Episodes
Wednesday May 06, 2020
My Sporting Mind...with Chris Kirkland
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Charlie’s first guest is the former England and Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland, as he opens up about his experience with anxiety and depression.
Chris takes us back to his toughest times, tells us about the help he received, and shares his advice for people struggling.
Wednesday May 13, 2020
My Sporting Mind...with Tom Bosworth
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
British Olympic race-walker Tom Bosworth opens up to Charlie about his experiences with self-destructive behaviour, how it led suicide attempts - and his uplifting journey to recovery.
In a deeply moving and personal discussion, Tom shares his advice to anyone really struggling and the steps you can take to improve your mental well-being.
Sunday May 17, 2020
My Sporting Mind...with Thomas Frank
Sunday May 17, 2020
Sunday May 17, 2020
Brentford manager Thomas Frank opens up to Charlie about the importance of mental health in football - and life.
Thomas explains how he's been coping during lockdown, and why it's crucial that people talk about their emotions.
He also reveals some of his management techniques, including his method of telling a player they're dropped from the team!
This is the first of a series of chats with footballers and managers during Mental Health Awareness Week, in partnership with the EFL and Mind.
Monday May 18, 2020
My Sporting Mind...with Matty Blair
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
Doncaster Rovers midfielder Matty Blair speaks to Charlie about how he learned to cope with the loss of his brother.
Matty offers advice to anyone struggling with grief, and shares his tips to help your mental well-being...including having a dance in the kitchen!
This is the second of a series of chats with footballers and managers during Mental Health Awareness Week, in partnership with the EFL and Mind.
Tuesday May 19, 2020
My Sporting Mind...with Michael Doughty
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Swindon midfielder Michael Doughty speaks to Charlie about how his background shaped him as a person and footballer, and how he coped with losing his Dad at a young age.
Michael, who went to Harrow, opens up about the challenges he faced fitting in at school and in football.
He also explains how the sudden passing of his Dad Nigel, who owned Nottingham Forest, effected him and put life into perspective.
This is the third of a series of chats with footballers and managers during Mental Health Awareness Week, in partnership with the EFL and Mind.
Wednesday May 20, 2020
My Sporting Mind...with Keith Curle
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Northampton Town manager Keith Curle opens up to Charlie about how he overcame alcoholism.
Keith explains what he learned from his experience, and how it's made him a better person and football manager.
This is the fourth of a series of chats with footballers and managers during Mental Health Awareness Week, in partnership with the EFL and Mind.
Thursday May 21, 2020
My Sporting Mind...with Sam Hutchinson
Thursday May 21, 2020
Thursday May 21, 2020
Sheffield Wednesday defender Sam Hutchinson opens up to Charlie about how he's coped with depression throughout his life and career.
In a powerful discussion, Sam takes us back to his injury troubles during his Chelsea days, his return to playing after retiring aged just 21 - and shares his advice to anyone struggling.
This is the fifth of a series of chats with footballers and managers during Mental Health Awareness Week, in partnership with the EFL and Mind.
Wednesday May 27, 2020
My Sporting Mind...with Emily Harrington
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
American rock climber and explorer Emily Harrington opens up to Charlie about coping with her eating disorder, fuelled by the pressures of competition.
Emily explains how it effected her self-worth, and shares advice for people experiencing the same habits and thought process.
She also describes what it feels like to climb - including the fears she has - and how she's recovered from serious falls.
Sunday May 31, 2020
My Sporting Mind...with Amber-Keegan Stobbs
Sunday May 31, 2020
Sunday May 31, 2020
Crystal Palace footballer Amber-Keegan Stobbs opens up to Charlie about the anxiety she's experienced throughout her career.
In a powerful conversation, Amber describes exactly what her panic attacks have felt like, her journey to seeking help, and shares her coping methods.
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
My Sporting Mind...with Dan Evans
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
British tennis men's No 1 Dan Evans talks to Charlie about how he coped with his one-year drug ban.
Dan reveals the anger he felt at the time, how talking to a sports psychologist helped him, and how he's grown as a person from the experience.