Sky Sports launches podcast on overlooked health and wellbeing in sport

Real Talk is a new video and podcast series from Sky Sports which features overlooked health and wellbeing aspects of sport.

Major sporting figures such as Emma Hayes, Victoria Pendleton, Henry Slade and Natasha Jonas will discuss these topics. There will also be personal stories, expert opinions, and practical advice on physical and mental wellbeing.

In the first episode, Sky Sports reporter Miriam Walker-Khan speaks to former Manchester City player Nedum Onuoha, England and Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Claudia Macdonald and 2010 Commonwealth Games champion, boxer Callum Johnson, about how the process of dealing with grief impacts athletes in their professional world.

Miriam is also joined by Jane Murray, the Bereavement Services Manager at the Marie Curie Hospice, who shares her insight into working with athletes dealing with the loss of loved ones and provides guidance for listeners on how to navigate grief themselves.

Jamie Hunt, head of digital and social at Sky Sports said: “At Sky Sports, we recognise the importance of bringing topics that can often be misunderstood or shrouded in stigma to the forefront of our channels.

“We are proud to be able to bring audiences open and informed discussions through the Real Talk series, where elite athletes and experts unpack each topic in an accessible and engaging way.

“By shedding light on these topics, we hope the series creates a dialogue on the issues faced by our amazing guests and hosts and contributes to a better understanding of the realities faced across sport.”

The first episode of Real Talk is available now on the Sky Sports News YouTube channel, across Sky Sports social platforms and via podcast platforms.