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Away From The Rink - 002 - Mitch Berg

AFTR Podcast Episode 002 - Mitch Berg In this episode, we sit down with Optima Athetics' Mitch Berg for an honest conversation about the mental side of sport and the resilience it takes to grow through the game, and through life. A former junior hockey player turned mental health and addictions counsellor, Mitch now works as a mental performance coach, helping athletes strengthen their confidence, manage pressure, and train their minds just as intentionally as their bodies. But his path didn’t start in a classroom or an office, it started in the dressing room, learning firsthand how tough the mental grind of hockey can be. We talk about his upbringing in the game, the struggles and setbacks that shaped him, and the turning points that led him to dedicate his career to supporting athletes off the ice as much as on it. Mitch shares practical tools like visualization, self-talk, and resilience training, along with simple advice he wishes every young player understood earlier: learn to fail well and never wait too long to train your brain. We also dive into his involvement with DJay’s Mental Health Classic and why creating spaces where hockey and mental health can coexist openly matters more than ever. This one’s for the athletes, parents, and coaches who know the game is just as mental as it is physical, and for anyone learning how to bet on themselves when things get hard. Follow Mitch Berg Instagram: ⁠⁠@optima.athletic⁠⁠ Find Details on the Mental Health Classic: Website: ⁠mentalhealthclassic.ca⁠ Instagram: ⁠@mentalhealthclassic⁠ Follow the Podcast on instagram: ⁠⁠@afterpodcastofficial⁠⁠ ⚠️ Content Warning This episode includes discussions of mental health, drug use, and alcohol. Listener discretion is advised. ❤️ Support & Help Resources If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. If you are in immediate danger, please call your local emergency services. Canada: Klinic Crisis Line (24/7): 1-888-633-4220 Kids Help Phone (24/7): 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 HealthLine (Mental Health Support): 811 United States: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7): Call or text 988 International: Find local crisis support at iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres Thank you for listening, sharing, and supporting real conversations. You are not alone.