Today on Breaking the Ice, I am joined by Caitlyn Mantha, wife of Anthony Mantha, who plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL! In this episode we chat about:

• Navigating Unpredictability in this lifestyle: trades, moves and what they do every season with their living arrangements
• Flexibility and her roll with it attitude for surviving constant change
• How they prioritize and focus on their relationship throughout the hockey season
• Solo parenting and long roadtrips
• How she has evolved throughout her years in the hockey lifestyle

and so much more!

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Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Marianna Theodore, wife of Shea Theodore from the Vegas Golden Knights!

We dive into:

• How they navigated the early days of a long-distance relationship.

• The fun and unique traditions the wives have every year in Vegas.

• Experiencing the highs (and emotions) of winning the Stanley Cup.

• A behind the scenes look at life in a pro hockey family.

• How they find connection and balance as parents amidst a fast-paced lifestyle.

and so much more!

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Today on the Breaking the Ice, I am joined by Caitlin and Chelsea, the women behind the Instagram page @themamapsychologists !

We chat about the unique challenges of motherhood in hockey life. From postpartum anxiety and depression to solo parenting during road trips, this episode will help you navigate life away from your support systems.

We dive into:

• The Importance of Community in Postpartum
• How isolation, especially living overseas, impacts new mothers
• NICU Experience and Trauma
• Differentiating Baby Blues from Postpartum Mental Health Issues
• Partner Preparation and Support
• Social Media Boundaries and Mental Health
• Managing info overload and algorithm driven anxiety content
• Solo Parenting and Self Care
• Practical strategies for managing alone time during hockey season

This is a MUST listen for moms everywhere!

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This week, I’m joined by Clarabelle Knyzhov, wife of Nikolai Knyzhov, who plays for the Abbotsford Cannucks in the AHL. Clarabelle is a former Naval Flight Officer turned graduate student, whose story is nothing short of inspiring! From serving her country to navigating the unpredictable world of professional hockey alongside her Russian husband, Clarabelle opens up about discipline, identity, and the resilience it takes to thrive in both military and hockey life!

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• How military discipline prepared Clarabelle for the unpredictability of hockey life

• Her perspective as a first-generation American and why she chose to serve in the Navy

• Meeting her husband on Hinge and navigating years of long-distance

• Early relationship challenges with international career decisions and Russia opportunities

• Balancing two demanding careers and learning to compartmentalize stress

• Breaking stereotypes about military women and hockey players and more!

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This week on Breaking the Ice, I chat with Lauren Rodych-Eberle, wife to Jordan Eberle, captain of the Seattle Kraken. Lauren and I dive into what life looks like in the hockey world as a captain’s family, raising three kids, and building a life that changes every season!

We talk about:

• The difference between in season and off season rhythms

• What it means to be “the captain’s wife” (and the role that comes with it)

• Navigating trades and the constant possibility of moving

• Conscious parenting and how to ground your kids in the chaos

• Having real conversations with older kids about leaving and getting settled for the hockey season

• Finding balance and identity outside of hockey while raising three little ones

Lauren also shares about their family foundation, Sticks and Strings, which supports music and hockey programming for kids. From helping provide instruments to funding hockey camps and clinics, it’s all about creating opportunities for kids to find confidence and connection through both sports and the arts.

This is one of my faves, enjoy!

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Today on the podcast, Erin Forsberg joins with me! Erin is the wife to, Filip Forsberg of the Nashville Predators. We talk about how she’s built a life in a city she loves, the balance between two demanding careers, and what it’s like to step into the hockey world.

We chat about her music career, navigating motherhood with a toddler while her husband is on the road, and the friendships that make the hockey community feel like family!

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Kayla Alber, wife of former pro hockey player Patch Alber, joins me on Breaking the Ice today to talk about life after European hockey. She opens up about what the transition back to the U.S. really looked like after Patch’s retirement, everything from navigating an unexpected identity shift to adjusting as a parent without the support of their tight knit hockey community.

It’s an honest, down to earth conversation about change, growth, and finding your footing after such a unique chapter of life.

Today on Breaking the Ice, I’m joined by Katherine (Kat) Ellis, girlfriend of Jake Wise, who finished last season for the Colorado Eagles in the AHL, freelance sports media creator, on camera host, and the mind behind Out of Her League, a series that highlights women and their unique perspectives in the world of sports.

Kat and I dive into what it’s really like to build a media career while living the ever changing life of a hockey girlfriend. From producing and editing her own show to navigating the shift from college hockey to pro life in Colorado, Kat opens up about the behind the scenes reality of creating something meaningful in a world that doesn’t always know where to place you.

We talk about:

• How Out of Her League started as a passion project and evolved into a space that gives visibility to overlooked women in sports

• The reality of moving through different seasons of hockey even when you’re in the same place

• Balancing ambition with a relationship that’s constantly on the move

• Why staying true to yourself is the most important thing you can do

and so so much more!

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