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| S2 E3: Golf is Better when we're Together - with Swingset Sport | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:51:40 | |
This week's guests are Amelia (Mils) Barber and Emelia Whittaker, co-founders of Swingset Sport, a growing online Golf community, which has a mission to support and inspiring current and future generations of Female golfers to get access to, enjoy equality and most importantly, have fun within the game of Golf. This conversation is a beautiful demonstration of how Golf has an amazing power to bring people together, to deepen existing friendships and learn more about ourselves, both individually and collectively along the way. As is commonplace at GYH, we bring Wellbeing into the spotlight, with both Mils and Emelia sharing their experiences of living with ADHD, and how Golf has helped them on that journey. We hope you have just as much fun listening to this episode, as we did in recording it for you. ❓About GYH: At GYH, our community is brought together around one simple, core belief: Golf is Good For You. The GYH Podcast and Journal bring to life Golf’s unique Health and Wellbeing benefits, through the power of Storytelling and Community Spirit. This serves our mission of improving the accessibility, diversity and inclusivity of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers. 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 🔎 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal 📚Episode links and resources https://www.instagram.com/swingsetsport?igsh=emJqcGt4dms0ZWw5 | |||
| S2 E2: Golf Is The Spice Of Life - with Mike Harris | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:58:23 | |
In this episode, we come to you from Royal Porthcawl, where we welcome Mike Harris back to the pod. Mike is a respected figure in Golf media. He has spent decades in and around the Golf industry and the world of Golf content, in his previous role as Editor of Golf Monthly magazine and now in his expanded remit of Content Director at Future Plc. As is customary at GYH, we chat all things Golf, Life and everything in between (e.g favourite Omelette fillings). If there were a theme which sums up this episode, it would be that Golf is diverse. Diverse in terms of the variety of ways in which we play, consume, experience, talk about, watch or engage with the game. At the same time, Golf is changing. Its evolving. It’s on a journey to become more inclusive, even more diverse. And that, we consider to be healthy. Chapters 0:00 - 4:30 - Introductions 4:30 - 7:45 - Royal Porthcawl Golf Club 7:45 - 15:37 - What it takes to host an Open Championship 15:37 - 19:20 - What does the AIG Women’s Open offer to spectators? 19:20 - 26:50 - Is disruption good for the game of golf? (And what’s your favourite type of omelette?) 26:50 - 29:49 - Who is Mike Harris, the professional? 29:49 - 43:28 - Golf - the good, the bad and the ugly 43:28 - 48:01 - Wellbeing non-negotiables 48:01 - 52:02 - The Eagle Has Landed 52:02 - 57:23 - Cut It Out 57:23 - 58:23 - Outro ❓About GYH: At GYH, our community is brought together around one simple, core belief: Golf is Good For You. The GYH Podcast and Journal bring to life Golf’s unique Health and Wellbeing benefits, through the power of Storytelling and Community Spirit. This serves our mission of improving the accessibility, diversity and inclusivity of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers. 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 🔎 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal 📚Episode links and resources https://www.instagram.com/mickyh_1970?igsh=MW40cjI5MWFqY283bQ== | |||
| S1 E6: Elevation Golfing Nation | 27 Apr 2024 | 01:02:03 | |
Alex Frolish enjoys a unique vantage point when playing Golf. As an airline pilot, Alex is an international jetsetter with a difference. When traveling, Alex doesn’t sit idle on stopovers. With his Elevation Golfing Nation alter ego, he resourcefully uses his time to head out to play local golf courses, combining a love of the game, with a passion for Golf writing and a deep respect for Golf course architecture. Conscious of the environmental impact of his work, coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit, Alex has founded EGN Golf as an online Golf retail business, selling innovative, sustainable golf products. Yet, of all the talent and skills he’s acquired along the way, it’s his inclusive outlook on Golf and Life, which we at GYH consider to be his finest attribute. 0:00 The Hook 1:12 Welcome to the show 1:43 Call for help - GYH Community 2:53 The GYH Journal 3:37 Introducing today’s guest - Alex Frolish aka Elevation Golfing Nation 6:40 Teeing off 7:12 Golf Club spotlight - Cleeve Hill 11:52 Golf Architecture spotlight - Old Tom Morris 15:22 The Old Tom One - May 4th 2024 16:15 Spirit of our Game 24:01 Golf is Good for You 26:04 Golf Yourself Nostalgic 27:55 Elevation Golfing Nation 35:20 Golf writing - a cathartic experience 37:57 A Hackers tale 44:43 Inclusivity in Golf - it’s everyone’s game 48:52 The Eagle has Landed 51:02 The Eagle has Crashed 52:30 Affordable Bucket List Golf 55:03 Oh, did we mention that Golf is Good for You? 56:23 Leaving a review - Why? What’s in it for you? 58:30 Key takeaways 1:01:46 Episode close ❓About the Show: At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Join GYH founder and podcast host, Kris Lynch, as he invites guests to discuss how Golf is helping them to live happy and healthy lives. 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 Also available on most other major podcasting platforms 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 🔎 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal 📚Episode links and resources https://www.instagram.com/elevation_golfing_nation?igsh=MWppNTF3OGpzem1rYQ== | |||
| S1 E5: Golf in Society | 14 Apr 2024 | 00:51:35 | |
Golf can transform lives. This is a core belief held by Anthony Blackburn, founder of Golf in Society. Anthony and his team turn that belief into action by putting Golf clubs at the heart of local communities. Through the delivery of tailored golf sessions for those living with chronic illnesses such as Dementia and Parkinson’s, the aim is to inspire people to live a happier and healthier life, through the power of Golf. Join Kris Lynch and Anthony Blackburn for an inspiring, heartfelt and wide ranging conversation, about Golf, Life and Grief. Episode Key Moments 0:00 Episode introduction 1:15 Call to action to GYH Community - Get in Touch! 2:14 Introducing Anthony Blackburn 2:36 Introducing Golf in Society 3:41 Introducing Rudding Park Golf Club 5:00 Nostalgic reflection 6:50 Teeing off 9:32 Emotional feels 10:37 The Spirit of Your Game 13:16 Golf’s unwieldy Reputation 15:00 So who or what is a Smoghead? 15:15 Social Golf 16:00 Remembering John Blackburn - the inspiration behind Golf in Society 19:03 Cherish the Fairway - a fortuitous trip to Wentworth 21:00 Heartfelt Tales from the Shed 23:00 A Golfing Spirit lives on through the medium of an Odyssey Putter 26:32 Golf Yourself through Grief 27:36 Building the Foundations - Golf in Society 32:06 Providing respite through Golf 32:58 The Eagle has Landed 35:54 Why the World should play Golf 40:24 Embrace the Rough 41:09 Start with Why 42:38 The World Needs You 45:02 Go with the Flow 45:30 Coming up the 18th 46:29 Episode recap and key takeaways 50:56 Final Call to Action - Get in Touch! ❓About the Show: At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Join GYH founder and podcast host, Kris Lynch, as he invites guests to discuss how Golf is helping them to live happy and healthy lives. 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 Also available on most other major podcasting platforms 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 👍🏻 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal 📚Episode links and resources | |||
| S1 E4: It's Your Honour | 30 Mar 2024 | 00:45:49 | |
Golf is many things, to many people. To Craig McKee, Golf is a release. Following the passing of his daughter, Danielle, Craig has found solace in Golf. Out on the course, he has space to reflect and to remember Danielle, calling on her for inspiration as he stands on a tee box or lines up a shot. Moreover, Golf has presented him and his family with opportunities to raise important awareness around DiGeorge syndrome (22q11 deletion syndrome), a rare and relatively unknown genetic disorder which affected Danielle throughout her life. Through organising and running a charity Golf day at Elderslie Golf Club, the McKee family have raised vital funds in support of Max Appeal, a UK based charity whose mission is to try to ensure that every person with DiGeorge syndrome lives as independent and prosperous a life as possible. At GYH, it’s our honour and pleasure to be helping in some small way, to raise awareness for a condition, which, after Down Syndrome, is the second most common genetic condition and one that very few people seem to have ever heard of. Episode Key Moments 0:00 Episode and Guest Introductions 5:08 Address to a Lorne Sausage 6:36 Getting to know Elderslie Golf Club 7:42 Elderslie - the birthplace of William Wallace 8:53 Spirit of your Game 11:53 Honouring the life and memory of Danielle McKee 20:59 Raising awareness of DiGeorge Syndrome (22q11 deletion syndrome) 25:37 Embrace the Rough 32:16 Cherish the Fairway 33:49 Golf is Good for You 36:15 Attracting new and lapsed Golfers 38:17 The Eagle has Landed 40:50 Thanking our Guest and episode wrap up 41:10 “Danielle” by December ❓About the Show: At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Join GYH founder and podcast host, Kris Lynch, as he invites guests to discuss how Golf is helping them to live happy and healthy lives. 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 Also available on most other major podcasting platforms 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 👍🏻 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal 📚Episode links and resources Max Appeal - https://www.maxappeal.org.uk/ “Danielle” by December - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JxjFca_M9-s | |||
| S1 E3: Ten Grief Lessons from Golf - with Robin Chodak | 16 Mar 2024 | 01:05:13 | |
Golf is more than just a game. It’s a metaphor for how you live your life. Few people are better placed to talk about this, than Robin Chodak. As a keen golfer and as someone who has experienced more than her fair share of grief and loss, Robin’s life purpose is to inspire and offer hope to others. When her husband, Gerry - a passionate and talented golfer - died suddenly in 2019, Robin felt determined to honour his life and memory. Through continuing to embrace and enjoy Golf and all of the life lessons it can teach us, a moment of enlightenment came upon Robin. Feeling compelled to inspire and help others on their grief journey, Robin wrote and published her book, Ten Grief Lessons from Golf. In this enlightening, engaging and inspiring conversation, we pull out some of the key themes from Robin’s book and unpack how we can all apply these life lessons in our game of life and our game of golf. This is an episode not to be missed. 📋 Key moments: 0:00 Episode and Guest Introductions 4:47 Spirit of your Game 13:18 Ten Grief Lessons from Golf 50:53 Watching and Learning from the Professionals 57:53 The Eagle has Landed 1:02:50 The Golden Nugget ❓About the Show: At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Join GYH founder and podcast host, Kris Lynch, as he invites guests to discuss how Golf is helping them to live happy and healthy lives. 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 Also available on most other major podcasting platforms 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 👍🏻 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - @golfyourselfhealthy X - @gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal 📚Episode links and resources Robin Chodak website - www.robinchodak.com Link to purchase “Ten Grief Lessons from Golf” - https://amzn.eu/d/fWkrsIN Link to online course - “Grief a new way of thinking” https://www.udemy.com/course/grief-a-new-way-of-thinking/ | |||
| S1 E2: Golf in Solitary Confinement | 03 Mar 2024 | 01:16:52 | |
Growing up, Golf was one of several sports competing for Ben Seabrook’s attention. In more recent years, Golf has had a much greater influence on his life. For Ben, golfing in solitary confinement is a perfect tonic. Join Ben and Kris for a wide ranging chat, encompassing topics such as grief, mental health and baby loss. There are also some lighter hearted subjects, such as forgetting to pack clean underwear, casting aspersions on rival football teams, rescuing dogs from Skegness and “speaking your truth”. Episode Key moments: 0:00 Episode and guest introductions 5:23 Diversity and Inclusion in Golf 9:07 Spirit of our Game 25:09 Remembering Dylan Seabrook 48:07 Golf as therapy 54:52 Embrace the rough 1:05:00 Cherish the fairway 1:13:01 The Eagle has (almost) Landed ❓About the Show: At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Join GYH founder and podcast host, Kris Lynch, as he invites guests to discuss how Golf is helping them to live happy and healthy lives. 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 Also available on most other major podcasting platforms 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 👍🏻 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - @golfyourselfhealthy X - @gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals | |||
| S1 E1: In memoriam: Innes Scally Lynch - The Golfer who never was | 18 Feb 2024 | 00:35:14 | |
Join us for the first ever full-length episode of the Golf Yourself Healthy podcast! In this official launch episode, Kris Lynch talks us through the spirit of his game and how the life and memory of his son, Innes, has inspired the creation of GYH. We’ll also discuss GYH’s purpose and mission and what’s in it for you, our GYH community members. And remember…always Embrace the Rough and forever Cherish the Fairway.
Episode Links / resources R&A Golf and Health report - https://www.randa.org/articles/r-a-golf-and-health-report-published PGA Golf Business Quarterly - Winter 2023 edition on Golf, Health and Wellbeing - https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=Golf%20Business%20Quarterly&edid=b04e5d1b-b30f-4434-b7eb-c3454b2f1a26 Robin Williams on Golf - https://youtu.be/X9fXG2v0bS8?si=KY5AGU66hd4f_NHh | |||
| Golf Yourself Sober | 19 Jul 2024 | 00:37:38 | |
In an accompanying episode to this month's feature GYH journal article (https://www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal/golf-yourself-sober) Kris Lynch looks ahead to the 152nd Open at Royal Troon and shares why the event carries such a special meaning for him. If you or anyone you know is struggling with alcohol abuse, please know that at Golf Yourself Healthy, we strive to offer a safe, non judgemental community space, where you feel accepted and understood. You can contact Kris directly on kris@golfyourselfhealthy.com Please consider sharing this episode, or the accompanying journal article, with anyone whom you feel it could help. Note that GYH's creative content is not to be perceived as or relied upon in any way as medical or mental health advice. Chapters 0:00 - 0:57 Intro 0:57 - 9:15 Why this episode and why now? 9:15 - 20:27 My relationship with alcohol 20:27 - 25:23 Why I ended my relationship with alcohol 25:23 - 30:20 Dealing with sobriety around friends and in Golfing environments 30:20 - 32:25 Why Rory Mcilroy at The Open 2019 sticks with me 32:25 - 34:20 How has sobriety helped my Golf? 34:20 - 36:34 Get in touch, stay connected and closing ❓About the Show: At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Through the power of Storytelling, the GYH Podcast invites guests and Community members to discuss how Golf is positively impacting their Health and Wellbeing. This serves our mission of improving the diversity and accessibility of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers. 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 Also available on other major podcasting platforms 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 🔎 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website | |||
| Golf yourself Grateful | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:12:01 | |
Join GYH host, Kris Lynch, as he shares reflections from the official GYH launch episode, dedicated to his son, Innes. Kris offers thanks to the listeners and to those who have offered messages of support. We reflect on the purpose of GYH and the significance of the brand logo. Finally, we offer a teaser for future episodes and give a call to action to the GYH community. Please leave us a review and comments on your preferred podcasting platform (e.g Apple, Spotify etc) Check out our latest journal articles - www.golfyourselfhealth.com/journal Follow us - @golfyourselfhealthy (Insta) / @gyhpod (X - formerly known as Twitter) | |||
| GYH Trailer | 07 Feb 2024 | 00:03:49 | |
Join GYH host, Kris Lynch, as we give an introduction to the GYH podcast, how to subscribe and how to join our community. And remember...always Embrace the Rough and forever Cherish the Fairway. | |||
| S2 E1: The Home Of Golf - With Scott Semple | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:39:14 | |
Welcome to Season 2 of the Golf Yourself Healthy podcast! Make sure to follow us on Spotify or Apple to be notified as new episodes drop! This episode comes to you from St Andrews, The Home of Golf. First up on the tee in Season 2 is Scott Semple, Director of People, at St Andrews Links Trust. Join us for a wide ranging conversation, where amongst other topics, we discuss the Customer Experience, Diversity and Inclusion and Wellbeing in Golf. We also speak about St Andrews’ unique position of influence within the world of Golf, as well as the mystique of the town and its hallowed links turf. Kris and Scott also managed to squeeze in 18 holes on the Eden Course, overlooking the Old Course which is currently being prepared for the AIG Women’s Open. Chapters 0:00-8:45 - Getting to know the Director of People at St Andrews Links Trust 8:45-14:35 - How Scott’s love for the game helps him in his job 14:35-20:28 - The St Andrews Links Experience and what it means to Golfers 20:18-26:50 - St Andrews Links trivia 26:50-28:05 - Preparing for the AIG Women’s Open 28:05-30:57 - Scott Semple: The golfer 30:57-33:31 - Golf is Good For You 33:31-37:45 - Golf’s Evolution 37:45-39:14 - Outro ❓About GYH: At GYH, our community is brought together around one simple, core belief: Golf is Good For You. The GYH Podcast and Journal bring to life Golf’s unique Health and Wellbeing benefits, through the power of Storytelling and Community Spirit. This serves our mission of improving the accessibility, diversity and inclusivity of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers. 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 🔎 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal 📚Episode links and resources | |||
| Golf Buddies Aloud - Volume 3 | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:58:14 | |
As the GYH Podcast prepares for Season 2, Kris and Ben get together for another ad hoc instalment of “Golf Buddies Aloud”. We reflect on the current affairs in Golf, namely where they relate to Wellbeing, Inclusivity and Growing the Game. We also offer a few teasers on Season 2 of the podcast and give an “Honourable Mention” to those who are inspiring us by using Golf as a power for good in the world. Chapters 0:00 - 6:52: Introduction 6:52 - 19:27: Golf at The Olympics 19:27 - 33:06: Golf etiquette and snobbery 33:06 - 43:34: Is LIV golf an inclusive environment for spectators? 43:34 - 52:10: What’s coming up in season 2? 52:10 - 55:52: The Honourable Mention - Greg Watson 55:52 - 58:14: Coming up the 18th ❓About GYH: At GYH, our community is brought together around one simple, core belief: Golf is Good For You. The GYH Podcast and Journal bring to life Golf’s unique Health and Wellbeing benefits, through the power of Storytelling and Community Spirit. This serves our mission of improving the accessibility, diversity and inclusivity of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers. 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 Also available on most other major podcasting platforms 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 🔎 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal 📚Episode links and resources https://www.instagram.com/greggolf7?igsh=Z2M2d2t3ZWd0em9k https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/greggolf7 https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/other-sport/golf/went-liv-golf-first-time-29631985 | |||
| S1 E12: Golf Yourself Reflective | 07 Jul 2024 | 00:32:06 | |
At Golf Yourself Healthy, our community is brought together around one simple, core belief: Golf is Good For You. Join the community by following us on your Podcasting platform of choice. In this, our final episode of Season 1, Kris Lynch reflects on how it started, how it’s going and offers an insight into what you can look forward to in Season 2. We’d love to hear from you, with ideas and topics for future episodes. Get in touch - kris@golfyourselfhealthy.com ❓About the Show: At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Through the power of Storytelling, the GYH Podcast invites guests and Community members to discuss how Golf is positively impacting their Health and Wellbeing. This serves our mission of improving the diversity and accessibility of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers. 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 Also available on most other major podcasting platforms 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 🔎 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals | |||
| S1 E11: Golf for Sands | 23 Jun 2024 | 01:18:57 | |
When 3 bereaved fathers come together, bonded by their shared experience of Baby Loss, amazing things can happen. When Golf is added to the mix, the possibilities are endless. On Friday 14 June 2024, Kris Lynch, Ben Seabrook and Mike Harris joined forces at Prince’s Golf Club, in Sandwich, Kent, to undertake an all day Golf challenge in support of Sands. Sands works to save babies' lives and ensure that anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss gets the support and care they need, in a way that works for them, for as long as they need it. Through their fundraising efforts and thanks to the wonderfully kind donations of family, friends and followers, the boys raised over £1,800 for Sands. This podcast episode is a raw, emotional and vulnerable account of three Fathers’ grief. It also a humorous, self deprecating and often slapstick account of three average Golfers having spent 14 hours trying to whack a small white ball into a tiny hole, multiple times over until their bodies and minds scream “No More!!!”. Episode timestamps 0:00 The Hook 0:18 Episode introduction 4:10 Call for Help to GYH Community - Follow and Subscribe 5:10 Reflections from the Day 10:27 Prince’s Golf Club 18:09 About Sands 23:15 “Doing Life” after loss 33:36 Shoutout to fellow Golf for Sands participants 34:43 Fundraising for Sands 36:00 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly 44:55 GYH is Good for You 49:04 A word to the Midwifery Heroes 53:02 Three Bereaved Dads and Their Feelings 1:04:08 Reflections on Season 1 of GYH Podcast 1:09:26 Golf is Good for You 1:14:13 Looking ahead - Season 2 of GYH Podcast 1:15:25 Listener shout out 1:18:19 Call for Help to GYH Community - Follow and Subscribe ❓About the Show: At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Join GYH founder and podcast host, Kris Lynch, as he invites guests to discuss how Golf is helping them to live happy and healthy lives. 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 Also available on most other major podcasting platforms 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 🔎 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal 📚Episode links and resources https://www.justgiving.com/page/kris-lynch-1716280792022?newPage=true | |||
| S1 E10: Golf Buddies Aloud - Volume 2 | 09 Jun 2024 | 00:52:02 | |
In what has become part of our staple GYH diet, Kris and Ben return for the second edition of “Golf Buddies Aloud”. We offer an update on our forthcoming Charity Golf challenge at Prince’s Golf Club in support of Sands, one of the UK’s leading Baby Loss charities. As bereaved parents, we explain why we are doing this challenge, what it means to us and how our GYH listeners and community members can support us. We also chew the fat on various other Golf and Life related topics, including 🤬 The Angry Golfer - Kris relives a traumatic time in his Golfing life and how years of therapy and Golf Coaching have allowed him to find inner peace 🌱Growing the Game - Kris reflects on his training to become a Community Golf Instructor 😬 Guilty Pleasure - Ben tells us about his love of James “Short Side” Wilson’s voice and how it soothes him to sleep at night 🏅The Honourable Mention (Westminster) - Ben and Kris call out some of the movers and shakers in world of Golf Influencers and how they’re either inspiring us, making us laugh or growing the game in their own unique way ✂️ Cut it Out - Ben calls for a ban on multiple practice putting strokes ❓About the Show: At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Join GYH founder and podcast host, Kris Lynch, as he invites guests to discuss how Golf is helping them to live happy and healthy lives. 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 Also available on most other major podcasting platforms 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 🔎 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal 📚Episode links and resources https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5t09GwtSiE/?igsh=MTQwZ3lodW55Nm1s | |||
| S1 E9: Golf Makes You Smyle | 09 Jun 2024 | 01:17:17 | |
When life gives you Lemons, make Lemonade. Or better still, Play Golf. Reflecting on his childhood in the UK, Rob Jansz has fond memories of playing Golf with his family and friends, having fun and not taking life, nor the game itself too seriously. Then Life happened. In the intervening years between going to University and then moving overseas to Barcelona, Spain to start a business in the Hospitality sector, Golf took a back seat in Rob’s life. He barely gave it a second thought. That remained the case, until in 2021, when Rob experienced burnout. He needed to step off the treadmill of life and tread a different path, to find his way again. The path he chose? The fairways of the Golf course. Since that fateful day in 2021 - which involved 36 holes of Golf and a deeply “profound experience” - Rob has been “reinventing” his relationship with Golf ever since. Not only is he loving being back out on the links again, he’s finding his people while doing so. Through the creation of Smyle Golf, Rob is establishing a community of Golfers who enjoy some of the finer things the game has to offer. Moreover, through Smyle and through the design, creation and distribution of Habits Scorecards, Rob is introducing Mindfulness practices to the game of Golf. As Rob explains, there’s much more to Golf than simply how many shots you took to get the ball in the hole. It’s equally important to keep track of what and how you’re feeling, whilst out on the course… Episode Timestamps 0:00 The Hook 0:57 Episode Introduction 2:10 Call for Help - GYH Community 3:47 Introducing today’s guest - Rob Jansz 8:05 Teeing off 9:20 Spirit of Your Game 18:50 Introducing Smyle Golf 31:00 Building a Golf Community 42:20 Building Better Golf Habits 53:25 Golf Yourself Nostalgic 59:39 The Eagle Has Landed 1:05:33 Cut It Out 1:16:42 Episode wrap up ❓About the Show: At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Join GYH founder and podcast host, Kris Lynch, as he invites guests to discuss how Golf is helping them to live happy and healthy lives. 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 Also available on most other major podcasting platforms 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 🔎 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal 📚Episode links and resources | |||
| S1 E8: Golf Buddies Aloud - Volume 1 | 25 May 2024 | 01:14:13 | |
Did you ever hear the story about the Professional Golfer who turned down Fred Ridley’s invitation to play at The Masters, in favour of a weekend in Skegness? Or the Crocodile at Kiawah Island who is making a booming side hustle trade on eBay selling Titleist Pro v1 lake balls? In this latest instalment of the GYH Podcast, Kris is joined once again by Ben Seabrook - back by popular demand - for an informal chat and a chance to reflect on the GYH journey to date, as well as what the future looks like for the podcast and what our listeners and guests can expect. We also have exciting news to share, about a forthcoming Charity Golf challenge and how our GYH listeners can support our cause. We chat about what’s been going on for us, on and off the course, covering a range of topics, including; 🥳 Exciting announcement - Charity Golf Challenge ❓Paying top whack to play at exclusive Golf Resorts - is it really worth it? 🇮🇪 GYH On Tour - Reflections from Corballis, County Louth, Portmarnock and The Island ⛳️ Tiger Woods’ answer to Mini Golf - a GYH family outing to Popstroke ❓Using your own putter and reading the greens at Mini Golf - an inspired shout, or do you need have a serious word with yourself?! 🫂 Supporting each other through Grief, Depression and Recovery 🧑🧑🧒🧒 Growing the Game within the Family ❓About the Show: At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Join GYH founder and podcast host, Kris Lynch, as he invites guests to discuss how Golf is helping them to live happy and healthy lives. 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 Also available on most other major podcasting platforms 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 🔎 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal 📚Episode links and resources | |||
| S1 E7: Adversity isn't The End...It's Just the Beginning - With Dr Zach Gould | 16 May 2024 | 01:17:15 | |
What has the everyday golfer got in common with someone who’s played at the elite level, been a teammate of Rory Mcilroy at the Junior Ryder Cup and teed it up at Augusta National? A lot more than you’d think… Beyond his Golfing accolades and talents, both as a player and as a Golf Fitness specialist, Dr Zach Gould is a humble and honest character, who is not afraid to be vulnerable. In both his formative and adult years, Zach has been dealt his fair share of bad breaks and found himself embedded in the rough on more than one occasion. However, as Zach explains in this fascinating and insightful conversation, adversity isn’t the end of us, it’s a stepping stone to new beginnings. 0:00 The Hook 0:35 Episode introduction 1:38 Call for help - GYH Community 3:58 The GYH Journal 4:41 Introducing today’s guest - Dr Zach Gould 6:54 Teeing off - Grand opening of the GYH Podcast Studio 7:48 Spirit of Your Game 13:44 Career pivot to Golf Fitness 17:00 Nature versus Nurture 18:43 Golf Fitness - what’s it all about? 39:23 Building an online Golf community 42:20 Launching Zach Gould Golf 49:27 Let’s talk about feelings 52:29 Golf is Good for You 1:02:54 The Eagle has Landed 1:07:25 Playing at Augusta National with the famous Jeff Knox 1:11:45 Coming up the eighteenth 1:13:08 Episode takeaways and reflections ❓About the Show: At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Join GYH founder and podcast host, Kris Lynch, as he invites guests to discuss how Golf is helping them to live happy and healthy lives. 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 Also available on most other major podcasting platforms 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 🔎 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal 📚Episode links and resources https://www.zachgouldgolf.com/ | |||
| S2 E4: The Power of Golf - with Joe Donnelly | 02 Sep 2024 | 01:00:27 | |
Golf has the power to change, shape and save lives. That is a view shared by not only ourselves here at GYH, but especially by this week’s guest, Joe Donnelly, CEO of T.A.M.H.I (Tackling Awareness of Mental Health Issues). Born out of trauma and tragedy, T.A.M.H.I was founded in memory of Joe’s dear friend, Thomas (Tammy) Tucker, who died by suicide in 2009. Based in Northern Ireland, Joe founded the charity in the belief that sport can act as an enabler of raising awareness and encouraging conversations about emotional wellbeing. Under Joe’s leadership, TAMHI has received widespread acclaim and various awards for their work, most recently winning the Sport Gives Back Social Impact award, presented by footballing legend, Frank Lampard, earlier this year. This is a deeply moving and inspiring episode, which isn’t short of a few tears shed by both Joe and Kris during the conversation, as well as plenty of laughs, particularly about Joe’s first ever set of golf clubs and the nicknames he got when using them! ❓About GYH: At GYH, our community is brought together around one simple, core belief: Golf is Good For You. The GYH Podcast and Journal bring to life Golf’s unique Health and Wellbeing benefits, through the power of Storytelling and Community Spirit. This serves our mission of improving the accessibility, diversity and inclusivity of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers. 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 🔎 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal 📚Episode links and resources https://www.instagram.com/t.a.m.h.i.ni?igsh=YXdvcXdpNml3NHBk | |||
| Bonus Episode: FORE!teen reflections | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:27:57 | |
At GYH, we love to reflect and to find deeper meaning in our of game Golf, so that we can take its teachings and apply them into our daily lives. In this solo episode, Kris Lynch shares 14 reflections that you can take and apply to your own game. Drawing on his own personal experiences, as well as reflecting on key themes which have come up through invited GYH podcast guests, both past and future, he touches on various themes, including: 🧑🧑🧒🧒 The importance of Finding your People 🤷🏻♂️ Why is it important to embrace and make ambiguity our friend, in both Golf and Life? 🏆 Exploring the meaning behind the great Arnold Palmer’s famous quote “Winning isn’t everything , but wanting it is” ❓About GYH: At GYH, our community is brought together around one simple, core belief: Golf is Good For You. The GYH Podcast and Journal bring to life Golf’s unique Health and Wellbeing benefits, through the power of Storytelling and Community Spirit. This serves our mission of improving the accessibility, diversity and inclusivity of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers. 📧 Get in touch on e-mail 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 🔎 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals | |||
| S2 E5: A Fresh Perspective on Golf - with Katie Dawkins | 23 Sep 2024 | 01:01:12 | |
Katie Dawkins is an experienced and passionate Golf coach, whose human-centered coaching philosophy focuses on helping her students to become not only the best Golfer they can be, but also the best version of themselves. As Katie attests to, Golf can teach us valuable lessons about life and how we show up in the world. Equally, when we inevitably experience adversity at different times in our lives, Golf can offer comfort, solace and a chance to rethink how we live our lives. Through the sudden loss of her son, Teddy, as well as living with ADHD, Katie has learned from adversity and positively channels these experiences, to allow her to be the best Golf coach she can be and help others to obtain maximum enjoyment and a sense of belonging within the game. ❓About the Show: At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Through the power of Storytelling, the GYH Podcast invites guests and Community members to discuss how Golf is positively impacting their Health and Wellbeing. This serves our mission of improving the diversity and accessibility of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers. 📧 Get in touch on e-mail 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 Also available on most other major podcasting platforms 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 🔎 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal 📚Episode links and resources https://www.katiedawkinsgolf.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/katiedawkinsgolf?igsh=ZHJ3dHVwZnFrNDcz | |||
| S2 E6: Having a Fling with Golf - with Austin Ebersole | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:56:25 | |
Formed in 2012, Fling Golf bills itself as a natural, fun and athletic alternative to traditional Golf. It’s growing in global reach and popularity, with more than 2,000 golf courses in 35 countries embracing this new format. To break it all down for us, we invited World Number 1 Men’s Professional Fling Golfer, Austin Ebersole (aka Showtime Flings) to the show. Austin’s personal story is one of determination, overcoming adversity and resilience. With a fun-loving and larger than life personality - coupled with a committed Christian faith - Austin is a man on a mission to take himself and his sport to new heights and to inspire others while on the journey. ❓About the Show: At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Through the power of Storytelling, the GYH Podcast invites guests and Community members to discuss how Golf is positively impacting their Health and Wellbeing. This serves our mission of improving the diversity and accessibility of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers. 📧 Get in touch on e-mail 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 Also available on most other major podcasting platforms 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 🔎 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal 📚Episode links and resources https://www.instagram.com/showtime_flings?igsh=YXZvandkZXFlb3Rh | |||
| S2 E7: Coaching Fore Success with Laura Scott | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:53:09 | |
Working on your mental game can help not only with your Golf, but in all other areas of your life too. Not convinced? Once you’ve listened to this episode, we’re confident you’ll feel differently. This week’s guest is Laura Scott, a Mental Performance Coach who helps amateur Golfers to build confidence and enhance performance, without the need for swing changes. At Coaching Fore Success, Laura works with clients both online and in-person. Her coaching philosophy is grounded in a belief that working on the mental game holds the key to some of the most impactful and often quickest improvements to our Golf, rather than the technical elements. In this conversation, we discuss:
❓About the Show: At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Through the power of Storytelling, the GYH Podcast invites guests from a wide range of backgrounds - including Golf professionals, health practitioners, influencers and public figures - to discuss how Golf can positively impact our Health and Wellbeing. This serves our mission of improving the diversity and accessibility of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers. 📧 Get in touch on e-mail 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 Also available on most other major podcasting platforms 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 🔎 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website 📔 Journals www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal 📚Episode links and resources https://www.instagram.com/coachingforesuccess?igsh=MTQxZHQ1OWNkcDZvNw== | |||
| S2 E8: Getting Fit for Golf with Ed Voss | 21 Oct 2024 | 01:06:25 | |
Are you “Fit for Golf”? Or is your fitness the thing which is actually holding you back from being the best Golfer you can be? This week’s guest is Ed Voss, a Chartered Physiotherapist and Golf Fitness specialist, who is on a mission to help Golfers achieve peak performance and stay injury free. As a fully subscribed member of the GYH community, we also invite Ed to share his own beginnings in Golf and what the game means to him personally. In this episode, we cover: 👉🏻 Golf fitness - what is it and why should you do it? 👉🏻 How warming up before a round of Golf can shave shots off your scorecard 👉🏻 Why personal accountability and consistency are so vital in your Golf fitness plan 👉🏻 What makes Golf so unique (as compared with other sports) ❓About the Show: At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Through the power of Storytelling, the GYH Podcast invites guests from a wide range of Golfing backgrounds to discuss how Golf can positively impact our Health and Wellbeing. 📧 Get in touch on e-mail 🔗 GYH Website 📔 GYH Journal www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal 🎧 Listen on Audio Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 Also available on most other major podcasting platforms 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 🔎 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 📚Episode links and resources https://www.instagram.com/edvossphysio?igsh=MXY2NHdrb3p6dm53aw== | |||
| S2 E9: Championing Inclusivity and Personal Growth in Golf | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:53:30 | |
Golf is everyone's game, but for everyone to feel comfortable in Golf, it needs positive role models and the right culture to make it happen. Enter Jordan Ryan, a PGA qualified Golf coach who teaches out of Parc Golf Club in Newport, South Wales. Having started playing Golf at age 12, Jordan went on to represent Wales in elite competitions and also played on the LET Access Tour, before more recently finding fulfilment in coaching. Jordan discusses the importance of inclusivity in golf, highlighting her role in creating a welcoming culture and her initiative in running successful beginner classes, especially for women. Key episode chapters and talking points include: 00:00 Breaking Stereotypes in Golf 00:49 Welcome to Golf Yourself Healthy 02:07 Introducing Jordan Ryan 04:41 Jordan's Journey in Golf 07:34 Transition to Professional Golf 14:05 Life Lessons from Golf 19:54 Coaching and Inclusivity 25:20 Breaking Down Golf's Uncomfortable History 25:42 The Importance of Gender-Specific Golf Groups 27:44 Golf's Social Benefits: A Personal Story 30:57 The Eagle Has Landed: Memorable Golf Shots 35:30 Becoming Wales Girls' Captain: A New Role 42:40 Inclusivity in Golf: Dress Codes and Community Initiatives 52:20 Final Thoughts and Reflections ❓About the Show: At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Through the power of Storytelling, the GYH Podcast invites guests from a wide range of backgrounds - including Golf professionals, health practitioners, influencers and public figures - to discuss how Golf can positively impact our Health and Wellbeing. This serves our mission of improving the diversity and accessibility of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers. 🔗 Website 📧 Get in touch on e-mail 🔎 Follow us on Social Media instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy 📚Episode links and resources https://www.instagram.com/jordaaanryan?igsh=MTJtdjA5aDVwcXk2aw== https://womenandgolf.com/news/new-captains-louise-and-jordan-break-the-mould | |||
| S2 E10: Mental Health on Tour with Dr Ian Peek | 11 Nov 2024 | 01:01:51 | |
Mental Health matters, whether you’re an everyday Golfer, or a professional playing at the highest level. That is a view held not only by ourselves here at GYH, but also by this week’s guest, Dr Ian Peek. Ian is a Master PGA Professional - a recognition of excellence which the PGA bestows on only a select few members - who recently completed a PhD in Social Psychology, examining the mental health challenges faced by some of the world's best golfers. As part of his research, he interviewed 16 tour professionals, including Ryder Cup players and past champions on the DP World Tour. In his findings, it transpired that 50% of the players cited long-term depression and anxiety, with some even experiencing it whilst operating at the highest level of the game. In a far-reaching conversation, Kris and Ian explore: 👉🏻 How are attitudes towards and discussions about Mental Health evolving within Golf? 👉🏻 How can we get enjoyment from Golf, whilst still striving for high performance? 👉🏻 How can club golfers set effective and realistic goals to improve their game? 👉🏻 What role do parents play in supporting young athletes? 00:00 Episode Intro 02:00 Introducing Ian Peek: Master PGA Professional 05:48 The Challenges of Elite Golfers 06:22 Balancing Social and Competitive Golf 17:44 Insights from Ian's PhD Research 20:02 Mental Health and Performance in Professional Golf 33:07 The Struggles of Admitting Defeat 33:47 Grieving in the Public Eye 34:42 The Role of Managers in Mental Health 37:09 Generational Perspectives on Mental Health 38:53 Changing Attitudes in Professional Golf 39:36 Personal Experiences with Anxiety 50:19 The Importance of Realistic Goal Setting 53:08 Encouraging Children in Sports ❓About the Show: At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Through the power of Storytelling, the GYH Podcast invites guests from a wide range of backgrounds - including Golf professionals, health practitioners, influencers and public figures - to discuss how Golf can positively impact our Health and Wellbeing. 🔗 Website 📧 Get in touch on e-mail 🔎 Follow us on Social Media instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy 📚Episode links and resources https://www.pga.info/news/peek-awarded-top-pga-honour/ https://www.tandpcoaching.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drianpeekcoaching?igsh=OW5md20wN21xMjk5 | |||
| Golf Yourself Paternal | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:19:55 | |
In this heartfelt solo episode, Kris anticipates the birth of his daughter and shares his hopes for the forthcoming parenting journey. Looking back on the passing of his son in 2023 and the lessons which both Golf and grief have taught him, he also offers a few heartfelt, yet humourous anecdotes about how his obsession with the game hindered his better judgement, when it came to preparing for Innes' funeral. Finally, reflecting on our most recent guest episode with Dr Ian Peek - in which we discussed the role of parents in introducing our children to Golf and encouraging participation on their terms - Kris also invites you, the GYH Community members, to share your own experiences of how you've introduced your children or wider family to the beautiful game. 📧 Get in touch on e-mail 📚Episode links and resources | |||