Women Who Sport

This is episode 10 of the new Women Who Sport 10-part series titled "Big Conversations" where we will be discussing important issues in todays sporting world with groundbreaking guests! On this episode of the pod we are joined by the phenomenal Hannah Miley! Hannah is an individual medley swimmer who debuted for the British Swimming team in 2006 and won 25 international medals at major events during her 15-year career at the top. This included back-to-back Commonwealth titles for Team Scotland in 2010 and 2014 and she represented Team GB at the Olympic Games in 2008, 2012 and 2016. Since retiring from swimming in December 2021 she has been focusing on leading the way in several campaigns to break the stigma around the language when talking about periods and hosting educational workshops. In this episode we discuss: - not letting size hold you back - focussing on processes and not outcomes - viewing success and learning from the journey - mistaking MBE honours letters for the police - breaking down the taboo around periods - how to work with your body to get the most out of it Hannah is absolutely incredible and it was huge honour to have such a legendary Scottish athlete on our wee pod! Let us know what you think through our social media channels - @WomenWhoSportPodcast on Instagram, @WomenWhoSport on Twitter or search "Women Who Sport" on Facebook. If you want to support the podcast please give us a review on Apple Podcasts and show some love to our partner Boob Armour! Boob Armour make lightweight, comfortable inserts that fit inside a sports bra and protect the breast tissue of sports people - giving everyone the confidence to compete in sport. Find out more about Boob Armour at their website - www.boobarmour.au and order yours now!

This is episode 9 of the new Women Who Sport 10-part series titled "Big Conversations" where we will be discussing important issues in todays sporting world with groundbreaking guests! On this episode of the pod we are joined by Wales and Gloucester-Hartpury player Gwen Crabb! Alongside being a professional rugby player, Gwen is also a personal trainer with her own brand Built For Purpose where she aims to help people feel more confident in their own body's and change perceptions of body image. In this episode we discuss: - grasping opportunities in elite sport - forming a healthy relationship with food - weight gain equalling strength gains - what being 'Built For Purpose' means - overcoming injury setbacks - mental health unlocking physical health - body image and self perception Let us know what you think through our social media channels - @WomenWhoSportPodcast on Instagram, @WomenWhoSport on Twitter or search "Women Who Sport" on Facebook. If you want to support the podcast please give us a review on Apple Podcasts and show some love to our partner Boob Armour! Boob Armour make lightweight, comfortable inserts that fit inside a sports bra and protect the breast tissue of sports people - giving everyone the confidence to compete in sport. Find out more about Boob Armour at their website - www.boobarmour.au and order yours now!

Ep.8 Description This is episode 8 of the new Women Who Sport 10-part series titled "Big Conversations" where we will be discussing important issues in todays sporting world with groundbreaking guests! On this episode of the pod we are joined by the remarkable Ruth Mwandumbu. Ruth won the England Rifle Shooting Championship in 2018 and 2022 after finding the sport through military cadets. She has tackled the lack of diversity in shooting head on by spearheading a campaign with British Shooting titled Targeting Change which aimed at bringing more people into the sport. Ruth is a true trailblazer - she has achieved incredible feats as an athlete and an ambassador of sport and we absolutely loved getting to hear more about it first hand on this episode of the podcast. We discuss: - the benefits of sport psychology - how to be at the top of your game - increasing diversity in sports that lack it - prioritising your performance - defining success Let us know what you think through our social media channels - @WomenWhoSportPodcast on Instagram, @WomenWhoSport on Twitter or search "Women Who Sport" on Facebook. If you want to support the podcast please give us a review on Apple Podcasts and show some love to our partner Boob Armour! Boob Armour make lightweight, comfortable inserts that fit inside a sports bra and protect the breast tissue of sports people - giving everyone the confidence to compete in sport. Find out more about Boob Armour at their website - www.boobarmour.au and order yours now!

This is episode 7 of the new Women Who Sport 10-part series titled "Big Conversations" where we will be discussing important issues in todays sporting world with groundbreaking guests! On this episode of the pod we are joined by the amazing British crossfitter Lucy Campbell! Lucy transferred sport to crossfit after previously competing in swimming and gymnastics and has competed at THE Crossfit Games where she ranked 16th Fittest On Earth and Fittest in UK. On her way to this incredible achievement she's battled injury and body image struggles which she bravely shares with us on this episode of the pod. We discuss: - crossfit being absolutely mental - dealing with the unkowns and the unknowables - the importance of community in the gym - competing on a broken wrist and approaching injuries - learning to love your body - training for performance Let us know what you think through our social media channels - @WomenWhoSportPodcast on Instagram, @WomenWhoSport on Twitter or search "Women Who Sport" on Facebook. If you want to support the podcast please give us a review on Apple Podcasts and show some love to our partner Boob Armour! Boob Armour make lightweight, comfortable inserts that fit inside a sports bra and protect the breast tissue of sports people - giving everyone the confidence to compete in sport. Find out more about Boob Armour at their website - www.boobarmour.au and order yours now!

This is episode 6 of the new Women Who Sport 10-part series titled "Big Conversations" where we will be discussing important issues in todays sporting world with ground-breaking guests! On this episode of the pod we are joined by social media star and Glasgow Raptor's player Kurt! Kurt started making Tik Toks during the lockdown of the Covid-19 pandemic and now has half a million followers on the platform and has worked as a brand ambassador for the Women's Tik Tok 6 Nations, Amazon Prime Rugby and many more. In this episode we discuss: - social media as a platform to spread positivity - finding your niche and having confidence in that - playing for an LGBT-inclusive team and the importance of those spaces - the ban on the participation of transgender women in rugby - finding a Scottish identity as an immigrant - kilts, Tunnocks tea cakes and everything in between! Let us know what you think through our social media channels - @WomenWhoSportPodcast on Instagram, @WomenWhoSport on Twitter or search "Women Who Sport" on Facebook. If you want to support the podcast please give us a review on Apple Podcasts and show some love to our partner Boob Armour! Boob Armour make lightweight, comfortable inserts that fit inside a sports bra and protect the breast tissue of sports people - giving everyone the confidence to compete in sport. Find out more about Boob Armour at their website - www.boobarmour.au and order yours now!

This is episode 5 of the latest Women Who Sport 10-part series titled "Big Conversations" where we will be discussing important issues in todays sporting world with groundbreaking guests! On this episode of the pod we are joined by Taylor Winyard who after retiring from a lengthy kayaking career, took on a new challenge - to row the Atlantic. She was the only female in a mixed trio and in addition to winning the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Rowing Challenge, they also broke a new World Record. Her story is full of twists, turns, highs and lows and it is both mind-blowing and inspiring. It is an absolute privilege to get to share it on the Women Who Sport podcast. We discuss: - Mental strength and resilience - Effective team work - The importance of goal setting for motivation - What can be gained from mixed teams - Searching for satisfaction beyond your sport Let us know what you think through our social media channels - @WomenWhoSportPodcast on Instagram, @WomenWhoSport on Twitter or search "Women Who Sport" on Facebook. If you want to support the podcast please give us a review on Apple Podcasts and show some love to our partner Boob Armour! Boob Armour make lightweight, comfortable inserts that fit inside a sports bra and protect the breast tissue of sports people - giving everyone the confidence to compete in sport. Find out more about Boob Armour at their website - www.boobarmour.au and order yours now!

This is episode 4 of the new Women Who Sport 10-part series titled "Big Conversations" where we will be discussing important issues in todays sporting world with ground-breaking guests! On this episode of the pod we are joined by Scotland football captain and centurion Rachel Corsie. After nearly a decade in the professional game, Rachel has a unique perspective on the growth of sport and how to progress sustainably. She has experienced all the elation and heartbreak of elite sport during her career but she maintains an ambitious vision for the future and has all the determination to make it happen. In this episode we discuss: - playing in the USA - making progress and professionalisation sustainable - the impact of the Euros on women's football - knowing your worth and fighting for better - leading Scotland through elation and hardship Let us know what you think through our social media channels - @WomenWhoSportPodcast on Instagram, @WomenWhoSport on Twitter or search "Women Who Sport" on Facebook. If you want to support the podcast please give us a review on Apple Podcasts and show some love to our partner Boob Armour! Boob Armour make lightweight, comfortable inserts that fit inside a sports bra and protect the breast tissue of sports people - giving everyone the confidence to compete in sport. Find out more about Boob Armour at their website - www.boobarmour.au and order yours now!

This is episode 3 of the new Women Who Sport 10-part series titled "Big Conversations" where we will be discussing important issues in todays sporting world with groundbreaking guests! This week on the pod, hosts Sarah Bonar and Rhona Lloyd are joined by Canadian international rugby players Emily Tuttosi and Paige Farries. Emily and Paige tell us about the crazy journey and sacrifices made by the Canada rugby team in the lead up to the 2022 Rugby World Cup where Canada placed 4th. They are funny, inspiring and they remind us of the most important reasons we compete - because we love what we do. Let us know what you think through our social media channels - @WomenWhoSportPodcast on Instagram, @WomenWhoSport on Twitter or search "Women Who Sport" on Facebook. If you want to support the podcast please give us a review on Apple Podcasts and show some love to our partner Boob Armour! Boob Armour make lightweight, comfortable inserts that fit inside a sports bra and protect the breast tissue of sports people - giving everyone the confidence to compete in sport. Find out more about Boob Armour at their website - www.boobarmour.au and order yours now!

This is episode 2 of the new Women Who Sport 10-part series titled "Big Conversations" where we will be discussing important issues in todays sporting world with ground-breaking guests! It was an absolute pleasure to have recently retired England and Harlequins legend Shaunagh Brown on the podcast to reflect on her career on the pitch, everything she does for the sporting community off the pitch and what she is doing now. Shaunagh works relentlessly to elevate women's sport and we all benefit from it - near or far from her circle. She's done, does and will continue to do incredible things for the game and challenge the boundaries of what professional sport should look like. Her energy is contagious and we hope you feel it listening in to this episode of the podcast! Let us know what you think through our social media channels - @WomenWhoSportPodcast on Instagram, @WomenWhoSport on Twitter or search "Women Who Sport" on Facebook. If you want to support the podcast please give us a review on Apple Podcasts and show some love to our partner Boob Armour! Boob Armour make lightweight, comfortable inserts that fit inside a sports bra and protect the breast tissue of sports people - giving everyone the confidence to compete in sport. Find out more about Boob Armour at their website - www.boobarmour.au and order yours now!

This is episode 1 of the new Women Who Sport 10-part series titled "Big Conversations" where we will be discussing important issues in todays sporting world with ground-breaking guests! To kick off the series, Sarah Bonar and Rhona Lloyd chew the fat about what's been going on for the last 18 months. We talk about struggling with motivation during lockdown, Scotland Women's rugby team's crazy journey to the Rugby World Cup with a lot of covid-shaped hurdles, Bonar's journey to becoming an RAF officer amidst a global pandemic and Rhona's journey with Team GB towards the Olympic Games. Let us know what you think through our social media channels - @WomenWhoSportPodcast on Instagram, @WomenWhoSport on Twitter or search "Women Who Sport" on Facebook. If you want to support the podcast please give us a review on Apple Podcasts and show some love to our partner Boob Armour! Boob Armour make lightweight, comfortable inserts that fit inside a sports bra and protect the breast tissue of sports people - giving everyone the confidence to compete in sport. Find out more about Boob Armour at their website - www.boobarmour.au and order yours now!

We didn't manage to track down an Australian to complete the Rugby Series we did during the summer... but lucky for us Libby Birch, the Melbourne Aussie Rules star, stepped into to teach us about a different type of code! The women's AFL game is in a unique position on the verge of professionalism where players are contracted to play for 6 months of the year, then work full-time jobs for the other half of the year. Libby speaks to us about the challenges faced by players balancing footy with work and discusses the complexity of a sport heading towards professionalism from the decision makers on the board to the inequalities faced by the players. She reminds us that while we can be grateful for the privilege to play elite sport, it's imperative women's sport continues to fight for equality and not be grateful for improvements. It was an absolute pleasure having Libby on the pod! This episode is supported by Boob Armour. An Australian-based company who ship world wide and produce thin, lightweight chest protectors that fit inside a sports bra. They protect your breasts from impact during contact sport and sustained while running, giving girls and women of all ages the confidence to compete to their fullest potential! You can use the code WOMENWHOSPORT for 20% off at https://www.boobarmour.com.au/

This week on the Women Who Sport podcast we are joined by kiwi legend Tyla Nathan Wong! Tyla has an Olympic silver medal and Commonwealth gold to her name at age only 26 and she will be competing at Tokyo 2020(1). We discuss her journey with the Black Ferns sevens team, the importance of team culture off the pitch to aid performance on the pitch and how to deal with pressure. Tyla is humble, funny and hugely talented and it was an absolute pleasure to be joined by her on the podcast. This series on the WWS podcast is supported by 2 awesome partners! Regardless make boil-and-bite mouthguards and custom fit mouthguards for sports. They send you a mould that you mould at home and return, you then receive your custom mouthguard in the post a week or so later. They are a dream fit and allow you to wear the highest quality mouth protection without going get one fitted at the dentist. An absolute game changer! Check them out at: https://regardlessofficial.com/ For 20% off, use code WWS20 Boob Armour are an Aussie-based company that make slim inserts that go inside sports bras and protect the breast tissue during high impact or contact sports. They minimise breast movement and allow you to compete with the confidence that your breasts are protected. Each insert is extremely light, slim and comes in a range of sizes to cater for all girls and women. Check them out at: https://www.boobarmour.com.au/ For 20% off, use code WOMENWHOSPORT

On this episode of The Rugby Series on the Women Who Sport podcast we are joined by Canadian international Daleaka Menin! Daleaka is one of the coolest people we have ever met and it's a pleasure to get to share her story on our podcast. We speak about body image, playing rugby overseas, the strength of the Canada team and how Daleaka navigates playing rugby and her faith! This series is supported by 2 incredible partners! Regardless make boil-and-bite mouthguards and custom fit mouthguards for sports. They send you a mould that you mould at home and return, you then receive your custom mouthguard in the post a week or so later. They are a dream fit and allow you to wear the highest quality mouth protection without going get one fitted at the dentist. An absolute game changer! Check them out at: https://regardlessofficial.com/ For 20% off, use code WWS20 Boob Armour are an Aussie-based company that make slim inserts that go inside sports bras and protect the breast tissue during high impact or contact sports. They minimise breast movement and allow you to compete with the confidence that your breasts are protected. Each insert is extremely light, slim and comes in a range of sizes to cater for all girls and women. Check them out at: https://www.boobarmour.com.au/ For 20% off, use code WOMENWHOSPORT

On episode 6 of The Rugby Series we speak to Scottish international Emma Wassell! Emma started playing rugby in high school and never looked back, now having 47 consecutive caps for Scotland, of which 45 caps are in the starting 15. If that's not impressive enough, she gained these caps while completing her degree in Accountancy at Heriot Watt university and finishing her Chartered Accountant course. We discuss how Emma juggled all these commitments, the journey she has been on with the Scottish international team, and the crazy sacrifices she had made for rugby over the years. This series is supported by 2 incredible partners! Regardless make boil-and-bite mouthguards and custom fit mouthguards for sports. They send you a mould that you mould at home and return, you then receive your custom mouthguard in the post a week or so later. They are a dream fit and allow you to wear the highest quality mouth protection without going get one fitted at the dentist. An absolute game changer! Check them out at: https://regardlessofficial.com/ For 20% off, use code WWS20 Boob Armour are an Aussie-based company that make slim inserts that go inside sports bras and protect the breast tissue during high impact or contact sports. They minimise breast movement and allow you to compete with the confidence that your breasts are protected. Each insert is extremely light, slim and comes in a range of sizes to cater for all girls and women. Check them out at: https://www.boobarmour.com.au/ For 20% off, use code WOMENWHOSPORT

On episode 4 of The Rugby Series we speak to Bristol Bears prop Simi Pam who, in addition to playing premiership rugby, works full-time as a doctor in the NHS! Pretty bloody cool. Beyond that, Simi is also a huge advocate for body image, racism in the UK and the mental health charity Looseheadz. Simi is passionate, funny and not afraid to speak up about what is important! We discuss the influence of social media on body image, being confident in yourself and the important of prioritising your mental wellbeing. The Women Who Sport podcast is supported by 2 incredible brands - Regardless Official and Boob Armour! Regardless make boil-and-bite mouthguards and custom fit mouthguards for sports. They send you a mould that you mould at home and return, you then receive your custom mouthguard in the post a week or so later. They are a dream fit and allow you to wear the highest quality mouth protection without going get one fitted at the dentist. An absolute game changer! Check them out at: https://regardlessofficial.com/ For 20% off, use code WWS20 Boob Armour are an Aussie-based company that make slim inserts that go inside sports bras and protect the breast tissue during high impact or contact sports. They minimise breast movement and allow you to compete with the confidence that your breasts are protected. Each insert is extremely light, slim and comes in a range of sizes to cater for all girls and women. Check them out at: https://www.boobarmour.com.au/ For 20% off, use code WOMENWHOSPORT

On episode 4 of The Rugby Series we speak to Welsh legend Robyn Lock! Robyn is funny, passionate and has an infectious outlook on rugby and life that we can all aspire to. Rob represents Wales internationally and Gloucester Hartpury in the Allianz Premiership and her journey to that international debut includes beating stage 4 cancer. We discuss the challenges of that and how it has shaped her as a player and person today, her current form transitioning from backrow to hooker, and the importance of humility in everything you do! This series is made possible by 2 incredible partners! Regardless make boil-and-bite mouthguards and custom fit mouthguards for sports. They send you a mould that you mould at home and return, you then receive your custom mouthguard in the post a week or so later. They are a dream fit and allow you to wear the highest quality mouth protection without going get one fitted at the dentist. An absolute game changer! Check them out at: https://regardlessofficial.com/ For 20% off, use code WWS20 Boob Armour are an Aussie-based company that make slim inserts that go inside sports bras and protect the breast tissue during high impact or contact sports. They minimise breast movement and allow you to compete with the confidence that your breasts are protected. Each insert is extremely light, slim and comes in a range of sizes to cater for all girls and women. Check them out at: https://www.boobarmour.com.au/ For 20% off, use code WOMENWHOSPORT

On episode 3 of The Rugby Series we are joined by 2 legends of the USA 7s team - Naya Tapper and Ilona Maher! They are funny, confident, inspiring and not afraid to celebrate their success. We discuss their journey into the sport, their life outside rugby and the importance of marketing yourself as a female athlete - something that these two have got spot on! This series is supported by 2 awesome brands! Regardless make boil-and-bite mouthguards and custom fit mouthguards for sports. They send you a mould that you mould at home and return, you then receive your custom mouthguard in the post a week or so later. They are a dream fit and allow you to wear the highest quality mouth protection without going get one fitted at the dentist. An absolute game changer! Check them out at: https://regardlessofficial.com/ For 20% off, use code WWS20 Boob Armour are an Aussie-based company that make slim inserts that go inside sports bras and protect the breast tissue during high impact or contact sports. They minimise breast movement and allow you to compete with the confidence that your breasts are protected. Each insert is extremely light, slim and comes in a range of sizes to cater for all girls and women. Check them out at: https://www.boobarmour.com.au/ For 20% off, use code WOMENWHOSPORT

On episode 2 of The Rugby Series on the Women Who Sport podcast, we are joined by Irish legend Alison Miller! Ireland was a prolific winger for Ireland for the best part of a decade and played her final game of rugby for the Barbarians in 2019. She shares with us how she found rugby amidst the heartbreak of losing her dad, what made Ireland so successful, her struggle with self doubts during her career and her infamous lipstick collection! We also get some pretty juicy goss from the Baa-baas night out so that's cool too. This series is supported by 2 incredible brands! Regardless and Boob Armour. Regardless make boil-and-bite mouthguards and custom fit mouthguards for sports. They send you a mould that you mould at home and return, you then receive your custom mouthguard in the post a week or so later. They are a dream fit and allow you to wear the highest quality mouth protection without going get one fitted at the dentist. An absolute game changer! Check them out at: https://regardlessofficial.com/ For 20% off, use code WWS20 Boob Armour are an Aussie-based company that make slim inserts that go inside sports bras and protect the breast tissue during high impact or contact sports. They minimise breast movement and allow you to compete with the confidence that your breasts are protected. Each insert is extremely light, slim and comes in a range of sizes to cater for all girls and women. Check them out at: https://www.boobarmour.com.au/ For 20% off, use code WOMENWHOSPORT

In the first episode of our Rugby Series we speak to Christelene Steinhobel from South Africa 7s! Christelene, aka Saf, has a fantastic story from getting into rugby at Loughborough university and joining the Springboks to working as a mental skills coach now. We discuss political challenges faced by South African athletes, the development of the 7s game globally and why it is so important to look after your mental. Tune in now! This series is supported by 2 incredible companies! Boob Armour make breast protection for high impact women's sport. They are lightweight, thin inserts that go inside your sport bra and allow women and girls of all ages to compete and perform without worrying about damage to their breast tissue. You can check out their website here and get 20% off using the code WOMENWHOSPORT: https://www.boobarmour.com.au/ Regardless make custom fit mouthgaurds that you can mould at home and send into their labs in order to receive a dental-grade mouthguard without leaving the house! They are perfect for athletes competing in any sport that requires teeth protection. Check out their website here and get 20% off using WWS20: https://regardlessofficial.com/

Finishing up our Unlocked Series with an absolute cracker! We chat to the phenomenal Stefanie Reid - 3x Paralympic medallist - about her journey, pushing yourself out your comfort zone, humility and embracing challenges. As a youngster Stef dreamed of being an international rugby player which was taken away from her following a boat accident age 15. Little did she know then that this would begin an incredible new journey in athletics. She is passionate, witty, inspiring and down to Earth, This episode is extra special because we are also joined by fan favourite Flo Williams of Wasps Ladies and the Perception Agency in the introduction. We reflect on the progress women's sport made in 2020 and what needs to happen next to keep challenging perceptions and pushing for equality. We are incredibly lucky to have two amazing partners for this series on the podcast - Locker Stash Rugby and Boob Armour. Locker Stash Rugby sell pre-loved sports kit through their website and in non-covid times even host 'stash nights' at your local club. Be sure to check them out and get your hands on some absolute gems! https://lockerstashrugby.co.uk/ Boob Armour are an Aussie-based company (don't worry - they sell worldwide!) who create protective breast inserts that slip inside any sports bra and shield your boob against damage in high impact sport. They also reduce breast movement while running and are made in 6 different sizes. Order online at http://www.boobarmour.com.au/

This episode on the Women Who Sport podcast, we are joined by the magnificent Amy Conroy! Amy is a GB wheelchair basketballer and 2x Paralympian who got into the sport after losing her leg to cancer age 13. Since making her debut for GB as a teenager in 2010 she has co-captained the U25 team to gold at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing and has been a core player on the senior team throughout all major championships. After a 7th place at London 2012 and a 4th place finish in Rio 2016, Amy has her sights set on gold for Tokyo 2021. She has an incredibly inspiring outlook on life and talks to us about overcoming the barriers that are holding you back in order to achieve greatness. Amy is determined, passionate, funny and inspiring. We are incredibly lucky to have two amazing partners for this series on the podcast - Locker Stash Rugby and Boob Armour. Locker Stash Rugby sell pre-loved sports kit through their website and in non-covid times even host 'stash nights' at your local club. Be sure to check them out and get your hands on some absolute gems! https://lockerstashrugby.co.uk/ Boob Armour are an Aussie-based company (don't worry - they sell worldwide!) who create protective breast inserts that slip inside any sports bra and shield your boob against damage in high impact sport. They also reduce breast movement while running and are made in 6 different sizes. Order online at http://www.boobarmour.com.au/

On this episode of the Women Who Sport podcast - we are joined by the astounding Asma Elbadawi! As well as being a basketball player, Asma is also a poet who broke onto the scene after winning BBC Radio's First Words competition and has been recognised at the British Muslim Awards. She is also known for her activism, most notably working to overturn the ban by the International Basketball Federation on wearing religious head gear on the court. She truly is a history maker! Beyond these achievements Asma is thoughtful, genuine, humble and inspiring. We are incredibly lucky to have two amazing partners for this series on the podcast - Locker Stash Rugby and Boob Armour. Locker Stash Rugby sell pre-loved sports kit through their website and in non-covid times even host 'stash nights' at your local club. Be sure to check them out and get your hands on some absolute gems! https://lockerstashrugby.co.uk/ Boob Armour are an Aussie-based company (don't worry - they sell worldwide!) who create protective breast inserts that slip inside any sports bra and shield your boob against damage in high impact sport. They also reduce breast movement while running and are made in 6 different sizes. Order online at http://www.boobarmour.com.au/

On this episode of Women Who Sport podcast we are joined by the incredible Marilyn Okoro! Marilyn is a 400m and 800m runner who won a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics as part of the GB relay team - awarded 10 years after the event following 2 other countries being relegated due to failed drug tests. We discuss the turmoil and missed opportunities consequential of that, struggles with body image in an event where Marilyn didn't look like her competitors and adapting to life as an athlete beyond funding. Marilyn is open, honest and has an amazing journey as a competitor on the international stage. We are incredibly lucky to have two amazing partners for this series on the podcast - Locker Stash Rugby and Boob Armour. Locker Stash Rugby sell pre-loved sports kit through their website and in non-covid times even host 'stash nights' at your local club. Be sure to check them out and get your hands on some absolute gems! https://lockerstashrugby.co.uk/ Boob Armour are an Aussie-based company (don't worry - they sell worldwide!) who create protective breast inserts that slip inside any sports bra and shield your boob against damage in high impact sport. They also reduce breast movement while running and are made in 6 different sizes. Order online at http://www.boobarmour.com.au/

This week on the pod it's open water swimmer Alice Dearing! Alice swims the 10km distance and is gunning for a spot at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics where she could be the first black female to represent Team GB in the pool. We get the scoop on open water swimming, the demands of the sport and Alice's journey to get to where she is now. Outside the water, Alice co-founded the Black Swimming Association which is an organisation that aims to get more ethnic minorities of all ages swimming and we discuss the barriers that POC face and what we can do to help drive participation forward. Alice is inspiring, passionate and at just 23 is using her platform to change the world. We are incredibly lucky to have two amazing partners for this series on the podcast - Locker Stash Rugby and Boob Armour. Locker Stash Rugby sell pre-loved sports kit through their website and in non-covid times even host 'stash nights' at your local club. Be sure to check them out and get your hands on some absolute gems! https://lockerstashrugby.co.uk/ Boob Armour are an Aussie-based company (don't worry - they sell worldwide!) who create protective breast inserts that slip inside any sports bra and shield your boob against damage in high impact sport. They also reduce breast movement while running and are made in 6 different sizes. Order online at http://www.boobarmour.com.au/

On this episode of the Women Who Sport podcast, we speak to Eilidh Gibson - British and Scottish canoe slalom athlete! As an athlete Eilidh experienced early success in her career before bumping into a severe shoulder injury which closed the door on her Tokyo Olympic ambitions. In her time out however, she discovered what sport can mean beyond medals through her initiative Slalom Inspires which won the national Social Impact Award - how frickin' cool! Eilidh shares her experiences with injury, the ongoing battle with her love of canoeing and she epitomises how one person can make a difference in the women's sport landscape. Beyond that she is honest, humble, kind and passionate about making a difference in the world around her. Listen and be inspired! We are incredibly lucky to have two amazing partners for this series on the podcast - Locker Stash Rugby and Boob Armour. Locker Stash Rugby sell pre-loved sports kit through their website and in non-covid times even host 'stash nights' at your local club. Be sure to check them out and get your hands on some absolute gems! https://lockerstashrugby.co.uk/ Boob Armour are an Aussie-based company (don't worry - they sell worldwide!) who create protective breast inserts that slip inside any sports bra and shield your boob against damage in high impact sport. They also reduce breast movement while running and are made in 6 different sizes. Order online at http://www.boobarmour.com.au/

This week on the pod we are joined by the phenomenal Stacey Copeland! England football star turned champion boxer, Stacey tells us of her journey into boxing and the huge gender stereotypes she has battled along the way and how that has moulded her into the activist she has become. To create change you have to Pave The Way for others, which formed the foundations of Stacey's charity off the back of the injustices she experienced as an athlete. She is funny, passionate, inspiring and teaches us all that we need to question what we accept and smash through the barriers for those to follow in our footsteps. We are incredible lucky to have two amazing partners for this series on the podcast - Locker Stash Rugby and Boob Armour. Lockerstash sell pre-loved kit from their website and in non-covid times even host 'stash nights' at your local club. Check them out and get your hands on some absolute gems! https://lockerstashrugby.co.uk/ Boob Armour are an Aussie company (who ship worldwide!) and create protective breast inserts that slip inside any sports bra and shield against damage in high impact sport. They also reduce breast movement while running and are made in 6 different sizes. Order online at https://www.boobarmour.com.au/ Thank you for listening! Get in touch at info@womenwhosport.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter by searching "Women Who Sport".

We are launching a new 8-part series and kicking it off with the awesome Lucy Adams! Lucy is Britain's first professional skateboarder and we chat about her journey into skating, the development of skateboarding in the UK and what needs to be done next, the Olympics and the pressure of making it in a sport that is so dominated by Instagram. This series we have brought on board two incredible partners - Locker Stash Rugby and Boob Armour. Locker Stash rugby sell pre-loved kit via their website and can also host stash nights at your local club. They are top humans and so supportive of the women's game and we are all about that! Check them out at https://lockerstashrugby.co.uk/ Boob Armour is an Australian-based company (no sweat - they ship to the UK!!) who produce flexible and light weight insert to protect your breasts while playing high impact sport. They give women the confidence to excel in any level of sport without worrying about their chest! You can find their website here: https://www.boobarmour.com.au/ Thank you for listening! Please get in touch!

We speak to Flo Williams, director of The Perception Agency, about women's sport, the barriers to overcome and what needs to be done next. We recorded this episode off the back of the #Enough and #IAmEnough campaigns on social media which Flo started by highlighting inequalities in jersey launches in international women's rugby. Flo is honest, hard-working, knowledgeable and a true trail-blazer in raising the profile of women's sport. The Perception Agency is a marketing company focused on raising the profile of women's sport and work alongside teams and individual athletes. They offer a wide range of marketing services - no idea is too big or too ambitious, so get in touch directly @ThePerceptionAgency or email flo@perceptionagency.co.uk

In this episode we speak to training partners Jade Lally and Kirsty Law, England no.1 and Scotland no.1 discus thrower respectively. Both of these incredible women are working towards their goal of representing Team GB at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics as completely unfunded athletes while juggling parenthood for Jade and life as an NHS worker for Kirsty. They are honest, funny, down to Earth and relentlessly hardworking. They have learnt from their mistakes, they face their challenges head on and they will overcome any obstacle that comes in their way. We are so grateful to share their story. Women who sport is a podcast exploring the rollercoaster of emotions, challenges and inspiration stories experienced by women in sport. Brought to you by international rugby players Rhona Lloyd and Sarah Bonar.

Erin Cuthbert is an Irvine-born footballer who steamed rolled through the Scotland age grade teams and into the senior set up with 36 senior caps to her name... at only 21 years old. She signed with Chelsea F.C as a teenager in 2016 and has since grown into a key player at the world-renowned side, earning player of the year in 2018-19 and UEFA goal of the season in the same period. Erin shares her journey with us from the highs of qualifying for Scotland's first world cup, to the heartbreaking loss in the pool stages and what can be learned from those experiences. Erin is passionate, relentless, hard-working and has an exciting future building on everything she has learnt so far. Women Who Sport is a podcast exploring the rollercoaster of emotions, challenges and inspirational stories experienced by women in sport, brought to you by international rugby players Rhona Lloyd and Sarah Bonar.

Mary Earps is a goalkeeper representing Manchester United in the the FA Women's Super League and with 9 England caps to her name, including representation at the FIFA World Cup. Mary had to work extremely hard to break onto the England scene and epitomises how far hard work, determination and a positive mindset can take you. She played in Germany with Wolfsburg FC in a bid to challenge herself and prepare for the 2019 world cup and explains the value of living abroad and being out your depth. We were humbled by Mary's outlook and down-to-Earth nature. Women Who Sport is a podcast exploring the rollercoaster of emotions, challenges and inspirational stories experienced by women in sport, brought to you by Rhona Lloyd and Sarah Bonar.

Kyra Edwards is a rower on the GB national team and she shares her story with us about rowing in Los Angeles, breaking into the GB team, chasing Olympic qualification and being an LGBT figure in sport. Kyra also speaks to us about the challenges she has faced, including losing a teammate to suicide and realising the importance of good mental health in such a physically and psychologically demanding sport. We appreciate Kyra speaking so openly with us about her inspiring and touching story. Women Who Sport is a podcast exploring the rollercoaster or emotions, challenges and inspirational stories based on women in sport, brought to you by international rugby players Sarah Bonar and Rhona Lloyd.

Women Who Sport is a podcast exploring the rollercoaster of emotions, challenges and inspirational stories based on women in sport. In the second episode of our 'Lockdown Series', we speak to the wonderful Jodie Gibson. Jodie has 25 caps for the England Vitality Red Roses and represents Saracens Mavericks in the Vitality Netball Superleague. Jodie shares her story of getting into netball, utilising your skill set, THAT Commonwealth gold medal match and her isolation tips.

Women Who Sport is a podcast exploring the rollercoaster of emotions, challenges and inspirational stories based on women in sport. This is the first episode of our 'Lockdown Series', where we speak to Olympic gold medalist Nicola White MBE. Nicola has an incredible story littered with medals and challenges alike which will inspire any upcoming athletes or those facing injuries in the hockey world and beyond.

On this episode of WWS we speak to Jodie Ounsley and her mum Jo Ounsley about their mad fundraising event for the Elizabeth Foundation which is happening on Easter Monday (13.04.20). Jodie has broken incredible barriers and wants to give back to the charity that has helped her along the way. Women Who Sport is a podcast exploring the rollercoaster of emotions, challenges and inspirational stories based on women in sport, brought to you by Rhona and Sarah.

Women Who Sport is a podcast exploring the rollercoaster of emotions, challenges and inspirational stories based on women in sport, brought to you by international rugby players Rhona Lloyd and Sarah Bonar. This episode of the podcast we speak to Sara Svoboda, Canadian international rugby player and Sports Psychology MSc student at Loughborough University. Sara shares her knowledge of the 'psychological momentum' concept and discusses how it can be used as a tool to enhance your performance.

Tiffany is a sports nutrition advisor balancing working with British Swimming, gaining her nutritionist qualifications, running nutrition workshops and running her own business. We talk to Tiffany about how she got to where she is, what's next in her journey, the food v supplement debate and we discuss different diets in sport. Women Who Sport is a podcast exploring the rollercoaster or emotions, challenges and inspirational stories based on women in sport, brought to you by Rhona and Bons.

On episode 4 of Women Who Sport we share Beth Dobbins incredible story - from overcoming epilepsy and PTSD to becoming the 200m European Champion as an unfunded athlete. Beth is inspiring, humble, a fantastic role model and a reminder to never give up on your dreams. Women Who Sport is a podcast exploring the rollercoaster of emotions, challenges and inspirational stories based on women in sport, brought to you by Rhona and Bons.

This episode of Women Who Sport we discuss winning the cricket world cup, the challenges of playing matches that last 4 days, changing from cricket to rugby league and what it's like to be THE women of steel with the amazing Lauren Winfield and Courtney Hill. Women Who Sport is a podcast exploring the rollercoaster of emotions, challenges and inspirational stories based on women in sport, brought to you by international rugby players Rhona and Bons.

Discussing the highs and lows of international rugby with world cup winners and Olympians Natasha Hunt and Emily Scarratt. Women Who Sport is a podcast exploring the rollercoaster of emotions, challenges and inspirational stories based on women in sport, brought to you by Rhona and Bons.

This is the introductory episode to our podcast series 'Women Who Sport' where we will be sharing the stories of inspirational people in a wide range of sports. A podcast exploring the rollercoaster of emotions, challenges and inspirational stories based on women in sport, brought to you by Rhona and Bons.