Hockey 2 Hell and Back

Dan Murphy from Sportsnet joins Brady to talk about his life, mental health and about his recent work in the mental health space which included retired NHLer Kevin Bieksa.

To watch Murph with Kevin Bieksa and Dr. Badali in "How to start a conversation about mental health" 

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In episode 26 Brady Leavold is joined by his former student and WHL Alumni Spencer Meyer.

Former NHLer – Best Selling Author of Sudden Death: The Incredible Saga of the 1986 Swift Current Broncos – Mental Performance & Life Coach – Elite Hockey Coach – Former Talk Show Host – Motivational Speaker A native Calgarian, Bob fell in love with playing sports at an early age. He exceled in Hockey and was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in 1987 at age 18. He would go on to play a decade of professional Hockey. After retiring and transitioning to coaching, Bob realized that his athletes were heading down the same path he had traveled. Unmet expectations, striving for perfection, pressure from coaches and peers all which led to anxiety, depression and substance abuse. Bob then decided to dedicate his life’s work to improving mental wellness and performance of the next generation of athletes and coaches. Founded in 2008, I Got Mind’s initial focus was to promote the importance of mental health and performance in the sporting world. Since then, I Got Mind has continuously evolved. Today our team is comprised of passionate former athletes, coaches, educators and mental health experts working to support and educate those involved in sport, business, and education

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Brady catches up with Wade just prior to him leaving to play pro hockey after 3 seasons away from the game. Wade has recently battled back from stage 3 brain cancer and after 3 seasons away from pro hockey is preparing to take back to the ice in a movie worthy comeback. This is not one you want to miss! Wade has recently signed with the Manchester Storm after being away from pro hockey for 3 seasons after multiple surgeries and treatments to beat stage 3 brain cancer. #hockey #cancer #survivor #Inspiration

Check out Wade's Podcast: 

A Living Breakthrough  

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Brady welcomes retired pro hockey player and mental health advocate Steve Seftel to the show. Steve Seftel wrote his self-published memoir "Shattered Ice" long after his playing career ended. Shattered Ice, explores his past, weaving players, coaches, friends, places, and struggles. The book also describes his internal struggles with mental health and coming to terms with his illness. The former NHLer is now managing his health in a new way and has become an advocate for increasing awareness and reducing stigma about mental health and suicide.

#hockey #mentalhealth #nhl

Brady welcomes the host of his favourite sports TV show, Tim Micallef of Sportsnet, Tim and Friends. Live August 8th 2021 @ 8pm EST #hockey #sportsnet #nhl #podcast #mentalhealth

Harlan Kingfisher is a husband, a dad of 4 and First Nations hockey player from Sturgeon Lake Saskatchewan. Playing hockey growing up and eventually moving around Canada playing junior and college hockey had such a positive impact on his life. First Nations hockey in Canada isn’t just a sport it’s a cultural celebration. Nothing beats a game where the stands are packed with fans cheering for their home Rez, pow wow playing on the speakers before plays, bannock and stew being served at the concession, sweetgrass getting lit and smudging the sticks before a big game. Hockey is good medicine and that’s where he got the idea for Smudge the blades apparel. He wants to celebrate First Nations hockey and be able to bring laughter and pride when wearing your Smudge the Blades gear. It’s also his dream to be able to give back to the First Nation hockey community so that it can have the same positive impact on other Native kids that it had on him. A portion of the proceeds will be given back to help First Nation youth across Canada purchase new hockey equipment so they can have a chance to Smudge, Snipe and Celly.