The podcast takes its first look at the women’s game this week, as we chat with Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper Katie Startup.
Formerly of Charlton Athletic, Katie uses her squad number to promote discussion about mental health. The number 40 is significant, and she’ll explain why during the podcast.
We also chat about normalising mental health, the unique gamble-like pressure that is placed on a young girl who chooses to focus on becoming a footballer, how social media creates a sense that each individual player in the women’s game represents the entire profession, and the need to ensure mental health support is considered as important as the tactical or technical within the game.
Katie’s passionate, intelligent and insightful. I hope you’ll enjoy listening to our conversation.
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