Gemmi (Brian) Schottenheimer: Superwives of the NFL

Stacey Bell - Lynn and Gemmi Schottenheimer discuss their experiences as NFL wives and the impact of their husbands' careers on their lives and the support they give. Gemmi’s husband is Brian Schottenheimer and Stacey’s husband is Anthony Lynn. They talk about the close-knit community of NFL wives and the importance of support and friendship. They also share stories about Gemmi’s very loved father-in-law, Marty Schottenheimer and the legacy he left in the NFL. They discuss the challenges of living apart from their husbands during the football season, effect on the family or spouse and the importance of being intentional with your time together. They also touch on the topic of husbands’ job transitions and the emotional toll of being fired, which is fairly common in the football world. Gemmi reflects on the challenges and blessings of being an NFL coach's wife and openly discusses the unexpected firings and job changes her husband, Brian, experienced, and how they navigated those difficult times. Gemmi talks about the time Brian took time off to go through the grieving process and wound up with a renewed love of his job. Gemmi and Stacey talk about the support and understanding they find in the NFL sisterhood. They highlight the emotional toll that being a coach's wife can take and potential sacrifices they make for the game but would have it no other way.

Takeaways

The NFL wives community is close-knit and provides support and friendship.

Marty Schottenheimer left lasting legacy in the NFL.

Living apart from their husbands during the football season requires intentionality and strong marriages.

Job transitions and being fired can be emotionally challenging for both the coaches and their families. NFL coach's wives face challenges and uncertainties.

Taking time off and going through the grieving process can be beneficial for coaches and their families.

The NFL sisterhood provides support and understanding for coach's wives who share similar experiences.

Being a coach's wife can be emotionally draining at times, but they would have it no other way.

00:00 Introduction and How They Met

01:10 The Close-Knit Community of NFL Wives

03:02 The Legacies of Marty Schottenheimer and Anthony Lynn

07:36 Living Apart: Challenges and Intentionality

12:16 Navigating Job Transitions and Being Fired

20:17 Challenges and Blessings of Being an NFL Coach's Wife

22:54 Taking Time Off and Going Through the Grieving Process

24:16 Finding Support in the NFL Sisterhood

27:10 The Emotional Toll of Being a Coach's Wife

29:08 The Sacrifices of Being a Coach's Wife in the NFL

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