Aaron Gordon's Quest For Enlightenment presented by Talkspace

Aaron Gordon's Quest for Enlightenment continues with Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown. In our 11th episode, hosts Aaron Gordon & Burton Chawla are joined by Jaylen as part of the Black Men's Summit during NBA All-Star weekend. Topics include the mental challenges and exhaustion of the NBA bubble and the quick turnaround between seasons. Plus they confront some of the most harmful institutional racisms targeted at youth and the best way to combat them.  In partnership with Talkspace and Unilever.  Get $100 OFF with PROMO CODE: AARONTALK Produced by Lineage Digital x DBPodcasts

Welcome to "Aaron Gordon's Quest For Enlightenment''. We back. In our 10th episode, hosts Aaron Gordon, David Vaughns & Burton Chawla are joined by LA Times columnist LZ Granderson to discuss the convergence of race, politics and sports. They cover the impeachment trial, the attack on the Capitol, Judas And The Black Messiah, the N word, LeBron, education reform, what it means to be an American and much more.   In partnership with Talkspace Get $100 OFF with PROMO CODE: AARONTALK Produced by Lineage Digital x DBPodcasts

Welcome to "Aaron Gordon's Quest For Enlightenment''. In our 9th episode and Part 2 of the conversation with NBA veteran Garrett Temple, hosts Aaron Gordon, David Vaughns & Burton Chawla discuss the NBA's progressive approach to racial equality, the culture, propaganda & deprogramming, generational depression, 50 books and movies people need to read and watch, education reform, the George Floyd Act and more.   In partnership with Talkspace & Dove Men+Care      Get $100 OFF with PROMO CODE: AARONTALK Produced by Lineage Digital x DBPodcasts

Welcome to "Aaron Gordon's Quest For Enlightenment''. In our 8th episode, hosts Aaron Gordon, David Vaughns & Burton Chawla are joined by NBA veteran Garrett Temple to discuss racial discrimination in the South, his grandfather and father's legacy at LSU, social justice, privilege, the murder of George Floyd, Brown v. Board of Education, Barack Obama, and much more.   In partnership with Talkspace & Dove Men+Care     Get $100 OFF with PROMO CODE: AARONTALK Produced by Lineage Digital x DBPodcasts

Welcome to a BONUS EPISODE of "Aaron Gordon's Quest For Enlightenment." Our professional, David Vaughns, walks through the benefits of therapy. Download the Talkspace app for easy access to affordable licensed therapists.   In partnership with Talkspace.   Get $100 OFF with PROMO CODE: AARONTALK Produced by Lineage Digital x DBPodcasts

Welcome to "Aaron Gordon's Quest For Enlightenment". In our 7th episode, hosts Aaron Gordon, David Vaughns & Burton Chawla are joined by 3-time NBA Champion Danny Green to discuss: the Lakers winning the title, being traded twice in one week, NBA rumors and Twitter, the bubble, mental health, racial equality and the stand NBA players took, Klay Thompson and so much more. In partnership with Talkspace.   Get $100 OFF with PROMO CODE: AARONTALK Produced by Lineage Digital x DBPodcasts

Welcome to "Aaron Gordon's Quest For Enlightenment". In our sixth episode, hosts Aaron Gordon, David Vaughns & Burton Chawla are joined by Taylor Rooks (of Bleacher Report & Turner Sports) to discuss: the ongoing conversations she has with athletes, the bubble, being a woman in sports journalism, "The Four Agreements", the NBA addressing mental health, professional athletes leading the conversation around social justice and racial equality, Kamala Harris as our VP-elect, consumerism & capitalism, Adam Silver, Cord Jefferson & Watchmen on HBO, and so much more. In partnership with Talkspace.   Get $100 OFF with PROMO CODE: AARONTALK Produced by Lineage Digital x DBPodcasts

Welcome to "Aaron Gordon's Quest For Enlightenment". In our fifth episode, hosts Aaron Gordon, David Vaughns & Burton Chawla are joined by George Mumford (Author/Leading Expert in Sports Psychology & Performance) to discuss: His book The Mindful Athlete, overcoming drug addiction, on court performance & reflections, being in the zone, his relationship with Kobe Bryant, mindfulness in psychotherapy, being Dr. J's college roommate, knowing Phil Jackson & Kobe's passing, why Michael Jordan says George saved his life, power in vulnerability, response to experience and so much more. For more information go to www.georgemumford.com & purchase his book or audio book "The Mindful Athlete" In partnership with Talkspace.   Get $100 OFF with PROMO CODE: AARONTALK Produced by Lineage Digital x DBPodcasts

Welcome to "Aaron Gordon's Quest For Enlightenment". In our 4th episode our hosts Aaron Gordon, David Vaughns & Burton Chawla are joined by Josef Sorett (Author/Professor of Religion and African-American Studies at Columbia University) to discuss: What he is teaching & writing about, religion in the mental health field, filling gaps that religion isn't able to explain, how religion & science can be complimentary, race relations & the racial divide in America, systemic injustice, the moral majority, being the faculty fellow for the Columbia University Men's Basketball Team, when Milwaukee walked off the court in The Bubble & Behind The Scenes conversations, making sure to vote, experience with students in this day in age, connections to slavery of today, race & religion in politics, The 2020 Election & reflecting on 2016, the fundamentals of our current President, values, identifying in race, education reform and so much more.   In partnership with Talkspace.   Get $100 OFF with PROMO CODE: AARONTALK For more information on Josef's works please visit: www.josefsorett.com/ Produced by Lineage Digital x DBPodcasts

Welcome to "Aaron Gordon's Quest For Enlightenment". In our third episode, hosts Aaron Gordon, David Vaughns & Burton Chawla are joined by Calvin Andrews (20 year NBA Agent) to discuss: Career hurdles for a black agent & looking out for clients, mental gymnastics & balance, being even keeled, "anger" as a black man in society & psychology, mental health in the NBA, how the league looked out for mental health in The Bubble & if they're doing enough, experiences that Calvin has seen his clients go through, the family paradigm shift, family expectations of when a player makes the league, the fatherly figure aspect of an agent, NCAA inhibiting athletes, expectations & not seeing the worst in people, taking time out of your day for meditation, an opportunity, the theory of structural family therapy, an athlete who needed structure, peeling back the onion, the quality of a client, if the NBPA should be involved, best business practices, challenges & perspective and so much more.   In partnership with Talkspace.   Get $100 OFF with PROMO CODE: AARONTALK Produced by Lineage Digital x DBPodcasts

Welcome to "Aaron Gordon's Quest For Enlightenment" In our second episode our hosts Aaron Gordon, David Vaughns & Burton Chawla discuss Danny Green receiving death threats & players' relationship with fans, maintaining mental health & athletes being their own worst critics. AG, David & Burton dive into mob mentality, compartmentalizing rejection, if there's freedom in money, Kevin Love's anxiety revelations, communication with those who know you deeply, Givers & Takers, Aaron learning from guarding Paul Pierce & players in his career that he's family with throughout the league, the balance of religion and science and so much more.   In partnership with Talkspace.   Get $100 OFF with PROMO CODE: AARONTALK Produced by Lineage Digital x DBPodcasts

Welcome to "Aaron Gordon's Quest For Enlightenment" In our premiere episode our hosts Aaron Gordon, David Vaughns & Burton Chawla discuss what Aaron is looking to get out of this podcast, introspection as a 25 year old, adversity as an athlete, Draft Night & exploring faith, being in the bubble, the stigma of therapy, healthy coping mechanisms, changing the system, the role the NBA is taking in being progressive, where Aaron is at with social media & so much more.   In partnership with Talkspace.   Get $100 OFF with PROMO CODE: AARONTALK Produced by Lineage Digital x DBPodcasts

On "Aaron Gordon's Quest for Enlightenment," AG and his co-hosts ( psychotherapist David Vaughns and basketball insider Burton Chawla) speak to experts from around the world about the connection between sports and mental wellness. They translate Eastern philosophy to Aaron's very Western NBA lifestyle, following in his lifelong pursuit of finding greater meaning wherever it lives. "Aaron Gordon's Quest for Enlightenment" is proudly presented by Talkspace. Make sure to subscribe, rate & review. Produced by Lineage Digital x DBPodcasts