We're In One

Jennifer Morgan
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Relationships
  • Updated Biweekly

In the hockey world, "we're in one" signifies when things have officially gone sideways. If you've ever lived this life, you know that's just a regular Tuesday. This podcast offers a backstage pass to the chaos, comedy, and reality of the hockey world, primarily through the eyes of the women who keep it all together. We're talking surprise trades, packing a house in 24 hours, babies born in the playoffs, and stories that truly deserve their own reality show. It's funny, honest, and unfiltered, and nothing is off-limits. So grab a coffee, or something stronger – you're in one now, too! Before you go, don't forget to swing by and follow our fresh new Instagram, @wereinonepod and catch some behind-the-scenes, sneak peeks and all the fun!

  1. 5d ago

    From Hockey Wife to Expat Life: Raising a Family Across Europe and Australia with Dominique Wishart

    If there is one guest who could rival the hockey world's frequent flyer record, it might just be today's! Dominique Wishart has spent over a decade navigating life as the partner of Ty Wishart, a professional hockey player who spent 17 years suiting up across North America and Europe before the family packed their bags one final time for the ultimate destination: Melbourne, Australia. From a chance meeting at a co-ed softball tournament in the Okanagan to raising three kids across Germany, the Czech Republic, and now the Land of Oz, Dom's story is one of the most layered, honest, and beautifully chaotic journeys I've ever had the pleasure of hearing. Through every cross-continental move, missed championship, and bare-naked dash across a Czech gynecologist's office, Dom proves that home isn't a place. Rather, it's the life you build with the people you love, wherever in the world you happen to land. Did something in this conversation I had with Dominique resonate with you? I'd love to hear about it, so let us know over on Instagram, @wereinonepod, and we'll see you back soon for another hard-hitting episode!  Just some of the highlights you'll hear:  The co-ed softball tournament that brought Dom and Ty together and why she was absolutely, definitely not interested in him at the time How the long distance between them ended up being the unexpected secret to building a stronger foundation early on The story behind naming their daughter Scotland and why a Czech hospital full of nurses quietly decided otherwise What it's actually like to have your first baby overseas when almost nobody in the building speaks your language The COVID baby plot twist that turned a dropped Expedia call into a sign from the Universe Why they drove to Italy anyway with a newborn, no passport AND the world's biggest stroller The wives and girlfriends hierarchy in European hockey and what Dom's dream first year in Germany set her up completely unprepared for Ty's retirement and the unexpected way Australia gave him the perfect bridge to it The role reversal moment when her husband walked into the same career she'd spent a decade building Why the hardest stretch of their marriage had nothing to do with distance The honest conversation about raising kids without family close by and what their youngest's personality might be telling them Rapid fire questions for Dom, including the very first thing she Googles in a new city LINKS:  Ty's Hockey Profile

    1h 16m

  2. Jun 23

    The Rookie Perspective: Navigating the Pro Hockey Whirlwind as a Brand-New Hockey Partner with Kaylee Steele

    We often hear from women who have spent a decade or two navigating the hockey world, and I've introduced you to many already on this podcast but today I am thrilled to bring you a completely fresh perspective from someone brand new to the game! Kaylee Steele has been by her fiance (soon-to-be husband) goalie Rico DiMatteo's side through a winding NCAA journey across three universities before he made the jump to the pros last season with Pensacola and Rapid City. From navigating a long distance relationship to managing a remote social media career, Kaylee is getting a crash course in what it truly means to build a life on the move. In this episode, we get incredibly real about the unedited, unglamorous side of this industry, especially when you are a self-proclaimed control freak dealing with the unpredictable minor leagues. We dive into Rico's medical miracle of a comeback after two major hip surgeries, the mystery of why goalies take 45 minutes to leave the locker room when they didn't even play, and a terrifying freak accident with their puppy that showed them the beautiful rallying power of the hockey community.  Through every chaotic, mid-season trade and canceled flight, Kaylee is proving that when it is just the two of you against the world, the bond you build can survive ANY curveball!  Did something in this conversation I had with Kaylee resonate with you? I'd love to hear about it, so let us know over on Instagram, @wereinonepod, and we'll see you back soon for another hard-hitting episode!  Just some of the highlights you'll hear:  The hockey world coincidence that proved to us right away just how incredibly small and interconnected this community really is How Kaylee's original plan to be a wingwoman at a college party completely backfired, in the best way possible, for both her and Rico The long-distance hustle she navigated balancing a full-time job and online school while living with her future in-laws Rico's grueling injury journey through two separate hip labrum surgeries, and how it altered the trajectory of his career before it even started The untraditional training method and mindset shift that truly gave Rico his hockey career back and inspired his new mentoring business Welcome to pro hockey: the emotional rollercoaster of getting engaged, getting a call-up, and having a flight canceled while the car was packed for the airport The way Kaylee is balancing a grueling 40-hour work week with pregame meals, dog walks, and arriving at the rink by 5:15 PM Busting the "glamorous lifestyle" myth and shedding a light on the unedited reality of being a hockey partner Kaylee's thoughts on adjusting to the heavy ECHL game load, weekday matchups, and the loneliness of surviving 11-day road trips as a rookie partner The terrifying night their adopted puppy broke his leg at the rink, and the miracle of a season ticket holder opening her vet clinic at midnight to save the day The great dressing room mystery: why it takes goalies 45 minutes to exit the locker room on nights they sat on the bench We dive into the financial and logistical gap of team-sponsored moves before you are officially married How the threat of sudden mid-season trades builds an unbreakable, "us-against-the-world" bond early in a relationship LINKS:  Kaylee's Instagram & TikTok  Rico's Hockey Profile

    1 hr

  3. Jun 9

    From the Crease to the Flower Field: Carrie Martin on 22 Years of Hockey Life

    Today's guest didn't plan on reaching out to a stranger on the internet. But after her husband's team missed the playoffs by just one point, she found herself up late, looking for something, and anyone, who actually got it. That search led her to my podcast, and I couldn't be happier to bring our conversation to you.  Carrie Martin has been alongside Joel Martin for 22 years, through the CHL, ECHL, AHL, a season in Denmark with two bikes and no car, and eventually back to Kalamazoo, where Joel finished his playing career and walked organically into coaching with the same organization he'd called home. She's seen every version of this life: the uncertainty of one-year contracts, the chaos of moving, the particular loneliness of being a goalie's wife when the crowd decides it's someone's fault. The best part? Carrie is still standing, still laughing about most of it. I absolutely love hearing how after turning 40, walking away from grad school, and borrowing a patch of land from a grumpy vegetable farmer named Rick, Carrie built a flower farming business that's become completely her own. She's now breeding her own dahlia line, growing out of a field behind her son's gym, operating on pure instinct and the belief that the right people will find you if you just keep going.  I want to thank Carrie again for reaching out to me and coming on to the show, and I'm excited for you to meet this incredible woman so you can hear about her experiences in this crazy hockey life!  Did something in this conversation I had with Carrie resonate with you? I'd love to hear about it, so let us know over on Instagram, @wereinonepod, and we'll see you back soon for another hard-hitting episode!  Just some of the highlights you'll hear:  Why the loneliness felt as a player or coach's wife is harder to name than people think What it was like for Carrie and Joel to pack into an Impala with a goalie's gear and just go, city after city, figuring it out as they went The Denmark Chapter: showing up with suitcases, no car, no language, and a bike that kept getting flat tires in the snow The unspoken weight of being a goalie's wife, including the playoff hives, the chirping fans, and the pregnant exit from a green ice game she'd rather forget How moving from player's wife to coach's wife quietly complicated friendships, seating arrangements, and the question Carrie asks of where exactly she belongs now Why both Joel (and my husband Jason) build rosters around character first, and how Carrie carries that same instinct into how she shows up for the people around her The night she decided grad school wasn't for her, and how a friend's flower field changed everything for Carrie What breeding dahlias has taught her about patience, uncertainty, and the strange joy of not knowing what you're going to get The one thing hockey has given her that Carrie never could have planned for, and why she's learned to feel it fully before the final whistle blows LINKS:  Carrie's Website & Instagram Joel's Hockey Profile

    1h 11m

  4. May 26

    How Bryce Reddick Forged His Own Path Beyond His NHL Father's Legacy

    What does it mean to grow up as the son of an NHL Stanley Cup champion and then carve out your own 13-year professional hockey career across two continents? For today's special guest, Bryce Reddick (son of former NHL goalie Eldon "Pokey" Reddick), it meant navigating the constant pressure of living up to a legendary name while building his own identity one contract at a time!  Bryce takes us behind the scenes of a journeyman's reality: the constant uncertainty of one-year contracts, learning to enter new locker rooms without fear, and the mental challenge of never quite knowing where "home" is. He shares candid insights about the pressure of being "Pokey's son" everywhere he went, the decision to forge his own path without relying on his father's NHL connections, and why the relationships matter more than the stats. Now transitioning into coaching with the USHL's Green Bay Gamblers, Bryce reveals why he walked away from playing at 35, the shocking difference between coaching and playing hours, and what he's learned about the mental side of the game. From early morning summer skates with his dad to finding "home" after years of constant movement, this is a story about adaptability, self-awareness, and knowing when to shift gears. Did something in this conversation I had with Bryce resonate with you? I'd love to hear about it, so let us know over on Instagram, @wereinonepod, and we'll see you back soon for another hard-hitting episode!  (Before you hit play on this one, if you missed last week's episode with Bryce's mom, Melissa, be sure to go back and hear her side of the Reddick family's hockey journey)! Just some of the highlights you'll hear:  The challenge Bryce faced being the son of NHL Stanley Cup winner Eldon "Pokey" Reddick and forging his own identity in professional hockey How growing up in a hockey family across multiple cities taught him the social skills and adaptability that shaped his adult life and coaching career What made Bryce walk away from playing at 35 to pursue coaching and why he felt the pressure to start immediately despite still being able to play The brutal honesty about how long-distance relationships destroyed two meaningful partnerships and the mental toll it took on his playing career A fascinating look at the father-son dynamic between Bryce and his dad, including early morning summer skates and the decision to let Bryce forge his own path without NHL connections How winning three championships in Cardiff created lifelong bonds and why those relationships remain some of the most important ones in Bryce's life The shocking reality of coaching hours compared to playing and why he now understands what players never see behind the scenes What Bryce learned about the mental side of hockey being 90 percent of the game and why he says that confidence comes from what you do when no one is watching The struggle to call anywhere "home" after 13 years of constant movement and how he's learning to be present for the first time in his coaching career LINKS:  Bryce's Hockey Profile  Pokey's Hockey Profile  18: How Melissa Rach Built a Legacy of a Connected Family After the NHL

    59 min

  5. May 12

    How Melissa Rach Built a Legacy of a Connected Family After the NHL

    How do you react when the life you've spent years building is suddenly uprooted by a news bulletin on your car radio? For Melissa Rach, the ex-wife of former NHL goalie Pokey Reddick, it was finding out about a trade to Edmonton while driving home to her newborn baby was the moment she truly entered the hockey life. Today, Melissa gives a look back at an era long before the "WAG" label was popular, recalling a time of wives' rooms, superstitious rituals, and the silent strength required to move a family across the country at a moment's notice. We dive into the highs and lows of a professional career that stretched from the Winnipeg Jets to a historic Stanley Cup victory with the Edmonton Oilers. Melissa opens up about the isolation of being a 23-year-old mother in a new city, the exhausting "up and down" of the minor leagues, and the pivotal choice she made to leave the traveling lifestyle behind to give her children the stability they deserved. Beyond the highlights on the ice, this is a story about the intentional work of building a healthy family after the cheering stops. Melissa shares how she moved past the divorce to build a genuine friendship with her ex-husband's new wife, ensuring their children grew up in a supportive, unified environment. From watching her son, Bryce, chase his own professional dreams to the emotional 2024 reunion in Winnipeg, her perspective shows that while the career is temporary, the legacy of a connected family is permanent!  Did something in this conversation I had with Melissa resonate with you? I'd love to hear about it, so let us know over on Instagram, @wereinonepod, and we'll see you back soon for another hard-hitting episode!  Just some of the highlights you'll hear:  The jarring moment Melissa learned of a life-altering trade via a sports broadcast while navigating life with a four-month-old baby A rare look at the superstitions shared by the 1989-90 Oilers wives and the story of her son Bryce and the prestigious Stanley Cup How Melissa chose to make Las Vegas a permanent home base to protect her children's friendships and education from the constant cycle of relocation What the move from having the identity of a hockey wife to a dedicated hockey mom looked like for her and her children How and why Melissa intentionally fostered a relationship with her ex-husband's second wife A very emotional experience that occurred when she visited Glasgow, Scotland, and saw a fan wearing her son's jersey A humorous memory she has watching Bryce as an 8-year-old playing hockey How the unique challenges of the hockey world equipped her children with the kindness and resilience needed to thrive in any culture or country LINKS:  Melissa's Instagram Pokey's Hockey Profile  Bryce's Hockey Profile 15: Beyond the Spotlight: Brittany Lucic on Navigating NHL Life, Tragedy, and the Power of Reclaimed Grace [Part One] 16: Beyond the Spotlight: Brittany Lucic on Navigating NHL Life, Tragedy, and the Power of Reclaimed Grace [Part Two]

    1h 3m

  6. Apr 28

    How Tina Tuzzolino Navigated the Identity Shift from Player's Wife to Coach's Spouse

    The move from the playing years to the coaching staff changes more than just a schedule, it changes the entire dynamic of a hockey household! My special guest Tina Tuzzolino has spent twenty years navigating this life alongside her husband, Nick, through two dozen cities and every level of the game, and I can't wait for you to hear her story. In this conversation, Tina talks about the logistical reality of the "Traveling Gong Show" and she breaks down the transition from the relatively carefree life of a player's wife to the high-pressure responsibility of being a coach's spouse. We discuss the unseen mental load of recruitment, the reality of solo-parenting three young athletes without a local support system, and a whole lot more. From their favorite chapters in Salt Lake and Savannah to the way the rink served as a sanctuary, this is a look at the grit and resilience required to build a life on the move!  Did something in this conversation I had with Tina resonate with you? I'd love to hear about it, so let us know over on Instagram, @wereinonepod, and we'll see you back soon for another hard-hitting episode!  Just some of the highlights you'll hear:  Tina's identify shift of moving from the carefree player's wife to the responsibility of the coaching life The "duct-tape" bond and why being isolated in new cities creates a family resilience you can't find by staying in one place A look at the unseen mental load of coaching and why the game never truly stays at the rink, even on Christmas Day Her insights on navigating the moment children are old enough to understand the stakes of a loss and question job security How Nick's journey through 20 cities turned him into a mentor who prioritizes a player's mental health Managing the logistical challenge of three kids in travel sports without a local village to lean on Tina shares about the unique craving for the "wind to change" and why staying in one city for more than two years feels like a creative dead end Her direct response to a common stigma about this lifestyle and why a pro-hockey career is a 50/50 venture that requires a full household commitment She reflects on the specific chapters of life where the weather, the community, and the stage of motherhood aligned perfectly How the structure of the game provided a healing space for the family during times of grief LINKS:  Tina's Instagram Nick's Hockey Profile

    1h 43m

  7. Apr 14

    Beyond the Spotlight: Brittany Lucic on Navigating NHL Life, Tragedy, and the Power of Reclaimed Grace [Part Two]

    What do you do when the life you've built for nearly two decades suddenly hits a dead end? Last week, my special guest Brittany Lucic and I started a conversation that was as real as it gets, and today, we're finishing it. We're diving into that "reckoning" moment: the kind of raw, seven-hour talk that happens when you're days away from a divorce and finally decide to lay everything on the table. Today, Brittany opens up about the side of this league that never makes the highlights. We're talking about the physical and mental toll of being the "villain," the secret injuries players carry just to keep their spot on the roster, and the terrifying reality of navigating a family crisis under a microscope. But more than the hockey of it all, this is a story about what happens when you stop waiting for someone else to change and start doing the work for yourself. From finding a sense of peace in the Scottish highlands to learning how to lead with grace instead of resentment, Brittany's perspective is the breath of fresh air we all need. Settle in, because this conclusion is one that's going to stay with you. I want to give a big thanks to Brittany for sharing such a personal story, and you can follow her journey further, @brittanylucic, on Instagram. If her story resonates or inspires you we'd love to hear about it, so let us know over on Instagram, @wereinonepod and we'll see you back soon for another hard-hitting episode of the podcast!  Just some of the highlights you'll hear:  The raw reality of the 7-hour reckoning that occurred days before a finalized divorce and how it changed the trajectory of their family's future How to navigate heavy conversations around rehab and addiction with children so they feel supported without carrying the weight of adult issues A rare look at the invisible physical toll of the game and the story of Milan playing through a broken leg just to protect his career and trade value Why Brittany chooses to lead with empathy instead of anger when facing public slander and the damaged humans behind digital harassment Milan's evolution from denial to advocacy and how he now works behind the scenes to help other players navigate the stigma of mental health Defining the mission of Reclaimed Grace and why Brittany believes a partnership can only survive if both people are committed to individual growth Finding peace through the move to Scotland and the magic of seeing her children attend the same school as their great-grandparents Understanding the gentle soul behind the grit and why you can't judge the human by the character they play on the ice   LINKS:  Brittany's Website/The Reclaimed Grace Journey Her Instagram  Milan's Hockey Profile

    56 min

  8. Apr 1

    Beyond the Spotlight: Brittany Lucic on Navigating NHL Life, Tragedy, and the Power of Reclaimed Grace [Part One]

    How do you navigate the most public, high-pressure seasons of your life when the private reality is falling apart behind the scenes? Today, I'm sitting down with Brittany Lucic for a conversation that, trust me, is as raw and unfiltered as it gets. We're pulling back the curtain on nearly two decades in the NHL. Brittany is refreshingly honest about the reality of marriage under the spotlight, the complex dynamics of family trauma, and the moment she realized that "playing the game" meant she had to stop performing for others and start showing up for herself. Whether you've struggled to find your footing in a new city or are navigating your own season of heavy transition, this conversation is the breath of fresh air every hockey group chat needs. Next time, you won't want to miss the conclusion of my chat with Brittany, where we pick up right where we left off to discuss the path toward healing, reconciliation, and what happens when you finally decide to walk your own way. Grab your drink, settle in, and get ready for a conversation that will stay with you long after it's over! Did something in this conversation I had with Brittany resonate with you? I'd love to hear about it, so let us know over on Instagram, @wereinonepod, and we'll see you back soon for another hard-hitting episode!  Just some of the highlights you'll hear:  The ruthless evolution of NHL WAG culture and why Brittany made it a non-negotiable mission to foster an inclusive community for new wives and girlfriends An honest look at the "big bad" Bruins era in Boston and the intense, high-pressure reality of navigating the city as a young, college-aged partner How Brittany and Milan managed the extreme public scrutiny and safety concerns during the 2011 Stanley Cup run in Vancouver Brittany opens up about the devastating loss of Milan's father and the subsequent struggle to navigate grief while raising three children Why she believes you cannot wait for a community to find you and the importance of being an active support for the other women in the league A behind-the-scenes look at the invisible pressures of professional sports How Brittany navigated the media bombardment during her most difficult season and the decision to prioritize her children's well-being above all else Her powerful perspective on why she refused to adopt a victim mentality, choosing instead to focus on accountability, Al-Anon, and personal growth What inspired the launch of Reclaimed Grace and why Brittany is so passionate about helping women find their identity beyond their partner's career The vital importance of showing up for your own life and why Brittany believes the truth will always set you free LINKS:  Brittany's Website/The Reclaimed Grace Journey Her Instagram  Milan's Hockey Profile

    1h 19m
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In the hockey world, "we're in one" signifies when things have officially gone sideways. If you've ever lived this life, you know that's just a regular Tuesday. This podcast offers a backstage pass to the chaos, comedy, and reality of the hockey world, primarily through the eyes of the women who keep it all together. We're talking surprise trades, packing a house in 24 hours, babies born in the playoffs, and stories that truly deserve their own reality show. It's funny, honest, and unfiltered, and nothing is off-limits. So grab a coffee, or something stronger – you're in one now, too! Before you go, don't forget to swing by and follow our fresh new Instagram, @wereinonepod and catch some behind-the-scenes, sneak peeks and all the fun!

Information

  • Creator
    Jennifer Morgan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    We're In One

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