​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.

On the Sporting Couch: Chris Kirkland

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.
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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.

On The Sporting Couch: Lawrence Dallaglio

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.

On The Sporting Couch: Eniola Aluko

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.

On The Sporting Couch: Andy Grant

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.

On The Sporting Couch: Elise Christie

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. 
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On the Sporting Couch: Chris Kirkland

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