Pulverizing the Stigma & Tackling Mental Health in Youth Sports with Jon Nelson
- Author
- Our Kids Play Hockey
- Published
- Sat 22 Mar 2025
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In this powerful episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, we sit down with Jon Nelson, a hockey coach, father, and mental health advocate, to discuss his incredible journey through hockey, mental health challenges, and the groundbreaking treatment that changed his life.
Jon shares his deeply personal battle with depression, the life-saving deep brain stimulation procedure he underwent, and how hockey helped him persevere through it all. He also discusses his advocacy work through Pulverize the Stigma, a movement dedicated to breaking down barriers around mental health conversations.
This episode is a must-listen for parents, coaches, and players looking to create a supportive, empathetic environment in youth hockey. We explore:
🏒 The role of hockey in mental health and resilience
🧠 How to recognize and support those struggling
💡 Ways we can make the hockey community a leader in mental health awareness
🎧 Listen now and join us in changing the conversation. #OurKidsPlayHockey #MentalHealthInSports #PulverizeTheStigma
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