When I first set out to teach athletes about mental health, I did so because I noticed that this population, in particular, had unspoken rules about mental toughness and emotions that needed to be addressed. I grew up around sports and athletes. As the coach’s daughter and the sister of an athlete, I was often in the middle of the action on the sidelines during practices and games. I was also a cheerleader and later a cheerleader coach. I bring this up because this is where I learned to love sports, but it’s also where I learned to be tough, walk it off, and never show “weak” or “soft” emotions.
Then, when I was a teenager, I began to experience depression and anxiety. My mental health felt like an ongoing whirlwind of conflicting thoughts and emotions. I didn’t feel strong on the inside, but I knew I was supposed to act strong on the outside. I had no idea what was going on with me, or how to make it stop, but deep within my soul, I had a drive to heal and be healed. As I would come to learn, I wasn’t the only one struggling who felt like they couldn’t show it or talk about it. It took me many years to learn that I’m not crazy or weak and that managing mental wellness truly takes an ongoing mind, body, and soul holistic plan, which is why I’m so passionate about sharing that now.
Misty Buck is a mental wellness and mental performance coach, author and speaker, for athletes and high achievers. Based out of Miami, Florida, Misty is a Professional Life Coach (CPC), Spiritual Life Coach (CSC), Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, and the author of the “Athlete Mental Health Playbook” and “Athlete Branding Blueprint.” Misty is also a Contributor to the Hall of Fame Health (HOFH), an affiliate of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. She is the co-host of Bailey & Buck Unplugged and serves on the board of the Kennedy Kids Foundation.
As a mental performance coach and mental wellness advocate, her approach centers on five key pillars:
Her programs and workshops are a hybrid of her signature methods and an individualized approach.
Misty has spoken at UCLA, the University of Miami, community events, and for student-athlete organizations like the Florida High School Athletic Association. She has also served as a featured speaker for corporations such as Douglas Elliman’s NBA Crossover event in Miami.
In addition to her coaching credentials, she also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication (Public Relations) and English (Creative Writing) from Florida State University. Misty is also the president and founder of Miss Ink, LLC a digital marketing agency in Miami, which she opened in 2008 as her first buisness.