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Opening Up Cricket's 'Going Upstairs' podcast where we talk sport, fitness and mental health.

  1. 20/11/2024

    Staying mentally healthy in cricket with Kate Cross

    Kate offers her insight on how she proactively considers her mental health in the demanding world of international cricket. Support the show

    31 min

  2. 22/10/2024

    Dealing with change with Ethan Bamber & Tom Alsop

    Change can be exciting, it can be daunting. Ethan and Tom share their reflections on their experiences of transitions such as moving clubs, new roles and fluctuations in form. Support the show

    44 min

  3. 13/10/2024

    One season, two national finals

    We're glad to have our one hundredth episode on the pleasure of playing cricket. In the case of our guest Chris Laker, this happens to have been at the top of the club game in England. The positives discussed can be applied to anyone playing the game, whatever the standard. If this is your first listen or you've taken in all episodes so far, thank you. Support the show

    34 min

  4. 10/07/2024

    Put the phone down

    Cricket gives us a vital chance to take time away from our screens and properly connect with others. Mark gives his view on this increasingly important issue in this episode. --------- Jonathan Haidt was mentioned in this episode. You can read about his work on youth phone use here and in a similar vein there is a perspective from the US surgeon general here  Support the show

    24 min

  5. 29/02/2024

    Supportive Team Environments #2

    The second episode on this theme has Opening Up Cricket trustee & Sunday Times Football Correspondent Jon Northcroft sharing from another sport. We hear a range from Fergie to Guardiola on how wellbeing and team bonds are forged at the top level of football. It's fascinating to think about what we can learn from these examples. Support the show

    37 min

  6. 18/02/2024

    Supportive Team Environments #1

    This pre season, we have a focus on how team environments can best support their members. To start with, Ethan Bamber draws on his experiences in the professional games, as we aim to find the ways we can all look out for those around us. Support the show

    36 min

  7. 07/11/2023

    Out of season with Ethan Bamber & Tom Alsop

    Ethan and Tom shared their reflections on how the close season changes how they see themselves.  This was recorded just before their return to pre season training at Middlesex and Sussex. Support the show

    29 min

  8. 03/11/2023

    Inside Club Cricket #2

    Henry returns with his second guest, Matty Jackson of Liverpool CC, for a chat focused on captaincy in the club game. Support the show

    18 min
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Opening Up Cricket's 'Going Upstairs' podcast where we talk sport, fitness and mental health.

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  • Creator
    Opening Up Cricket
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Opening Up Cricket
  • Show Website
    Going Upstairs