Episode 11: Shane Hollander's Identity

In this episode we chat with Dr. Tabitha Dell'Angelo, a professor of education with a focus on developmental psychology and the author of Why Heated Rivalry Captivates and What It Teaches Us About Identity , about Shane Hollander's identity. We ask: why he Shane the way he is . Using Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, we unpack how every layer of his life - family, hockey, media, culture, and time - shapes him, from the pressure of being a biracial, closeted athlete to the quiet safety of having someone who shares his secret. This episode helps us learn more about all of us: how we’re constantly being shaped, reshaped, and given chances to become something new, if we’re willing. Read Dr. Dell'Angelo's article here: https://drtab.medium.com/why-heated-rivalry-captivates-and-what-it-teaches-us-about-identity-0a408af83412