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Breaking the IceBehind the Stanley Cup Finals: Goalie Wife Life with Chloe SkinnerToday on Breaking the Ice, I’m joined by Chloe Skinner, wife to Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner, just days before the Stanley Cup Finals kick off. And yes… it’s the exact same matchup as last year!
We talk about what it’s really like being a goalie wife during one of the most high-pressure moments in hockey, how playoff life impacts family rhythms, and what motherhood looks like when everything is constantly moving. From game day superstitions to raising kids in the chaos, Chloe shares it all real, grounded, and in the thick of it.
Yo...2025-06-0448 minBreaking the IceHockey Life, IVF and Drake the Pup Star with Madison ProvorovToday on Breaking the Ice, I’m joined by Madison Provorov, wife Ivan Provorov, who finished last season playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the face behind the Instagram account for their Golden Retriever, Drake. In this episode, Madison opens up about their elopement, navigating IVF while married to a pro athlete and being a dog momager to Drake!
IN THIS EPISODE WE CHAT ABOUT:
How Madison and Ivan met and their elopement this past fall
Life as a hockey wife and what it’s really like behind the scenes
...2025-05-071h 01Breaking the IceWe’re All In This Together with Megan McIlvaneMegan McIlvane, wife of Matt McIlvane, who is the head coach for the San Diego Gulls, joins me on the pod today for a much anticipated coach's wife episode!
In this episode we talk about SO much but to name a few:
Leaving her passion and career to move to Europe with her now husband
Her take on whether coach's wives and player's wives should be friends
The time commitment of a coach's wife
A positive perspective on schedule of a hockey player
The grey area of what the code is for including coach's wi...2023-12-061h 25Breaking the IceThe Limbo of Not Having a Contract with Dana OleksukDana Oleksuk, wife of Travis Oleksuk, who finished last season in Rosenheim in the Del3, joins me on the podcast for the third time! Our husbands played together in Austria for two hockey seasons and in this episode we caught up and updated each other on our lives.
In this episode we talk about:
Not having a contract this late in the year and what that looks like for each of us
The possibility of retirement and how we each feel about it
The day to day challenges of this position (living with family, lack of s...2023-11-011h 03Breaking the IcePostpartum OCD with Devyn DoderoHi guys! I hope you all are having a nice summer at home. As always, I wanted to be open with you about some of the things that I have been struggling with postpartum this time around. I am so grateful that I have this safe space to share about my life and hope that I can help someone with this episode.
How I was diagnosed with Postpartum OCD + Anxiety
I talk about some of my triggers and how I have experienced "impending doom" and ruminating thoughts
How my hypochondria has sky rocketed this time around a...2023-06-2828 minBreaking the IceSpirit Babies with Carli HussonCarli Husson is a spirit baby medium and energy healer that I had a session with a couple months before I conceived my daughter. I loved our session so much that I knew I HAD to have her on the podcast so here we are!
In this episode we chat about:
What a spirit baby is
How she started with this work and how her spiritual journey began
How she prepares for a reading
Signs from our spirit babies
Gender disappointment and how we should normalize it
How everything is energy
How you can start...2023-04-261h 01Breaking the Ice100TH EPISODE + WE WON THE CUP! With Devyn DoderoCheers to ONE HUNDRED Episodes of Breaking the Ice! It has been my absolute honor to be the host of this podcast and communicate with the amazing women in this community daily. In this episode I talk about:
100th episode + how there has been EIGHTY THOUSAND downloads since I started!
Winning the championship + what the experience was like witnessing it in person
How the starts aligned on the day of Game Six
Bridging the gap between coaches SO's + players SO's and how it leads to one word: Communication (and preferably at the beginning of the season!)
In...2023-04-1931 minBreaking the IceFocusing on the Positives with Jackie GendronJackie Gendron, wife of Miles Gendron, who plays in the ECHL for the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, joins me on Breaking the Ice today.
In this episode we chat about:
TikTok and how Jackie grew her following majorly once she moved to Norway for her husband's job and started sharing about their day to day there
How Jackie met her husband in high school and has traveled with him for 11 years
Remote jobs: How to find a remote job, what it's like working North American hours in Europe
Focusing on the positives of this lifestyle + how it...2023-04-0551 minBreaking the IceThe Mental Toll of Hockey with Maggie KestnerMaggie Kestner, wife of Josh Kestner, who plays for Rauma Lukko in Finland, joins me on Breaking the Ice today.
In this episode we chat about:
Losing your identity in this lifestyle
The challenges emotionally when isolated so far away from home
The common misconceptions that people have about hockey
Missing big life moments back home during the season
Visa Issues
Trying to get out of Russia right before the war started
and so much more!
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2023-03-221h 10Breaking the IceBloom Where You’re Planted with Emilie BlumEmilie Blum, wife of Jonathon Blum, who plays for Red Bull Munich in the DEL, joins me for a long overdue episode of Breaking the Ice!
In this episode we talked about:
The show, Hockey Wives, and how Emilie was cast for it
One Year Contracts and the uncertainty of it
Not having any control as a hockey wife
Schooling for Kids Abroad
How to make friends outside of hockey
Transitioning from a house you love back home to a small apartment in Europe
Mid-Season Burn Out
Struggling with Mental Health during the hockey season and...2023-03-1557 minBreaking the IceThe Bachelor, Russia + Hockey Life with Tara KampferTara Kampfer, wife of Steven Kampfer, joins me on Breaking the Ice today.
In this episode, we talk about:
Her experience going on The Bachelor ABC and all the behind the scenes details
How she felt watching herself back on tv
How she met her husband and moving around in this hockey life
Living in Russia and playing in the KHL during COVID
The war in Russia + Brittney Griner
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2023-03-0856 minBreaking the IceSelf Care for Moms, Pregnancy Loss Abroad + The Healing Power of Food with Alyssa FlynnAlyssa Flynn, wife of Brian Flynn, who finished his last professional season in the AHL with the Utica Comets joins me for todays episode of Breaking the Ice.
In this episode we talk about:
Self Care for Moms
How postpartum is not just the first three months after having a baby
How to support a new mom postpartum in our lifestyle
Pregnancy Loss Abroad
The healing power of food
Plant Based Nutrition
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YouTube Yoga & Med...2023-03-011h 06Breaking the IceTHE ECHL: The Wild Wild West with Stefany JenksStefany Jenks, wife of AJ Jenks, who finished his last professional season in the ECHL playing for Fort Wayne Komets, joins me on Breaking the Ice to share all about their experience in the wild wild west, aka the ECHL.
In this episode, we chat about:
The unpredictability in minor league hockey and what it has taught her about herself
Being ghosted by a team when it comes to resigning with them
Friendships outside of the hockey life
Motherhood
How your priorities shift depending on which season of life you're in
Retirement and the ph...2023-02-2254 minBreaking the IceHaving a C-Section in France with Devyn DoderoBuckle up, I’m ready to share my birth story! For those of you that have followed my pregnancy journey, my daughter was breech and I chose to have a scheduled c-section here in France. I share the highs and lows of my hospital experience, as always, UNFILTERED.
In this episode I talked about:
-The surgery + what it was like having a c-section
-My childcare falling through a few days before my scheduled c-section
-Being in the hospital alone and struggling with a major...2023-02-1555 minBreaking the IceYour Mid-Week Pick Me Up with Layne GibbonsLayne Gibbons, wife of Kyle Gibbons, who plays in Val Gardena in the Alps Hockey League, joins me on BTI for the SECOND time. I felt we could all use a light hearted and funny conversation and I knew she was my go-to girl!
In this episode, we talk about:
Visa Issues and Flying Super Late in our Pregnancies
Finding Dog Sitters + Baby Sitters Abroad
Funny Situations with Teams
ALL THINGS POP CULTURE. Bravo, RHW, Vanderpump Rules, Kardashians, Ultimatum + Love is Blind, F***, Marry, Kill. You name it, we went there.
We hope this episode...2023-02-081h 13Breaking the IceSupporting Moms with Sleep with Danielle NyquistDanielle Nyquist, wife of Gustav Nyquist, who plays in the NHL for the Columbus Blue Jackets, joins me for a wonderful episode all about SLEEP. Danielle is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and owns her own business, Sov Gott Sleep (which means sleep tight in Swedish) In this episode we talk about ALL things baby + toddler sleep including:
What drove her to create a career around sleep
Healthy Sleep Habits and when we can begin to implement them
What healthy sleep habits are and WHY they are so important
Newborn Sleep, what you can expect and how to...2023-02-0156 minBreaking the IceCatching Up With Your Host, me, Devyn DoderoIt's been a MINUTE. I recorded this solo episode because I felt it was about dang time to update you guys on what has been going on for the past month and a half. I wanted to share the real and true hardships of this lifestyle and some of the additional stressors we have been dealing with.
Making a complete lifestyle shift (going from off-season to season and vice versa) can be really draining.
In this episode, I share about prepping for the season, the travel day, my pregnancy and getting adjusted in a new c...2022-11-1646 minBreaking the IceRetirement + Mental Health with Suz LundeenSuz Lundeen, girlfriend of Joe Howe, who is currently the assistant coach at Yale but played his last professional season with the Orlando Solar Bears in the ECHL, shares all about their journey through retirement.
Suz + Joe were both hockey players, who retired at the same time, and faced all the challenges that came with this, together. In this episode we talk about:
The frustration element that can lead a lot of players into retirement
Struggling with high functioning depression
Seeking help for the mental health issues and how they overcame this tra...2022-10-051h 02Breaking the IceThe Connection Between All Sports with Sarita FrancisSarita Francis, engaged to Jordan Scarlett, who plays professional football in the NFL, joined me for an episode of Breaking the Ice. One thing I have learned from this lifestyle is that regardless of which sport you are in, our lifestyles are so similar. We experience very unique life experiences, struggles, highs, lows and everything in between!
In this episode, we chat about:
-The NFL and what the schedule is like, the lifestyle + getting drafted for the first time
-The similarities between pro football and pro hockey
-Be...2022-09-2858 minBreaking the IceFriendship Therapy with Brittany Wedgewood and Emma WinnitoyBrittany Wedgewood, wife of Scott Wedgewood who plays in the NHL for the Dallas Stars, and Emma Winnitoy, girlfriend of Mitchell Stephens, who plays in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens, join me for a friendship therapy sesh today!
We had so much fun catching up and updating each other about the summer and upcoming plans for the year and season ahead. We chat about new teams, post wedding blues, renting houses, getting kicked out of the US, engagement stories, intentions for the 22/23 hockey season and more!
Follow me on IG...2022-09-211h 03Breaking the IceLeaning Into the Culture with Annessa SmithAnnessa Smith, wife of Jeff Smith, who plays for EHC Neuwied in the Del 4, joins me on Breaking the Ice today. Annessa has been living the hockey life for 13 years and in this episode we chat about:
Her mom passing away during the hockey season
Embracing the culture that you’re in and leaning into it
How to find things going on in the city that you live in
Her birth experience in Germany
How it works when giving birth in another country and having no one to watch your first kid
How team cars following play...2022-09-1454 minBreaking the IceInclusion, Debunking Stereotypes & People Pleasing with Madison MarshallMadison Marshall, wife of Ben Marshall, who plays in Ingolstadt, Germany in the DEL, joins me on Breaking the Ice today and I could have talked to her for five more hours. Madison has been doing all of my brand management and has been such an asset, turned friend! If you want to listen to a relatable AF episode….this one is for you.
We chat about:
Madison having an identical twin and anything you’ve ever wanted to know about identical twins, I asked!
The stereotypes and judgme...2022-08-311h 22Breaking the IceGrowing Old is a Privilege with Kaitlin YakuraKaitlin Yakura, wife of Dean Yakura, who finished last season in the ECHL for the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, joins me on Breaking the Ice and shares with me her journey of finding out she has Stage 3 Melanoma at age 25.
In this Episode we discuss:
Getting Diagnosed with cancer and what this emotional process looked like for her
What she had going on in her life and how it had to be put on hold
What chemotherapy was like and how cancer affected her confidence and self-esteem
How growing old is a privilege an...2022-08-2450 minBreaking the IceAround the World with Camilla Emilie JacobsenCamilla Emilie Jacobsen, engaged to Emil Bejmo, who plays for the Manglerud Star in Oslo, Norway, joins me on the pod today. Camilla and I met when she flew from Norway to Nashville for the retreat and I was so excited to see her face via zoom and chat with her.
In this episode we talk about:
-How Camilla works as a customs officer in the largest airport in Norway
-Her and her husband are from two different countries and she shares how they communicate
-Living the Ho...2022-08-1757 minBreaking the IcePlanting Roots with Kecia SheahanKecia Sheahan, wife of Riley Sheahan, who finished last season in the NHL playing for the Seattle Kraken, comes on Breaking the Ice today and we chat about all everything within our lifestyle. Kecia was an absolute pleasure to have on the podcast and I had the best time talking with her!
In this episode we talk about:
What it was like planning a wedding during a pandemic and how everything turned out the way it should be
Kecia and Riley are from two different countries and we chat about how they dealt with i...2022-08-1056 minBreaking the IceIt’s all Preference (Packing + Preparation for Moving Abroad) with Kayla AlberKayla Alber, wife of Patch Alber, who plays for the Fischtown Penguins (Germany) in the DEL, joins me for the first episode of Season 3. Kayla has been going to Europe for 5 hockey seasons and knows the ropes of packing and preparation for moving overseas!
In this episode we talk about:
How you can find the essentials in other countries and packing things from home is all about preference
The current ongoing lost luggage situation going on in Europe
Our must have items for the big move
Items we forget + regret to bring each year
T...2022-08-031h 16Breaking the IceWrapping up Season 2 with a Minisode with Devyn DoderoWhat an incredible season two it has been with you all. For the last episode of season two, I wanted to jump on and share some life updates, recap season two, talk about what's to come with season three and take you along for the ride. Even though the pod is taking a minor summer break, I will still be super active on the Instagram page and chatting with you all! Thank you for being a part of this community, it means the world.
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2022-05-1130 minBreaking the IceWhat I’ve Learned in this Hockey Life with Abby GrimaldiAbby Grimaldi, wife of Rocco Grimaldi, who plays for the Nashville Predators in the NHL, is a hockey wife and Christian based musician from Grand Forks, North Dakota. Abby is an amazing human and this episode will inspire you all.
In this episode, we chat about:
Moving and starting over and Abby’s outlook on fresh starts
Growing up in a traditional home and never moving around to transitioning to the lack of stability that hockey brings
Going from being a super busy person to struggling with depression once that stopped and hock...2022-05-041h 01Breaking the IceFlying Internationally with Kids with Amanda WickAmanda Wick, wife of Jeremy Wick, who plays in Switzerland for the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers in the National League, and I sit down and have a conversation on all things traveling with kids. In this episode, we each share all the tips and advice to hopefully help you prepare as best as possible.
In this episode we cover:
Ages 0-5 years old. We break down what you need to bring with you and what you can leave behind
Where you should be sitting on the plane according to your kids age
What jet lag looks l...2022-04-201h 00Breaking the IceBeing Human with Erinn HakstolErinn Hakstol, wife of Dave Hakstol, who is the head coach for the Seattle Kraken in the NHL, joins me on Breaking the Ice today!
In this episode, we chat about:
How her and her husband met being 8 years apart!
What covid looked like for them as a family and how her and her kids were apart from Dave for over six months
Home schooling older kids during a pandemic
Long distance
Growing through this lifestyle with kids who are older
What community means to her and how the hockey life has changed her pers...2022-04-131h 00Breaking the IceMental Health, Mindset and Women’s Hockey with Taylor CookTaylor Cook is a women’s professional hockey player and a mindset coach! Taylor’s boyfriend, Eeli Parviainen, is the strength and conditioning + assistant coach in Bremerhaven, Germany in the DEL.
In this episode we chat about:
The pay equity between mens and women's hockey
The U18 World Championships getting canceled for women but mens continuing on
How she got started in her career
Men’s mental health: Why men feel like they can’t be vulnerable and why we think there needs to be more resources on hockey teams
Mental health struggles that happen with the hocke...2022-04-0648 minBreaking the IceMotherhood, Marriage and Me with Stacey KasdorfStacey Kasdorf, wife of Jason Kasdorf, joins me on the podcast today. Stacey is a mom to three little girls, a business owner, influencer, blogger and wife. With this being a busy time of year, I thought this would be a great time to dive into the topics of motherhood, marriage + me time and how they all are intertwined.
In this episode we chat about:
One of Stacey's hardest times as a mom
How once you have kids, it's harder to make time for your marriage and Stacey shares how and her husband work o...2022-03-3046 minBreaking the IceBridging the Gap Between Coaches Wives + Players Wives with Julie JohnsonJulie Johnson, engaged to Tim Branham, who is the assistant coach of the Colorado Eagles in the AHL, joins me on Breaking the Ice today! Tim was the head coach of the Utah Grizzles in the ECHL for 8 years and this is their first season making the big move to the AHL. In this episode, we discuss how it seems “against the rules” to co-mingle with coaches wives and players wives and how we can change this storyline.
In this episode we chat about:
Never being a players wife and stepping directly into th...2022-03-2351 minBreaking the IceDefying All Odds with Victoria ArlenVictoria Arlen is a ESPN + MBC Host, Gold Medalist, Dancing with the Stars Contestant and Author, to name a few, joins me on the podcast today!
When Victoria was 11 years old, she developed two very rare conditions and lost the ability to walk, talk, communicate but she heard everything that people were saying for FOUR years. She was completely locked in her body.
In this episode we talk about:
The beginning stages when Victoria and her family knew something was off
How Victoria and her family got through the...2022-03-161h 01Breaking the IceThe Mental Load of Our Lifestyle with Devyn DoderoToday is a solo episode with me, your host! I started to feel that roadtrip, middle of the season burn out creep in a couple of weeks ago and once I processed my emotions, I wanted to share this episode with you all.
In this episode I talk about:
The Mental Load of Responsibilities
Stepping into the role as the primary caretaker of kids, pets, household responsibilities but also feeling the overwhelm of not being able to take a break if needed
Long Roadtrips Alone
Planning Life Around Hockey
The Ment...2022-03-0947 minBreaking the IceBuying, Renting and Everything In Between with Kirsten BartleyKirsten Bartley, wife of Vic Bartley, who finished this season for Kunlan Red Star in the KHL, is a real estate agent, small shop business owner and mom of two. Kirsten is one of the most hardworking people I know and she joins me to share her knowledge of the real estate world. In this episode we talk about
-Juggling working real estate full time, having two kids, solo momming the last three seasons
-Whether you should rent or buy during the hockey season
-Foreign income
-When you’re mar...2022-03-021h 08Breaking the IceLearning to be Independent with Gretchen GeraghtyGretchen Geraghty, girlfriend of Max Willman, who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL, joins me today on Breaking the Ice. Gretchen currently resides in Allentown, PA and her boyfriend is 1.5 hours away in Philadelphia living the hotel life!
In this episode we talk about:
The uncertainties of the hockey life
When they decided to move in together
Long Distance
Covid and how that affected her day to day
Learning how to be independent in this lifestyle
What it's like having a twin and living far away from them
The comparison ga...2022-02-2349 minBreaking the IceLate Night Happy Hour with Danielle FraserDanielle Fraser, wife of Jamie Fraser, who plays in Villach, Austria in the ICEHL, joins me today for a late night happy hour! Danielle and I had an absolute blast chatting virtually. We have had so many mutual connections and she has also spent six hockey seasons in Vienna herself! (where my husband plays now). Her and Jamie have been together for 15 years and they now travel the globe with their two kids.
In this episode we chat about everything and anything but a few topics in between all of the laughs are:
...2022-02-161h 15Breaking the IceThe Unknowns Made Us Stronger with Jenn ArmyJenn Army, wife of Derek Army, who is the Head Coach of the Wheeling Nailers in the ECHL, joins me on Breaking the Ice today!
Even though she is a coach's wife now, she started off as a player's girlfriend/wife and they went through long distance for 9 years! Jenn is a teacher and she shares about how difficult it was to get time off to go visit and really having to plan her time off around what worked for the hockey schedule, which also led us to talking about maternity leave for teachers and how unfair...2022-02-0955 minBreaking the IceJanuary Lull, Hockey + Covid and Catching Up with Brittany WedgewoodBrittany Wedgewood, wife of Scott Wedgewood, who plays for the Arizona Coyotes in the NHL, joins me on the podcast today for the seventh time?!
Brit and I really needed a good catch up episode and I know you all love hearing her on the podcast so we had to make it happen!
Some of the things we chit chat in this episode are:
Brittany and Scott's new home in Arizona
The January Lull and why it seems to affect us all
What's been going on for us both: Moving, Sicknesses, Funny Dog Stories...2022-02-021h 01Breaking the IceNever Give Up, A Journey to Motherhood with Jamie MachacekJamie Machacek, wife of Spencer Machacek, who plays for Wolfsburg in the DEL, joins me over a virtual glass of wine on the podcast today. Jamie + I have been chatting for so long after we discover the same love for the show Nashville. (Naming her son and my dog after it!) We’ve talked about all the mom things over the past year and I was so excited to finally meet her virtually IRL on the podcast.
Jamie and her husband knew they wanted children from the beginning. After trying for quite awhile and going thro...2022-01-261h 39Breaking the IceAn Episode on All Things Dental with Dr. Sarah SweetnamDr. Sarah Sweetnam, wife of Erik Gudbranson, who plays for the Calgary Flames in the NHL, joins me on the podcast today.
Before we talked about dentistry, we talked a bit about Sarah's hockey journey, thus far. She shares how her husband got traded six days after Sarah gave birth. She had to wait five weeks before finally joining him in Nashville (They are Canadian!) We also chat about what COVID has been like for her as a first time mom. She shares how her and her husband met her first week of dental school and how...2021-12-2958 minBreaking the IceThe Journey to Finding HerselfIlyssa has lived her entire life in Florida and adventured to the other side of the pond for her first season overseas.
In this episode we dive into:
How you can lose yourself when you begin to date someone new or lose yourself in this lifestyle and how to identify this within yourself
Darkness and how challenging it is when it becomes dark so early
Finding what you love to do and learning about yourself in the process
Youtube. Ilyssa started a Youtube channel this year to cope and communicate with this lifestyle.
Fo...2021-12-2243 minBreaking the IceLockdowns, Cheating and Female Friendships with Jeanie PrapavessisJeanie Prapavessis, wife of Matt Prapavessis, who plays in Vienna Austria for the Vienna Capitals, sat down with me over wine and we had a great conversation about all of the things.
We dive into:
Lockdowns- What it has been like as Americans living in Austria during yet another lockdown. We chat about the frustration, confusion on rules and of course, what we’re watching during lockdown.
We talk about wine and how cheap it is in Europe
High School- How we feel terrib...2021-12-151h 16Breaking the IceSolo Travel, Picking Your Battles and Life in Russia with Hilary MieleHilary Miele, wife of Andy Miele, who plays in Nizhny Novgorod in the KHL, joins me on the podcast today!
In this episode we dive into:
Long Distance: Hilary & Andy met in college and she had little to no idea where hockey would take them! She shares about her experience with long distance and how she wound up leaving her career to be with him
We talk about Russia and she shares a few funny stories. Hilary and her daughter were apart from Andy for four months while they were waiting on their...2021-12-081h 08Breaking the IceMoving Into the Holidays with a More Holistic Approach with Carley PattersonCarley Patterson, girlfriend of Jesse Graham, who plays in Augsburg, Germany in the DEL, is a holistic nutritionist and this is the perfect day for this episode to come out as we head full force into the holiday season.
In this episode, we dive into:
-How she plans meals for the week and the simple basics you can have prepared in your fridge versus meal prepping for the entire week
-Healthy snack ideas vs. crushing a bag of chips mid day ( @ me) and how this brings out the...2021-12-0151 minBreaking the IceOur Fertility Journey: Miscarriages, IVF + Surrogacy with Terra O‘ReillyTerra O'Reilly, wife of Cal O'Reilly, who is the Captain of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the AHL, shares her fertility journey with me. Terra opens up about her Endometriosis, several miscarriages, IVF journey and surrogacy journey.
Terra wants other women to know that they are not alone if they are struggling with their fertility. She speaks about how looking back, she really kept this private but as she has opened up more about it, so many women have reached out to her about their struggles.
I also have a very special connection to the...2021-11-242h 02Breaking the IceFrom Sweden to America with Sandra Boström HoppaSandra Boström Hoppa, wife of Sebastian Aho, who plays in the NHL for the NY Islanders, joins me on the podcast today! This is the first time I've chatted with a European expat in North America and we had so much fun!
In this episode we dive into:
Her husband getting drafted and how she originally didn't want to go because she was nervous to leave her friends, family and job
We chat about leaving your comfort zone to go out of your home country and how tough this can be in terms of...2021-11-171h 06Breaking the IceAlzheimers Changed My Perspective on Life with Alyssa MaletteAlyssa Malette, daughter of Vince Malette, who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 52, joins me on the podcast today. Vince is a retired DEL + OHL coach. Alyssa is incredibly strong for sharing her vulnerable story on BTI and I was so inspired by her story + her strength. You can feel the bond that Alyssa and her dad have together.
In this episode we talk about
-Alzheimers and what this disease is
-How she could see changes within her dad by watching him on the benc...2021-11-1044 minBreaking the IceCoach‘s Wife Life with Wendy TippettWendy Tippett, wife of Dave Tippett, head coach of the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL, joins me on the podcast and shares all about her 37+ years in this hockey world!
In this episode we dive into:
-What this lifestyle as looked like for her over the years and the difference between being a player’s wife and a coach's wife
-What it was like for her kids growing up in the hockey world
-How she loves the role of a coaches wife because she is...2021-11-031h 06Breaking the IceYour Questions Answered with Dev + BritFor our final hurrah together, we wanted to bring the community into the mix. Most of you know I host this podcast by myself but wanted to bring on Brittany for a bit to co-host with me! We collected all of your questions and answered them throughout the episode.
In this episode we dive into:
How to handle people not being supportive in the lifestyle
Whether you should buy a house during hockey or after it's over
Our superstitions as hockey wives
Setting boundaries
Break ideas with or without kids
What we do to make extra c...2021-10-2755 minBreaking the IceResentment, Acceptance & Making Space in Your Relationship with Dr. Tracy DalgleishDr. Tracy Dalgleish is a clinical psychologist, a relationship expert, a speaker and an author. After hearing Dr. Tracy on another podcast, I became fascinated with her work and have continued to follow along with her on Instagram and Facebook! This is an episode that will be relatable for women EVERYWHERE, even if you are not in the hockey lifestyle.
In this episode we dive into:
Resentment: In this lifestyle, we are uprooting our lives and we carry a lot of the mental load. Resentment is a feeling that can unfortunately creep in...2021-10-201h 02Breaking the IceWorld Mental Health DayToday is World Mental Health Day and I decided to record a spontaneous episode last night for this topic. I really started to notice that I had anxiety in high school and it has definitely continued into my adult life.
Even though this is a pretty vulnerable topic, I feel it's important to share. I discuss how I have been feeling mentally the last few weeks.
I also shared some past clips from episodes where my guests have spoken out about mental health. Please know that you are not alone if you suffer from depression...2021-10-1042 minBreaking the IceHome Is Where the Heart Is with Jacqueline ChiarotJacqueline Chiarot, wife of Ben Chiarot, who plays for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL, joins us on Breaking the Ice today! Jacqueline and Ben met when they were 17 years old, after being set up on a blind coffee double date and have been together ever since!
Jacqueline is a successful designer so of course we had to pick her brain about design. We asked her how to make your off-season home feel more like you, how to nail down a design style + more. We also chat about how she was able to balance motherhood + launching a...2021-09-291h 16Breaking the IceFollowing Her Dreams with Stephanie JonesStephanie Jones, wife of Connor Jones, who plays for the Fort Wayne Komets in the ECHL, joins us on the podcast today. Stephanie and her husband have been together since 2017 and she has never moved with him for the hockey season. He's been with the Islanders, Bridgeport Sound Tigers, HC Thurgau in Switzerland and Vasterviks, IK in Sweden.
Stephanie is passionate to share with other women in our community about the possibilities of making long distance work and sharing her experience of having the power + drive to build her career in NYC. Stephanie is a producer for...2021-09-221h 10Breaking the IceGretzky, Like the Hockey Player? with Sara GretzkySara Gretzky, wife to Ty Gretzky + daughter in-law of Wayne Gretzky, joins us on Breaking the Ice today! I can't think of a better way to mark FIFTY episodes of the podcast than with this girl. She is absolutely hilarious.
Her name is very recognizable within our hockey community, however, I wanted to have Sara on the podcast because I have followed her for awhile and feel like she is someone who we would just be friends with.
Brittany and I talk with her about all the things including pop-culture + entertainment, her miscarriage, astrology, her...2021-09-151h 35Breaking the IceKind People Are My Kind of People with Emma WinnitoyEmma Winnitoy, girlfriend of Mitchell Stephens, who plays for the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL, joins Brittany and I on the podcast today. Emma and Brittany go all the way back to to when they were kids because their brothers played hockey together. Being from the same city, they would occasionally chat but it became full circle when their significant others both signed in Tampa Bay and they won a Stanley Cup together.
In this episode, we hear about how Emma + Mitchell met, long distance + the NHL bubble and their day with the Stanley Cup. However...2021-09-081h 25Breaking the IceMeet My Co-Host with Brittany WedgewoodLADIES! I am so excited to introduce to you my co-host, Brittany Wedgewood! Brittany and I will have about 5 episodes together and it will be so fun to have her with me + each guest.
In the episode today, Brit and I catch up about what has been going on her life the last few months which is A LOT! Her and Scott recently brought home another Bernedoodle, they bought a house and they are planning their official wedding for next summer.
I know you will love this girl as much as I do! H...2021-09-0154 minBreaking the IceCoping with Travel Anxiety with Devyn DoderoTravel Anxiety is a bi!ch. I will be the first to admit I am not a delight to travel with and my travel anxiety gets the best of me basically every single time. It takes me at least a week to decompress from the stress and anxiety when moving for the hockey season.
I am always evaluating and looking for ways to improve myself, which results in a lot of self-reflection. I took a bit of a deeper dive into WHY these feelings arise for me every time I travel and came to the conclusion, that...2021-08-2540 minBreaking the IceThe Invisible Load of Motherhood with Dakota CameronDakota Cameron, wife of Brett Cameron, who plays in Kassel Germany in the del2, joins me for an episode today! If you aren't a mom, don't let the episode title deter you! We chat about SO much more than the #momlife but it was definitely the focus of our episode.
We chat about the off-season, what life was like last year overseas during the pandemic and how it affects our mindsets going into next hockey season, leaving clothes + items over in Europe during the off-season, and of course mom life.
We each share a bit...2021-08-1855 minBreaking the IceMy Conversation with a Pediatric Sleep Consultant with Autumn DettmannAutumn Dettmann, wife of Kevin Schmidt, is a pediatric sleep consultant who has been obsessed with sleep since her first daughter was born. After struggling with my son's sleep, I knew I needed some support so I hired Autumn to help our family navigate this.
In this episode, we talk about baby jet lag, sleepy cues, following the 80/20 rule and so much more! As moms, there is a lot of judgment that goes around how your baby sleeps and how your baby eats. This podcast is a judgement free zone and this episode is an informative episode...2021-08-1156 minBreaking the IceKnowing When It‘s Time to Hang Them Up with Sarah WhitmoreSarah Whitmore, wife of Derek Whitmore, joins me for a new episode today. Sarah's husband, Derek, had played the majority of is North American career in the AHL + ECHL and also several years in Europe.
In this episode, Sarah is open, honest and real about how she knew the hockey life was no longer for her and her family. At the time, she was unhappy and wanted to have a purpose and to feel that she was contributing in some way. She had conversations with her husband about this, which caused tension at times in their relationship.2021-08-0451 minBreaking the IceA Living Breakthrough with Karly and Wade MacleodSURPRISE! The podcast is officially back every Wednesday.
Today, I have two very special guests joining me, Karly and Wade Macleod. Karly and Wade are some of the nicest people ever and their bond and love for each other is so strong.
While Karly and Wade have been in this professional hockey world, Wade has suffered four reoccurring brain tumors, with the last one resulting in radiation and chemo. The first tumor was discovered after Wade hit his head in a hockey game and had a seizure on the ice. Their world was forever changed.2021-07-281h 13Breaking the IceHer Journey with IVF with Sandra SzczechuraSandra Szczechura, wife of Paul Szczechura, joins me on the podcast and shares about her fertility journey, including IVF. She has had 2 IUIs, (2 of which were overseas), 1 miscarriage, 1 successful pregnancy and has one last embryo frozen for their final attempt for a second baby.
Sandra was so open to sharing her journey, in hopes to help someone in our community who needs the support. I learned so much in this episode, including how to support someone who is going through this. She is so encouraging, optimistic and understanding. I hope that this is just the beginning of n...2021-04-2157 minBreaking the IceJuggling Expat Wife Life, Motherhood and a Swimwear Line Back Home With Danielle NowickDanielle Nowick, wife of Darren Nowick who plays for Skelleftea AIK in the SHL, joins me on the podcast today. We recorded this podcast in person and hit it off immediately. Danielle shares the hilarious story of how she met her husband and how he noticed her, finally, after she got her braces off.
Danielle shares what her experience has been like in this hockey world. From meeting in high school, to venturing to college together, from finding out she's pregnant to doing long distance overseas....they have been through it all and more! Now with a...2021-04-141h 01Breaking the IceEverything You Want to Know From a Labor & Delivery Nurse with Nicole QuinnNicole Quinn, girlfriend of Andrew MacWilliam, of Redbull Munich in the DEL, joins me on the podcast today!
Nicole is a labor & delivery nurse and we talk about all the things including:
-Genetics and how it affects labor & delivery
-Second baby truths and myths, as well as food myths
-Early signs of labor and how you can induce labor naturally.
We also chat about POOP during labor, water leaking vs. water breaking, back labor vs. front labor and so much more! Nicole is SO knowledgeable and has yea...2021-04-071h 01Breaking the IceAll Shapes and Sizes are Beautiful with Meghan SmithMeg Smith, wife of Trevor Smith, who played several years between the NHL, AHL and one year in Switzerland, joins me on the podcast today. Meg has always been a career driven person and shared about how she occasionally felt torn between career life and hockey life.
She also speaks about how she grew up small breasted and had several self confidence issues. Shortly after having her two daughters, one in Toronto and one in Switzerland, she made the decision to get breast implants. She began to experience debilitating health problems and could not figure out the underlying issue. Meg share...2021-03-3145 minBreaking the IceStepping In to the World of Football with More Than A Season Podcast (Brittany Labbe & Ashley Cramer)Brittany Labbe, girlfriend of Drew Hollingshead and Ashley Cramer, wife of Carson Cramer, join me on the podcast today! Brittany and Ashley are the hosts of More Than A Season Podcast and are both significant others of two of the football coaches at Mississippi State.
In this episode, we step outside of the hockey world and in to the world of football. We learn a little about each of them, how the two of them met, what it's like being a coaches wife, pandemic life and how it affected the football season and all about their podcast!2021-03-241h 01Breaking the IceIt‘s Okay to Not be Okay with Whitney McParlandWhitney 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.
T...2021-03-1755 minBreaking the IcePart Two: The Bridge Between Two Worlds with Jaime ZajacThis 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!
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2021-03-1043 minBreaking the IceThe Bridge Between Two Worlds with Jaime ZajacJaime 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...2021-03-0356 minBreaking the IceShow up for the things that make you feel good with Danielle ShuggDanielle 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. W...2021-02-241h 07Breaking the IceFriendships: A Reason, A Season or a Lifetime with Layne GibbonsLayne 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 c...2021-02-171h 01Breaking the IceHaving a Game Plan for Retirement with Andrea HansonAndrea 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...2021-02-101h 15Breaking the IceGive Yourself Grace with Clarity EngelClarity 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, h...2021-02-031h 03Breaking the IceLivin‘ La Vida Lockdown with Blaire Broda and Dana OleksukBlaire 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...2021-01-271h 02Breaking the IceMy European Birth Story with Devyn DoderoWelcome 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...2021-01-2050 minBreaking the IceA Virtual Coffee Date with Jillian CannataJillian 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...2020-12-091h 08Breaking the IceLife in China with Alannah LiemAlannah Liem, wife of Jordan Liem, who played the last three years in China in the VHL, joins me on the podcast!
This was such a fun & interesting episode for me because I have never sat down and chatted with a fellow hockey wife about life in China! Given what is happening in the world with COVID, Alannah was in the middle of it in China and talks about what her experience was like getting home and hearing about it for the first time.
She also tells me some hilarious stories about life in China i...2020-12-021h 06Breaking the IceTrust the timing of your life with Natasha BellNatasha Bell, wife to Mark Bell, who spent years in the NHL & AHL but spent the last few years of his career in Germany, joins me on the podcast today! I knew I wanted to have Natasha on my podcast after following her on Instagram for quite awhile. She is so inspiring and has such a positive aura around her.
Natasha is a wife, a mom, health coach and an entrepreneur! In this episode we cover so much ground but to name a few we chat about trusting the process, identifying what you need in whatever season...2020-11-2556 minBreaking the IceMaking the move to Sweden with Haley FergusonHaley Ferguson, girlfriend of Oula Palve, who plays in the SHL in Linköping, Sweden, joins me on the podcast today! If you follow the bachelor franchise, you may recognize her and her identical twin sister from a few of the shows.
Haley and her boyfriend started dating a few months before COVID hit and they wound up quarantining together in Las Vegas. She talks about what that time was like for her and how it benefited their relationship in the long run.
After living in Vegas most of her life and being separated for fo...2020-11-181h 02Breaking the IceThe Denim Blonde with Lauren MelkusToday I am joined on the podcast by Lauren Melkus! Lauren is the owner and designer of the brand "The Denim Blonde." The Denim Blonde began as a brand for bridal wear but within the past year expanded to sports wives and girlfriends. Lauren is so creative and is so passionate about what she does!
Lauren and her boyfriend, Tim Boyle, did several years of long distance but he is now retired and the wait is over! In this episode, we talk about her time in the hockey world, we chat & laugh about how the guys never k...2020-11-1155 minBreaking the IceBeing the new kid with Brittany EnglishBrittany English joins me today on the podcast! Brittany and her husband (she revealed on the podcast THEY GOT MARRIED, so happy for her!) have been the “new kids” on the teams several times. Even though she is super social and outgoing, she admits it is still nerve racking going somewhere new and she shares some great advice on what works for her.
Her husband, Scott Wedgewood, is also a goalie and she tells us what it is like being married to a goalie and how it is different than the other positions. (She may low key wish...2020-11-041h 14Breaking the IceConnection through Community with Amy JohnerAmy Johner, creator of our private Facebook group joins me on the podcast today! Amy created this group years and years ago because she felt that it was so needed for our community. She talks about the importance of connecting with other girls in our lifestyle because they really do become your family for the season. What would we do without our hockey girls?!
Amy and her husband started dating before there were cell phones! We talk about the 90's and early 2000's and how far technology has come since then (thank god for us living away...2020-10-281h 16Breaking the IceThe truth about your period: Cycle Syncing, Hormones & Birth Control with Alaina CrossAlaina Cross, wife of Tommy Cross, who plays for the Charlotte Checkers in the AHL, joins me on the podcast today!
Alaina and her sisters own Balanced Beyars Health and their mission as health coaches is to help women live life in alignment to their cycles. In this episode, we talk about how most of us grow up misinformed about our bodies due to the lack of education and all studies being done on men. She talks about cycle syncing, the four phases of our cycle and how we should eat & exercise during each phase. We talk...2020-10-211h 13Breaking the IceDifferent cultures, hilarious adventures & goldendoodles with Shelby VersteegShelby Versteeg, wife of Mitch Versteeg, joins me on the podcast today! Mitch finished last season in HK Nitra in Slovakia and when COVID hit, their plans for this season changed. They have had a bit of a longer summer and have felt the stress of waiting for a contract but making the best of the extra time as a family!
Shelby told me some stories that literally had me in tears. She shares about her experience having her son, Sem, in Slovakia and getting their goldendoodle, Henry, in Japan. We also talk a lot about the...2020-10-141h 03Breaking the IceFrom player‘s wife to coach‘s wife with Meg Graham & Kayla SheenToday Meg Graham, wife of Neil Graham, who coach's the Texas Stars in the AHL and Kayla Sheen, wife of Everett Sheen, who coach's the Idaho Steelheads in the ECHL join me on the podcast today!
Throughout me and my husband's time in Idaho (off & on for 5 years) and all three of us living there for the off season, I am grateful to have been able to form relationships with these amazing ladies. It was so fun to catch up and has been a blast for us to see each other go through new life changes over...2020-10-071h 05Breaking the IceGrowing through this hockey life with Ashley BuckAshley Buck, wife of Brandon Buck, who finished last season in Nürnberg, Germany, joins me on the podcast today! Ashley has been in this hockey world for 11 years now and throughout it all has experienced several moves, languages, marriage, babies, injuries, no payments (to name a few!) They have also met some of their best friends in this lifestyle.
Ashley is the owner of Ashley Buck Photography and the hockey apparel line, Beau and Bex. She was an open book and I love her perspective of this hockey life!
https://www...2020-09-301h 01Breaking the IceSo long, long distance with Karlee BowlesSome of the two most hated words from hockey spouses: Long Distance.
Karlee, married to Parker Bowles, who finished last season in Znojmo, Czech Republic in the EBEL, joins me on the podcast today for our conversation about long distance! Karlee and Parker did long distance off and on for TEN years but are finally together again!
They met at a really young age and throughout their time together had clear communication and really understood each other’s needs and wants. They made it work and came out the other side! That...2020-09-2358 minBreaking the IcePregnant in a Pandemic with Katie JoslinKatie Joslin, wife of Derek Joslin, who plays for Redbull Salzburg in Austria, joins me on the pod today to talk about being pregnant in the pandemic! After being diagnosed with a herniated disk in her back, she needed to lean on family and get some extra help with their little girl Elizabeth. Katie and her husband made the tough decision to separate for the birth of their second child and she headed back home to Canada, while he stays in Austria.
Her due date is about a month before mine and we spend this episode swapping s...2020-09-161h 23Breaking the IceRolling with the hockey life punches with Claire StewartClaire Stewart, girlfriend of Lawson Crouse, who plays for the Arizona Coyotes in the NHL, joins me today on the podcast. We talk about her experience in this hockey world and some of the challenges she has endured in her personal life. Before her and her boyfriend met, she had decided to cut ties with the modeling industry, and was cleaning up her life mentally and physically. She was letting go of toxic relationships and focusing on self love, and a positive healthy happy life for herself, by herself. But when the right person comes along, you just know!2020-09-091h 14Breaking the IceStepping into your power with Katie AndersonKatie Anderson, girlfriend to William Rapuzzi, who plays in Dornbirn, Austria in the ICE Hockey League, joins me on the podcast today to talk about all things career. We cover topics such as, getting a working visa as a girlfriend, finding jobs in your summer or season city to imposter syndrome, not knowing how or where to start and ideas to take that first step.
We have to remember to not compare our year one to someone else’s year ten and realize that our individual personalities are what make us unique and make a bus...2020-09-0253 minBreaking the IceRetirement & life after hockey with Stefanie HeidStefanie Heid, wife of Chris Heid, who had a career ending injury that immediately led him to retirement, joins me on the podcast today. Retirement from hockey is something that we may be going through now, have either already gone through or will go through at some point in our hockey lives. For most families, this is a rough transition and we want to know the best ways to support our partner.
Stefanie has such a positive outlook on retirement and life after hockey. Her and Chris both believe that hockey was the start to their lives...2020-08-261h 21Breaking the IceLet‘s talk about mental health with Mimi FrancoMimi Franco, engaged to Scott Tanski, who finished last season in Glasgow in the EIHL, joins me today on the podcast to talk about mental health. Mimi and Scott have both lost loved ones to mental illness and are really dedicated to mental health advocacy and ending the stigma against mental illness and anxiety.
Mimi's first season overseas was also the first time her and Scott had lived together. It was a complete lifestyle change having to depend on someone and have the identity as "Scott's girlfriend" instead of just, Mimi.
In this episode, she...2020-08-191h 15Breaking the IceThe ups & downs of hockey, friendships & the NHL Bubble with Drew ShottDrew Shott joins me on the podcast today! Drew's boyfriend, Jalen Chatfield, plays in the AHL for the Utica Comets & up in the NHL for the Vancouver Canucks. We talk about going from long distance to moving in together, the ups & down transactions of hockey, friendships, the NHL bubble & more!
2020-08-121h 00Breaking the IceOptimizing your health during the hockey season with Tanya JarrettTanya Jarrett, wife to Patrick Jarrett, who retired from professional hockey in 2018, joins me on the podcast to discuss all things health. Tanya is a nutritional therapist and she shares her methods to optimize your overall health during the hockey season & in life!
After giving birth to her daughter, Tanya knew she had to make a lifestyle shift. She walks us through several steps you can take to make little switches to start feeling better mentally, emotionally and physically! She also has several great programs for her business, linked below. I learned SO much from h...2020-08-051h 14Breaking the IceHaving a baby in Europe, Part 2 with Cassie GarbowskyPart 2 continues from last week episode so if you missed it, listen back!
Within part 2, Cassie talks about postpartum and how she had to go back to the hospital several times and felt she wasn't getting the help she needed during this new and overwhelming time.
We spend a good portion of the episode talking about the neccessities you need when having your baby during the hockey season overseas. You can really get ANYTHING overseas but it's more for your comfort.
Enjoy!
2020-07-2957 minBreaking the IceHaving a baby in Europe, Part 1 with Cassie GarbowskyCassie Garbowsky, wife of Matt Garbowsky, who finished last hockey season in the EBEL in Graz, Austria, joins me on the podcast today. Being over halfway through my pregnancy and having my baby in Graz next season, I had tons of questions for her and we decided to make this a two part episode!
Cass talks about planting the seed of having a baby to your husband, what you need to have written in your European contract, the benefits of having a baby abroad to first trimester anxiety and her personal birth experience in Europe.
...2020-07-2258 minBreaking the IceEloping in the Midst of a Global Pandemic with Emily Usset
Emily Usset joins me on the podcast for Episode 7. This girl was a freakin blast to talk to and I loved her endearing personality! Her and her husband met in college in the states, as he came over from Finland to play college hockey. We talk about the cultural differences of marriage in the U.S. and Scandanvian countries and once they were engaged and planning their big day, BOOM enter a global pandemic!
After blessings from their parents, they decided to elope to a courthouse in Finland. Mind you, Emily came over fo...2020-07-151h 14Breaking the IceTransitioning to life in a foreign country with Priscilla FrattinPriscilla met her husband Matt Frattin in 2013 when he was playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In 2017, Priscilla and Matt decided to make the move overseas and signed in Kazakhstan, with their 6 year old daughter and she became pregnant, while she was over there.
We talk about what her experience was like living somewhere so foreign, transitioning her daughter to a new school, while navigating everything in between, in addition to being newly pregnant. We also tap into the struggles of going to a new country and some of the difficulties we endure aka the grocery store...2020-07-081h 24