We need to talk about the outdoors. Not just the epic stories, but the important news, the big events and the social issues that permeate the whole of the outdoors. On The Outside is for everyone who spends their leisure time outdoors in the UK. It helps you engage in the wider outdoor community through the conversations of our diverse panel. We are enthusiasts and experts from a range of outdoors activities, and we're talking about the news stories that matter to us - from specific sports news, to headline stories about our countryside, and the viral posts that capture outdoors culture - all in a jargon and judgement free way! On The Outside is part of the Tremula Network.
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episode 12: Climbing whilst pregnant, adventuring as a parent and Mental Health Awareness Week
This episode takes a close look at the news articles about Olympic climber Shauna Coxsey climbing whilst pregnant. We talk about the different reactions to her journey, how the articles are framed, and we hear first hand experience of climbing whilst pregnant. We go on to talk about the wider perceptions and culture around active and adventurous parents. Plus we highlight some good resources for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Francesca is joined by regular panellist Kirsty Pallas, and Sophie Ruffles and Keri Walalce bring their expertise as active mums.
Find out more about the panel:
- Kirsty Pallas is a mountain leader and climbing instructor and the founder of Our Shared Outdoors.
- Sophie Ruffles is the host of another podcast called What Next Mum? And is a mum, runner, cyclist, paddle boarder & wild swimmer.
- Keri Wallace is a fell runner, skyrunner, rock climber and writer, and she is also one of the Founders of Girls On Hills.
- Guest appearance from Sophie’s new son, Joseph!
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CALL TO ACTION:
Nominate a young person for the Martin Moran scholarship https://www.martinmoranfoundation.co.uk/application-process
Check out Blaze Trails, a great resource and meet-up group for active parents https://www.blazetrails.org.uk/
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Produced by Francesca Turauskis
Podcast Art by Sophie Nolan
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Music is Bassbeat by Alex Norton
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