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!

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