Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men

2026-06-23 · 45 min · episode 6 · 24 entities

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→ appeared on Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads podcast

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Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men
→ hosted by G-Rex and Dirty Skittles, Bleav person

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→ discusses Health & Fitness concept

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Feed category: Health & Fitness
→ discusses Mental Health person

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Feed category: Mental Health
→ discusses Alternative Health concept

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Feed category: Alternative Health
→ hosted by Bleav + G-Rex and Dirty Skittles company

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Feed author/publisher: Bleav + G-Rex and Dirty Skittles
→ references Football website

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Link in episode "Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men": https://floridagators.com/sports/football
→ references legacyprosports.com website

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Link in episode "Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men": https://legacyprosports.com/
→ references purerecoveryca.com website

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Link in episode "Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men": https://purerecoveryca.com/
→ references silerbrainclinics.com website

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Link in episode "Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men": https://silerbrainclinics.com/
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Link in episode "Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men": https://silerclinics.com/
→ references Frequently Asked Questions person

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Link in episode "Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men": https://nfl.com/playerhealthandsafety/resources/frequently-asked-questions/player-benefits

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mentioned Football website

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Link in episode "Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men": https://floridagators.com/sports/football
mentioned legacyprosports.com website

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Link in episode "Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men": https://legacyprosports.com/
mentioned purerecoveryca.com website

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Link in episode "Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men": https://purerecoveryca.com/
mentioned silerbrainclinics.com website

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Link in episode "Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men": https://silerbrainclinics.com/
mentioned silerclinics.com website

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Link in episode "Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men": https://silerclinics.com/
references Football website

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Link in episode "Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men": https://floridagators.com/sports/football
references legacyprosports.com website

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Link in episode "Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men": https://legacyprosports.com/
references purerecoveryca.com website

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Link in episode "Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men": https://purerecoveryca.com/
references silerbrainclinics.com website

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Link in episode "Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men": https://silerbrainclinics.com/
references silerclinics.com website

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Link in episode "Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men": https://silerclinics.com/

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mentioned G-Rex and Dirty Skittles, Bleav person

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mentioned Brandon Siler person

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hosted by G-Rex and Dirty Skittles, Bleav person

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mentioned Mental Health person

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Feed category: Mental Health
mentioned Frequently Asked Questions person

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Link in episode "Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men": https://nfl.com/playerhealthandsafety/resources/frequently-asked-questions/player-benefits
discusses Mental Health person

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Feed category: Mental Health
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Link in episode "Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men": https://nfl.com/playerhealthandsafety/resources/frequently-asked-questions/player-benefits

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mentioned Health & Fitness concept

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mentioned Alternative Health concept

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Feed category: Alternative Health
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mentioned Bleav + G-Rex and Dirty Skittles company

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appeared on Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads podcast

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Brandon Siler on Brain Health, Suicide Prevention, and Breaking the Stigma for Men

Episode description as stored

Trigger Notice + 988 Crisis Reminder This episode includes conversations about suicide loss, suicide attempts, depression, addiction, trauma, and mental health treatment. Please take care of yourself while listening. If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 in the U.S. or Canada for immediate crisis support. You are wanted. You are needed. And you do not have to carry this alone. For Men’s Mental Health Month, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with former NFL linebacker Brandon Siler for a raw, powerful conversation about brain health, suicide prevention, life after football, and the pressure men often feel to stay silent. Brandon’s story is a reminder that asking for help is not weakness. It is strength, survival, and sometimes the first real step toward healing. Awards & Downloads Line Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads is a 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Best Health), 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), 2026 Podcast Tonight Award Winner (Best Mental Health Podcast), and 2026 NYC Podcast Award Audience Choice Winner (Best Hosts), with over 4.5 million downloads and listened to in over 160 countries. Feedback Link Line We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave us written or voice feedback here: https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a Mental Health Quote “Don’t let that soda shake up on you. Fizz that thing out before it explodes.” — Brandon Siler Episode Description For Men’s Mental Health Month, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles welcome Brandon Siler, a former NFL linebacker, national champion, entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and straight-up wall breaker. Brandon’s story starts in Pine Hills, Orlando, where sports helped keep him focused, driven, and out of trouble. That path led him to the University of Florida, a national championship, and six seasons in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs. But this conversation is not just about football. It is about what happens after the cheering stops. Brandon opens up about the devastating death of his teammate Javon Belcher by suicide, his own mental health struggles after leaving the NFL, and the hard truth that even the toughest people need help. He talks about the macho pressure placed on men and athletes, the stigma around therapy and treatment, and why real strength means raising your hand and saying, “I need help.” Through Legacy Pro Sports, Pure Recovery California, Love4Vets, and Siler Brain Clinics, Brandon now helps former athletes, veterans, and high performers access disability benefits, mental health care, brain mapping, neuro-feedback, and treatment built around their lived experiences. His mission is simple but massive: knock down the walls that keep people from healing. This episode is raw, hopeful, funny, and deeply human. It is a reminder that men’s mental health matters every damn day, not just during awareness months. Keywords: Brandon Siler, men’s mental health, suicide prevention, brain health, NFL mental health, athlete mental health, veterans mental health, neurofeedback, brain mapping, trauma recovery, addiction recovery, mental health stigma, therapy for men, depression support, crisis support Meet Our Guest — Brandon Siler Brandon Siler is a former NFL linebacker turned serial entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and founder of multiple mission-driven companies. Raised in Pine Hills in Orlando, he earned a scholarship to the University of Florida, became SEC Freshman of the Year, helped lead the Gators to a national championship, and went on to play six seasons in the NFL. After the death of a teammate by suicide and his own difficult transition out of football, Brandon shifted his focus to helping athletes, veterans, and high performers access the care, benefits, and brain health tools they need to heal and thrive. Business Websites Legacy Pro Sports: https://www.legacyprosports.com Pure Recovery California: https://purerecoveryca.com Siler Brain Clini