Let's Get Naked
Let's Get Naked
Anne Karber
When Winning Isn’t Enough: Burnout, Pain, and the Identity Crash with Brandon Day
59 minutes Posted Feb 26, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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In this powerful Let’s Get Naked episode, Anne sits down with Brandon Day—former All-American linebacker, two-time national champion, and living proof that “winning” doesn’t protect you from burnout, chronic pain, addiction, or an identity collapse. Brandon shares the raw behind-the-scenes story of growing up in rugged Montana masculinity, using football as an outlet for anger and emotional shutdown, and what happened when the sport ended and the coping mechanisms stopped working. The convers...