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Listen to the athletes, coaches and doctors behind elite performance, from the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and PWHL to World's Strongest Man and the Olympics.

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Emma Gentry, Lauren Messier & Jess Kondas

Three Roads to One Locker Room

Nov 9, 2026 · 57 min

A draft pick, a 10-day contract and a reserve-list call-up, all in one locker room. Toronto Sceptres Emma Gentry, Lauren Messier and Jess Kondas sit down in person to compare three very different roads into the PWHL and what it takes to stay ready for your moment. We talk pro habits, playing limited minutes, and the advice that sticks when the rink is empty.

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  1. EP291
    Dr. Jim Afremow & Phil White
    The Daily Champion’s Mind
    Sep 22, 2026 · 49 min
  2. EP290
    Shane Greene
    Stop Doing the Game and Start Playing It
    Sep 10, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
  3. EP289
    Brandon Schultze
    Train Smarter, Not Harder
    Sep 2, 2026 · 44 min
  4. EP288
    Rachelle Hamvas
    Performance Starts With Sleep, Not More Caffeine
    Aug 17, 2026 · 31 min
  5. EP287
    Danica Maynard & Hayley McDonald
    NCAA to PWHL Dreams
    Aug 4, 2026 · 28 min
  6. EP286
    Brooks Laich
    The Best At Getting Better
    Jul 12, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
  7. EP285
    Heidi Cannon
    Golf, Grit and Daily Habits
    Jul 5, 2026 · 21 min
  8. EP284
    Josh Rutherford & James Stolar
    Relationships Matter More Than Followers
    Jun 2, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

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