“Fighting Back: Marc Mero, Shawn Stasiak, and Rico Racosky on Bullying, Wellness, and the Power of Choice”In this emotionally charged episode of The Neil Haley Show, host Neil Haley confronts the crisis of bullying and youth mental health alongside three powerful voices: former wrestling champions Marc Mero and Dr. Shawn Stasiak, and motivational author Rico Racosky. The show opens with a deep dive into two recent bullying incidents in Pennsylvania schools, including the shocking punishment of a special needs student who recorded his own abuse. Neil and Marc express outrage over administrative inaction and make an urgent call for accountability and reform in schools.Marc Mero shares powerful firsthand stories from his work speaking at over 750 schools across the country. He talks about the explosion of cyberbullying, self-harm, and suicide among teens, emphasizing that these trends are worse than ever—despite some institutions denying the problem. Marc makes it clear: we’re losing our kids, and unless we speak up and step in, more lives will be lost. Neil and Marc agree that anti-bullying advocates need to raise their voices louder than ever before.The conversation shifts to the tragic passing of WWE icon The Ultimate Warrior and how the media sensationalized it to smear the wrestling industry. Marc opens up about his own struggles with drugs and steroids during his wrestling career, while praising WWE's modern improvements in athlete health and wellness. Both he and Neil condemn the double standard that targets wrestling while ignoring substance abuse in other industries like pro sports and entertainment.In the second half of the episode, Dr. Shawn Stasiak joins Neil to talk about health, motivation, and breaking out of excuses. Shawn delivers practical advice on how busy parents and professionals can start making real progress toward their fitness goals. From 20-minute daily workouts to shifting from “dieting” to a sustainable lifestyle, his message is simple: take small steps, be consistent, and treat your health like a non-negotiable part of life.Finally, Rico Racosky, author of Just 2 Choices, brings it all home by reminding listeners that life comes down to simple, daily decisions. Whether it’s standing up to injustice, reclaiming your health, or reinventing your career, every moment is a choice. This episode is a powerful blend of personal transformation, social responsibility, and hard-earned wisdom from three men who’ve lived it—and who now dedicate their lives to helping others do the same.
