Jon Laaser

Episode 45 of The Mental Game features Jon Laaser, former play-by-play voice of the Virginia Tech Hokies who now is a mental health advocate and founder of Laaser’s Ladybug Society. 

In the midst of his own lifelong battle with depression and anxiety, Laaser stepped down from Virginia Tech in 2019 to pursue full-time mental health advocacy. He and his wife, Renée, founded Laaser’s Ladybug Society, which focuses on aiding Mental Health education and treatment. For more information on Laaser’s Ladybug Society, click here. 

On The Mental Game, Laaser delves into… 

• His unique journey and personal battles along the way 
• Why he founded Laaser’s Ladybug Society 
• What mental health advocacy looks like at the local level 
• Much more 

Enjoy and remember to be kind to yourself. 

The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher.