Stars Sharing Scars
Pro athletes openly sharing their mental health struggles, breakthroughs, and how they got past their darkest moments.
Authentic. Powerful. Real.
See the 2026 Tour in Action
Watch real moments from the Oakland tour as pro athletes connect with students and share their mental health stories.
Coming June 2026
The Stars Sharing Scars podcast brings pro athletes into intimate conversations about mental health, vulnerabilities, and the real journey from struggle to strength.
Each episode features a different athlete sharing their story—not sanitized, not filtered. Raw conversations about depression, anxiety, pressure, failure, and what it actually takes to ask for help.
Authentic Stories
Real athletes sharing real struggles and real solutions
For Everyone
While created with youth in mind, the podcast is powerful for anyone
Actionable
Each episode offers practical tools and resources for mental health
Free & Accessible
Available on all major podcast platforms at no cost
Launching June 2026
The Stories Behind the Achievement. The Vulnerabilities Behind the Success.
Available on:
Spotify • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • All Major Platforms
Stars Sharing Scars Tour
Every Super Bowl week, pro athletes travel to Super Bowl host cities and surrounding areas to bring this message directly to schools and students.
Oakland, California
Inaugural Stars Sharing Scars tour reached 2,000+ students across Oakland schools during Super Bowl LX week.
2000+
Students Reached
8
Pro Athletes
15+
Schools Visited
Super Bowl LXI Tour
Coming soon - Pro athletes will travel to Super Bowl LXI host city and surrounding areas for intensive mental health assemblies.
TBA
Students Expected
Multiple
Athletes
TBA
Schools
Intensive, Impactful Assembly Experience
Unlike single-visit assemblies, Stars Sharing Scars tours create an extended presence in schools, allowing for deeper conversations and real community impact.
Multiple Touch Points
Athletes spend extended time in each city, visiting multiple schools and creating follow-up opportunities for deeper work.
Media & Community Impact
The annual nature creates media attention and community buzz, amplifying the message beyond the assemblies themselves.
Resource Distribution
Athletes distribute mental health resources, connect students with support, and help teachers develop follow-up strategies.
2026 Tour Impact: Oakland
Numbers That Matter
2,000+
Students directly impacted
8
Pro athletes participated
15+
Schools reached across Bay Area
What Students Said
"Hearing a Super Bowl champion talk about his depression made me realize that success doesn't fix everything—and that getting help is strength."
Interested in Hosting a Tour Stop?
If your city is hosting the Super Bowl next year, let's talk about bringing Stars Sharing Scars to your schools.
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