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We are dedicated to witnessing and exploring the emotional journey of professional footballers with the aim to provide insight for those outside of the football environment and validation for those within it. Why? we know there is a a huge gap between the perception and reality of the football journey and this misunderstanding causes hate, resentment and judgement towards players plus loneliness, fear, illness and, even tragically, completed suicide for some within the game. The Changing Room is a space to illicit change in that perception. With the help and willingness to be honest in their vulnerability, our guests share their emotional experience of their football journey with the hope this will provide more understanding and compassion, which ultimately will benefit the game, those who enjoy it and those who contribute to it.
Unknown Host hosts The Changing Room, a sports show with 23 episodes published.
Send us a text If you ever doubted pro football could really be the proverbial emotional rollercoaster, then this is the episode for you. Nathan Thompson, still currently playing for MK Dons, joined us to share his, and
Send us a text We were honored to be contacted by the Canoville Foundation enquiring whether we would like Paul Conoville as a guest on the podcast. We didn't have to think about whether we wanted to chat with an icon ag
Send us a text To start season 2, we are honored to share an extended episode with the amazing Rachel Yankey. The first professional female footballer in England, Rachel provides an inspiring insight into her journey. Th
Send us a text Paul and Sue discuss where they are with the podcast... Thank you for listening and supporting us. If you have any comments or would like us to consider sharing your story in this space contact us at thech
Send us a text As part of an impressive family legacy in pro football, Dave shares his emotional rollercoaster ride through the game. From attending training with his dad, Alvin, at West Ham to signing for Liverpool then
Send us a text From humble beginnings to living in Dubai, from dreaming of playing in the Premier League to begging Aidy Boothroyd to 'take me out the game', and from co-authoring a book and presenting to the Dragons in
Send us a text Bobby Hassell, boasts a 27 year career in football, so far, including 499 appearances. His loyalty to and conscientiousness for Barnsley FC continues in his current role as Academy Director. But what has t
Send us a text A cult figure, a player, club coach, England coach, manager and dubbed as one of football's nice guys, Chris Powell has a wealth of experience and knowledge some of which he shares with us in this episode.
Send us a text Episode 12 handed The Changing Room hotseat to Steven Reid. Steven gave us an insight in to his football journey which could be seen as 'at odds' with how he portrayed himself during his 17 year playing ca
Send us a text Goalkeeper Toby Bull joins us for Episode 11. Toby spent all his formative years at Brighton and Hove Albion Academy and was released in 2023 at the age of 20. From the age of 10 to 16 Toby trained and pla
Send us a text We went slightly off script with this one, we had the pleasure of Jamie Kenna, British actor and mental health advocate, join us in the studio. Jamie came from humble beginnings and unknowingly started his
Send us a text This episode welcomes Danny Haynes to The Changing Room. An Aston Villa schoolboy and apprentice who earned a 2 year pro contract, Danny talks about his struggle with anxiety from a very early age and the
Send us a text Once pipped as Manchester United's next big thing, Tom Thorpe joined Paul and Sue to explore and reflect on his emotional journey in football. From a first team debut at Old Trafford, to India to taking 5
Send us a text Joining Sue and Paul this week, as promised, is Darren Bent. Darren drops into The Changing Room to share some of his reflections on his football journey from a more personal perspective. He wrestles with
Send us a text An impromptu episode from the pilot we ran last year. Darren Bent and Steven Caulker joined us for a conversation when we were exploring the value of football's emotional journeys and how sharing these cou
Send us a text In celebration of the 2024 Olympics and in support of other elite athletes in their emotional journeys, this episode hears Sue and Paul speak with the impressive double Olympian Jack Green. Jack provides a
Send us a text Bruce Dyer holds a place within the history book of English football as the first one million pound teenager. Bought by Crystal Palace in 1994 as they were chasing for promotion, Bruce's future as a potent
Send us a text In this episode, Sue and Paul welcome Ben Clark Eden into The Changing Room as he reflects on his academy journey, explores his struggle with anxiety, staying true to himself and the freedom he now feels p
Send us a text We are joined in the is episode by Craig Mackail Smith. Craig explores his lost identity and how he needed to rediscover who he was following retirement from the pro game. He discusses suppressed emotion,
Send us a text Thank you for listening and supporting us. If you have any comments or would like us to consider sharing your story in this space contact us at thechangingroom.online If you are or someone you know is stru
Nathan Thompson
Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach · Assessment Systems Corporation
1 appearance on this show
Dave Martin
product leader, consultant, advisor, mentor, fractional CPO · Right To Left
1 appearance on this show
Chris Powell
Quantum Information Science Lead · Prosperity Behavioral Health
1 appearance on this show
Darren Bent
former Premier League striker and talkSPORT Drive host
2 appearances on this show
Jack Green
1 appearance on this show
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