The Dark Side of Being an Olympian - Black Sticks Legend, Brooke Hayde on Mental Health in Sport
Episode Description
Brooke Hayde (formerly Brooke Neal) will hate me saying this, but she is one of the GOATS when it comes to hockey in New Zealand.
She played for the Black sticks an incredible 176 times!
At the 2016 Olympics she finished in an agonizing 4th place. Then 2 years later at the commonwealth games she managed to bring home a gold medal.
This podcast is part of the Brooke Neal story:
Her incredible hockey career- the huge highs and massive lows.
Managing mental health and the pressure of high-performance sport.
Her open letter to all Olympians that went viral.
How the book “The Mindful athlete” changed her outlook AND performance.
Richie McCaw’s powerful pep talk to the Black Sticks.
The impact of losing her best friend to cancer at a young age.
Becoming a mum.
Her brand-new business venture in Hamilton and so much more.
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Brief Summary
Brooke Neil discusses her transition from elite hockey to mindset coaching, emphasizing mental health's role in sports and life.
Key points
- Brooke Neil's Podcast Debut. Brooke Neil shares her journey from athlete to mindset coach, discussing the importance of self-belief.
- Transitioning from Sports. Brooke reflects on the challenges athletes face after retirement and the importance of mental health.
- The Impact of Quotes. Quotes from childhood shaped my beliefs and self-development.
- Facing Imposter Syndrome. The first year with the black sticks was filled with self-doubt and challenges.
- A Pivotal Loss. Dealing with the grief of losing a close friend while pursuing my hockey career.
- Viral Open Letter. An open letter to Olympians that resonated widely, highlighting post-Olympic struggles.
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Episode highlights
- Brooke Neil's Podcast DebutBrooke Neil shares her journey from athlete to mindset coach, discussing the importance of self-belief.“What have you got to lose?”2:18May 29, 2024
- Transitioning from SportsBrooke reflects on the challenges athletes face after retirement and the importance of mental health.“It’s definitely lonely.”11:51May 29, 2024
- The Impact of QuotesQuotes from childhood shaped my beliefs and self-development.“Mom was very big on motivational quotes.”19:24May 29, 2024
- Facing Imposter SyndromeThe first year with the black sticks was filled with self-doubt and challenges.“I was quite scared, to be honest.”26:33May 29, 2024
- A Pivotal LossDealing with the grief of losing a close friend while pursuing my hockey career.“Her name was Caitlyn and she passed away from cancer.”30:34May 29, 2024
- Viral Open LetterAn open letter to Olympians that resonated widely, highlighting post-Olympic struggles.“I wrote a letter to myself as what I wish I knew.”38:16May 29, 2024
- Support and ConnectionThe importance of reaching out for help after the Olympics.“I realized I don’t have to suffer alone.”44:40May 29, 2024
- The Power of Positive ThinkingIf you're going to listen to the negative voice, also play out the best case scenario.“If you’re going to listen to that voice, you also have to play out the best case.”53:07May 29, 2024
