The Indie Sports Film Starting Real Conversations About Mental Health with Jake Miskin
Mitlin Money Mindset · Larry Sprung
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (traffic.libsyn.com) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
Sports culture isn't exactly built for vulnerability, but stories like Shattered Ice can change that.
In this episode, filmmaker Jake Miskin shares how his real-life experiences inspired this film about sports, mental health, and the impact of suicide on the people left behind. You'll hear what it takes to produce an independent film, how he got iconic hockey brands on board, and what coaches, parents, and leaders can do to create a supportive team culture for young athletes.
Topics discussed:
Introduction (00:00)
The premise of the film, Shattered Ice (03:59)
How hockey became the vehicle for a mental health story (05:26)
The shifting stigma around mental health and suicide (06:42)
Casting actors with personal connections to the film (10:42)
Why vulnerability from coaches and team leaders matters (12:45)
How iconic hockey brands became involved in the film (15:32)
What it takes to produce and distribute an independent film (18:48)
How to support the mental health of young athletes (23:12)
What brought you JOY today? (27:21
Resources:
- Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready? Take the College Readiness Quiz for Parents: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/college-readiness-quiz/
- Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful. Get Your Gathering Your Tax Documents Checklist: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mitlin_ChecklistForGatheringYourTaxDocuments_Form_062424_v2.pdf
- Will you be able to enJOY the Retirement you envision? Take the Retirement Ready Quiz: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/retirement-planning-quiz/
Connect with Larry Sprung:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry_sprung/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceDSprung/
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/Lawrence_Sprung
Connect with Jake Miskin:
- Shattered Ice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ShatteredIceFilm/
- Jake's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcmiskin/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialshatteredicethemovie/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NehoidenBlackBears
- Jake's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-miskin-25107231 Nehoiden Street Films LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nehoiden-street-films-llc/
- Website: http://www.officialshatteredicethemovie.com/
About Our Guest:
Jake Miskin is an American screenwriter & producer, born and raised in Needham, Massachusetts. Jake graduated from Needham High School and he went on and played collegiate soccer at Springfield College. Jake graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management. He is the founder of Nehoiden Street Films and independent film company based in Boston, MA. He is the writer and producer of the film Shattered Ice.
Disclosure:
Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site.
This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com