Welcome back!

Todays episode is with Everton F.C. and Welsh goalkeeper, Neville Southall.

Neville has been regarded as one the best goalkeeper of his generation playing professional football for over 3 decades in which he made 751 appearances at Everton, as well as 92 appearances for Wales. During his time at Everton they won 2 Leagues titles, 2 FA Cups, and were European Cup champions. However, these days Neville is known for giving a voice to marginalised groups within society. He has been known to hand over his Twitter account to various groups and organisations that support them, to use his platform to educate, support and answer questions people may have on specific topics or matters. 

In this episode we talk about his childhood growing up in Llandudno, the people that came into his life at the right place and the time that resulted in him signing with Everton. As well as the biggest things he has learnt over the years. We also discuss how he left professional sport to become a teacher and what he is most passionate today and why he believes he should use his platform to help others. 

I hope you enjoy episode 7 of the Times and Places Podcast with Neville Southall.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back!

Todays episode is with the wonderful woman that is Dr Rhona Eskander. 

Rhona is an award-winning dentist, and has perfected the smiles of some of the most famous faces around from Rita Ora to scary spice herself, Mel B. Rhona is a hugely successful business woman, who owns one of the most prestigious dental practices in the UK as well as co-founder of toothpaste tabs brand Pärla, which saw her win over the investors on Dragons Den. Not only this, she has also created an incredible community and following on her social media channels. In this episode, we discuss the journey Rhona has been on to achieve all that she has at such a young age. The highs and lows of being a woman in the public eye. As well her struggles with her identity, and not feeling like she fit in growing up in London being of Lebanese and Egyptian heritage. We also talk about how she tries to deal with her own mental health in the modern day and the societal pressures put on women today.

Here is episode 6 of the Times and Places Podcast with Rhona Eskander.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back!

Todays episode is with welsh rugby legend, that is Jonathan Davies or as he is more commonly known as Jiffy!

With a career in the public eye spanning four decades, most people will be familiar with Jonathan, from either watching him on the rugby pitch, or up in the stands as one of the nations favourite TV pundits. In our conversation we talk about the death of his dad Len, who passed away when he was only 14, and his late wife Karen who also died from cancer 25 years ago, leaving Jonathan to raise his 3 children without their mum. We also chat about his career both on and off the pitch in Rugby League and Union. As well as his personal life, and the ups and downs he has experienced along the way. 

So here it is episode 5 of the Times and Places Podcast with Jonathan Davies. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back!

This week we continue our conversation with Rhian Mannings.

If you haven’t listened to the first part of this chat, then you should go back to listen to episode 3 before you continue listening to this one.

Previously, Rhian opened up about her loss, grief and mental health, as well her incredible charity 2wish, which was formed as a result of the events that happened in her life. In this episode, we explore all of the inspiring and happy moments that Rhian has experienced since Paul and George’s death. As well has her hopes, and ambitions for the future, and the people who are most important to her. We join the conversation, as Rhian tells us how she met her current husband Craig, and how she was able to fall in love again.

So please go and listen to the second part of my conversation with Rhian Mannings! 

If you have been touched by Rhian’s story, and would like to make a donation to support 2wish in its amazing work, I have linked all the information below. Which also includes links to any information you may need if you or your family need their help.

Link to make a donation: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/caitlin-bryant1 

2wish charity website: https://www.2wish.org.uk/

Email for support: support@2wish.org.uk

Email if you would like to fundraise or volunteer: fundraising@2wish.org.uk

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back!

This episode is with a truly inspirational woman called Rhian Mannings.

10 years ago, Rhian experienced every parent's worst nightmare, when her youngest child George suddenly died at the age of 1. While Rhian and her family started grieving the loss of their little boy, the unimaginable happened, and just 5 days later her husband Paul tragically committed suicide after being unable to cope with the death of their baby George. Leaving Rhian to grieve the loss of both her child, and husband, as well as raise her 2 other children. However, what is so unbelievable about Rhian’s story is she wanted to make a change so no other family would have to experience what she went through. This resulted in her starting the charity to 2wish, that offers support to those affected by sudden death in young people. 

In our conversation, Rhian speaks so candidly about the events that happened 10 years ago, and how she continues to deal with her grief and mental health after losing Paul and George. 

I will also be running the London Marathon this year for Rhian’s charity 2wish. Any donation would be greatly appreciated and will truly be going to such a great cause. Click the link to donate: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/caitlin-bryant1 

So please go and listen to this incredible woman's story! 

My chat with Rhian has been recorded over 2 episodes with part two coming out next week, as we also speak about hope and happiness, as well as the incredible work that Rhian has done with her charity 2wish, which is changing and saving lives across the country. We also discuss how Rhian found love again and talk about the people that are most important to her in life. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back!

This week's guest is none other than cycling powerhouse Geraint Thomas. He is one of cycling's greatest competitors. With a list of achievements including 6 world cup and 3 world championship wins, double Olympic golds and not to mention he is a Tour de France winner.

In this episode, we touch on the places and moments that made him, including our shared memories of areas of South Wales that bring us both feelings of nostalgia. As well as his love of the sport and the fallbacks that come with it. Oh and it's probably worth mentioning, Mariah Carey gets a shout out so if that doesn’t make you want to listen I don’t know what will.

I hope you enjoy!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first episode of the series with Australian cricket star Marnus Labuschagne and Welsh rugby player James Botham!

It is the story of the friendship formed between Marnus and James years ago, when at the time they were both relatively unknown sportsmen from two different sides of the world, and two completely different sports who met through coincidences, in the unlikely setting of a pub in Cardiff, South Wales, this chance meeting resulted in two sporting worlds colliding and inspired me to start this podcast.

In the episode we discuss the places and events that brought them together, their affinities and connections to Wales, the ups and downs of professional sport and the moments in their life that has led them to where they are today.

I hope you enjoy!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.