Inside Mental Health26 Jan 2023

Can NHL Goalies Have OCD and Anxiety? (Featuring Corey Hirsch)

Of all the people on a hockey team to have anxiety, the last one you would expect would be the goalie. They have to be so cool and collected, have nerves of steel, and always be at the top of their game. Right? In today’s episode, Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Corey Hirsch talks about his battle with anxiety, OCD, and thoughts of suicide — and his efforts to keep it secret from those around him. To learn more -- or read the transcript -- please visit the official episode page. Guest Bio Corey Hirsch is a former National Hockey League Stanley Cup Champion. Having struggled with severe anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder during his hockey career, Hirsch has become an outspoken advocate for mental health education, destigmatizing mental illness, and encouraging those to get help who need it. Hirsch’s 2017 article in The Players’ Tribune, “Dark, Dark, Dark, Dark, Dark, Dark, Dark, Dark,” is still one of the most widely searched and read articles in the platform’s history, leading to the launch of his mental health podcast, Blindsided, and the publishing of his book “The Save of My Life.” Inside Mental Health Podcast Host Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can’t imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

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