Whitney McParland, girlfriend of Kyle Wood, defenseman in the del2 in Frankfurt, joins me on the podcast today! 

In this episode, Whitney talks about hockey trades & how it affects your life and relationship and how it is hard to remain positive and optimistic sometimes. Vulnerability is a such a huge strength and Whitney opened up about a few challenging experiences in her life, including a tough time in her relationship and personal health problems that she went through. She talks about how you have to keep advocating for yourself when you know something is wrong.

This episode is really inspiring, relatable & pure. Whitney shares the importance of really good friends, family, a job and becoming thankful for the things you do have, rather than the things you don't. Enjoy! Xo

This is part two of last weeks episode with Jaime Zajac. In this episode, Jaime starts off by doing a collective reading for our hockey community. She talks about what a collective reading is and how you can apply it to your life! 

She also did a mini reading on me and it was amazing. My grandmother came through, who passed away in August and we both got emotional!

Enjoy part two of this episode!

www.jaimezajac.com 

Jaime Zajac, wife of Darcy Zajac, joins me on the podcast today. Jaime is an intuitive channel, spiritual guide, healer and mentor. I knew we would chat forever so this is going to be a two part episode (Part 2 coming out next week).

In this episode, I asked Jaime a million questions because I find this so fascinating. She tells me all about how she began her journey as an intuitive guide and some of the signs and synchroncities that started happening to her. We chat about spirit babies, how you choose your family in each lifetime, soul contracts and we talk about energetic boundaries. We talk about some psychics we each have seen and how it's important to go to someone who you trust!

I could honestly talk to her all day long! This episode was SO much fun and I hope you enjoy! 

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www.instagram.com/breakingtheicepod

www.jaimezajac.com

Danielle Shugg, wife to Justin Shugg, forward for Frederikshavn White Hawks in Denmark, joins me on the podcast today! If you follow Danielle's account on Instagram, @themindfulblonde , you already know she is such a wonderful light. She is a holistic health coach, yoga instructor and self-care enthusiast! 

In this episode, Danielle opens up about some of the struggles she has faced and some health issues that wound up leading her to where she is at now in her life. Danielle maintains a daily meditation routine and we chat about how manifestation and meditation go hand in hand. We also chat about what it has been like for her in Denmark this year, practicing mindfulness with her daughter, and more!

I definitely needed to hear this episode this week because she is truly inspiring and lives by the mantra "Show up for the things that make you feel good!" 

Enjoy! Xo

Danielle's Website: https://www.themindfulblonde.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/themindfulblonde

Dr. Joe Dispenza https://drjoedispenza.com/

Layne Gibbons, wife of Kyle Gibbons, forward in Rosenheim, Germany, joins me on the podcast today. We are talking about friendship and I truly loved this episode so much! 

Honestly, this isn't something many people talk about and friendship in this lifestyle is SO rewarding but also comes with many challenges. We chat about long distance friendships, friendships back home, in this lifestyle, confrontation, feeling left out and how important it is to reach out to other girls. But we also talk about how when you move around, you aren't necessarily meeting your hockey friends organically, which can be challenging. You aren't always going to be everyone's cup of tea and not everyone is going to be yours. AND THAT IS NORMAL!

However, I know SO many of us meet our lifelong friends through this life.

At the end of the day, it becomes apparent who continues to show up for you. And can we please talk about how couple friends are SO underrated?! It's the BEST. THING. EVER!

Go for a nice long walk & enjoy this episode! Xo

Andrea Hanson, wife of Greger Hanson, who retired in 2019 with the Krefeld Pinguine in the DEL, joins me on the podcast today. We talk about how having game plan for retirement is important and can help take some of the stress of your shoulders when that time comes.

Andrea shares her experience on how her & her husband built their resumes. We chat internships, financial planning, how to address the unemployment gaps in your work experience and more.

Tune in for this episode if retirement is in your near future or if this is something you'd like to start preparing for! 

Clarity Engel, engaged to Mason Geertsen, forward for the Hartford Wolf Pack in the AHL, joins me today on the podcast. Clarity & I recorded this episode back in November and I am excited to finally release it! Clarity is American & her fiancé is Canadian so of course, we chat about what that has been like for them from last season up until recently, where they had to spend several months apart (Can anyone relate?)

We also chat about working in this lifestyle (why it's hard to find jobs in cities where you don't have connections) mental health, how to deal with negativity, habits to start your day off right, social media struggles and more!

I've been reading so much about what is happening in Canada right now and I hope this episode is a little escape for you in your week. Xoxo

Blaire Broda, wife of Joel Broda and Dana Oleksuk, wife of Travis Olekusk, join me on the pod today. The three of us are currently living in Graz, Austria this hockey season and we had an unfiltered episode about everything going on right now.

We talk about quarantine, COVID, lockdown, going stir crazy and some of the struggles we are feeling. We chat about what it's like going through this weird time with kids (everything being closed down and cooped up in the apartment) and how this hockey season is just plain bizarre. It is really challenging when you don't have anything to look forward to, including season breaks and having family come out to visit.

I hope this episode brings you a sense of collectiveness that you ARE NOT alone going through these hard times. 

Welcome back to the podcast & Happy 2021! Today is an episode by yours truly, me! I had nothing planned or written down for this episode because I wanted to give an authentic version and take you back in time with me. I start off by going back six weeks before my due date and talk about what happened with my husband, the team and covid. Fast forward to how my labor started and the signs I was feeling before it did.

I share with you the great TMI about how my water was leaking and how I had to be induced immediately. Fun Fact: My husband was driving around with a turkey in the front seat when I got admitted to the hospital....to say we were not prepared is an understatement #thanksgivingbaby

I also share what happened with my epideral, how I dilated from a 2 to a 10 in 2 1/2 hours and answer ALL your burning questions. I talk about postpartum essentials and what it has been like having a baby during a pandemic. All in all, it has been an absolutely insane time but I couldn't be more blessed to have by beautiful baby, Crosby, earthside. It has been worth all the hard moments. Buckle up and don't mind my F bombs. 

Jillian Cannata, wife of Joe Cannata, who plays in Oskarshamn, Sweden in the SHL, joins me on the podcast today. This conversation to me felt like we were hanging out in a coffee shop and sharing stories. Jill & I are able to relate on so many levels, and a big one being...pregnancy!

We actually recorded this episode on election day and the weight of the world was feeling heavy. We talked about some of the struggles that come with this lifestyle (which is important to talk about so you know you aren't feeling this alone!), including how it's sometimes not so easy to find things for yourself and how it's normal to struggle to find balance in your relationship.

We talk about dogs (and how fun it is being woken up in the middle of the night by your large husband and your dog most likely waking up the entire apartment complex.) It's crazy to think how much of an impact these animals will make on our hearts, going through this hockey life with us.

We also talk about how Jill & Joe's niece got diagnosed & beat stage 4 cancer, while they were away from family. She talks about how it has shaped their perspective and changed their outlook on life.

Grab your coffee & enjoy!