Speaking Out is a podcast exploring the relationship between football and mental health. Exploring a number of factors, one is the professional game and the pressures that Football as a career brings. We will also be looking into football as a recreational outlet to help deal with mental health problems. Through a series of interviews and discussion with a range of people in and around the game, we look to explore the current situation and discuss their personal experiences.
Gareth Pegg is Chairman of Brecon Northcote FC. He's also youth team manager and he still plays football. They're a grassroots club in Wales (Mid Wale...
Rod Christopher has spent his life in football. From playing at grassroots level for years, to youth work and coaching at Leeds United and with Manche...
Ruth Fox, a prominent figure in Mental Health on social media, tells her story. She discusses her journey & her relationship with football and mental ...
Rahul Lakhera is a Sports Team Doctor with 5 years experience. He's worked in both Rugby League and Football, with the past 4 years in the latter. He ...
Rahul Lakhera is a Sports Team Doctor with 5 years experience. He's worked in both Rugby League and Football, with the past 4 years in the latter. He ...
In part two of our discussion with Manisha Tailor she discusses issues surrounding culture and gender. Being an Asian woman in sport, she identifies k...
Manisha Tailor is an academy coach at Queen's Park Rangers Football Club. She's also a qualified Head Teacher and an author. Manisha runs mental healt...
In the opening episode of Speaking Out - Mental Health & Football, Pete Lowe from Playersnet discusses what they do, their aims and his experience in ...