EP 3 - The Family Paradigm Shift ft. Calvin Andrews (20 year NBA Agent)

Welcome to "Aaron Gordon's Quest For Enlightenment". In our third episode, hosts Aaron Gordon, David Vaughns & Burton Chawla are joined by Calvin Andrews (20 year NBA Agent) to discuss: Career hurdles for a black agent & looking out for clients, mental gymnastics & balance, being even keeled, "anger" as a black man in society & psychology, mental health in the NBA, how the league looked out for mental health in The Bubble & if they're doing enough, experiences that Calvin has seen his clients go through, the family paradigm shift, family expectations of when a player makes the league, the fatherly figure aspect of an agent, NCAA inhibiting athletes, expectations & not seeing the worst in people, taking time out of your day for meditation, an opportunity, the theory of structural family therapy, an athlete who needed structure, peeling back the onion, the quality of a client, if the NBPA should be involved, best business practices, challenges & perspective and so much more.   In partnership with Talkspace.   Get $100 OFF with PROMO CODE: AARONTALK Produced by Lineage Digital x DBPodcasts

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As a professional basketball player, Aaron Gordon knows physical health is a big part of the job. But what about the power of mental wellness? Can we apply concepts from all over the world towards becoming better players and healthier people?On "Aaron Gordon's Quest for Enlightenment," AG and his co-hosts ( psychotherapist David Vaughns and basketball insider Burton Chawla) speak to experts from around the world about the connection between sports and mental wellness. They translate Eastern philosophy to Aaron's very Western NBA lifestyle, following in his lifelong pursuit of finding greater meaning wherever it lives.With mental wellness becoming an increasingly important topic in sports, Aaron and company are here to give a unique window into his game and his life. You'll be informed. You'll be entertained. You'll be enlightened."Aaron Gordon's Quest for Enlightenment" is proudly presented by Talkspace.Produced by Lineage Digital x DBPodcasts