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On the Sporting Couch

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One in four of us will experience issues with our mental health, and sports men and women are no different. 'On the Sporting Couch', hosted by sports broadcaster and psychotherapist Gary Bloom, is a ground-breaking series of programmes that addresses mental health issues with sport. It features elite sportspeople who have been brave enough to undertake and share a therapy session to talk candidly about their struggles. Find more from talkSPORT at talkSPORT.com. 740124 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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London, United Kingdom

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One in four of us will experience issues with our mental health, and sports men and women are no different. 'On the Sporting Couch', hosted by sports broadcaster and psychotherapist Gary Bloom, is a ground-breaking series of programmes that addresses mental health issues with sport. It features elite sportspeople who have been brave enough to undertake and share a therapy session to talk candidly about their struggles. Find more from talkSPORT at talkSPORT.com. 740124 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language:

English


Episodes
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On The Sporting Couch: Lawrence Dallaglio

12/15/2019
Rugby World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio is ‘On The Sporting Couch’ with Sports Psychologist Gary Bloom discussing how he recovered from family tragedy to become one of the best forwards of his generation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:47:33

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On The Sporting Couch: Eniola Aluko

12/1/2019
In a powerful and thought provoking episode England Lioness Eni Aluko discusses her identity, race issues and footballing success with Sports Psychologist Gary Bloom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:38:33

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On The Sporting Couch: Andy Grant

10/13/2019
This is a fascinating interview with Andy Grant. The ex-Royal Marine has broken world records as amputee athlete after coming close to losing his life in Afghanistan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:47:56

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On The Sporting Couch: Elise Christie

9/22/2019
Elise Christie is 'On The Sporting Couch' in the conversation with Gary Bloom. The British Short-track Skater and World Champion has twice missed out on Winter Olympic medals in 2014 and 2018 due to disqualification, controversy, injury and sheer bad luck. In this revealing and shocking interview Elise reveals all about her depression, fear of failure, the incidents that led to her self-harming and her determination to compete for that elusive medal at the Winter Olympics in Beijing in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:50:29

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On The Sporting Couch: Steve Harmison

9/15/2019
Two times Ashes winner Steve Harmison opens up to Gary Bloom about how he won his battle with depression and anxiety he suffered during and after his cricket career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:49:59

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On The Sporting Couch: Colin Hendry

8/2/2019
Premier League winner Colin Hendry is ‘On the Sporting Couch’ is in conversation with sports psychologist Gary Bloom discussing his struggle with alcohol and gambling following family tragedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:49:23

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On The Sporting Couch: George Groves

7/29/2019
‘On the Sporting Couch’ returns twith a revealing and fascinating episode with George Groves the former World Champion Boxer. George discusses the challenges faced in making it to the top, the struggle in coming to terms with his two defeats to Carl Froch and also his rivalry as an amateur with James Degale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:46:20

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On The Sporting Couch: David Cotterill and Simon Church

7/14/2019
On the Sporting Couch’ returns to talkSPORT on Sunday 13th July at 8pm with a revealing and fascinating episode with two players that were part of the Wales squad that reached the semi-finals at the Euros in 2016. Winger David Cotterill and striker Simon Church chat with Sports Psychologist Gary Bloom about their experiences with mental health issues and dealing with the highs and lows of career in football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:48:18

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On The Sporting Couch: Leon McKenzie

5/5/2019
On the Sporting Couch with former professional Boxer and Footballer Leon McKenzie. A fascinating insight into his struggle with injuries, depression a spell in prison and how he's come through it all to be a leading voice in mental health issues in sport and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:48:55

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On The Sporting Couch: Leon McKenzie

5/5/2019
On the Sporting Couch with former professional Boxer and Footballer Leon McKenzie. A fascinating insight into his struggle with injuries, depression a spell in prison and how he's come through it all to be a leading voice in mental health issues in sport and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:48:55

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On The Sporting Couch: Ian Holloway

4/7/2019
Ian Holloway gives TalkSPORT a fascinating insight into coming to terms with his anger issues as a player, the pressure of football management and being the father to 3 deaf daughters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:49:19

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On The Sporting Couch: Ian Holloway

4/7/2019
Ian Holloway gives TalkSPORT a fascinating insight into coming to terms with his anger issues as a player, the pressure of football management and being the father to 3 deaf daughters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:49:19

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On The Sporting Couch: Jamie O'Hara

3/31/2019
The former Tottenham footballer Jamie O'Hara opens up to On The Sporting Couch presenter Gary Bloom about his unfulfilled football career, his high profile celebrity marriage, a stint on Big Brother and how his life spiralled into depression. The midfielder also reveals how he turned his life around thanks to Harry Redknapp and his love of football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:49:26

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On The Sporting Couch: Jamie O'Hara

3/31/2019
The former Tottenham footballer Jamie O'Hara opens up to On The Sporting Couch presenter Gary Bloom about his unfulfilled football career, his high profile celebrity marriage, a stint on Big Brother and how his life spiralled into depression. The midfielder also reveals how he turned his life around thanks to Harry Redknapp and his love of football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:49:26

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On the Sporting Couch: Katharine Merry

1/4/2019
Athlete and Olympic medallist Katharine Merry discusses the psychology that helped her reach the top with 'On the Sporting Couch' presenter Gary Bloom. The runner reveals her frustrations with injuries that curtailed her career, the discrimination she faced from team mates and the struggle to forge a new career in the media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:51:58

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On the Sporting Couch: Katharine Merry

1/4/2019
Athlete and Olympic medallist Katharine Merry discusses the psychology that helped her reach the top with 'On the Sporting Couch' presenter Gary Bloom. The runner reveals her frustrations with injuries that curtailed her career, the discrimination she faced from team mates and the struggle to forge a new career in the media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:51:58

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On the Sporting Couch: Chris Kirkland

12/14/2018
​Chris Kirkland, the former Liverpool and England goalkeeper talks candidly about his problems with depression and the anxiety he suffered during his playing career, that left him contemplating suicide. Chris also describes how frustrated he became with life at Anfield and how he's managed to overcome the illness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:50:52

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On the Sporting Couch: Chris Kirkland

12/14/2018
​Chris Kirkland, the former Liverpool and England goalkeeper talks candidly about his problems with depression and the anxiety he suffered during his playing career, that left him contemplating suicide. Chris also describes how frustrated he became with life at Anfield and how he's managed to overcome the illness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:50:52

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On the Sporting Couch: Mark Clattenburg

12/7/2018
'On the Sporting Couch’ hosted by sports broadcaster and psychotherapist Gary Bloom is a ground-breaking series of programmes that addresses mental health issues in sport. It features elite sportspeople who have been brave enough to undertake an on-air therapy session to talk candidly about their struggles. In this episode controversial referee Mark Clattenburg reveals the struggles he went through to make it to the top, from the career highs of officiating in a Champions League final, to...

Duration:00:49:52

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On the Sporting Couch: Mark Clattenburg

12/7/2018
'On the Sporting Couch’ hosted by sports broadcaster and psychotherapist Gary Bloom is a ground-breaking series of programmes that addresses mental health issues in sport. It features elite sportspeople who have been brave enough to undertake an on-air therapy session to talk candidly about their struggles. In this episode controversial referee Mark Clattenburg reveals the struggles he went through to make it to the top, from the career highs of officiating in a Champions League final, to the lows of being suspended from the Premier League and the decision to leave England, which ultimately cost him his place officiating at the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:49:52