Before we dive in, I’d like to issue a brief content warning. In today’s episode, we discuss sensitive topics, including bereavement, loss, and mental health. These are important but challenging conversations, so please take care as you listen.

Our guest today is the incredible Rhian Mannings, MBE. A Pride of Britain Winner and former PE teacher and leader, Rhian is now the CEO and founder of the charity 2wish, which provides vital support for families experiencing sudden bereavement. Her story is both powerful and inspiring.

We also explore the incredible power of movement and physical activity in transforming lives for the better, reminding us all why we do what we do in the world of PE and sport.

Welcome back, here is another midweek bonus episode. I delve into the catalogue and bring you a conversation with Sam Horton - PE and Swim Lead at a primary school in England. We discuss PE, swimming, planning, leadership and expectations. Sam has also started his own podcast recently, so if you like what he has to say, you might want to have a listen. Enjoy!

Today, I am joined by Louise Hacking - lecture of PE at Leeds Beckett University, Associate for PE Scholar, previous HOD and PE teacher passionate about empowering teachers and removing barriers. In this powerful conversation we discuss periods and sports bras as barriers for young girls and what we might do to address this, including practical solutions and male allyship. Hope you enjoy the episode. Please share :)

Welcome back - here's a bonus, midweek episode. A few months back I had the pleasure of having a chat with Olivia Flemons about her PE experiences and her current PhD on Physical Literacy. Hope you enjoy it!

Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast. Today, we are joined by Nicola Cosgrove, a PE teacher and leader who is currently working in Switzerland. In our conversation today, we explore student voice, ownership and responsibility. Nicola speaks passionately about nurturing independent young learners, and some case studies from her current school. Hope you enjoy it!

Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast - bought to you by PE Scholar. Today's episode is a conversation with Dr Will Patz, head of Early Years and Lower School (DUCKS) PE. He has recently finished his PhD on the affective domain in PE, and in this episode we explore his studies in further detail and consider the impact on PE practice and curriculum design.

Happy Birthday to the PE Insights Podcast, 1 year old today!

Welcome back, today's guest is this inspirational Aaminah Hussain - Head of Physical Education in Sheffield. This conversation is powerful and will ask you to reflect on your own practice, and challenge you to consider your unconscious bias and any stereotypes in your PE practice. Hope you enjoy it!

Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast. A huge thank you shout out at the beginning of this episode! Your support means everything. Join me, as I have a conversation with Grant Huddleston - Senior Lecturer, Physical Educator and Professional Development Lead at Birmingham City University. Hope you enjoy the episode!