The LGBT Sport Podcast

• Ask Nicola

  Olympic boxing legend Nicola Adams is the one answering the questions, guests include Sarah Bern, Lauren Rowles and Dame Kelly Holmes. They chat about dancing with a same-sex partner on Strictly, managing ADHD as an elite athlete and the pressure of defending Olympic gold. Nicola opens up about injury setbacks, growing up in Leeds and how she found new purpose in acting after retiring from boxing.Producer: Jennifer Nelson. Sounds Producer: Tom Ryan. Executive Producer: Emma Clements.

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• Sarah Bern, Rugby Union Player

  England's Red Roses Prop Sarah Bern talks to Nicola Adams about body image, coming out and inclusion.Funny, fierce and full or heart, Sarah reflects on growing up in boys’ teams and what it's like to scrum against her girlfriend in a rugby final.Presenter: Nicola Adams. Producer: Jennifer Nelson. Sounds Producer: Tom Ryan. Executive Producer: Emma Clements.

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• Charlie Martin, Racing Driver

  Trailblazing trans racing driver and LGBTQ+ activist Charlie Martin talks to Nicola Adams about her journey, from childhood to Le Mans.They dive into identity, mental health, motorsport culture and the power of visibility.Presenter: Nicola Adams. Producer: Jennifer Nelson. Sounds Producer: Tom Ryan. Executive Producer: Emma Clements.

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• Ryan Atkin, Football Referee

  Ryan Atkin, the first openly gay professional football referee, joins Nicola Adams to talk coming out, toxic masculinity and how football can be better for everyone.Presenter: Nicola Adams. Producer: Jennifer Nelson. Sounds Producer: Tom Ryan. Executive Producer: Emma Clements.

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• Lauren Rowles, Paralympic Rower

  Triple Paralympic gold medalist Lauren Rowles shares her powerful story with Nicola Adams. From feeling shame about her disability and identity to being a champion who embraces queer love and motherhood.Lauren and Nicola also discuss how ADHD and living authenticity has helped both their careers. Presenter: Nicola Adams. Producer: Jennifer Nelson. Sounds Producer: Tom Ryan. Executive Producer: Emma Clements.

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