Sis, Nobody Asked For This Podcast

Sis… nobody asked for this, but we’re giving it to you anyway!Welcome back to Episode 7 ⚽️This week, we’re joined by Kayleigh Barton for an honest conversation about football, identity, and what happens when the game you love comes to an end.Kayleigh takes us through her full journey - from amateur football to semi-pro, to becoming a professional player with Brighton & Hove Albion, and Charlton Athletic. She reflects on switching from centre-back to centre-forward, the managers and teammates who shaped her mindset, and the discipline it took to compete at the highest level.We also talk about representing Wales at the historic UEFA Women’s Euro Tournament in 2025 - a defining moment not just in her career, but in Welsh football history.But this episode goes deeper than matchdays and medals. Kayleigh opens up about grieving retirement, the emotional shift of stepping away from professional football, and learning who she is outside of the sport. Now stepping into coaching, she shares her ambition to become a standout manager in the women’s game both at club level and on the international stage and what she’s doing now to build that future.This one is about growth, legacy, and rewriting your story when the plan changes.Because sometimes, sis… the next chapter is bigger than the first. 🎙️Thank you so much for listening to our Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode please don’t forget to download, rate it, comment and share. Your support means so much to us!PS. Don’t forget to follow us on our socials!Instagram: @sisnobodyaskedforthispodcastTik Tok: @sisnobodyaskedforthispodIntro and outro music Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/you-meLicense code: QTUKZFMWMBLQB4H9

In Episode 6 We sit down with Wales legend Sophie Ingle OBE to talk about her incredible journey through the game. From earning 147 caps and captaining Wales, to representing Great Britain women’s Olympic football team. Sophie opens up about the moments that shaped her career on and off the pitch.We dive into her club journey with Chelsea F.C. Women, Liverpool F.C. Women, and Bristol City W.F.C., the realities of elite football, and what it truly takes to compete at the highest level.This episode also tackles the tough side of the game - tearing your ACL and the mental and physical battle that follows. Sophie shares her experience with injury and recovery, while host Hannah Power reflects on her own ACL journey and how it ultimately made her a better player.Plus, we get the behind-the-scenes stories 👀 Katie Sherwood and Sophie reminisce about their time playing together at Chelsea and for Wales. From car journey chaos to the pressure of big international moments.Honest. Funny. Insightful. And packed with stories you won’t hear anywhere else.Thank you so much for listening to our Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode please don’t forget to download, rate it, comment and share. Your support means so much to us!PS. Don’t forget to follow us on our socials!Instagram: @sisnobodyaskedforthispodcastTik Tok: @sisnobodyaskedforthispodIntro and outro music Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/you-meLicense code: QTUKZFMWMBLQB4H9

In episode 5, hosts Hannah Power and Katie Sherwood sit down with Cardiff City Women legend Ffion Price, recorded live at the Cardiff City Stadium. Ffion opens up about her journey into football, her achievements in the game, and what it really takes to juggle life as a semi-professional footballer alongside a full-time teaching career.We dive into the Adran Premier League, what it means to maintain a champion mentality at Cardiff City, and the discipline, sacrifices, and mindset required to succeed both on the pitch and in the classroom. From elite performance to everyday balance, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and inspiration.Whether you’re a football fan or just trying to figure out how to do it all, this one’s for you.Thank you so much for listening to our Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode please don’t forget to download, rate it, comment and share. Your support means so much to us!PS. Don’t forget to follow us on our socials!Instagram: @sisnobodyaskedforthispodcastTik Tok: @sisnobodyaskedforthispodIntro and outro music Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/you-meLicense code: QTUKZFMWMBLQB4H9

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Nia Jones, a true dual-sport international who has represented Wales in both football and netball, competed in the WSL and Genero Adran Premier, and who is now making waves in the media world.Nia opens up about life as a dual international athlete, how football and netball complemented each other to shape her into an all-round performer, and the challenges of trying to keep two national governing bodies happy. We dive into the importance of PE and access to sport, the role of hard work in long-term success, and why feeling valued and at home within a club matters more than people realise.We also explore the growth of the women’s game. Celebrating how far it’s come while discussing what still needs to be done to strengthen the domestic game in Wales.Thank you so much for listening to our Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode please don’t forget to download, rate it, comment and share. Your support means so much to us!PS. Don’t forget to follow us on our socials!Instagram: @sis_nobody_asked_for_this Tik Tok: @sisnobodyaskedforthispodIntro and outro music Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/you-meLicense code: QTUKZFMWMBLQB4H9

Hello and welcome back to episode 3 of Sis, Nobody Asked For This Poscast. In this episode of Sis, Nobody Asked For This, hosts and sisters Hannah Power and Katie Sherwood dive into the world of women in sport to tackle one of the biggest conversations female athletes face: body confidence. From outdated expectations to uninvited opinions, they explore the harsh reality of being told to look “more feminine,” being judged for having a strong physique, or hearing that your body “doesn’t look like a footballers physique.”Hannah and Katie open up about their own journeys through football and beyond, sharing the highs, the lows, and the constant commentary surrounding women’s bodies in sport. They discuss the importance of education around fueling, training properly, and building a healthy relationship with your body. Whether you’re a professional athlete, someone returning to the gym, or simply trying to feel more at home in your skin.This episode is all about empowering strength over skinny, confidence over comparison, and self-worth over outside opinions. It’s an honest, uplifting conversation for anyone who’s ever felt judged for their body, their sport, or their ambition.Thank you so much for listening to our Podcast! If you enjoyed it please don’t forget to rate us and share with the people you think this episode will resonate with. Your support means so much to us and we are very grateful for all of your love, encouragement and kind words.Don’t forget to follow us on our socials!Instagram: @sis_nobody_asked_for_this Tik Tok: @sisnobodyaskedforthispodIntro and outro music Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/you-meLicense code: QTUKZFMWMBLQB4H9https://www.tiktok.com/@sisnobodyaskedforthispod?_r=1&_t=ZN-921zkU4FW2I

Welcome back to Episode 2 of Sis, Nobody Asked for This. In the episode, hosts Hannah Power and Katie Sherwood sit down with Welsh footballing legend Helen Ward for a candid conversation about returning to football after having a baby.Together we explore what it truly means to balance motherhood with the demands of elite sport, challenging the long-held belief that women must choose between the two. Helen shares her journey back onto the pitch, opening up about the mental hurdles, physical recovery, and the shift in perspective that motherhood brings to an athlete’s life. Katie reflects on her own experience returning to football at a time when there was not many role models in the women’s game navigating pregnancy and come back journeys. We discuss how far the sport has come in offering support and how far there is still to go.Hannah is also navigating life nine months postpartum while making her own return to the pitch with Cardiff City. Balancing motherhood with her love for football. Hannah’s journey is one of rebuilding confidence, rediscovering physical strength, and proving that you can chase your passions while raising a little one. Whether you’re a footballer, a new mum finding your way back to work, fitness, creativity, or any part of your identity post-baby, this episode reminds you that you don’t have to choose. You can thrive in both worlds. It’s a conversation about resilience, support systems, and redefining what’s possible for women everywhere. Don’t forget to follow us on our socials!Instagram: @sis_nobody_asked_for_thisTik Tok: @sisnobodyaskedforthispodPlease like, follow and subscribe! Thank you so much for listening 🎙️Intro and outro music Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/you-meLicense code: QTUKZFMWMBLQB4H9

Welcome to The Sisterhood! In our very first episode, we (Hannah Power and Katie Sherwood) share our journeys through football.From international caps and WSL games to motherhood, careers, and real life off the pitch. We talk about why we started this podcast, what you can expect, and how football mirrors everyday life. Authentic, honest, and proudly Welsh. We can’t wait to share these stories with you. ⚽💬Don’t forget to follow us on our socials! Instagram: @sis_nobody_asked_for_thisTik-Tok: @sisnobodyaskedforthispod Please like, follow and subscribe!Thank you for listening 🎙️Intro and Outro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/you-meLicense code: QTUKZFMWMBLQB4H9