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Pucked Up Hockey Mums

Get ready to lace up your skates and laugh along with Pucked up Hockey Moms, the ultimate podcast for anyone who knows the chaos, camaraderie, and quirky charm of life at the rink. From zany carpool stories to sideline shenanigans, our team of hilarious hockey moms dishes out unfiltered tales of parenting on ice.

Whether you’re a die-hard hockey parent, a weekend warrior, or just someone who loves a good laugh, you’ll enjoy our playful banter, behind-the-scenes rink drama, and interviews with fellow hockey enthusiasts, coaches, players, and any other professionals we can grab some advice from to help us all along on our hockey journeys.

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Early Release - Episode 40: Carpool Therapy - When Motivation Takes a Time Out

Subscriber Episode • October 26, 2025 • Amanda • Season 1 • Episode 40

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What happens when the hockey mum who does it all suddenly… doesn’t want to do any of it? In this raw, funny, and totally relatable solo episode, Amanda gets real about burnout, lost motivation, and that weird in-between space where you’re not just tired — you’re emotionally benched.

Recorded straight from her car (and heart), Amanda shares what happens when the rink becomes your whole identity — and how to start finding yourself again one coffee run, one deep sigh, and one sarcastic self-pep-talk at a time.

If you’ve ever screamed into your steering wheel between drop-offs or wondered who you are beyond the hockey schedule… buckle up. Welcome to Carpool Therapy.

When “I’ll rest after the weekend” turns into six tournaments later 🫠
Why motivation disappears even when you love what you do
The identity crisis no one warns hockey mums about
The emotional weight of being “on” all the time for your family
Learning to give yourself the same grace you give your kids
The power of five quiet minutes alone in the car

You’re not lazy. You’re tired, overstimulated, and running a full-time logistics operation out of a minivan.

Sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is nothing.

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