Women’s Football Hub
Episodes
#082 Sex differences after ACL reconstruction with Dr Anne Leung
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Women’s Football Hub, Carolyn Kent sits down with Dr. Anne Leung to discuss sex differences in outcomes following ACL reconstru...
#081 Team Resilience in Women’s Football – with Dr Adrienn Szabadics
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women's Football Hub psychology series, host Dr Ian Cookson welcomes Dr Adrienn Szabadics, Chartered Sport Psychologist an...
#080 The benefits of football for older women with Carol Bates
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women’s Football Hub podcast, host Carolyn Kent welcomes Carol Bates, founder of Old Girls Play Too and Crawley Old Girls (CO...
#079 The legal side of brain injury in football with Steven Debonis
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, host Carolyn Kent speaks with attorney Steven DeBonis of Cordisco & Saile about the growing legal landscape surroundin...
#078 Female health in the grassroots with Sarah Thorne
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Carolyn Kent speaks with pelvic health expert Sarah Thorne about one of the most overlooked areas in women’s and girls’ sp...
#077 Building a franchise with Jim Gooley
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this in‑depth conversation, Carolyn speaks with Jim Gooley, a central figure in the evolution of several major women’s football franchises in...
#076 Neck Training with Theo Versteegh
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women’s Football Hub podcast, host Carolyn Kent is joined by internationally recognised physiotherapist, researcher, and CT...
#075 Hypothalamic Amenorrhea with Greta Jarvis
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hypothalamic Amenorrhea in Female Football: What Every Athlete and Coach Needs to Know In this episode of Women’s Football Hub, host Carolyn Kent ...
#074 Identity and belonging with Dr Ian Cookson
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Identity & Belonging with Dr Ian Cookson In this episode of the Women’s Football Hub Podcast, host Carolyn Kent sits down with Dr Ian Cookson,...
#073 Why we should relax our pelvic floor with Chloe Evans
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Women’s Football Hub, host Carolyn Kent is joined by women’s health physiotherapist and Pilates instructor Chloe Evans to dis...
#072 The importance of sleep in football with Dr Kirstie Anderson
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep isn’t just rest it’s a performance enhancer. In this episode of Women's Football Hub, Carolyn Kent talks to Dr. Kirstie Anderson, a leadin...
#071 Nutrition what to know when you're injured with Phil Woodbridge
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When footballers get injured, the first instinct is often to cut calories but is that the right move? In this episode, Carolyn Kent talks with sports ...
#070 Groin pain with Christos Pippas
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Women's Football Hub, host Carolyn Kent is joined by Christos Pippas, a physiotherapist and PhD researcher specialising in longstan...
#069 ACL Injury timing and its relationship to fatigue with Wyatt Hampstead
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Women's Football Hub, host Carolyn Kent speaks with PhD researcher Wyatt Hampstead about his recent study analyzing 208 ACL injurie...
#068 Concussion in the grassroots with Dr Stephanie Adams
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women's Football Hub Podcast, host Carolyn Kent is joined by Dr. Stephanie Adams, neuropsychologist and founder of concussED, t...
#067 Player care with Tracey Smith
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women's Football Hub Podcast, host Carolyn Kent speaks with Tracey Smith, founder of Player Care Support Services, about the es...
#066 Trauma and somatic psychology with Lucy Burdin
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women's Football Hub Podcast, Dr. Ian Cookson is joined by Lucy Burdin, a freelance sports psychologist with experience at Arse...
#065 Goalkeeping Talent ID - With Harry Watson
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women's Football Hub Podcast, host Carolyn Kent is joined by Harry Watson, Women's Goalkeeping Talent Coach at the FA, to shine...
#064 Acquired brain injury in football - The injury time report with Dr Paul Pearson
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Women's Football Hub, host Carolyn Kent speaks with Dr Paul Pearson, whose Injury Time Report investigates the impact of acquired b...
#063 Safeguarding in the WSL with Lauren McMurchie from Kyniska Advocacy
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women's Football Hub Podcast, host Carolyn Kent speaks with Lauren McMurchie, safeguarding lead at Kyniska Advocacy and former ...
#062 Return to performance pathway with Andrew Mitchell
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women’s Football Hub Podcast, Carolyn Kent sits down with Andrew Mitchell, an experienced sports physiotherapist who has work...
#061 Wellbeing in football with Jenny Coe
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Title: Wellbeing in Football with Jenny Coe: Performance Through Wellbeing Episode summary: Host Carolyn Kent speaks with performance psychologist Jen...
#060 Athletic development - What do young females need? With Erica Mulholland
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Athletic Development – What Do Young Females Need? With Erica Mulholland (Instagram: @fitsoccerqueen.), USA Masters sprinter, strength & speed c...
#059 Sports science series - Physical Preparation with Andrew Wiseman
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Women’s Football Hub, Carolyn Kent sits down with sports scientist Andrew Wiseman to discuss the physical preparation of female p...
#058 Choosing the right football boot with Dr Danyon Loud
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are your boots helping your game or putting you at risk? In this week’s episode of the Women's Football Hub Podcast, Carolyn Kent is joined by Dr Da...
#057 Sports science series - Why it's not all about technology with Jo Clubb
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, sports science consultant Jo Clubb (Global Performance Insights) joins Carolyn Kent to discuss the real purpose of sports science —...
#056 GLP-1 Drugs (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) and Female Athletes with Emily Shears and Dr Jessica Beal Stahl
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women's Football Hub Podcast, host Carolyn Kent is joined by Dr Jessica Beal Stahl and sports pharmacist Emily Shears for a cri...
#055 Sleep posture - Controlling the controllables with Louise Rogerson and Team GB Cyclist Katy Marchant
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep Posture: Controlling the Controllables with Louise Rogerson and Team GB Olympian Katy Marchant In this episode of the Women's Football Hub Podca...
#054 New PhD Investigating the menstrual cycle in football with Julia Donnelly
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Menstrual health isn’t a “nice to have” in football – it’s essential. In this episode of Women’s Football Hub, we’re joined by sports sc...
#053 Sport Psychology Series - Acceptance and Commitment Theory with Mark Eastup
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Women’s Football Hub Podcast, Dr Ian Cookson is joined by sport and exercise psychologist in training Mark Eastup for a brilliant d...
#052 Coaching Series - The 3 R's with Andy Driscoll UEFA A licensed coach
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
: 🎧 UEFA A Coach Andy Driscoll on Coaching, Confidence & the 3 Rs Framework In this episode of the Women’s Football Hub Podcast, host Caroly...
#051Safeguarding - with Sally O'Donnell
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 Podcast Title: Safeguarding in Football with Sally O'Donnell 📍 Episode Summary: In this essential episode of the Women's Football Hub podcast,...
#050 ACL injuries in female youth players - The surgeon's perspective with Miss Morgan Bailey
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ “ACL Injuries in Female Youth Players” – with Miss Morgan Bailey 🗣️ Hosted by Carolyn Kent and student co-host Lotte Black 🔹 Ep...
#049 Sport Psychology Series Intuition with Melissa Dhillon
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode Title: Intuition with Melissa Dhillon Hosted by Dr Ian Cookson Guest: Melissa Dhillon, Chartered Sport and Exercise Scientist & MS...
#048 ACL Recovery & Resilience in Young Female Athletes” – with Elliot Greenberg & Dr. Ted Ganley
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ “Rebuilding Stronger: ACL Recovery & Resilience in Young Female Athletes” – with Elliot Greenberg & Dr. Ted Ganley 🗣️ Hoste...
#47 New Research an evaluation of nutritional practices and energy requirements of elite female soccer players - Dr Sam McHaffie
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Sam McHaffie, performance nutritionist at Manchester City Women and recent PhD graduate from Liverpool John Moo...
#046 Sport Psychology Series - Inside the Referee Mindset: Psychology, Pressure & Performance with PGMOL’s Kayleigh Dougan & Sue Jones
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Podcast Title: "Inside the Referee Mindset: Psychology, Pressure & Performance with PGMOL’s Kayleigh Dougan & Sue Jones" 👥 Guests...
#045 Sports medicine series - Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-s) with Velvet Klass
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Podcast Title: "Spotlight on REDs: Female Football, Menstrual Health & Multidisciplinary Support with Velvet Klass" 👤 Guest: Velvet Kla...
#044 Sports Psychology Series - Transitions and critical moments with Louis Ross
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Women's Football Hub Podcast – Sports Psychology Series: Transitions & Critical Moments 🎧 Hosted by: Dr. Ian Cookson 🎤 Guest: Lo...
#043 The role of Sports Pharmacy in women's football with Emily Shears & Dr Jessica Beal-Stahl
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ The Role of Sports Pharmacy in Women's Football Guests: Emily Shears & Dr. Jessica Beal-Stahl Host: Carolyn Kent Episode Overview: Pharmac...
#042 Pregnancy & Motherhood Series - Hannah Poulton C Sections
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recovery & Return to Sport with Hannah Poulton 🎙️ Host: Carolyn Kent 🎙️ Guest: Hannah Poulton, Director of HLP Therapy, Women's Health S...
#041 Pelvic health series - No One Told Me This! Football, Hormones & Health with Michelle Lyons
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Women’s Football Hub, host Sarah Thorne sits down with the brilliant Michelle Lyons, physiotherapist, educator, and global wo...
#040 - Sports Psychology Series - Serena MacLeod The psychological side of injury
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sports Psychology Series – The Psychological Return to Football After Injury 🎙 Guest: Dr. Serena MacLeod (Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologi...
#039 Research series - So you want to do a PhD? Erin Griffiths Manchester United
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Women’s Football Hub Podcast – Exploring ACL Injury Research with Erin Griffiths Episode Overview In this episode, Carolyn Kent welcome...
#038 The History of Women's Football with Clare McEwen
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes – Women’s Football Hub Podcast Episode: The History & Future of Women’s Football with Clare McEwen 🎙️ Host: Carolyn Kent 🎙...
#037 The problem with women's football boots - beyond pink it and shrink it with Dr Amanda Jagielo
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Problem with Women’s Football Boots: Beyond ‘Pink It and Shrink It’ 🎙 Guest: Dr. Amanda Jagielo 🎤 Host: Carolyn Kent Episode Summary I...
Mental health toolkit release with Mark McGuigan
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description / Show Notes: In this special episode of Women's Football Hub, host Carolyn Kent welcomes back Mark McGuigan, a mental health occu...
Guided progressive muscle relaxation
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: Feeling tense? Need to switch off after a match or long day? This calming session, led by Occupational Therapist Mark McGuigan, guide...
Dealing with emotions
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: Emotions are part of football — but sometimes they can feel overwhelming or out of control. In this episode, Occupational Therapist...
Dealing with negative thoughts
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: In this focused session, Occupational Therapist Mark McGuigan offers a grounding reflection to help players recognise and interrupt n...
Dealing with poor performance
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: In this short, reflective episode, Occupational Therapist Mark McGuigan offers a powerful mindset reset for players who are strugglin...
#036 Athletic development series - Myth busting the gym environment for female athletes with Sarah Payne
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Title: Women's Football Hub Episode Title: Strength Training Myths & Realities in Women's Football with Sarah Payne 🎙️ Episode Summar...
#035 Sports medicine/physio series - Concussion rehabilitation with Dr Julia Treleaven
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Title: Concussion Rehabilitation with Dr. Julia Treleaven 🎙 Host: Carolyn Kent 🎙 Guest: Dr. Julia Treleaven, Associate Professor at the ...
#034 Psychology series - Dr Tracy Donachie Perfectionism & Overthinking in female footballers
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ WFH Podcast: Perfectionism in Football with Dr Tracy Donachie 📢 Episode Summary In this episode of the Women's Football Hub podcast, host D...
#033 Emerging PhD research Emma Sconce - Hamstring injuries
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Women's Football Hub Podcast – MSK Physiotherapy Series 🎙 Episode Title: Emerging PhD Research on Hamstring Injury & Function 👩⚕️ G...
#032 MSK Physiotherapy Series - Angela Jackson - Youth Injuries in Sport
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ WFH Podcast: Youth Injuries in Women’s Football with Angela Jackson Episode Overview In this episode of Women’s Football Hub Podcast, host...
#031 Sports medicine series - Dr Kerry Peek Concussion in women's football
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Women's Football Hub Podcast – Heading, Concussion & Brain Health in Football with Dr. Kerry Peek 🎙️ Host: Carolyn Kent 🎙️ Guest: Dr....
#030 Breast Health Series - Professor Deirdre McGhee Sports bras and breast care
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Women's Football Hub Podcast – Breast Health & Performance with Prof. Deirdre McGhee 🎙️ Host: Carolyn Kent 🎙️ Guest: Professor Deirdre...
#029 Athletic development series - Ivi Casagrande Creating a high performance environment
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Women's Football Hub Podcast – Episode with Ivi Casagrande 🎙 Host: Carolyn Kent 🎙 Guest: Ivi Casagrande – Performance Coach, Former Brazil W...
#028 Masters athlete series - Dr Nicky Keay - Menopause and the older athlete
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Women's Football Hub Podcast Episode Title: Understanding Menopause in Female Athletes with Dr. Nicky Keay Episode Summary: In this episode of Women's...
#027 Breast Health Series - Siobhan O Donovan - The impact of breast weight on posture
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: Host Carolyn Kent speaks with Siobhan O’Donovan, physiotherapist and founder of Posture Fitting, about the vital role of breast hea...
#026 MSK Series -Hannah Antony - The physio turned patient - What's it like to tear your ACL?
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: In this episode of Women's Football Hub, Carolyn Kent sits down with Hannah Antony, a senior physiotherapist from Alberta, Canada, an...
#025 Athletic Development Series - Rob Anderson Training Youth Athletes
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Title: Unlocking Youth Potential: Athletic Development with Rob Anderson Episode Summary: In this episode of the Women's Football Hub podcast,...
#024 Sports psychology series - Sarah Knapp Dealing with emotional regulation
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emotional Regulation in Women's Football with Sarah Knapp In this episode of Women's Football Hub, Dr. Ian Cookson interviews Sarah Knapp from Northa...
#023 Sports nutrition - Aimee Ellen O Keefe - Hints, tips and mistakes not to make with nutrition
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mistakes not to make with nutrition with Aimee Ellen O'Keefe Guest Introduction Aimee Ellen O'Keefe is a performance nutritionist with an impressive ...
#022 Pelvic Health Series - Emma Brockwell Pelvic Health in Professional Football
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Integrating Pelvic Health in Professional Football with Emma Brockwell Guest Profile Emma Brockwell is a pelvic health physiotherapist who has worked...
#021 Lola Arribas Rodriguez - Coaching youth and blind football
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coaching Youth and Blind Football with Lola Arribas Rodriguez Episode Overview In this episode of Women's Football Hub, host Carolyn Kent sits down wi...
#020 Breast Health series - Suzanne Carney - Breast health during pregnancy & motherhood
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Female Athletes Guest Information Guest: Suzanne Carney Expertise: Physiotherapist specializing in breast anatomy, pos...
#019 Sports Nutrition Series - Phil Woodbridge - Ongoing PhD does nutrition impact on injury?
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrition’s Impact on Injury Prevention in Women’s Football Guest Profile: Phil Woodbridge Lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University Registered ...
#018 Pelvic health series - Gráinne Donnelly The use of compression garments for the pelvic floor
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Sarah Thorne talks to Gráinne Donnelly the editor of the POGP about her PhD research on compression garments and their potential use for the man...
#017 Sports Science Series - Esther Goldsmith The Menstrual Cycle
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sports Science Series: Esther Goldsmith - The Menstrual Cycle In this episode, Dr. Megan Lowry interviews Esther Goldsmith, a sport and exercise ph...
#016 Physiotherapy series - Mark McGuigan mental health management and the case for Occupational Therapy in Football
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Women's Football Hub, host Carolyn Kent interviews Mark McGuigan, an occupational therapist and mental health practitioner who work...
#015 Pelvic Health Series - Angela Kenneally - Blending sports physiotherapy and pelvic health
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Carolyn Kent interviews Angela Kenneally, who is a sport and exercise medicine specialist Physiotherapist and the current lead p...
#014 Pelvic health Series Sarah Thorne - Types of incontinence and holistic treatment
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the team series: Sarah Thorne on Types of Incontinence and Holistic Treatment In this episode, host Carolyn Kent sits down with chartered physiot...
#013 Sports Science Series - Colm Smith Performance Coach Liverpool FC
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sports Science Series - Colm Smith Liverpool FC In this episode, host Dr. Megan Lowery interviews Colm Smith, the Physical Performance Coach for Liver...
#012 Psychology series - Pre-performance anxiety with Danielle Burns
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Psychology Series - Pre performance anxiety with Danielle Burns In this episode, host Dr. Ian Cookson interviews Danielle Burns, a sport and exercise ...
#011 Pregnancy & Motherhood Series - Dr Sinead Dufour - The athlete during pregnancy.
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Carolyn Kent interviews Dr. Sinead Dufour, an associate professor at the Faculty of Health Science at McMaster University in Ont...
#010 S & C Series - Lachlan Mackenzie - Creating the right culture for athletic development
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Creating the Right Culture for Athletic Development In this episode, host Carolyn Kent interviews Lachlan Mackenzie, a strength and conditioning and s...
#009 ACL Series Professor Evangelos Pappas The ACL decision What are the options?
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Carolyn Kent interviews Professor Evangelos Pappas, an expert in musculoskeletal health and ACL injuries. Professor Pappas is th...
#008 Case study series Dr Ian Cookson Psychology. Is it low confidence? The athlete with ADHD
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our resident Sports Psychologist in Training Dr Ian Cookson talks us through a case of a youth athlete who was referred with low confidence, but all w...
#007 Sports medicine - Dr Kelly Collins talks ADHD in athletes (With special guests Benjamin and Henry)
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD and Athletes with Dr Kelly Collins In this episode, host Carolyn Kent interviews Dr Kelly Collins, a registrar at the Australasian College of Spo...
Case study series - Podiatry - Katie Reilly and the troublesome toenail
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our resident Sports Podiatrist and Queen Margaret University lecturer Katie Reilly talks us through a player case that involves surgery to a players t...
#006 MSK physiotherapy - Dr Nicole Surdyka - Working in the professional Women's game
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Nicole Surdyka talks to Carolyn Kent about her time as director of rehabilitation at OL Reign, gender and sex based considerations for female athle...
#005 Pelvic Health Series - Emma Bradley - Pelvic Floor and C-Section scars
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In another episode of our pelvic health series Emma Bradley director of the 360 Mama Ltd talks to Carolyn Kent about the pelvic floor and C-Section sc...
#004 Dr Megan Lowery - Introduction to Sports Science
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our resident Sports Scientist Dr Megan Lowery talks to Carolyn Kent about the field of sports science and some of the topics she will be covering in h...
#003 Dr Anne Leung The importance of quad strength after ACL surgery
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Anne Leung talks about her research and the importance of quad strength, including the sex related differences between males and females and what h...
#002 Pelvic Health Series - Antony Lo - Pelvic health and female athletes
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Antony Lo talks to Carolyn Kent about pelvic health and things to consider with rehabilitation of the female athlete.
#001 Dr Holly Silvers-Granelli injury mitigation/prevention and implementation
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FIFA expert and MLS research chair Dr Holly Silvers-Granelli talks through injury mitigation/prevention and implementation with Carolyn Kent
WFHub - The beginning
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carolyn Kent gives an update on the project