SuiteSpot Interview Series: Part Two: Mykal Manswell, M.S.,LPC- Athletics Counselor, Mental Health and Performance Specialist. Resilient. Authentic. Purpose-Driven

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to The SuiteSpot.And remember our new format,  we are now weekly, no longer daily.  If you're missing the daily drops, revisit our archive of over 300 episodes to catch up!Now, stay tuned for this weeks special interview series.-- Part two with Mykal Manswell.Science Soul SuccessToday, continue our interview with Michael Manswell. We will finish hearing about  what college athletics looks like when performance is not the whole story and life hits harder than the scoreboard. His path from Division I football to counseling shows how identity, grief, and healing can become a foundation for real mental strength.  We also dig into identity, race, masculinity, and grief and how athletes can build a life that holds up when sport ends. Tune in:Suite Spots• seeing college athletics through the lens of player, coach, and clinician • using short first sessions to build trust, boundaries, and accountability • recognizing how the presenting problem often hides a deeper root issue • understanding why being benched can trigger anxiety, perfectionism, and shame • separating athlete responsibility from ecosystem responsibility in performance culture • handling clinical needs when coaches resist rest, treatment, or emotional safety • protecting confidentiality with a clear need-to-know standard • screening for mental performance coaching versus psychiatric or medical care • explaining mental health versus mental performance in plain language • placing athlete experiences of race in historical context and present-day safety • challenging masculinity norms by reframing vulnerability as strength • naming identity loss as a real form of grief after sport • building multiple identities early through school, work, and new communities • facing the emotional cost of NIL-era roles as athlete, student, and brand • defining legacy as pride, impact, and the hope you leave behind Thank you for joining us for our interview series and  I invite you to go back and listen to this brother's journey.#STAYAMAZING