Michael Phelps: Unbreakable Champion Fights for Mental Health and USA Swimming's Future

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Michael Phelps has dominated headlines over the past few days for both deeply personal revelations and impactful moments in sports, business, and public life. According to Essentially Sports and the Times of India, Phelps recently opened up in startling detail about his ongoing battle with depression on the “Unbreakable with Jay Glazer” podcast. He revealed a harrowing episode following his 2014 DUI, demonstrating just how close he came to giving up, and described his lifeline—the raw, unfiltered late-night texts he occasionally sends to Fox’s NFL Insider Jay Glazer. Their friendship, first sparked by a 2010 Subway commercial, has now blossomed into a wider support group for athletes and celebrities, dubbed “battle buddies,” where openness about mental health is the rule, not the exception.

In a story making waves through ESPN and SwimSwam social media, Phelps reignited controversy about the direction of USA Swimming. Just two weeks ago, he released a five-page Instagram letter sharply criticizing USA Swimming’s leadership, noting the Paris 2024 team’s medal tally was the worst since 1988 and bluntly stating the current climate makes him unsure he’d want his own sons to swim competitively. But he wasn’t just pointing fingers—he called for an independent overhaul of the organization, increased grassroots efforts, and truly athlete-focused reforms. Fellow athletes like Regan Smith publicly agreed with Phelps on the need for change, though she expressed a desire for proposed solutions alongside the critique.

On the lighter side, Phelps continues to parlay his fame into business success. Wild 94.1 and That’s So Tampa report that he’s backing PopUp, a wildly popular bagel chain opening its first Florida location on September 5, joining forces with fellow celebrity investors. In tech, Whoop’s Wikipedia page still lists him as one of their marquee athlete ambassadors, capitalizing on his reputation for performance science as the company expands its footprint.

In community activity, AOL and the Today Show highlighted Phelps accepting a social media challenge from the Baltimore Ravens. He taught members of the team—some of whom confessed to not knowing how to swim—at Loyola University’s aquatic center. The lessons turned into a full-on event complete with good-natured races between Phelps, Ravens players, and even his young son, reflecting his passion for water safety and community outreach. His appearance generated a wave of cheerful buzz across both local and national outlets as well as Instagram and TikTok.

Reports in withmybootson.blog and KoiFootwear underscore his continued philanthropic focus, notably through the Michael Phelps Foundation, which benefitted recently from a $100,000 Ravens donation tied to the swimming event. Meanwhile, Phelps’ business portfolio, public advocacy, and internet presence remain active and highly visible, keeping him squarely in the public eye. Nothing unverified has surfaced regarding legal or personal trouble—if anything, the tone lately is one of honesty, advocacy, and connection.

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