KennedyKids.org for tools and support. Subscribe, share, and help break the stigma.