In this episode of She Thinks, She Scores, I sit down with international taekwondo athlete Neeshita Kotwal for an insightful conversation about life at the elite level in a male-dominated sport. Neeshita shares her journey in taekwondo, from breaking into the sport to competing on the international stage. We dive into the mental side of elite performance, exploring how sports psychology plays a role in her training and competition mindset. We also discuss cultural differences in sport and the unique challenges faced by women in taekwondo. This episode blends our shared passion for sport and psychology, sparking important conversations about resilience, representation, and the mental demands of high-performance athletics.

 In this episode of She Thinks She Scores, I sit down with my good friend Kasia Berdys, a goalkeeper for York Railway Institute First Team. We dive into her journey moving from Poland to the UK, exploring the cultural differences she’s experienced along the way. Kasia also shares insights into the unique pressures of being a goalkeeper, from handling high-stakes moments to navigating the highs and lows of the position. Our conversation blends our passion for football and psychology, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs that come with the role. 

In this episode of She Thinks She Scores, I sit down with my good friend Sophie Raine, a rower for Agecroft Rowing Club in Salford and a sports psychology master’s student at Manchester Metropolitan University, alongside myself. Sophie shares her journey in rowing, detailing how she mentally prepares for big races. We also explore the culture of body image surveillance in her sport and how being an introvert has shaped her experience. Our conversation blends our passion for sport and psychology, raising important discussions about the challenges and experiences of women in athletics.