Inside the Mind of an NHL Emergency Goalie: Resilience, Sobriety, and Second Chances | Max Duganne

Imagine standing in a locker room knowing you might be called into an NHL game at any second or perhaps never at all. Max Duganne joins Dr. Pamela Mehta to discuss the mental gymnastics of being the emergency backup goalie for the San Jose Sharks and the founder of Amble Clothing. They walk through the grit required to maintain an athlete’s edge while navigating sobriety, the loss of a father, and the pressure of raising kids in a hyper-competitive sports culture. This conversation is for anyone trying to find their footing when the game of life shifts unexpectedly. What You’ll Learn: The specific mental injury unique to goalies and why the locker room culture is shifting for the next generation of NHL players. A breakdown of the unconventional juniors path and the moment a mentor’s honesty shifted a hockey dream toward a business degree. The surprising physical connection between chronic inflammation and a major lifestyle shift that led to a marathon finish without medication. How a 10-year-old’s medical emergency in a Reno ice rink became a lesson in the delicate balance of parenting a youth athlete. The evolution of a coastal activewear brand born from a Toyota road trip and a desire to turn an artistic legacy into a tangible business. Find Max Duggan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximilianmilesanhour/?hl=en Resources: Instagram: @dr.pamelamehta Youtube Channel: Pamela Mehta MD Become a Patient: Resilience Orthopedics Earn FREE CE Credit: Learn at Pinnacle App This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices