Jake sits down with Josh Merritt an engaging, freewheeling conversation covering the blockbuster Russell Westbrook trade, how one's mental predispositions can determine outcomes, Josh's battle with depression and how being upset someone doesn't give you "the wave" when you let them merge in traffic is only one side of the story. 

We are all moved by the viral videos of young athletes sharing the spotlight with a child with a disability or special needs. We fight back tears as we block out the world around us to stare into our smartphones in amazement, listening to music flow like an angel from a child who at times can barely speak. But before and after the songs, the touchdowns, and the viral videos the parents of children who face unique challenges have the realities of the day to day. Living a life few of us take enough time to hear and understand.  In this episode of The Race Ain't Over, Jake talks with Beverly Hamilton, a devoted, loving and incredibly tenacious single mom raising her seven year old son who is Autistic.  Mentioned in the episode: Yale's Autism Center of Excellence Resource: Disability Language Style Guide from the National Center on Disability and Journalism.  

In this episode, Jake shares what it was like to be in a depression when Anthony Bourdain committed suicide, deciding when to talk to your kids about your mental health, and being okay with being okay. This episode is sponsored by your mom because she wants you to listen to it. True story.     

Jake sits down with the enchanting Dr. Beverly Hamilton to discuss meeting on Bumble, the 18-24 months new relationship honeymoon, sharing one's mental health background, how Tom's toothpaste may or may not prevent Meth Mouth and much, much, more.    Shout out to Chris Garrigues for the music heard in this episode. 

Jake shares how he confronted fear with the School of Rock in an attempt to free his inner legendary soul singer, talks about how annoying to-do lists are, and offers you a way to get support on your next challenge. 

The white privilege of opioid distribution, the war on drugs, and the difference between public and private schools.  Showlinks:  John Oliver piece on Sackler Family Fab 5 Freddy in The Grass is Greener  

Drive like you kids live here signs are confusing, thoughts on Why You Procrastinate (It has nothing to do with self-control) by Charlotte Lieberman, and responding to the question, "why are we racing?"   In this episode also recommend "Waking Up" a mindfulness app by Sam Harris. 

Jake shares the story of his buddy Greg getting a surprise introduction to Western ski etiquette, opens up about his ongoing relationship with depression, ADD, and anxiety, without directly implicating Greg as the root cause of it. 

In this episode Jake recaps his trip to Colorado with his son, memories of his buddy Sean, and encountering the worst parent of all time. With a surprise guest appearance by Samba, Jake's dog who decided that the first episode of The Race Ain't Over needs some slurping sounds in the background.