This episode takes a turn you won't see coming.

Sasha sits down with former Division I basketball player, coach, and broadcaster Peter Young—a man whose life reads like two completely different stories unfolding at once. On the surface: a career in sports, from George Washington University to coaching at the University of Colorado and calling games for major networks. But behind the scenes? A slow, disorienting descent into a controlling religious cult that would ultimately dismantle his marriage and reshape his life.

Peter shares how it happened—not all at once, but gradually—through trust, love, and subtle manipulation. He opens up about the warning signs he missed, the mental tug-of-war that defined years of his life, and the moment everything finally unraveled.

Along the way, this conversation delivers plenty of unexpected moments—from bizarre sports broadcasting stories (including a legendary Oprah-worthy blooper) to a rodeo ride gone horribly wrong. But at its core, this is a story about identity, resilience, and the power of reclaiming your own mind.

We also dive into Peter's novels—The Blue Team and Wardrobe of the Wolf—and how his experiences in sports and life shaped the themes of identity, pressure, and self-worth that run through his writing.

Peter Young

You can find Peter online at wwwww.AuthorPeterYoung.com and on Instagram @PeterBYoung

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

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