Episode 133: Learning to Believe in Yourself with Nicole Hensley

Two-time Olympic medalist and PWHL Minnesota Frost goaltender Nicole Hensley joins us to share her journey navigating self-belief, rejection, and mental resilience in elite sport. From growing up playing hockey with the boys in Colorado to hearing “no” from nearly every college during recruiting, Nicole opens up about the challenges that shaped her confidence and helped her forge her own path in hockey. In this episode, Nicole reflects on her time at Lindenwood University, where she became the NCAA all-time leader in saves, and shares the mental tools she uses to manage overthinking, reset after mistakes, and stay grounded under pressure. Her story is a powerful reminder that belief starts from within — and that confidence is built through persistence, perspective, and trusting yourself when the path forward isn’t clear. “You have to believe in yourself before anyone else does.” — Nicole Hensley

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Episode 133: Learning to Believe in Yourself with Nicole Hensley is an episode from Voice In Sport by Stefanie Strack.

This episode is 34:31 long.

This episode was published on Mar 18, 2026.

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