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Its Not A Straight LineAuthor: Jordan Harding
Resiliency is an admired quality of business leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs. The ability to bounce back and re-invent oneself makes humans extraordinary! Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Kendra Fisher: From Olympic Dreams to Mental Health Advocate
Thursday, 31 July, 2025
Kendra Fisher was on track for Olympic greatness—a standout goaltender with Team Canada’s hockey program who once heard the words every athlete dreams of: You made the Olympic team. But during those tryouts, her mental health had a different plan and her life changed directions.In this episode of It’s Not A Straight Line, Kendra opens up about the five-year stretch that nearly broke her, and the moment she decided to take giving up off the table. From working tirelessly just to survive the day to actively choosing to participate in her mental health, Kendra’s story is about reclaiming power, rewriting identity, and learning how to move forward.Now a professional speaker, podcaster, and mental health coach, Kendra draws from her experience as a firefighter, 3x inline hockey world champion, and her experience with her own mental health journey. She speaks candidly about the courage it takes to show up for ourselves and for each other.If you’ve ever wondered how to keep going when it feels like everything is falling apart, this conversation is a masterclass in vulnerability and redefining success on your own terms.Follow Kendra on Instagram @kfisher30 and learn more at kendrafisher.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjwharding.substack.com
