31 episodes

This is the first in a new series of podcasts with past or present sports stars, football players and fitness professionals talking about their career, experiences and other topics including mental health, physical well being and the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

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Dgs Health & Fitness Podcast David Simpson

    • Health & Fitness

This is the first in a new series of podcasts with past or present sports stars, football players and fitness professionals talking about their career, experiences and other topics including mental health, physical well being and the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dgs-health-fitness-podcast--4434358/support.

    David Hodgson- Moving into management with Darlo.

    David Hodgson- Moving into management with Darlo.

    In this latest episode of the podcast, this is part 2 where we caught up with former professional football player and manager David Hodgson,
    David started his professional career at Middlesbrough, signing his first professional contract age 18 before moving onto Liverpool and having a sucessful few years there, David also played for boyhood club Sunderland, Norwich City, Sheffield Wednesday, Swanse City and having a stint abroad with Xerex in Spain, Mazda in Japan and in France with Metz before moving into management with Darlington after a chance meeting in Middlesbrough with one of the directors at Darlington fc, you can hear all about it here,
    You can catch part 2 next week, also as we mentioned about mental health issues, I have attached some helpful numbers below.
    Thanks as always guys and take care.

    Here are some helpful numbers of support.

    Anxiety UK 03444 775 774 (helpline) 07537 416 905 (text) anxietyuk.org.uk Advice and support for people living with anxiety.

    Beat 0808 801 0677 (England) 0808 801 0433 (Wales) beateatingdisorders.org.uk Offers information and advice on eating disorders, and runs a supportive online community. Also provides a directory of support services at HelpFinder.

    British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists.

    Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) 0800 58 58 58 thecalmzone.net Provides listening services, information and support for anyone who needs to talk, including a web chat.

    Carers UK 0808 808 7777 029 2081 1370 (Carers Wales) advice@carersuk.org carersuk.org Advice and support for anyone who provides care.

    Hafal hafal.org Information and support for people affected by mental health problems in Wales. Hearing Voices Network hearing-voices.org Information and support for people who hear voices or have other unshared perceptions, including local support groups.

    MindOut mindout.org.uk Mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people.

    National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) nice.org.uk Produces guidelines on best practice in healthcare.

    NHS UK nhs.uk Information about health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.

    No Panic 0300 7729844 nopanic.org.uk Provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for people with anxiety disorders.

    Papyrus HOPELINEUK 0800 068 41 41 07860039967 (text) pat@papyrus-uk.org papyrus-uk.org Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them.

    Samaritans 116 123 (freephone) jo@samaritans.org Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS samaritans.org Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123.

    Sane sane.org.uk Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems.

    Student Minds 0808 808 4994 (open 3pm to 12am daily)

    Time to Change time-to-change.org.uk (England) timetochangewales.org.uk (Wales)

    YoungMinds 0808 802 5544 (Parents Helpline) 85258.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dgs-health-fitness-podcast--4434358/support..

    • 46 min
    David Hodgson- Starting out at the Boro.

    David Hodgson- Starting out at the Boro.

    In this latest episode of the podcast we caught up with former professional football player and manager David Hodgson, David started his professional career at Middlesbrough, signing his first professional contract age 18 before moving onto Liverpool and having a sucessful few years there, David also played for boyhood club Sunderland, Norwich City, Sheffield Wednesday, Swanse City and having a stint abroad with Xerex in Spain, Mazda in Japan and in France with Metz before moving into management with Darlington after a chance meeting in Middlesbrough with one of the directors at Darlington fc, you can hear all about it here,
    You can catch part 2 next week, also as we mentioned about mental health issues, I have attached some helpful numbers below.
    Thanks as always guys and take care.

    Here are some helpful numbers of support.

    Anxiety UK 03444 775 774 (helpline) 07537 416 905 (text) anxietyuk.org.uk Advice and support for people living with anxiety.

    Beat 0808 801 0677 (England) 0808 801 0433 (Wales) beateatingdisorders.org.uk Offers information and advice on eating disorders, and runs a supportive online community. Also provides a directory of support services at HelpFinder.

    British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists.

    Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) 0800 58 58 58 thecalmzone.net Provides listening services, information and support for anyone who needs to talk, including a web chat.

    Carers UK 0808 808 7777 029 2081 1370 (Carers Wales) advice@carersuk.org carersuk.org Advice and support for anyone who provides care.

    Hafal hafal.org Information and support for people affected by mental health problems in Wales. Hearing Voices Network hearing-voices.org Information and support for people who hear voices or have other unshared perceptions, including local support groups.

    MindOut mindout.org.uk Mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people.

    National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) nice.org.uk Produces guidelines on best practice in healthcare.

    NHS UK nhs.uk Information about health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.

    No Panic 0300 7729844 nopanic.org.uk Provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for people with anxiety disorders.

    Papyrus HOPELINEUK 0800 068 41 41 07860039967 (text) pat@papyrus-uk.org papyrus-uk.org Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them.

    Samaritans 116 123 (freephone) jo@samaritans.org Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS samaritans.org Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123.

    Sane sane.org.uk Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems.

    Student Minds 0808 808 4994 (open 3pm to 12am daily)

    Time to Change time-to-change.org.uk (England) timetochangewales.org.uk (Wales)

    YoungMinds 0808 802 5544 (Parents Helpline) 85258.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dgs-health-fitness-podcast--4434358/support..

    • 50 min
    Mark Tinkler- Transition into coaching-part 2

    Mark Tinkler- Transition into coaching-part 2

    Hello everyone and welcome to my podcast, in this latest episode this is part 2 from whne we caught up with former Leeds United, York City, Southend United, and Harlepool United midfielder Mark Tinkler, we spoke all about this professional playing career, from starting in Leeds United's successful academy set up right through to reaching the League One play-off final with Harlepool, give this episode a listen or you can watch over on Youtube if you prefer here https://youtu.be/nFJ0lOaWvKw

    You can catch part 2 next week, also as we mentioned about mental health issues, I have attached some helpful numbers below.
    Thanks as always guys and take care.

    Here are some helpful numbers of support.

    Anxiety UK 03444 775 774 (helpline) 07537 416 905 (text) anxietyuk.org.uk Advice and support for people living with anxiety.

    Beat 0808 801 0677 (England) 0808 801 0433 (Wales) beateatingdisorders.org.uk Offers information and advice on eating disorders, and runs a supportive online community. Also provides a directory of support services at HelpFinder.

    British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists.

    Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) 0800 58 58 58 thecalmzone.net Provides listening services, information and support for anyone who needs to talk, including a web chat.

    Carers UK 0808 808 7777 029 2081 1370 (Carers Wales) advice@carersuk.org carersuk.org Advice and support for anyone who provides care.

    Hafal hafal.org Information and support for people affected by mental health problems in Wales. Hearing Voices Network hearing-voices.org Information and support for people who hear voices or have other unshared perceptions, including local support groups.

    MindOut mindout.org.uk Mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people.

    National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) nice.org.uk Produces guidelines on best practice in healthcare.

    NHS UK nhs.uk Information about health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.

    No Panic 0300 7729844 nopanic.org.uk Provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for people with anxiety disorders.

    Papyrus HOPELINEUK 0800 068 41 41 07860039967 (text) pat@papyrus-uk.org papyrus-uk.org Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them.

    Samaritans 116 123 (freephone) jo@samaritans.org Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS samaritans.org Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123.

    Sane sane.org.uk Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems.

    Student Minds 0808 808 4994 (open 3pm to 12am daily)

    Time to Change time-to-change.org.uk (England) timetochangewales.org.uk (Wales)

    YoungMinds 0808 802 5544 (Parents Helpline) 85258.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dgs-health-fitness-podcast--4434358/support..

    • 21 min
    Mark Tinkler- Poolie for life!

    Mark Tinkler- Poolie for life!

    Hello everyone and welcome to my podcast, in this latest episode we caught up with former Leeds United, York City, Southend United, and Harlepool United midfielder Mark Tinkler, we spoke all about this professional playing career, from starting in Leeds United's successful academy set up right through to reaching the League One play-off final with Harlepool, give this episode a listen or you can watch over on Youtube if you prefer here Dgs health and fitness promo video. (youtube.com)
    You can catch part 2 next week, also as we mentioned about mental health issues, I have attached some helpful numbers below.
    Thanks as always guys and take care.

    Here are some helpful numbers of support.

    Anxiety UK 03444 775 774 (helpline) 07537 416 905 (text) anxietyuk.org.uk Advice and support for people living with anxiety.

    Beat 0808 801 0677 (England) 0808 801 0433 (Wales) beateatingdisorders.org.uk Offers information and advice on eating disorders, and runs a supportive online community. Also provides a directory of support services at HelpFinder.

    British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists.

    Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) 0800 58 58 58 thecalmzone.net Provides listening services, information and support for anyone who needs to talk, including a web chat.

    Carers UK 0808 808 7777 029 2081 1370 (Carers Wales) advice@carersuk.org carersuk.org Advice and support for anyone who provides care.

    Hafal hafal.org Information and support for people affected by mental health problems in Wales. Hearing Voices Network hearing-voices.org Information and support for people who hear voices or have other unshared perceptions, including local support groups.

    MindOut mindout.org.uk Mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people.

    National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) nice.org.uk Produces guidelines on best practice in healthcare.

    NHS UK nhs.uk Information about health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.

    No Panic 0300 7729844 nopanic.org.uk Provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for people with anxiety disorders.

    Papyrus HOPELINEUK 0800 068 41 41 07860039967 (text) pat@papyrus-uk.org papyrus-uk.org Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them.

    Samaritans 116 123 (freephone) jo@samaritans.org Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS samaritans.org Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123.

    Sane sane.org.uk Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems.

    Student Minds 0808 808 4994 (open 3pm to 12am daily)

    Time to Change time-to-change.org.uk (England) timetochangewales.org.uk (Wales)

    YoungMinds 0808 802 5544 (Parents Helpline) 85258.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dgs-health-fitness-podcast--4434358/support..

    • 24 min
    Dgs health & fitness-The weight of expectation as a Dad!

    Dgs health & fitness-The weight of expectation as a Dad!

    This episode s about being a parent and the weight of expectation as adad,also as we mentioned about mental health issues, I have attached some helpful numbers below.
    Thanks as always guys and take care.

    Here are some helpful numbers of support.

    Anxiety UK 03444 775 774 (helpline) 07537 416 905 (text) anxietyuk.org.uk Advice and support for people living with anxiety.

    Beat 0808 801 0677 (England) 0808 801 0433 (Wales) beateatingdisorders.org.uk Offers information and advice on eating disorders, and runs a supportive online community. Also provides a directory of support services at HelpFinder.

    British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists.

    Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) 0800 58 58 58 thecalmzone.net Provides listening services, information and support for anyone who needs to talk, including a web chat.

    Carers UK 0808 808 7777 029 2081 1370 (Carers Wales) advice@carersuk.org carersuk.org Advice and support for anyone who provides care.

    Hafal hafal.org Information and support for people affected by mental health problems in Wales. Hearing Voices Network hearing-voices.org Information and support for people who hear voices or have other unshared perceptions, including local support groups.

    MindOut mindout.org.uk Mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people.

    National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) nice.org.uk Produces guidelines on best practice in healthcare.

    NHS UK nhs.uk Information about health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.

    No Panic 0300 7729844 nopanic.org.uk Provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for people with anxiety disorders.

    Papyrus HOPELINEUK 0800 068 41 41 07860039967 (text) pat@papyrus-uk.org papyrus-uk.org Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them.

    Samaritans 116 123 (freephone) jo@samaritans.org Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS samaritans.org Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123.

    Sane sane.org.uk Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems.

    Student Minds 0808 808 4994 (open 3pm to 12am daily)

    Time to Change time-to-change.org.uk (England) timetochangewales.org.uk (Wales)

    YoungMinds 0808 802 5544 (Parents Helpline) 85258.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dgs-health-fitness-podcast--4434358/support..

    • 24 min
    Dgs health and fitness- managing anxiety

    Dgs health and fitness- managing anxiety

    This episode of the podcast I discuss the topic of anxiety, those who suffer from mental health issues like anxiety and depression like myself, I know only too well how this can overtake us and make everyday life a real struggle, but in this video I hope there will be some useful information for you, and there is also a link to watch a short video from the NHS on their website, all stats and guides in this episode were obtained from there so head over to the website to find out more, and as always guys, stay safe and always remember that better days are ahead.
    Please give this a watch or listen over on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and always talk about your mental health and any struggles you have, there is always support out there and someone who is willing to listen to you!
    https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/anxiety/#top-tips
    #health #fitness #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #anxiety

    You can catch part 2 next week, also as we mentioned about mental health issues, I have attached some helpful numbers below.
    Thanks as always guys and take care.

    Here are some helpful numbers of support.

    Anxiety UK 03444 775 774 (helpline) 07537 416 905 (text) anxietyuk.org.uk Advice and support for people living with anxiety.

    Beat 0808 801 0677 (England) 0808 801 0433 (Wales) beateatingdisorders.org.uk Offers information and advice on eating disorders, and runs a supportive online community. Also provides a directory of support services at HelpFinder.

    British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists.

    Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) 0800 58 58 58 thecalmzone.net Provides listening services, information and support for anyone who needs to talk, including a web chat.

    Carers UK 0808 808 7777 029 2081 1370 (Carers Wales) advice@carersuk.org carersuk.org Advice and support for anyone who provides care.

    Hafal hafal.org Information and support for people affected by mental health problems in Wales. Hearing Voices Network hearing-voices.org Information and support for people who hear voices or have other unshared perceptions, including local support groups.

    MindOut mindout.org.uk Mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people.

    National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) nice.org.uk Produces guidelines on best practice in healthcare.

    NHS UK nhs.uk Information about health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.

    No Panic 0300 7729844 nopanic.org.uk Provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for people with anxiety disorders.

    Papyrus HOPELINEUK 0800 068 41 41 07860039967 (text) pat@papyrus-uk.org papyrus-uk.org Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them.

    Samaritans 116 123 (freephone) jo@samaritans.org Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS samaritans.org Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123.

    Sane sane.org.uk Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems.

    Student Minds 0808 808 4994 (open 3pm to 12am daily)

    Time to Change time-to-change.org.uk (England) timetochangewales.org.uk (Wales)

    YoungMinds 0808 802 5544 (Parents Helpline) 85258.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dgs-health-fitness-podcast--4434358/support..

    • 16 min

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