This week, we’re joined by professional footballer and Hornchurch midfielder Sean Scannell a player with a deep football story and even deeper life lessons.

Starting out at Crystal Palace Sean rose through the academy ranks to make his mark at the professional level. 

In the first 45 minutes we walk through his journey from his time at Palace and representing Republic of Ireland internationally to his stints at clubs including Huddersfield Town, Bradford City and more.

We talk about career highs, difficult injuries, and the different managers who brought out various sides of his game the ones who believed in him, and the ones who challenged him in ways that went beyond football.

In the second 45 the conversation gets personal. Sean opens up about the loss of his father how it impacted him emotionally, and how that grief pushed him to reflect on mental health not just for himself, but for men everywhere who stay silent in their struggles.

He speaks powerfully about the importance of men speaking up his own journey toward healing, and the work he’s now doing through 1-to-1 mentoring and coaching using his experiences to guide younger players on and off the pitch.

Sean also shares how his brother’s tough love helped him stay grounded during the darker times, and how support from the right people can make all the difference.

This is a powerful, vulnerable, and inspiring episode that shows another side of the game and the man.

The set peace podcast is about more than football it’s about the people behind it.

Every 2 weeks, we sit down with guests across the game from pros to physios, coaches to players, these are the conversations we all need to hear, in football and in life.

With 45 minutes talking football and 45 minutes on mental health and well-being these conversations are for everyone whether you’re in football or not.

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