In this episode of HEADCHECK Health Talks, host Eric VanderHelm is joined by former OHL player Ben Fanelli to share his remarkable journey from a near-fatal head injury to becoming a leading voice in athlete well-being. After rebuilding his life beyond hockey, Ben founded the Heroic Minds platform, pursued psychotherapy, and now supports players across major Canadian leagues as an Advisor of Player Well-Being. We explore resilience, identity, concussion recovery and how to build a healthier culture in youth sport. Ben opens up about the pressures young athletes face, the hidden emotional toll of injuries, and what it truly takes to become the hero of your own story.Discover Heroic Minds here: https://www.heroicminds.live/

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