In this episode, I sit down with NBA legend, Dwyane Wade, for a conversation that goes way beyond basketball. He opens up about the freedom he found on the basketball court at a young age and the whirlwind of getting drafted to the Miami Heat. We talk candidly about fatherhood: becoming a father at a young age, what he’s learned as a father through Zaya’s transition, and how he shows up for all of his kids across very different stages of life. Dwyane also shares the mental health tools he leans on today, why he collaborated with Cann for their latest flavor, and the conversations he continues to push men to have around vulnerability and mental health.
Key Takeaway / Points:
Getting drafted to the Miami Heat and realizing his family's life had changed forever
How he was able to compartmentalize his life on and off the court
The village that helped him navigate fatherhood, especially in the early years
The identity shift that came with retiring from the NBA
His current mental health practices: journaling, THC/CBD, & the 5AM wake-up calls
What he’s learned about fatherhood through his daughter Zaya
Creating a safe space for vulnerability in sports
What it’s like parenting kids across a wide age range
Coloring Confessionals: his favorite place to enjoy a Cann, his favorite teammate to ever play with, and what he thinks about Lebron’s move to Philly
This episode is sponsored by Cann. Use code CAMERON for 20% off your order & check out Dwyane’s new Half & Half flavor at drinkcann.com.
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