Shaunagh Brown knows all about working harder than hard to be successful. From a grounded upbringing, to international stardom and rugby acclaim, Shaunagh has shown what grit and determination can achieve.
In this conversation, Shaunagh discusses issues in women’s sport; how scientific analysis of a woman’s menstrual cycle and hormonal patterns can determine times of peak performance; coaching; and many other topics.
If you want to learn from one of the best on how to be your best, all the while staying humble and empathetic, listen in!
Topics:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:55 Movement and exercise
00:01:15 Introduction to Shaunagh Brown
00:02:43 Shaunagh, sport and being active
00:07:20 Issues in women’s sport
00:10:22 Learning how to fail
00:11:45 Opening up opportunities for girls and women
00:14:30 The need for sports kit specific to women’s bodies
00:17:32 Scientific analysis of the menstruation cycle; tracking periods for peak performance
00:18:49 Head injuries and concussion: differences in women and men
00:19:27 When do women perform at their best; when not so much at their best
00:20:30 Women and childcare
00:21:32 Shaunagh the Change Maker
00:27:15 Class issues and accessing rugby
00:28:35 Rugby as one of the cheapest sports
00:29:36 Women’s rugby being ahead on battling class issues
00:31:04 Age at which to commit to professional sport
00:35:12 No Woman No Try
00:35:42 Negative attitudes towards people’s bodies
00:38:12 Focus on image
00:41:07 Self-awareness
00:42:49 Coaching as compared with playing
00:46:19 “Elite Athlete Disease”: all in or nothing
00:47:12 Male Allies
00:52:08 Rugby, attendance and television viewings
00:56:37 Shaunagh and gratitude for Mum
00:58:35 Life as a role model
01:01:44 Struggles with self-confidence and how to overcome these
01:06:17 Recovering from knockbacks
01:07:38 Understanding your own energy
01:09:17 Try something new; something you’ve always wanted to try!
01:10:10 Live with no regrets
01:10:29 Conclusion
Note:
Whilst this show is about raising mental health awareness, I am not a medical doctor and am not qualified to give mental health advice. If you are experiencing any mental health issues, please consult a qualified professional.
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