Hawkeye Report Podcast 819

It's a special edition of the Hawkeye Report Podcast! 

We are joined by one of the best offensive linemen in Iowa football history, Robert Gallery, to talk about his post football journey. Gallery talks openly and honestly about battling mental health issues after his playing career ended and the struggles that he faced personally and with his family. 

He talks about being open and honest about his battles and how he found his way to going to Mexico to take a medication called Ibogaine, which is used to treat addiction issues and tramatic brain injuries. Gallery discusses finding out that he had a severe brain issue, likely due to concussions and how traditional medical treatments didn't work, so he opted for ibogaine, which helped him healt and get better. He talks about how his life has changed and how many people have reached out to him for help to decide to get help or consider that option to deal with their mental health issues. Gallery also talks about starting Atheltes for Care and the impact it is making now with others. 

Gallery and his wife, Becca, will be hosting a very special luncheon on October 2nd at Kinnick Stadium. It's a luncheon from 11:30 to 1:30 and along with the Gallery's, Lisa Bluder and Nate Kaeding will be in attendance. You can get tickets at athletesforcare.org to puchase them.