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Breaking the Ice is a platform created for wives and girlfriends of professional hockey players but has since turned into so much more! We share our stories, our passions, our tips, tricks, do’s and dont‘s for all things hockey and SO much more. Whether you‘re a hockey parent, an athlete, a significant other in the sports world or a person who enjoys podcast, you‘ll be inspired by these women every single day. So lace em‘ up and tune in for a new episode every Wednesday!
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Emilie 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 how going on anti depressants are okay
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Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Tara Kampfer, wife of Steven Kampfer, joins me on Breaking the Ice today.
- 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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Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Alyssa 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
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Stefany 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 phases you go through when you retire
- The fear of both being unemployed when it comes to retirement
- Networking for our S/O post hockey life
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Buckle 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 language barrier
-The differences between having a baby in Austria and France
-What I’ve learned and done differently as a second time mom: Advocating for myself in the hospital
-The last night with your toddler before the baby comes
-C-Section recovery + (with a toddler)
-The transition from 1-2 kids
& more!
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My last SOLO Episode leading up to my birth
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Layne 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 puts a smile on your face!
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Listen to our Episode on Friendships: A Reason, A Season or a Lifetime
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Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Danielle 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 know when your baby is tired
- What sleep regressions are and what we can do to help support our kids through these developmental progressions
- Toddler Sleep Regressions
- How + WHEN to move your toddler from a crib into a toddler bed (Lord, help us)
- The Witching Hour(S)!!!
+ More!
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Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
It'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 country. I share what helps re-center me when I am going through a hard time and how there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
LINKS:
One of my favorite memories of this podcast + community was our retreat last year and in case you haven't heard, this year it is in CABO SAN LUCAS! May 17-21st, 2023. There are still rooms available so DM me if you have questions or want to sign up today!
Have you made your list for Black Friday shopping? I have one more addition for you! My small business, SALT, is having a HUGE Black Friday sale. starting Thursday November 17th. You can take 30% off all regular priced items and 15% off all Markdown Items. Get some of your Christmas shopping out of the way!
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Suz 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 transition together as a couple
- Tangible tools they learned from therapy
- Leaning on community
- Retirement gifts
and so much more!
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Other Episodes on Retirement:
Knowing When It's Time to Hang Them Up with Sarah Whitmore
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Sarita 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
-Being Type A in this lifestyle
-Finding balance in this lifestyle
-Having 2020 babies
-Raising kids in the professional sports world
-Never being able to make plans in the lifestyle
-How she created her brand based on a passion that she had
-Creating boundaries within your business
-Advice for those looking to start their own business
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