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May 2022
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Upfront: Mental health among professiona...

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About this episode

Ever wondered about the mental demands of being an elite footballer in the burgeoning women's game? To round off this season of Upfront, we're exploring exactly that.


Flo sits down with Chloe and two of her Crystal Palace teammates, Shiv Wilson and Leigh Nicol, for a chat about the challenges of competing at the top of the FA Women's Championship and overseas. We also look into the changing influence of social media on the women's game and how discussions around body image need desperate attention.


Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble@FloydTweet@GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89


Artwork photo - GirlsontheBall ©


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