Interviews
Coming Together Through Movement with Danny Bent
We meet the passionate founder of One Run Global and Project Awesome to explore how movement and community really can change lives
Riding Waves for Wellbeing with Resurface
The founders of Dorset initiative Resurface share how surfing is supporting young adults through a peer support community
Mental Health Swims and Me with Rachel Ashe
The founder of Mental Health Swims discusses her own mental health challenges, the power of a supportive community and how she found relief in the cold water
Stormbreak, Movement and Mental Health with Martin Yelling
Former elite athlete and the founder of charity Stormbreak shares how movement can be a powerful tool to support our children's mental health.
More Shared Stories
Mind Over Marathon and Beyond
It is incredible how the two part documentary titled Mind Over Marathon completely reframed the way I use and thought about exercise.
How Running Saved My Mental Health
Running on my own boosted my mental and physical well-being enormously. Running within a supportive community took it to the next level and parkrun gave me both
Developing A Fit Mind
I learned some fundamental human psychology to better understand the triggers for my Non Epileptic Anxiety Disorder and have managed to get myself to good health again. I owe so much of that to exercise.
Running RED January with Hannah Beecham
As RED January 2020 approaches, we talk to founder and CEO Hannah Beecham about the success of the community campaign and the family experience which inspired it.
Students Take the Plunge for Better Mental Health
We meet the students who are using cold water dips to grow awareness, funds and communities all for better mental health
Running for CALM
Despite the sore legs and tired muscles, my passion for running grew and it became my rush. The release that I had once found in alcohol and drugs, was now clean, pure and in my control.
Rebuilding My Relationship with Running
When I developed a dependency on running, it took a long time for me to. Admitting it means you know something is not right and I didn’t want to know something wasn’t right
Channelling My Emotions
After a long-term struggle with mental illness and substance abuse issues, my brother sadly took his own life. Four years later and I have just completed a swim across the English Channel in his memory
Taking Movement to the Streets with John Allison
The founder of StreetGym® shares his childhood and military experiences which inspired an urban workout designed to reduce stress and build confidence.
The Power of Movement with Leon Taylor
We discuss hyperactivity, Olympics, depression and the impact of movement on mental health with one of the most successful divers this country has ever produced
About
“Sporting Heads was a project to explore the true impact of sport and exercise on our minds and mental health….”
Recent Authors
Francesca Turauskis
Fran is a writer and the producer of the Seize Your Adventure podcast
Sarah Herfet
Mother, SEN teacher, England Athletics Run Leader and Mental Health Champion