On the Sporting Couch
On the Sporting Couch
talkSPORT
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.
On The Sporting Couch: Lawrence Dallaglio
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.
Dec 15, 2019
47 min
On The Sporting Couch: Eniola Aluko
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.
Dec 1, 2019
38 min
On The Sporting Couch: Andy Grant
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.
Oct 13, 2019
47 min
On The Sporting Couch: Elise Christie
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.
Sep 22, 2019
50 min
On The Sporting Couch: Steve Harmison
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.
Sep 15, 2019
49 min
On The Sporting Couch: Colin Hendry
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.
Aug 2, 2019
49 min
On The Sporting Couch: George Groves
‘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.
Jul 29, 2019
46 min
On The Sporting Couch: David Cotterill and Simon Church
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.
Jul 14, 2019
48 min
On The Sporting Couch: Leon McKenzie
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.
May 5, 2019
48 min
On The Sporting Couch: Ian Holloway
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.
Apr 7, 2019
49 min
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