Women in Sport takes on a new look this week as Jo Gunston from Sports Liberated.com joins me to co-host the show. Our guests are American basketball player Allison Feaster, England footballer Rachel Yankey and Mixed Martial Artist Rosi Sexton.  We have news from skiing, football, tennis, Formula 1 racing, bobsleigh, snowboarding and the BBC Inspired @BBCGetInspired and This Girl Can @ThisGirlCanUK  campaigns. Post your comments, questions and suggestions on our Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and Sports Liberated.  This podcast is available for download from the iTunes Podcast store to your Smartphone Podcast Apps.

As we learn of the passing of Britain’s most successful equestrian Olympian, Richard Meade, OBE, we look back at his life and career in my exclusive interview with him that was recorded in 2012.

England goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis announced her retirement from international football and a career that included 82 caps for England, 2 World Cups, and being part of Team GB at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Rachel reflects on her career and looks forward to ways she can give back to the sport in her new roles, which include becoming an Ambassador for Everton Football Club.  You can follow Rachel on Twitter  @rach_brown1. Post your comments on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.  This podcast is available for download from the iTunes Podcast store to your Smartphone Podcast App. [Photo credit: Tony Marshall/Getty Images]

We are back for the first show of 2015 sharing more insight into the curious world of sports psychology. Dr. Inga Wolframm has some new perspectives to help unpack the reasons why we behave and perform in all walks of life and she offers some tools to produce meaningful and lasting results to help you feel fulfilled and, most importantly, happy.  Visit Inga online and read her Blog here.  Follow her on Facebook here and on Twitter @ingawolframm.  Join in the conversation on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.  This podcast is available for download from the iTunes Podcast Store to your Smartphone Podcast App.

Equestrian journalist Pamela Young joins me for a discussion on the politics of equestrian sport in the light of changes at the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) that impact the sport's administration and affect the wider horse community.  Read more at Horse Canada here.  Post your comments on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford. This podcast is available for download from the iTunes Podcast store to your Smartphone Podcast App.  Thanks to Templeton Thompson for the holiday music - Happy Yee-Hallidays is available on iTunes.

Six-time Badminton champion Lucinda Green shares her perspective on the sport of eventing and why she still appreciates the value of hunting at every opportunity.  And there's a whisper that she's looking for her next Badminton ride! Find out more as she also offers an observation for those who are still learning to slip the reins.  You can find Lucinda on Facebook here and on Twitter @LucindaGreenMBE.  Post your comments on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford. This podcast is available for download from the iTunes Podcast store to your Smartphone Podcast App.  Thanks to Templeton Thompson for the musical outro today - Happy Yee-Hallidays is available on iTunes.

New Zealander Gemma New is the Associate Conductor of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra as well as the founder and director of the Lunar Ensemble.  At 27, she has already garnered international success and accolades in the company of such luminary maestros at Kurt Masur, Gustav Meier and Marin Alsop. Gemma is truly an inspiration for rising talent among female conductors. You can find out more about Gemma and her concert calendar on her website here.  Post your comments on our Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford.  This podcast is available for download from the iTunes Podcast store to your Smartphone Podcast App. [Photo: Fred Stucker]

Erika Lang is breaking records as the Women's World Champion Trick Water Skier at the age of 18 and has consistently topped the national rankings for the past nine years. She started skiing at the ripe age of two and is now adding Wakeboarding to her repertoire. Follow Erika on Twitter and Instagram @Erikalang36.   Join us on Facebook at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford. You can download this podcast from the iTunes podcast store to your Smartphone Podcast App.

Erika Lang is breaking records as the Women's World Champion Trick Water Skier at the age of 18 and has consistently topped the national rankings for the past nine years. She started skiing at the ripe age of two and is now adding Wakeboarding to her repertoire. Follow Erika on Twitter and Instagram @Erikalang36.   Join us on Facebook at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford. You can download this podcast from the iTunes podcast store to your Smartphone Podcast App.

Sarah Braun, 21, from Walnut Creek, CA is this year's recipient of the US Eventing Association/Christine E. Stafford Groom of the Year Award. Sarah, who grooms for Canadian team rider Hawley Bennett Awad, tells us how she got into the profession, what she enjoys about it, and her own riding ambitions. For the roster of past winners of the award visit chrisestafford.com.  You can post your comments on the Facebook Page at Chris Stafford Radio and follow on Twitter @chrisestafford. This podcast is available for download from the iTunes store to your Smartphone Podcast App.