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Our Girls Play Hockey: Strong Looks Different on Everyone: A Conversation on Body Image
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💥 This is one of the most requested topics we’ve ever received — and for good reason.
Body image. Confidence. Strength. These are conversations that affect almost every girl hockey player and family at some point… yet they’re rarely talked about openly.
In this powerful and honest episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, Lee Elias and former Olympian Hayley Scamurra dive deep into the evolving definition of strength in girls hockey — from youth levels all the way to the pros.
Together, they unpack:
- The body image pressures female athletes face (often starting way earlier than we realize)
- Why the number on the scale is not a measure of performance or worth
- Strength training myths — including the fear of “getting too bulky”
- How social media fuels comparison (and how to protect confidence in a scroll-heavy world)
- Why reframing strength as what your body can do changes everything
Hayley shares her own journey — from struggling to fit into jeans as a kid, to embracing her physical strength as one of her greatest assets on the ice. Lee brings the perspective of a coach, parent, and lifelong hockey advocate, challenging outdated narratives around health, fitness, and confidence.
💬 This episode isn’t just for players.
It’s for parents, coaches, and hockey dads who want to support girls the right way — with empathy, education, and leadership.
📩 We want to hear from you.
If this episode resonates, email us at team@ourkidsplayhockey.com
or use the text link in the show notes to share your thoughts or questions.
Have fun, work hard, get better — and remember: strong looks different on everyone.
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