The All Ears Podcast: Recent Episodes
Give A Ruck
The official podcast of Give A Ruck. Helping to start those important conversations about mental health within the sport of rugby union. 1 in 4 people experience a mental health condition each year. Give A Ruck was born to help players, coaches, club members and supporters understand that they are not alone. We are here to show them that we #GiveARuck
Garnet Mackinder joins host Tom Eales for Episode 3 of The All Ears Podcast, brought to you by Give A Ruck. Garnet is a Give A Ruck Ambassador who currently plays for Exeter Chiefs Women's side in the Premier 15s and is in her final season as a pro player. In this episode we have in-depth discussion on burnout and how Garnet encountered and dealt with this when weighing up England U20's duty with University rugby. Garnet also looks ahead to life after pro-rugby!
Ryan Oakes joins us for Episode 2 of the All Ears Podcast! Ryan is the Head Coach at North Walsham RFC. Ryan and Tom discuss mental health and support in amateur rugby and how important it is for coaches to understand this side to the game.
The All Ears Podcast is brought to you by Give A Ruck - with the aim of starting those important conversations about mental health in rugby. Episode 1 is here and host Tom Eales is joined by Give A Ruck Founder Tessa Beecroft and Give A Ruck Ambassador and former Wasps and Bristol Bears Hooker Tom Lindsay. Tessa and Tom discuss their background in mental health as well as some of their experiences, tips and musings on how we can continue to improve normalising conversations around mental health. Show that you #GiveARuck by supporting the pod!