Sky Sports has announced the launch of 'Real Talk', a multi-platform series dedicated to exploring often overlooked aspects of health and wellbeing in sport. The series, which features names such as Emma Hayes, Victoria Pendleton, Henry Slade and Natasha Jonas, will be available in both podcast and video format across Sky Sports platforms.
“Real Talk” collaborates with elite sports officials and industry experts to explore important topics such as grief, pelvic floor health, the challenges of being an athlete parent, exercise safety, OCD, and retirement. It's meant to shine a spotlight on you. Through candid discussions, this series aims to dispel the stigma surrounding these subjects while providing listeners with valuable education and insight.
Each episode features personal stories, expert opinions, and practical advice, giving listeners a unique opportunity to better understand the complex issues surrounding athletes' physical and mental health in an empathetic way. To do. From the struggles of dealing with loss to the complex issues of maintaining pelvic floor health, this series promises to tackle a wide range of topics with honesty, empathy, and authenticity.
In the first episode, titled 'Sadness', Sky Sports reporter Miriam Walker-Khan talks about former Manchester City player Nedum Onuoha, England, Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Claudia McDonald and 2010 Common Wealth Games champion and boxer Callum Johnson talks about his grieving process. Dealing with grief affects athletes in the professional world. Miriam will also be joined by Marie Curie Hospice's Bereavement Services Manager Jane Murray, who will share insight into her work with athletes dealing with the loss of a loved one, and give listeners an insight into how to work through grief on your own. Provide guidance.
The series is set to premiere on Tuesday 19 March, with new episodes released every Tuesday across the Sky Sports News YouTube channel, Sky Sports social platforms and your favorite podcast platform. Viewers can look forward to compelling discussions and valuable insights from some of the most respected voices in sports.
Jamie Hunt, Head of Digital and Social, said: “At Sky Sports, we recognize the importance of bringing topics that can often be misunderstood or stigmatized to the forefront of our channels. We're proud to provide our viewers with open and informed discussions through our Real Talk series, which unpacks each topic in an engaging way. By shining a light on these topics, we're proud to share that this series has great guests and We hope to create a dialogue about the issues faced by our hosts and contribute to a better understanding of the realities facing the sport as a whole.”
For more information and to watch 'Real Talk', visit Sky Sports.
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Episode 1: Sadness
- Video guests: Callum Johnson, Claudia McDonald, Nedum Onuoha
- Podcast guest: Jane Murray (Marie Curie)
Episode 2: OCD
- Video guests: Nathaniel Wood, Freya Anderson, Henry Slade
- Podcast Guest: Lynne M Drummond, Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist at the National Service for OCD and BDD based at South West London and St George's NHS Trust.
Episode 3: Pelvic floor
- Video guests: Eboni Usuro Brown, Laura Gallagher Cox, Emma Hayes
- Podcast Guest: Emma Brockwell (Women's Health Specialist Physiotherapist)
Episode 4: Retirement
- Video guests: Daniel Brown, Joe Thompson, Victoria Pendleton
- Podcast Guest: Dawn Airton
Episode 5: Safe Exercise
- Video guests: Jennifer Stout, Sarah McDonald, Hayley Madigan
- Podcast Guest: Women in Sports
Episode 6: Athlete Mom
- Video guests: Sarah Storey, Natasha Jonas, Bisma Malouf
- Podcast Guest: Dr Kate Hutchings, Clinical Director of Female Athlete Health and Performance Services at UKSI