Episode 3: Hockey and Mental Health - Real Medicine with Riley Cote

In this powerful episode of Real Medicine, Dr. Jennifer Anderson sits down with former NHL enforcer turned wellness advocate Riley Cote to explore the journey from trauma to healing. Riley shares his raw and deeply personal transformation—how years of head injuries, chronic pain, and emotional toll from professional hockey led him to question everything he knew about health and recovery.

Now a co-founder of Athletes for CARE , Riley is a vocal advocate for cannabis, psychedelics, breath work, and holistic healing. Together, we unpack his experience in the acclaimed documentary Peace of Mind, discuss the long shadow of CTE, and challenge outdated narratives around what it means to truly heal.

This episode is a conversation about pain, purpose, and the courage to rewrite your story—on and off the ice.

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