Elliot Van Strydonck: Just Be Kind to Yourself and Enjoy

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Elliot Van Strydonck discusses his journey in Belgian hockey, mental health, and life after elite sports.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit my.studio.hockey This week on Studio Hockey, hosts Jaspreet Singh and Ernst Baart welcome Belgian hockey legend Elliot Van Strydonck to the show! In this engaging and insightful episode, we go beyond the pitch to explore the multifaceted journey of an Olympic silver medalist and key figure in the rise of Belgian hockey. A taste of the evolution of Belgian field hockey and Elliot’s pivotal role in it Reflections on making bold moves late in a sports career—why did Elliot switch clubs at 37? A peek at Elliot’s journey from youth hockey to the Olympic podium Honest moments on what happens after reaching the top, and how athletes cope with the “hollow silence” post-triumph Elliot shares the origins and philosophy behind his podcast “Breakable,” which focuses on mental health, vulnerability, and life after elite sport If you want to hear the full episode—where Elliot dives deep into lessons learned from leading teams, rebuilding identity beyond hockey, his vision for the next generation, and candid conversations about happiness and self-discovery— subscribe now to Studio Hockey . Why subscribe? Get full-length episodes…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jaspreet Singh, Ernst Baart

Guest: Elliot Van Strydonck

Topics covered

• Belgian hockey
• Olympic sports
• mental health
• athlete career transitions
• self-discovery
• sports philosophy

Keywords

• Elliot Van Strydonck
• Belgian hockey
• Olympic silver medalist
• mental health
• athlete transition
• sports career
• self-discovery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Studio Hockey, Breakable

Places: Belgium

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