Our Girls Play Hockey - Breaking The Mental Health Stigma with Kendra Fisher

In this episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, goaltender-turned-advocate Kendra Fisher shares her journey from making Team Canada to battling severe anxiety and panic disorder. She reveals how hockey became both her escape and her lifeline, leading her to champion mental fitness in sports.Hockey players are told to be tough, but what happens when the battle is internal? Kendra discusses the pressures of elite competition, the impact of social media on young athletes, and the critical role of parents, coaches, and teammates in fostering mental well-being.Whether you’re a player struggling with pressure, a parent supporting your child, or a coach looking to build a healthier team culture, this episode delivers must-hear insights.--Key Takeaways:🧠 Mental Health Impacts Performance: Just like strength and conditioning, mental fitness is key to success.🏒 Hockey Saved Her Life: Kendra found stability in the game despite her struggles.📱 Social Media & Self-Worth: Learn strategies to manage online pressures.🤝 The Power of Support Systems: No player succeeds alone—team culture matters.📢 Coaches & Parents Must Lead the Way: Mental fitness should be treated like physical fitness.--Practical Tips for Parents, Coaches, and Players:👨‍👩‍👧 Parents: Normalize mental health conversations with your kids.📢 Coaches: Build team culture around emotional well-being, not just skills.🛑 Players: Asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s strength.Mental health is part of the game. Let’s change the narrative together. 🎧 Listen now!--#OurGirlsPlayHockey #MentalHealthInSports #HockeyMindset #ResilienceClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Hockey IQ: Scanning the ice, recognizing pressure, anticipating what happens next, making the right decision faster. Research shows these perceptual and decision-making skills can actually be trained. With NHL Sense Arena, kids can get extra game-like reps at home, working on hockey IQ, reactions, real stick-handling for skaters, while goalies can train reads and tracking. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at http://hockey.sensearena.com/okphHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube