Just Keep Fighting | The Brady Leavold Story

Former pro hockey player Brady Leavold shares his story of addiction, the substance abuse issues that stemmed from early childhood trauma, how the hockey community helped save his life, and his newfound confidence as both a father and mental health advocate.

----------------------------------------------

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1.
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline.
Help is also available through Kids Help Phone [phone]) and the Hope for Wellness Help Line (1-855-242-3310).

----------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------

Sportsnet is Canada's #1 Sports Network. Your home for the latest highlights, breaking sports news, in-depth athlete interviews, cutting edge podcasts, live streams and much more. Don't miss a single highlight reel goal, huge home run, exceptional dunk or mind blowing touchdown. Get inside scoops and industry leading insights with unparalleled access. Get to know a different side of your favourite sports superstars in one of a kind, offbeat comedic interviews. Sportsnet is the one stop shop for the fan inside all of us.

----------------------------------------------

Just Keep Fighting | The Brady Leavold Story

#Hockey #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness

[nickkypreos]

Brady, proud to be included in your Hockey Day in Canada story. Keep up the great message pal!
Kyper

[christianmacintosh]

Brady go on….we are listening. Have a hoodie, wear it all the time and glad to share your story.

[lessthanthreemetal]

This video should be mandatory viewing for junior hockey players.

Brady - awesome job. We never crossed paths but we have mutual friends that went to Riverside. You're a great role model for kids

[johanarnason]

Amazing life story Brady way to be an advocate for those players that struggle .

[RyanVentura]

Thank you for sharing your story Brady <3

[MrBraun-kqqf]

This story hits so close to home, I feel like we’ve lived the same life just switch pro hockey for junior. 🖤🖤🖤

[ugust]

😢 Thank You I needed this. I’m a black Hockey player . I wanna be the best me as possible every-time i go on the ice . 🥹 crying for real. I need the confidence. I’m 29 and just starting out .

[williamgiven]

As a hockey grampa, I say thank you. Thank God the 'good old days' when everyone covered up their struggles are gone. Keep putting one foot in front of the other.

[CanadianPodcast]

Incredible human, proud of you Brady ❤

[NurseLisaMo]

I’m so proud to say I know you. There’s not a lot of people like you. You’re a pioneer. Raising awareness in several aspects is beyond amazing. Your story makes me emotional every time I watch it.
Beautiful story. Beautiful future ahead for you!!! ❤

[MrJal]

This should be required waching for every kid and parent in hockey...

[MichaelTroutman-gb]

thank you for sharing your story. Wishing you all the best Brady!

[colingranger]

Brady's unwavering determination to overcome addiction and confront his mental health challenges is truly inspiring. His journey serves as a powerful reminder that with perseverance and courage, we can overcome any obstacle that comes our way. Brady, you are an inspiration to us all and we look forward to witnessing the great things that lie ahead for you.

[michaeltennapel]

you are an inspiration for so many hockey players and people in general who are struggling with addiction. Keep making a difference Brady

[blairpolden]

Wow. Such a great story. I’ve fought all my life with the same things. I keep fighting today. I’m turning 67 next month.

[speedyu]

Go Brady Go! So good to see you on the road to recovery.

[DocZubrus]

Brady is one of the only athletes out there helping people by telling his story of his addictions. esp being a recovering addict myself I can honestly say I love hearing ppl tell their stories cuz of the realness of it, athletes and celebrities are humans like us.

[ericjackson]

Brady, thanks for sharing your story. Takes a strong adult to be vulnerable like that. Sam Gagner is a real homie too. You can tell yall care about each other. Friendship, love, and hockey. 🤙

[jimmywilliams]

Never heard of this guy but what an incredible story. God bless this man and all who support him. All of you reading this comment; take care of yourself mentally and physically. Your special and deserve the best in life. Love one another. There's no greater gift.

[RyanGottschalk-ll]

Such an inspiring story and amazing courage to become truly vulnerable. Well done buddy and RIP Dan Minor 🙏🏽