On this episode of Blindsided, we welcome Darryl Sydor. Darryl is the current co-owner of the Kamloops Blazers. Before that he was a defenseman in the National Hockey League. He won two Stanley Cups, the first with the Dallas Stars and the second with the Tampa Bay Lightning. But throughout his career Darryl struggled with body-image issues. He developed an eating disorder. And when his playing career ended … his addiction to alcohol caught up to him. Darryl’s interview is raw, open — and told with care. 

 

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Former National Hockey League goaltender Corey Hirsch and psychiatrist Dr. Diane McIntosh team up on Blindsided to allow professional athletes to open up about mental health. The podcast lets listeners hear moments when mental health became the athlete’s most important focus.

*This episode contains content and topics that may be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. There are many support services that are here to help. Resources can be found at: National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) 800-931-2237 and https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support

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