Former Football Player Lewis Howes "I Felt Like I Was Dumb My Whole Life"

Former professional football player Lewis Howes, who hosts the wildly popular podcast The School of Greatness, seems to have it all. But in a candid session with Dr. Daniel Amen, Howes shares that he didn’t always feel like a success. In fact, the bestselling author and entrepreneur says, “I felt like I was dumb pretty much my whole life.”
@lewishowes struggled in school, where he says he was always at the bottom of his class. He had a tutor and attended special needs classes during recess and after school, but no matter how hard he studied he still got Cs and Ds. When he entered eighth grade, he tested at a second-grade reading level, and administrators wanted to hold him back a grade. It was a real blow to his self-esteem.
“[Learning] was always stressful. It was always exhausting,” says Howes. Eventually, he thought, “What’s the point of trying?” As a result of constantly trailing behind his peers academically, he struggled with confidence, insecurity, and anxiety that lasted into his 20s.
With the help of psychotherapy, workshops, and other therapeutic experiences, Howes has managed to overcome it, but not everybody does. In fact, having any form of learning disability is linked to a greater risk of lasting mental health problems.
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[@rebeccainspiringhope4357]

He’s brave to do this publicly!

[@78bbsvl]

Yes he is, I wish more public figures that have had this done will speak up about it. Hiding it does not save lives and to be blunt its cowardly.

[@Rolfamo80]

I'm doing a hyperbaric oxygen session tomorrow to start the healing process of my brain, to make up for all the damage I did when I was younger with drug and alcohol abuse. I'm so grateful I now know about the importance of my brain!

[@Borboleta1212]

God bless you, I’m wishing you success beyond what you can imagine in your self-healing journey! Sending you love right now! 💕✨🙏

[@GeraltOfRivia99]

@Harry Pinnick-Gray well how did it go?

[@shaikhyasin4618]

Do you have your own hyperbaric chamber?

[@cristina5507]

Hi @HarryPG how was the hyperbaric oxygen session, have you seen any benefits?

[@rupalpandey5788]

Wish you good health, peace, smile and longevity. God bless you Lewis

[@jacquelineislas1528]

Wow he's really motivated and eager for self improvement doing inner work that's so great

[@heathercruz8282]

I totally relate..I'm dyslexic adhd had toxic childhood..still dealing with anxiety depression 🙃 life been like hell ..finally understand want to improve my 🧠 🤯..appreciate video super helpful 👍 🙌

[@ajfletcher8350]

Lewis...I wish you much success in your goals and good health.

[@sherri.]

Wish there wasn’t music playing so we can really listen to Dr. Amen.

[@tkmj3116]

Agreed girl, hate it too

[@damarismitchell7355]

So Proud Of You Lewis!!! God Bless You!!!

[@debbies9838]

Yes the love of learning is sooooo important for our kids!!!

[@stellamarie4697]

I just love Lewis. He's such a sweet, down to earth guy

[@nikkithomas9857]

Your transparency is going to help so many people. Thank you sir

[@breautyandgoodness4118]

So relatable, we have many common experiences! I am just starting the process with Dr. Amens clinic. For the first time in my life I have real hope for myself.

[@Michelle-qq4sd]

Love when Lewis shares on his life.

[@etheldavis9371]

He's a nice decent young man!

[@debbies9838]

What a Blessing he can do it...it is too expensive for so many

[@Chien14753]

Love Lewis and love your brain scan work. Open my eyes to new knowledge

[@78bbsvl]

Thank you Lewis for doing this.

[@isthisart1]

Love these episodes❤

[@courtneydaly-pavone448]

I love Lewis Holmes! Great show!

[@estherkazarnovsky5761]

this is beyond special!

[@tracyhay8765]

I ❤️ Lewis Howes. I spell brain as Brian all the time

[@Shock-zy2xx]

…. We have lived the same life. Youngest of 4. At a young age, had to visit family member in jail every weekend for years, I struggled in school as i also have dyslexia. I was a college athlete, List goes on. I feel for you and I thank you Lewis for speaking out about everything bc I am now 37 and i can empathize the with your struggles. But all seems to have been blessings in disguise

[@joeyq9953]

Sweet, cute, vulnerable guy

[@patriciacampanella9386]

Hi Lewis, you are a brilliant young man that has been taking me on the mostly fascinating journey with your videos on KZbin . I love watching your courage, openness, intelligence and heartfelt on every interview, Thank you 🙏 for being the best of yourself!!! From 🇦🇺🦘🐨

[@dmp3958]

I feel the same. Could not have said it better. Thank you Dr Amen and Lewis!!

[@theslopchop]

Aw Lewis 💖

[@winbalingit8502]

Thank you Lewis!!!😁👍🏽✌🏽❤️

[@safourasalami]

So courageous young man❤❤💙

[@t.h.5712]

Thank you for showing us your brain. I learned a lot from your scan. ACG info is interesting and I hope you share again in four months.

[@lornag9608]

Huge love and respect for another great video - wish i was 10 years younger - Lewis is so so handsome!

[@jamesmail2897]

My therapist suggested going to the clinic to get help with my PTSD. Hopefully I can gain some insight into what's going on with my brain

[@rupalpandey5788]

Wish you good health

[@hannaraoul7731]

Nice to see both of you, together, and first of all I send you the very best greetings. Many things you talk about seem familiar to me too. Lewis, I like to watch your "school of greatness" and see your guests. I like the way you are and I see people like to talk to you, to open up. Wish you lots of success. Dr Amen, hm .. you're the star, of course ;). Much love your way and Tana. Here, everything is ok and step by step going to be great too. Received many lessons again .. yet events show we can master better and better with all sincerity, in love. Time is coming, very soon I feel, to accept here only the conditions of mine, no other way - I was listening enough The observer must act "live video" now.. it is still a process

[@user-pk5pl7ox1e]

Brilliant video exploring the brain and life history relating to present state. Thanks for sharing. Very interesting and informative. How can 1 go ahead and have a consultation?

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To schedule a consultation or evaluation, please contact our Care Coordinators: www.amenclinics.com/schedule-visit/

[@user-pk5pl7ox1e]

@@AmenClinic Thank you for your response and the information. Much appreciated 👍🏻

[@joeyq9953]

Such a cute and sweet guy

[@hey956]

Will this work for people in benzo withdrawal ? Like benzo damage?

[@AmenClinic]

Yes, here is more information: www.amenclinics.com/conditions/drugs-and-alcohol-addiction/. If you have questions, please contact us: www.amenclinics.com/schedule-visit/.

[@dianarose1513]

I love eft(tapping)!!!

[@alisherkawi]

4:05

[@hannaraoul7731]

:)

[@MariadeJesus-dt4ql]

Dr. Amen also provide neurofeedback in his clinic....which is critical for self regulation. But he does not talk about in his videos....which is crazy

[@GeraltOfRivia99]

This bothers me and alot of other people im sure. This guy says i felt dumb my whole life? but you went on to school, had successful jobs. you did not have as bad a case as alot of others.... there are people who cant leave there house, there are people who cant even life.........pretty bold statement coming from someone who has had success well before his youtube career. this is ignorant