Going Upstairs

We look at the power of vulnerability and how this term can be looked at differently to benefit sport and life.

Links from the episode:

How vulnerability became sport's winning weapon
Brene Brown: The power of vulnerability
Headfirst- Wellbeing & Rugby

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Dr Hassan Mahmood, a consultant psychiatrist and part of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Sports and Exercise Special Interest Group, has contributed a cricket chapter to the recently published 'Case Studies In Sports Psychiatry'.

We chatted about the links between cricket and mental health, looking towards positive steps that can be made to look after international players wellbeing.

You can purchase the book here

Here's some other resources to explore...

Cricketers under increasing mental health pressure- White Ferns veteran Suzie Bates
How hard has depression hit cricket?

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Mindfulness has far reaching benefits so here Mark talks a little about the links to cricket.

Further resources to explore....

E-BOOK: Mindful Cricket by Graham Winter.

ARTICLE: An example of yoga and mindfulness in practice with Australian cricketers

ARTICLE: How meditation improves mental focus

VIDEO: All it takes is ten mindful minutes

VIDEO: Justin Langer on meditation and mental toughness

WEBSITES: Headspace & Smiling Mind

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Mark talks about the ways in which we can support our team mates.

If you do nothing else following this episode then make your action to access the free, 20 minute Zero Suicide Alliance Training

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Andy's Man Club faciliator Dan Rowe shared his experience of this life changing charity and his own mental health journey.

We discussed postnatal depression in fathers, the road to recovering from this as well as his own ways to wellbeing.

Find out more about about Andy's Man Club here and listen to Dan's podcast here 

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Opening Up Cricket founding member & Sunday Times football correspondent Jon Northcroft chatted with Mark on the themes of football and covid.

Key topics include:

* Football and sports role in society
* How clubs and players are staying connected
* The approaches to health and wellbeing in regular times and now
* Extending the spirit of 'be kind' to professional athletes

Jon is on twitter @jnorthcroft

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Therapist Anthony Morris talked us through his methods of helping people move from difficulties to lead happier lives.

You can access his online course @ www.shineagentsofchange.com and information about his book can be found @ www.newunderstandings.com

Otherwise he can be contacted via [email protected]

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Chris was just 16 when he made his first class debut for Derbyshire. In this episode we talk about the experience of being thrust into the professional game, reflecting on what he picked up from such a steep learning curve.

You can find out more about his charity Milestone here

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Founder of Complete Cricket Dave Smith shared with us his approaches to coaching and the model that his company have used so successfully  across a number of years.

Find out more about what they offer both in person and online (with masterclasses from Allan Donald, Ian Bell and Dom Sibley among the coming attractions) here 

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England international Tammy spoke to us in the seventh of The Tea Break series.

The key themes of the conversation were about how she handles nerves and expectations, the supportive culture in the national side as well as developing an identity that isn't just about cricket.

It was great to hear someone at the top of the game speak so candidly so we hope you enjoy listening!

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