STA Women in Sports Therapy Podcast

Welcome to the 'Women in Sports Therapy' podcast from the Sports Therapy Association. In this month's episode we meet with Becky Carroll from 'Rebecca Stones Sports Therapy' to talk about work-life balance.  As a graduate sports therapist and STA Regional Rep for the South West of England, Becky has been working in the industry since graduating in 2007 and has worked in a number of clinics and Rugby Football Union over the years. Our discussion with Becky includes conversations about: - Balancing clinic work alongside other aspects life - in Becky's case, a parent, carer, business owner, veteran military wife and therapist! - Setting boundaries to keep a work-life balance. -Utilising support networks to keep pushing forwards through life's biggest obstacles. We took so much inspiration from this chat with Becky. She has dealt with a great number of challenges and obstacles, but what really stands out is her resilience and ability to find the silver lining. Whether you are reflecting on tough times, or in the thick of it right now - we hope that you can also take solace in knowing that although life can be tough, you are not alone. There are ways to find support and help and to take care of yourself! Please enjoy this episode! Fiona and Debs :) RESOURCES: Rebecca Stones Sports Therapy - Website: https://www.glos-sportstherapy.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR37H-JXIGUOomc244Ty0HaR7EUpU1UeAx5Rsd46bJjxddZgs_2YpKvFGkc Rebecca Stones Sports Therapy Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/beckystonesportstherapy

In today's episode, Fiona and Debs will be discussing Menopause vs Perimenopause. This includes: Recognising symptoms and signs What's the difference? Predicting onset and preparing for symptoms Impact on work and life - sport (recreational vs professional) Impact on self-image and esteem Managing symptoms and getting help (leading on to individual podcasts covering each subject in more detail) How to talk about it with friends, loved ones and work colleagues People in the public eye raising awareness (Kate Garraway and Davina McCall) Useful resources - including from Jenny Burrell and Maisie Hill You can find out more about the Sports Therapy Association and the WIST podcast on the STA website: thesta.co.uk/site/index.php  If you have questions relating to this topic and would like to contact us, please email us at: wist@thesta.co.uk   Catch you in the next episode!  Debs and Fiona LINKS: NHS Menopause: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/ NHS Early Onset Menopause: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/early-menopause/ NHS Menopause/Periomenopause Diagnosis: https://northeast.devonformularyguidance.nhs.uk/referral-guidance/northern-locality/gynaecology/diagnosis-of-perimenopause-and-menopause-1 Healthline: https://www.healthline.com/health/menopause/difference-perimenopause#when-to-call-a-doctor Menopause Now: https://www.menopausenow.com/premenopause Maisie Hill: https://www.maisiehill.com/ STA87 'Menopause Transition: Soft Tissue Implications' with special guest Jenny Burrell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfHsCBd5SGc&t=629s Burrell Education: https://www.burrelleducation.com/

In today's episode, Fiona and Debs will be discussing Endometriosis. This includes: Deb's personal experience with Endometriosis (revisit Episode 54 of the STA podcast with Matt Phillips to hear more) Influential factors - including barriers to access help (i.e.: financial/economic/geographic) Signs and symptoms - signposting to Endometriosis UK and NHS resources Diagnosis journey - co-existing conditions (autoimmune and gynaecological) Symptom tracking - apps, diaries, etc Getting help - medical, local, national, international and charities You can find out more about the Sports Therapy Association and the WIST podcast on the STA website: thesta.co.uk/site/index.php If you have questions relating to this topic and would like to contact us, please email us at: wist@thesta.co.uk Catch you in the next episode! Debs and Fiona LINKS: Endometriosis UK (Charity) https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/ NHS Endometriosis https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/endometriosis/

In today's episode, Fiona and Debs will be discussing excessive blood loss, deficiencies and anaemia associated with the menstrual cycle. This includes: What's a normal amount of blood loss during a period?  Ways to measure blood, including a menstrual cup. Influential factors - considering the Biopsychosocial or 'BPS' model, COVID, as well as stress and inflammation Signs and symptoms - signposting to resources, including the NHS website Getting help - what to ask GP for, symptom tracking, diet, hormonal vs non-hormonal medication/contraception and surgery Symptom tracking - apps, diaries, etc You can find out more about the Sports Therapy Association and the WIST podcast on the STA website: thesta.co.uk/site/index.php If you have questions relating to this topic and would like to contact us, please email us at: wist@thesta.co.uk Catch you in the next episode! Debs and Fiona LINKS: NHS Heavy Periods https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heavy-periods/ NHS Iron Deficiency Anaemia https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/iron-deficiency-anaemia/ Mooncup Menstrual Cup https://www.mooncup.co.uk/buy-the-mooncup/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA3-yQBhD3ARIsAHuHT67z9lpJOvrjAqa5C5BBhvWNMa2Hy2PDCCUGdxjI28-KkuSOK0FSDRAaAs1GEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Fiona Higgs and Debs Thurlow-Rowley co-host the STA 'Women in Sports Therapy' (or 'WIST') podcast. Join them in this short trailer to learn more! As experienced practitioners in therapy they bring their wit and worldly life experiences as women to this monthly podcast. Each new monthly episode covers an issue that might affect anyone who possesses a female reproductive system. From ovulatory cycles to opening hours - the aim of the game is to discuss and offer helpful insights and practical information relating to clients and practitioners alike. You don't have to identify as a woman to enjoy this podcast! With themes spanning from health to business acumen to planning for work-life balance and everything in between - the WIST podcast is for anyone working within the field of Sports Therapy who would like to learn more about the issues that affect this demographic.

Welcome to the ‘Women in Sports Therapy' podcast from the Sports Therapy Association. In this month's episode we are joined by Bonnie Southgate. Some of you may know Bonnie from her appearances on the Sports Therapy Association weekly podcast with host Matt Phillips. I have known Bonnie for some years now - having met in 2017 while studying with Mike Grice of Movement Therapy Education. It’s been a delight to see her work and projects grow and gain recognition since then, but she has a fascinating back story predating our first meeting, and so I have been very keen to have her as a guest on the podcast. Bonnie has been working in her field since 2000 using a blend of therapy modalities, which we discuss in this episode in more detail. She currently practices as a Pilates teacher and teacher trainer, and sports therapist, with a specialism in interventions for those who suffer from symptomatic hypermobility. She is also the MSK adviser to the charity sedsconnective, which is a hypermobility and neurodivergent charity. Her proudest achievements include managing a high-level dance career, having three children and running a successful business with hypermobile-type Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. She is currently enrolled as a Masters student at Trinity Laban University in London, where she studies Dance Science and has plans to continue researching after her graduation from the programme. Her academic interests draw upon experiences as a dancer, including her time as a ‘Soloist’ in the American Ballet Theatre and a ‘First Soloist’ at Royal Ballet in London. In this episode we talk about her experience of transitioning from professional dancer to a highly regarded practitioner in hypermobility disorders, as well her plans for the future, which include a new book in her specialist field. If you enjoy this discussion, find more podcast episodes across all your favourite podcasting platforms, including Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe now to get the latest episodes as soon as they are released. You can also reach us via email: WIST@thesta.co.uk and social media: Instagram: https://twitter.com/uk_wist Twitter: @‌uk_wist To find out more about the Sports Therapy Association head to the website: thesta.co.uk and please feel welcome to join our active and friendly Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/sportstherapyassociation Catch you in the next episode! Fiona :) RESOURCES Bonnie Southgate Website: https://bonniesouthgate.co.uk/ Online Courses; https://movementanatomyessentials.co.uk/ Email: info@pilatestherapy.co.uk sedsconnective Website: https://www.sedsconnective.org/

Trigger warning: It is important to be aware that this episode covers sensitive subjects that some listeners may find triggering. So, if you have experienced a recent or similar bereavement, or you feel that descriptions of medical procedures, loss of life and childbirth might be upsetting or unsuitable for you or those around you, then you may choose to skip this episode. Welcome to the ‘Women in Sports Therapy' podcast from the Sports Therapy Association. In this month's episode we’re joined by Massage Therapy practitioner Debbie Cutts, from Body Tune Therapy and Rowena Pailing from Sands - a UK-based charity supporting those grieving from baby loss. Every two hours a family is faced with the devastating news of the death of their baby in the UK. Every day around 13 babies die before, during or soon after birth. In this episode, Rowena describes her role working for Sands and offers information about the much needed services they provide to those affected by the loss of a baby’s life, We also hear from Debbie about her own personal experience of loss and how she found support from Sands and her network of friends and family. Debbie’s is a particularly moving story. We hope that in hearing how she coped this this tragic loss, and is now channeling her grief, that we can all understand better how to support others through this heartbreaking and sadly all-too-common life event. All information about the support and resources described in this episode are linked in the show notes to enable access to any help you might need regardless of whether you list. Fiona :) RESOURCES Debbie Cutts (Body Tune Therapy) Website: https://www.bodytunetherapy.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/bodytunetherapy/ Sands Helpline: Phone UK: 0808 164 3332Email: helpline@sands.org.uk Website: https://www.sands.org.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandsUK IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandscharity/ Voices of Baby Loss Podcast (Sands): https://www.sands.org.uk/podcast Previous podcast episodes are available across all your favourite podcasting platforms, including Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  Subscribe now to get the latest episodes as soon as they are released. You can also reach us via email: ⁠WIST@thesta.co.uk⁠ and social media: Instagram: ⁠https://twitter.com/uk_wist⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/uk_wist/?fbclid=IwAR1bQdG3ACDtF_tpu51X2KtUky3w1srr9tXq01-Dh7mhfP5DuzjrXdbsrIU⁠ To find out more about the Sports Therapy Association head to the website: ⁠thesta.co.uk⁠ and please feel welcome to join our active and friendly Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/sportstherapyassociation⁠

Welcome to the ‘Women in Sports Therapy' podcast from the Sports Therapy Association. In this month's episode, Fiona is joined by Osteopath and Sports Therapy practitioner Sonia Fierro. Sonia is a relatively new parent and works on a self-employed basis, mainly online. She has years of experience working in a range of sporting settings, including team GB diving and fencing teams. She has also previously owned a CrossFit Gym and multidisciplinary clinic. She has held a national powerlifting record for deadlift in Italy - a title that has since been surpassed, but she plans to regain as the first woman in her category in Italy to hit a 200kg deadlift. In this episode Sonia describes her experience of navigating new parenthood whilst juggling her self-employed work commitments. She recalls the challenges she has faced so far with her child care responsibilities and how this led to her shifting focus towards her online practice and educational programmes in order to work from home. Sonia is determined to build a sustainable work-life balance and shares her dreams for her future with her daughter Alia, as well as wisdom for women (and men) in improving gender equity in sports therapy. Catch you in the next episode! Fiona :) RESOURCES Sonia’s website: https://recoverstronger.co/ IG: @sonia.recoverstronger OTHER RESOURCES ABOUT MATERNITY LEAVE IN THE UK: Information on Maternity Allowance: ⁠https://www.gov.uk/maternity-allowance⁠ Maternity Allowance Form: ⁠https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1132659/ma1-interactive-form.pdf⁠ Child Benefit support: ⁠https://www.gov.uk/child-benefit⁠ Previous podcast episodes are available across all your favourite podcasting platforms, including Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  Subscribe now to get the latest episodes as soon as they are released. You can also reach us via email: ⁠WIST@thesta.co.uk⁠ and social media: Instagram: ⁠https://twitter.com/uk_wist⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/uk_wist/?fbclid=IwAR1bQdG3ACDtF_tpu51X2KtUky3w1srr9tXq01-Dh7mhfP5DuzjrXdbsrIU⁠ To find out more about the Sports Therapy Association head to the website: ⁠thesta.co.uk⁠ and please feel welcome to join our active and friendly Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/sportstherapyassociation⁠

Welcome to the ‘Women in Sports Therapy' podcast from the Sports Therapy Association. In this month's episode, Fiona is joined by Ceri Smale, Kat Whelan and Kayleigh Jones three amazing women with experience working in pitchside support among other roles in sport and health.  Ceri Smale is a Registered Nurse with 20 years medical experience, including working in the NHS. She currently works as an educator for Lubas Medical and pitchside as part of the Medical Team for Cardiff City F.C. Kat Whelan is the Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach, as well as Head of Medical at Boldmere St Michael's Women F.C. She also works full time as a Strength and Conditioning coach at Coventry University. Kayleigh Jones is a graduate Sports Therapist working full-time as an Associate Lecturer in Sport at University College Birmingham, and part-time as a Sports Therapist at Bristol Rovers F.C. for the youth team players.  The episode includes conversations about their career journeys to date, including highs and lows of working pitchside in rugby, football and lacrosse, as well as their aspirations for the future - both individually, and for the field of pitchside care. They offer suggestions for anyone looking to enter the world of working pitchside, and advice for dealing with the day-to-day challenges and emergencies associated with the role. If you enjoy this discussion, find more podcast episodes across all your favourite podcasting platforms, including Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe now to get the latest episodes as soon as they are released. You can also reach us via email: WIST@thesta.co.uk and social media: Instagram: https://twitter.com/uk_wist Twitter: @uk_wist To find out more about the Sports Therapy Association head to the website: thesta.co.uk and please feel welcome to join our active and friendly Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/sportstherapyassociation Catch you in the next episode! Fiona :) RESOURCES Ceri Smale: Lubas Medical: https://lubasmedical.com/ Lubas Medics for Sport: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lubasmedicsforsport/ Email: ceri@lubasmedical.com Twitter: @hasmum Kat Whelan: Twitter: @kat_whelan  Instagram:  @kat_whelan_weightlifting Kayleigh Jones: Twitter: @kayleighj383 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayleigh-jones-st/

Welcome to the 'Women in Sports Therapy' podcast from the Sports Therapy Association. In this month's episode we meet with Registered Nutritional Therapist Emma Belton from 'Emma Belton Nutritional Therapy' to talk about her practice.   Emma is a registered nutritional therapist specialising in women’s health and hormone balance. Emma works with people who are experiencing PMS, period pain, endometriosis, menopausal symptoms, low energy and digestive problems, helping them to get their health back in balance and feel well again. Our discussion with Emma includes conversations about: Emma's own experience of Endometriosis. How Emma re-trained as a nutritional therapist and now helps other women on their journey to better health. Emma's approach working at the pace of each individual and tailor suggestions to their lifestyle. This episode is perfect for you if you have an interest in women's health and nutrition, and want to learn more! Please enjoy this episode!  Fiona and Debs :)    RESOURCES:   Website: https://emmabeltonnutrition.com/ Facebook: Emma Belton Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/people/Emma-Belton-Nutrition/100063569562913/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmabeltonnutrition/

Welcome to the 'Women in Sports Therapy' podcast from the Sports Therapy Association. In this month's episode Fiona and Debs meet with Steven Humphrey from 'My Protection Advisor' to talk about 'income protection with sports therapists in mind. Steven has a corporate finance background and in more recent years has set up his business advising self-employed business owners on income protection, insurance policies and mortgages. Our discussion with Steven in this episode includes conversations about: - Steven's own experience of working in multiple corporate organisations and his own Limited company in the finance industry in our discussions  - How Steven came to learn about the STA as well as his appreciation for sports therapy treatments - Steven's recovery from an ankle injury that caused him to make a claim from his own income protection policy just months into starting his business! - Tales from Steven's moonlighting modelling days! If you have questions relating to this topic and would like to contact us, please email us at: wist@thesta.co.uk Catch you in the next episode! Debs and Fiona LINKS: My Protection Advisor https://www.myprotectionadvisor.uk/ My Mortgage Finder https://www.mymortgagefinder.co.uk/

The STA Women in Sports Therapy podcast came into existence to answer important questions and discuss topical issues that directly affect women both working in and receiving sports and related therapy services. We want the podcast to reflect the needs of our STA members - and we want our members to be a part of WIST! As such, this month we joined and delighted by STA member and experienced sports massage practitioner, Lesley Campbell! Lesley has two decades of experience working with clients in a range of settings, including her own private practice. Lesley first trained in Swedish twenty-odd years ago, and started a mobile practice for those with supported living needs, before going on to set up her own treatment room setting about seven years ago. Lesley describes her professional interests to be anterior neck work and using touch for stress and pain relief. In this episode, she discloses the secrets behind her signature treatment method “The Shoogle”, described her personal interests in beekeeping and a massive polytunnel full of veg - it's one not to be missed! We also discuss strategies and approaches for managing work and life - drawing upon Lesley's experience. This includes topics such as: - Using advance decision-making and boundary setting to make life easier - Advocating for yourself and others (leading by example) - How hormones influence who we are and how we act - Working together to create a more bearable/tolerant environment for symptoms of hormonal fluctuations One of the main subjects we talk about is how perimenopause can influence the work-life balance, and how the confluence of many responsibilities (including childcare, parental dependants and career decisions) at around the age that menopause occurs can make life even more challenging! We have heard that Lesley has been approached a number of times to take part in a podcast interview, but we are honoured to learn that we are the first that she has accepted! We thoroughly enjoyed our chat with Lesley - we really hope that you find the discussion as informative and fun as we did... we can't wait to share the episode with you! You can find out more about the Sports Therapy Association and the WIST podcast on the STA website: thesta.co.uk/site/index.php If you have questions relating to this topic and would like to contact us, please email us at: wist@thesta.co.uk Catch you in the next episode! Debs and Fiona LINKS: Lesley Campbell Massage: Website: http://www.lesleycampbellmassage.co.uk/ Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/lesleycampbellmassage/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lesley-campbell-897459107 RESOURCES: SIF Health online booking system: https://sif.health/ Fresha online booking system: https://www.fresha.com/for-business The Female Athlete podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fMn7drvFsRbN3v07v2Gdm Balance App: https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/ Diane Danzebrink: https://menopausesupport.co.uk/ My Menopause Centre Questionnaire: https://www.mymenopausecentre.com/menopause-questionnaire/ FitR Woman App: https://www.fitrwoman.com/ My Menopausal Vagina by Jane Lewis: https://www.mymenopausalvagina.co.uk/

This month we are honoured and enlightened by our formidable and worldly guest - Dr Claire Minshull! If you don't know Claire, she is one of the most renowned educators, rehab practitioners and researchers in our field. Claire has been a frequent guest on the STA podcast with Matt Phillips, where she has shared her deep knowledge and passion for rehabilitation from injury and sharing evidence-based practices with health and fitness professionals from around the world. In this episode we go beyond the typical topics that you might have heard her speak about in other industry-specific podcasts. We ask Claire to tell us about her journey to get to the top of her field. She delights us with anecdotes of the trials and tribulations that have shaped her career - navigating through personal and professional challenges, how she nearly quit her PhD, her own inspirational role models and her views on approaching the female client or athlete. It really is one not to be missed! When we were planning this first WIST series, Debs and I decided that we wanted to dedicate at least one episode to an inspirational person we considered to be a role model. Claire was the very first person that we named and we are so delighted that she agreed to join us for this chat. We really hope that you find the discussion as heart-warming and inspiring as we did... we can't wait to share the episode with you! You can find out more about the Sports Therapy Association and the WIST podcast on the STA website: thesta.co.uk/site/index.php If you have questions relating to this topic and would like to contact us, please email us at: wist@thesta.co.uk Catch you in the next episode! Debs and Fiona LINKS Social Medial Handles Twitter: @Claire_Minshull Insta: @getbacktosport FB: Claire Minshull / Get Back To Sport LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-minshull-phd-03407b5 Get Back To Sport: https://getbacktosport.com Joint Approach (Managing OA-related Joint Pain): https://jointapproach.co.uk Get Back To Sport Mini Masterclass on the female Athlete/Patient with Professor Kirsty Elliot-Sale (Head of Female Endocrinology and Exercise Physiology at Manchester Metropolitan University):  Website: https://getbacktosport.com/online-courses/masterclasses/the-female-athlete-patient/ Twitter: @ElliottSale Dr Stacey Simms: https://www.drstacysims.com