The Game Changers
In this award-winning podcast Sue Anstiss talks to trailblazers in women sport. These are the individuals who are knocking down barriers and challenging the status quo for women and girls everywhere. Along with openly sharing their historic careers, what drives them and how they’ve dealt with tough challenges, each episode explores key issues for equality in sport and beyond.
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You can find out about all the guests at https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers Fearless Women in Sport
Episodes
213 episodes
Kelly Newton: Making products to keep women moving
Kelly Newton is the founder of NIXI Body - absorbent & discreet underwear for periods and little bladder leaks. Nixi body has a focused mission – to keep women moving through menstruation, moth...
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Season 18
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Episode 2
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54:47
Baz Moffat: The Women’s Health Pioneer
Baz Moffat is having an extraordinary impact in the world of women’s health.A former GB Rower, Baz co-founded The Well HQ, an organisation that educates and empowers women to understand their bodies and use that knowledge to thrive in sp...
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Season 18
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Episode 1
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52:48
Series 18 of The Game Changers
In this, the 18th series of The Game Changers I’m talking to founders and entrepreneurs. These are the women who have set up organisations that help change the landscape for all women and girls across sport. There’s so much we can l...
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Season 18
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Penny Briscoe: Leading the transformation of Para Sport
As we look forward to the Paralympics at Paris 2024, we're sharing this previous episode with Director of Sport, British Paralympic Association Penny Briscoe,which was first released on June 27, 2023.Our guest in this episo...
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Season 17
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49:06
Jodie Ounsley: The impact of strong, powerful role models
As we look forward to the Paralympics at Paris 2024, we're sharing this previous episode with Jodie Ounsley, who will be presenting at the games, which was first released on May 30, 2023.Today’s guest is Jodie Ounsley – a profe...
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Season 17
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51:21
Ellie Simmonds: Making impact beyond the pool
As we look forward to the Paralympics at Paris 2024, we're sharing this previous episode with Paralympian Ellie Simmonds, which was first released on October 23, 2023.Our guest in this episode is Ellie Simmonds, one of the worl...
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Season 17
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41:09
Lauren Steadman: How para athletes change society's perceptions
This episode was previously released on October 29, 2019.Paratriathlon World Champion and Paralympic Silver medallist, Lauren also enthralled us all as a semi-finalist on last year’s Strictly Come Dancing.Ever wonde...
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Season 17
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38:28
Sophie Carrigill: Challenging perceptions for all women with disabilities
As we look forward to the Paralympics at Paris 2024, we're sharing this previous episode with Paralympian Sophie Carrigill, which was first released on July 26, 2022.Sophie Carrigill is a British wheelchair basketball player wh...
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Season 17
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44:09
Claire Taggart: The impact of Boccia – a totally inclusive sport
As we look forward to the Paralympics at Paris 2024, we're sharing this previous episode with Paralympian Claire Taggart, which was first released on February 13, 2024.Discover the intriguing world of Boccia with world champion and Para...
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Season 17
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47:53
Hannah Cockcroft: Maintaining motivation throughout your sporting career
As we look forward to the Paralympics at Paris 2024, we're sharing this previous episode with Paralympian Hannah Cockcroft, which was first released on November 1, 2022.Hannah Cockcroft...
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Season 17
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57:40
Sarah Storey: How to focus on the things you can control
As we look forward to the Paralympics at Paris 2024, we're sharing this previous episode with Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey, which was first released on September 15, 2020.Dame Sarah Storey is the most successful British female Pa...
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Season 17
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47:36
Stef Reid: Pioneering progress in Parasports and beyond
In this final episode of series 17, Sue Anstiss talks to Stef Reid, a remarkable para-athlete who has spent her life breaking boundaries.Stef is a track and field Paralympian - a World Champion, four-time Paralympian, triple Paralympic m...
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Season 17
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Episode 9
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54:27
Tara Dillon: Leadership lessons from the top
When it comes to building culture and leading an organisation there are few individuals doing it better than Tara Dillon, the CEO at CIMSPA (The Chartered Institute for Sport and Physical Activity).Voted as one of the top 5 CEOs in the T...
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Season 17
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Episode 8
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Molly Thompson-Smith: Fighting for Inclusion in Climbing
Can you be a professional climber and still be scared of heights? How much is success down to problem solving versus physical strength? And what can we do to ensure this fantastic activity is inclusive for all?These are just some of the ...
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Season 17
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Episode 9
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47:42
Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix: On faith, family and finding joy in diving
Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is the diving sensation who won Gold at the Commonwealth Games and European Championships last year and will be one to watch at the Paris Olympics where she’s competing in both the individual and synchronised 10 metre ...
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Season 16
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Episode 6
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Charlotte Edwards: Breaking boundaries in cricket
My guest on The Game Changers today is cricketing legend Charlotte Edwards who shares her extraordinary journey from making her England debut at just 16 to becoming one of the sport's most influential figures as a player and coach. ...
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Season 17
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Episode 5
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Catie Munnings: Driving change in motorsports
What drives one of Britain's top rally drivers to push the limits on and off the track? In today's episode of The Game Changers we hear from Catie Munnings one of Britain’s most successful racing talents, a rally driver, Red Bull sponso...
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Season 17
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Episode 4
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Sandi Procter: Serving up change in tennis leadership
As we head into Wimbledon, LTA President Sandi Procter talks to Sue Anstiss about female representation at the very top of tennis, why volunteers are essential to running of the sport across the country and how Padel and Pickleball could be key...
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Season 17
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Episode 3
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Georgia Hall: Mastering golf’s mental game
This week’s episode of The Game Changers features professional golfer and major champion Georgia Hall who talks to Sue Anstiss about winning the AIG Women’s Open with her dad as her caddy, the loneliness of playing on the LPGA Tour and why she ...
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Season 17
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Episode 2
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30:18
Emily Campbell: Lifting barriers and inspiring strong girls
Commonwealth Champion Weightlifter Emily Campbell talks to Sue Anstiss about the changing perception of strong women in society, her medal prospects at the Paris Olympics and inspiring female body confidence.Emily shot to fame at the To...
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Season 17
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Episode 1
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Series 17 of The Game Changers
Ahead of a huge summer for women’s sports, we’re back with the biggest-ever season of The Game Changers, launching across all podcast platforms on June 18. The ten episodes in this bumper season include Olympians, Paralympians, World Cup winner...
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Season 17
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Jessica Ennis-Hill: On being the poster girl at a home Olympics
As we look forward to Paris 2024, we're sharing this previous episode with Olympian Dame Jess Ennis-Hill which was released on October 27, 2020.In this episode, Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill explores her incredible journey from an enthu...
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Season 16
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44:09
Orla Chennaoui: The power of being authentic as a woman reporting sport
This episode was previously released on May 10, 2022. Orla Chennaoui is an extraordinary woman who has many talents including being a multilingual TV sports presenter. Having worked at Sky News and Sky Sports,...
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Season 16
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42:02
Pippa Grange: Understanding the role of fear and how to combat it
This episode of the Game Changers was previously released on June 15, 2021.Dr Pippa Grange is a highly sought-after, influential sports psychologist and a culture coach working across elite sports and business internationally.&...
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Season 16
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47:43
Esme Morgan & Charlotte O'Neill: Leading the way in women's football
In today’s special episode of The Game Changers podcast, we talk to two trailblazing women from Man City Women – Esme Morgan and Charlotte O’Neill.Lioness Esme Morgan was a lifelong City fan who joined the club at under 15 level and quic...
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Season 16
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