Ep. 257: Beyond the NFL: David Pollack on Resilience, Faith, and Life Lessons from Sports

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

Dr. Meg Meeker

Kids & Family, Education, Parenting, Self-improvement

4.6 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 16 December 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with former NFL linebacker and college football hall of famer David Pollack to explore his inspiring journey from professional athlete to author of the new book The Won’t Quit Kid. Pollack shares how a career-ending neck injury transformed his life, strengthening his faith and deepening his personal resilience. His story is one of perseverance, growth, and the power of embracing life’s unexpected challenges. Need parenting help? Grab a coaching spot with Dr. Meg Meeker! Key Moments: 00:36 David Pollack's Journey: From NFL to Author 01:49 The Impact of a Career-Ending Injury 02:12 Faith and Resilience Through Adversity 03:33 Lessons Learned and Personal Growth 07:02 The Won't Quit Kid: Inspiration Behind the Book 09:31 Coaching and Mentorship: Building Future Leaders 10:47 Balancing Sports and Life: Advice for Parents 15:43 The Importance of Role Models and Mentors 18:02 Navigating Modern Parenting Challenges 20:29 Parental Concerns About Teen Parties 21:28 Transitioning from NFL to Broadcasting 23:20 Lessons from Early Broadcasting Career 25:47 The Won't Quit Kid: Inspiring Resilience in Children 32:42 Prioritizing Family and Faith 38:43 Final Thoughts and Parenting Advice About Our Guest: About Our Guest: David Pollack, former NFL linebacker and College Football Hall of Famer, is known for his remarkable football career and 13 years as a standout analyst on ESPN College GameDay. After overcoming a career-ending neck injury, Pollack shifted his focus to inspiring others through his work with The Pollack Family Foundation, co-hosting the Family Goals podcast, and now as the author of The Won't Quit Kid. His debut children’s book, created in partnership with BRAVE Books, teaches kids the importance of hard work, patience, and resilience—values he exemplifies in his own journey. Pollack lives in Athens, Georgia, with his wife and children. Our Sponsors: Stay warm this season with Heat Holders®—from thermal socks to cozy hats, gloves, and layers, they’ve got you covered. Get 15% off at heatholders.com with code “DRMEG” and free shipping on orders over $25! Breathe easier, live better with AirDoctor! Head to airdoctorpro.com, use promo code DRMEG, and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Clear hormonal & cystic acne with no side effects with Phyla Biotics. Enter code DRMEEKER at checkout and start your journey to healthier skin. Build a better you, one brick at a time with Field of Greens. No extracts, no lab-made stuff, just whole, organic fruits and vegetables. Visit fieldofgreens.com and use promo code DRMEG for free rush shipping and 15% off your first order. Start saving and investing for your future with Acorns—visit acorns.com/drmeg or download the app today! Wild Interest, where the magic happens when kids run the show. Find it wherever you get your podcasts. It’s wild! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:39.7	On today's episode of Parenting Great Kids.
1:43.7	I was in a neck brace again for six months, and then I had surgery, and then a neck brace
1:47.8	again. And so that's the takeaways. There's some things in life God's going to be like,
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