Shuvra Deb: With You

21. The Change Maker: Shaunagh Brown

Episode Summary

Shaunagh Brown knows all about working harder than hard to be successful. From a grounded upbringing, to international stardom and rugby acclaim, Shaunagh has shown what grit and determination can achieve.

Episode Notes

Shaunagh Brown knows all about working harder than hard to be successful. From a grounded upbringing, to international stardom and rugby acclaim, Shaunagh has shown what grit and determination can achieve. 

In this conversation, Shaunagh discusses issues in women’s sport; how scientific analysis of a woman’s menstrual cycle and hormonal patterns can determine times of peak performance; coaching; and many other topics. 

If you want to learn from one of the best on how to be your best, all the while staying humble and empathetic, listen in!

Topics:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:55 Movement and exercise
00:01:15 Introduction to Shaunagh Brown 
00:02:43 Shaunagh, sport and being active
00:07:20 Issues in women’s sport 
00:10:22 Learning how to fail
00:11:45 Opening up opportunities for girls and women
00:14:30 The need for sports kit specific to women’s bodies 
00:17:32 Scientific analysis of the menstruation cycle; tracking periods for peak performance 
00:18:49 Head injuries and concussion: differences in women and men 
00:19:27 When do women perform at their best; when not so much at their best
00:20:30 Women and childcare 
00:21:32 Shaunagh the Change Maker
00:27:15 Class issues and accessing rugby 
00:28:35 Rugby as one of the cheapest sports
00:29:36 Women’s rugby being ahead on battling class issues 
00:31:04 Age at which to commit to professional sport
00:35:12 No Woman No Try 
00:35:42 Negative attitudes towards people’s bodies 
00:38:12 Focus on image 
00:41:07 Self-awareness
00:42:49 Coaching as compared with playing
00:46:19 “Elite Athlete Disease”: all in or nothing
00:47:12 Male Allies
00:52:08 Rugby, attendance and television viewings
00:56:37 Shaunagh and gratitude for Mum 
00:58:35 Life as a role model
01:01:44 Struggles with self-confidence and how to overcome these
01:06:17 Recovering from knockbacks 
01:07:38 Understanding your own energy 
01:09:17 Try something new; something you’ve always wanted to try!
01:10:10 Live with no regrets
01:10:29 Conclusion 

Note:
Whilst this show is about raising mental health awareness, I am not a medical doctor and am not qualified to give mental health advice. If you are experiencing any mental health issues, please consult a qualified professional. 
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