# @playerstv_ on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=DhI04hPdgtw
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/33591164-playerstv-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/08cb78d1fa.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-08-21T23:00:15.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** PlayersTV (@ThePlayersTV) — https://gondola.cc/ThePlayersTV

## Caption

TV icon. Cultural voice. Son first.

In Episode 5 of Health Is Wealth, Dr. Myron Rolle sits down with legendary broadcaster Stephen A. Smith for an emotionally charged conversation about health, grief, and the powerful bond he shared with his late mother.

Stephen A. opens up about his mother’s battle with cancer—how it shook the foundation of his world—and the lasting impact her strength, sacrifice, and spirit had on his life. Her fight not only shaped his views on wellness and purpose, but also fueled his commitment to show up, even while quietly suffering.

From navigating personal loss to surviving his own near-death COVID experience, Stephen A. shares how he’s learning to take care of himself—mentally, emotionally, and physically—while carrying the weight of public expectations.

Topics include:
Losing his mother and processing grief privately.
Surviving a life-threatening COVID-19 battle.
The emotional cost of fame and pressure.
Daily habits, faith, and learning to pause.
Why Black men need to talk about health more openly.

## Stats

- **Views:** 187,533
- **Likes:** 13,583
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 0

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Giovanni Badalamenti | @JustGioDesigns | https://gondola.cc/JustGioDesigns | Thumbnail Designer |

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