Breaking Free from Within14 Apr 2025

Episode 10: Living with Mental Health Struggles – A Conversation with Clint and Joanie Malarchuk

In this deeply moving episode of Breaking Free from Within, Prairie sits down with former NHL goaltender Clint Malarchuk and his wife Joanie Malarchuk for a raw and heartfelt conversation about the realities of living with mental health struggles—and loving someone through them.

Clint shares his remarkable journey from professional hockey stardom through a harrowing near-death injury on the ice and into the depths of PTSD, addiction, and eventually, healing. With vulnerability and courage, he opens up about what it really took to confront his trauma and the pivotal role that recovery and advocacy now play in his life.

Joanie offers her unique and powerful perspective as the partner of someone living with trauma. She speaks candidly about the emotional toll, the moments of uncertainty, and the deep commitment it takes to support a loved one while also tending to your own mental health.

Together, Clint and Joanie discuss their ongoing mission to serve veterans and those struggling with mental illness through outreach, hockey-based therapeutic programs, and the expansion of the Reno Ice Rink to create more access to healing activities.

Listeners will walk away with insight, compassion, and a greater understanding of how recovery is not just a solo journey, but a shared path that involves honesty, connection, and unwavering support.

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