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The Changing Room

The Changing Room

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We are dedicated to witnessing and exploring the emotional journey of professional footballers with the aim to provide insight for those outside of the football environment and validation for those within it.

Why? we know there is a a huge gap between the perception and reality of the football journey and this misunderstanding causes hate, resentment and judgement towards players plus loneliness, fear, illness and, even tragically, completed suicide
for some within the game.

The Changing Room is a space to illicit change in that perception. With the help and willingness to be honest in their vulnerability, our guests share their emotional experience of their football journey with the hope this will provide more understanding and compassion, which ultimately will benefit the game, those who enjoy it and those who contribute to it.

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Episodes
  • Paul Canoville

    Paul Canoville
    May 25 2025

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    We were honored to be contacted by the Canoville Foundation enquiring whether we would like Paul Conoville as a guest on the podcast. We didn't have to think about whether we wanted to chat with an icon against racism, a pioneer with a deep story to tell, whose autobiography won Sport's Book of the Year, someone who has cheated death 3 times and is still defying the odds. So here he is, in his own way, sharing what he's experienced and what he has, and is still learning about himself and others, Paul Canoville aka Canners.

    This episode mentions the use of drugs and contains some swearing.


    Thank you for listening and supporting us. If you have any comments or would like us to consider sharing your story in this space contact us at thechangingroom.online

    If you are or someone you know is struggling with mental and emotional health issues please get in touch with your GP, a registered support organisation such as MIND or The Samaritans, for gambling issues contact Gamblers Anonymous or, if you are a professional football player you can also contact The PFA on 07500 000 777 for free support and advice
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Rachel Yankey OBE

    Rachel Yankey OBE
    May 18 2025

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    To start season 2, we are honored to share an extended episode with the amazing Rachel Yankey. The first professional female footballer in England, Rachel provides an inspiring insight into her journey.

    Thank you for listening and supporting us. If you have any comments or would like us to consider sharing your story in this space contact us at thechangingroom.online

    If you are or someone you know is struggling with mental and emotional health issues please get in touch with your GP, a registered support organisation such as MIND or The Samaritans, for gambling issues contact Gamblers Anonymous or, if you are a professional football player you can also contact The PFA on 07500 000 777 for free support and advice
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Is that the final whistle.........?

    Is that the final whistle.........?
    May 9 2025

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    Paul and Sue discuss where they are with the podcast...

    Thank you for listening and supporting us. If you have any comments or would like us to consider sharing your story in this space contact us at thechangingroom.online

    If you are or someone you know is struggling with mental and emotional health issues please get in touch with your GP, a registered support organisation such as MIND or The Samaritans, for gambling issues contact Gamblers Anonymous or, if you are a professional football player you can also contact The PFA on 07500 000 777 for free support and advice
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    9 mins

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