Brady Leavold
Brady Leavold
#86 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Kendra Fisher - Hockey Player/Mental Health Advocate
#86 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Kendra Fisher - Hockey Player/Mental Health Advocate
#86 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Kendra Fisher - Hockey Player/Mental Health Advocate
Wednesday 19th January 2022
Kendra Fisher's journey from hockey dreams to mental health advocacy, sharing her struggles with severe anxiety, depression, and agoraphobia.
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I want to show the rest of the world that those things make me a better firefighter, not a worse one.
Kendra Fisher's story is one of grit, determination, and hope. Growing up in Kincardine, Ontario, she had the support of her family and community as she climbed the ranks in her hockey career. Her talent and hard work brought her to the brink of realizing her dream of goaltending for Team Canada. But life threw a curveball when she was diagnosed with severe anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and agoraphobia.
This diagnosis forced her to step away from the National Program and seek help for her mental health struggles. In this episode of 'Hockey 2 Hell and Back', Kendra opens up about her journey from the ice rink to becoming a passionate mental health advocate. She shares candidly about the challenges she faced and how she learned to live with what she describes as a crippling disease.
Kendra's mission now is to bring mental health issues to the forefront, offering hope and support to others who might be dealing with similar challenges. She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and understanding both the benefits and downsides of treatments and medications. Kendra also highlights the urgent need for more mental health resources and support, especially for young people.
Her advocacy work extends to educating others about the intersection of mental health and first responders, demonstrating that mental health struggles do not diminish one's ability to serve effectively. Kendra's story is a powerful reminder that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Her journey from hockey success to mental health advocacy is inspiring, showing that it's possible to overcome significant challenges and use one's experiences to help others.