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Podcast: Warriors Unmasked
Episode: 126. The Shift Beyond the Game: J.R. Butler's Transition from Athlete to Advocate
Description: In this episode of Warriors Unmasked, we welcome back J.R. Butler, a former NCAA hockey player, founder of Shift Group, an expert in post-athletic career transition, a mental health advocate, and a new dad. His journey is an inspiring story of transformation and resilience, filled with deep insights into the challenges athletes face when transitioning from their sports careers to everyday life. J.R. dives into his personal experience of losing his identity as a hockey player and how it felt like mourning a lost loved one. This profound loss propelled him into a period of...