Welcome to Against The Podds!
This is the podcast that aims to raise awareness around the dangers of gambling, addiction and the ripple effect it can have on your mental and physical health.
Throughout the series, Aaron and Conor will be joined by experts, individuals who have battled with addiction firsthand, and a wide range of inspirational guests to share their journey, with the hope it educates the next generation on the dangers of gambling and other aspects of addiction
From personal stories to discussions on the latest research and treatment methods, the aim of this podcast is to provide a platform for open dialogue and education surrounding aspects of addiction
This podcast is proudly sponsored by Nulogic Training - Empowering young people through Education. Nulogic Training provides Councils, Schools, and Academies across the UK with a variety of results based, motivational programmes. Their programmes immerse students in an educational environment that fulfils their potential through learning and creative expression.
This podcast is brought to you by Against The Odds Education & Awareness. Against The Odds specialise in providing relatable education on the gambling industry & further risk of addiction throughout the Sport, Education & Business sectors. If you want to find out more about the work they do or to support them further, click here for the website
#educatethenxtgen
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Welcome to Against The Podds!
This is the podcast that aims to raise awareness around the dangers of gambling, addiction and the ripple effect it can have on your mental and physical health.
Throughout the series, Aaron and Conor will be joined by experts, individuals who have battled with addiction firsthand, and a wide range of inspirational guests to share their journey, with the hope it educates the next generation on the dangers of gambling and other aspects of addiction
From personal stories to discussions on the latest research and treatment methods, the aim of this podcast is to provide a platform for open dialogue and education surrounding aspects of addiction
This podcast is proudly sponsored by Nulogic Training - Empowering young people through Education. Nulogic Training provides Councils, Schools, and Academies across the UK with a variety of results based, motivational programmes. Their programmes immerse students in an educational environment that fulfils their potential through learning and creative expression.
This podcast is brought to you by Against The Odds Education & Awareness. Against The Odds specialise in providing relatable education on the gambling industry & further risk of addiction throughout the Sport, Education & Business sectors. If you want to find out more about the work they do or to support them further, click here for the website
#educatethenxtgen
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Welcome to the season finale of Against The Podds
Joining Aaron and Conor in the studio is former professional footballer Karl Colley.
In this conversation, Karl discusses his journey through mental health struggles and gambling addiction, intertwined with his experiences in professional football.
He reflects on his early life, school experiences, and the challenges he faced transitioning into a professional athlete. The discussion also delves into family dynamics, particularly the influence of his father's gambling habits and the support systems that were or weren't available to him.
Karl gives an open and honest insight into his time training with legendary players at Newcastle United and the team dynamics he encountered. He shares personal anecdotes about his early career, interactions with notable figures like Bobby Robson, and being at rock bottom.
There are themes such as addiction, mental health and mentions of self-harm throughout the episode that might be distressing to some listeners. If you are affected by anything discussed in today's episode and need additional support, please head to https://againsttheodds.uk/
This podcast is proudly sponsored by Nulogic Training—empowering young people through Education. Nulogic Training provides Councils, Schools, and Academies across the UK with a variety of results-based, motivational programmes. Their programmes immerse students in an educational environment that fulfils their potential through learning and creative expression.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
