On our weekly news magazine show Chris Stafford is joined by Nancy Gillen from Inside the Games who has the top stories from around the world of women’s sport. This week’s guest is British Recurve Archeress, teenager Ruby Paul, who is aiming for gold as she sets her sights on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. A Sports Rehab and Conditioning student at University of Northampton Ruby tells us how she got into the sport and became European Championship Bronze medalist. In 2019 she won the Archery GB Youth Festival 2019 U21 Individual and Team titles and was runner up in the mixed team.
Stories covered this week:
Swiatek wins French Open
Allen to Leave British gymnastics
Tinker British Gymnastics Experience
Japanese Olympic Committee
Shiffrin to miss Alpine World Cup opener
Lewis removed as FIS secretary
Thirlby to miss netball series
Jodie Kenny retires
Riyadh 2030
Duration: 56 mins
For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million plays and downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at [email protected].

Sonya Looney is a world champion mountain biker, podcast host, blogger and a mom. This week’s episode is an inspiring look into the depth of knowledge and information that is out there if you are willing to do the work That is exactly what Sonya did, and she shared some interesting facts and figures.
Sonya discussed the importance of self care, pelvic floor health* calorific intake for breastfeeding moms and a lot of other crucial topics for the active mom or mom-to-be. Her first pregnancy sadly ended with a miscarriage. As an athlete she knows her body so well and she could tell prior to taking a pregnancy test. The world champ trained through her pregnancy and said she had a “built in governor” meaning that she knew she wasn’t over-doing it during her pregnancy because she couldn’t go harder, her body told her when to stop. Returning to her bike, albeit gently, one week postpartum, Sonya encourages all women to listen to their body. If it feels good, keep doing it. If you notice a decline in healing then stop. It’s that simple.
The episode also discussed the challenge of female athletes losing sponsors when they decide to start a family with the general consensus that this is a huge issue in sport. We hope you all feel empowered to share your thoughts and experiences on this topic on our social media because this is the next frontier in equality in sport. 
Hosts: Sarah Newberry Moore & Pam Relph Jones
Podcast length: 44 mins
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For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million plays and downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Write to us at [email protected].
 

On this episode of Sound Bites, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Dr Kirstin Lauritzen, discusses the importance of magnesium for our next nutrient highlight. Magnesium is a mineral that is absolutely essential. However, magnesium deficiency is very common amongst Americans and it's also a common deficiency amongst athletes. In this episode you'll learn why athletes are at a higher risk of deficiency and why magnesium is something you may want to start incorporating into your daily routine. Dr K also discusses most common food sources of magnesium, as well as the many different forms of magnesium in supplements so that you know what to look for next time you're searching for magnesium. Check out this episode of Sound Bites. Enjoy!
One correction from the episode - Dr K discussed how magnesium can help with dilation of blood vessels which is important for heart health and recovery. There is a difference between male and female physiology when it comes to vasodilation and recovery. Correction: the male physiology after exercise vasoconstricts so that blood rushes to the core and then the heart can pump oxygen and nutrient dense blood out to the muscles. Female physiology differs. Instead of shunting the blood to the core, the blood vessels tend to dilate. This is why some women will notice feeling light headed because the blood rushes out to the hands/feet/head. To combat this for better recovery, taking a cold shower right after working out (if you can tolerate it), can help to cause the skin and blood vessels to vasoconstrict pushing blood back to the core. This then allows for blood to be replenished and then re-circulated out to the muscles.
Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen
Podcast length: 21 mins
For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at [email protected].

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In this podcast, Nicole talks to a colleague Dr. Janelle Wells, faculty member at the University of South Florida at the Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program, within the School of Marketing and Innovation. They discuss her career pathway, areas of research on gender and leadership in sport, the difference between and importance of mentors and sponsors, and advice to young women who want to pursue a career in the sport industry. Her framework of Love, Learn, Lead, Lift is a good roadmap for us all to embrace.
Host: Dr. Nicole LaVoi
Podcast length: 35 mins
A co-production with the Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport.
For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at [email protected].

On our weekly news show Chris Stafford is joined by Nancy Gillen from Inside the Games who has the top stories from around the world of women’s sport. This week’s guest is Red Roses and Harlequins rugby legend Rachael Burford who has just launched the Girls Rugby Club; a global project aimed at providing a pathway for girls and women within rugby and to redress the inequalities and negative stereotypes that exist within the game.
Top news stories this week:
French Open Tennis - Swiatek stuns Halep and other updates
Premier15s restart
Australia ODI record
Manuel reveals racism
Bailouts must be fair to women's sport
TTOC Forum
Lottie Dod's Blue Plaque
Podcast length: 41 mins
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This week on the show, Pam and Sarah are joined by offshore sailor Joan Mulloy, just three weeks after giving birth to her son Xavier. She is the first Irish woman to compete in La Solitaire and, prior to getting pregnant, she was planning on competing in the 2020 Vendée Globe, which starts on November 8, but 2020 turned out very differently for her.
The Vendée Globe is a solo race around the globe and there have only been seven women in the race since its inception in 1989. This lack of representation left Joan feeling like she had limited role models in the sport, especially in an event as unique and lengthy as the Vendée Globe. Entering the race would mean months at sea, away from family, so Joan sought advice from other female offshore sailors who had paved the way. They recommend that she do what her body told her.  So once Joan hit her second trimester she made the decision to scale back her on ocean training, instead opting to stay onshore. In offshore sailing races, you often have to go from zero to hero in a few short seconds, from grabbing a few minutes rest—of which you might only get 15 minutes over a few days of racing—to being up on deck making a quick maneuver. These conditions make it less than ideal for an expectant mother. 
Joan’s passion for her career was clear and starting her family only strengthens her passion, knowing that she is going to be the best mum if she is happy and fulfilled in her sailing career. As with all the sportswomen we have talked to, the importance of your support network is key to success as an athlete, and for the child’s wellbeing. We are very grateful that Joan shared her birth story with us because it’s our hope that these personal accounts will help other women on this journey.
And before you go take a listen to Joan talking about the sport on the WiSP Sports The Sailing Show with Abby Ehler and friends.
Hosts: Sarah Newberry Moore & Pam Relph Jones
Podcast length: 50 mins
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For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million plays and downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at [email protected].

Natasha Watley describes her growing up as an only child of parents unfamiliar with softball and how having a girl in the neighborhood who played  softball had an impact on her.  She reveals that winning the Honda Cup was a huge statement that she was being recognized as a black woman for her talent, where being visible is so important. Natasha explains what a player should do when being recruited for college, the differences between college, Olympic and professional competition and making those transitions and what it takes to be a champion. She describes the culture shock of living in Japan for 12 years.  And we hear about the mission of the Natasha Watley Foundation that she  began after realizing that not all kids have opportunities. Her foundation helps girls choose healthy lifestyles; develop strong esteem and become leaders through participation and training in the sport of softball.
Host: Chris Voelz, CWSA Executive Director
Podcast length: 42 mins.
A co-production with the CWSA.
For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at [email protected].

This week’s guest is Chyloe Kurdas who is a passionate advocate for equality and women in sport, and was one of the forces behind the development of Australia’s national women’s professional AFL league, the AFLW. She worked as Victoria’s female football development manager and then as the director of the AFL’s National Female Academy. Before that, Shyloe played for Melbourne University as an elite football player in her own right, and was one of the first women to play football on the MCG. She’s also worked in AFL commentating and continues to do so. She is currently the Female Engagement Senior Manager for Golf Australia, where she is in charge of enhancing the engagement of women and girls in golf.
Duration: 45 mins
Hosts: Ella Smith & Georgina Mallon.
A co-production with Women Sport Australia
For complete shows notes and more information, links and resources as well as other conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at [email protected].

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Megan chats with Jennifer Charles, volunteer assistant coach for Tennessee women’s volleyball. Throughout her career, Jennifer has embraced growth, knowledge and always operates from a place of servant leadership. In this candid conversation she shares the impact, as a Black woman, of the past six months and how she is committed to action and change in bettering the landscape for those following in her footsteps.
Duration: 42 mins
Host: Megan Kahn
A co-production between WeCoach & WiSP Sports
For complete shows notes and more information, links and resources as well as other conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at [email protected].

On our weekly news show Chris Stafford is joined by Nancy Gillen from Inside the Games who has the top stories from around the world of women’s sport. This week’s guest is pro ice-hockey player and coach Zoe Hickel who has just taken up a new position as Assistant Coach at Ohio State Buckeyes Women’s Team in Columbus, Ohio.  As a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team, Zoe has played in two International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championships winning gold in 2015 and 2016) and a Four Nations Cup winning in 2015. She also helped the Boston Pride win the Isobel Cup in the inaugural season of the National Women's Hockey League (2015-16) and played four seasons of professional hockey following her collegiate career. Before taking up her new role at Ohio State Zoe played for the Swedish team Linköping HC for the 2019-2020 season. Zoe shares how they are coping with training and maintaining moral while the team waits for the season to begin.
Stories we cover this week:
Amy Tinkler, British Gymnastics
Serena Williams/French Open
Tokyo 2020 sports director
Saudi Arabia golf
Joy Neville rugby
Women's football - US and AUS
Austria blind football
Podcast length: 58 mins
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For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million plays and downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at [email protected].