Mindset Stories

Luc's Story: There Is A Purpose

At 21, Luc went through a traumatic, life changing experience. What came next shaped the man he is today. This is his story. Welcome to Mindset Stories, The Human Side of Performance. In our first pre-launch episode, we sit down with co-founder Luciano Somerville (Luc) as he shares his story for the first time. Luc grew up in small towns across Vancouver Island chasing the dream of playing professional hockey. He moved through minor hockey, junior, and university hockey at the University of Victoria. But behind the scenes, life was throwing things at him that nobody saw. The politics and broken promises of junior hockey. The seizure that cost him a BCHL opportunity. And eventually, a moment that changed everything and led him to the work he does now as a mental performance coach. In this conversation, Luc opens up about the years he spent isolating, the victim mindset he carried for too long, and the slow path back to himself. He talks about the people who helped him, the things that did not, and how all of it shaped his "why" for showing up for others today. Why we started with our own stories: We did not want to ask guests to be vulnerable on this podcast without being willing to do it ourselves first. These two pre-launch episodes are how we set the stage before Mindset Stories officially launches July 20, 2026. Sara's Story drops May 22nd. Content note: This episode includes discussion of traumatic experiences, mental health struggles, and suicidal ideation. Please listen at your own pace. If you are in crisis or need support, please reach out to a mental health professional, a trusted person in your life, or a crisis support line near you. You are not alone. Subscribe and follow along: YouTube: @MindsetStories-LS Instagram: @podcastmindsetstories TikTok: @mindsetstoriespodcast Website: mindsetstoriespodcast.com [http://mindsetstoriespodcast.com]