When athletes retire or step away from the game, it’s not just a career shift — it’s a loss that can feel like grief. In this episode of After the Lights, former pro Tristan Bowen speaks with Dr. Samantha Sanderson Brown, PsyD, Assistant Medical Director for Player Wellness, about what really happens emotionally when the game ends.

Together, they explore:

How grief shows up when athletes leave the game
Why naming it “grief” changes the healing process
How to move through this phase with self-awareness and support

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