Best Dr Robyn Hall Podcasts (2024)

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CRiC 2024 Sport Coaching Review Q&A with Prof. Robyn Jones and Dr Charlie Corsby 53:34

23d ago53:34

53:34

It's the final episode of the season and our final episode from the 2024 CRiC conference. This episode is a live recording of a panel with Prof. Robyn Jones and Dr. Charlie Corsby on publishing in Sports Coaching Review. After a short introduction about their roles in the journal, they took questions from the audience. We'll be back in your feed so…

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Graduation Special Episode! 1:11:36

29d ago1:11:36

1:11:36

It's graduation! The SC Hub podcast joins the celebrations by releasing a very special episode! Oli sat down with 3 of our 2024 graduates: Katie Battishill, Josh Williams and Evan Kennedy. During this episode, they looked back at their first steps in HE, the challenges of being an undergraduate student, and looked at what the future reserves for th…

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CRiC 2024 Review with Dr Ed Hall 47:51

1M ago47:51

47:51

In this episode, we are delighted to welcome to the podcast Dr Ed Hall (Northumbria University). Ed is CRiC's Conference Officer and was the driving force behind the 2024 conference. He shared his conference reflections, challenges and highlights. Also, he discussed the shared his vision for future conferences. Enjoy! CRiC website: https://cricspor…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Noel Dempsey 14:56

2M ago14:56

14:56

In the final CRiC bitesize episode, Mike welcomed Dr Noel Dempsey (University Campus of Football Business) to the pod. Besides sharing some of his early experiences as a PhD student, Noel provided an insightful look at his work, particularly looking at the selection box metaphor in coach education and the inspiration drawn from Bernstein's work. We…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Christian Thue Bjørndal 16:50

2M ago16:50

16:50

We are delighted to welcome to the podcast Dr Christian Thue Bjørndal (Norwegian School of Sport Sciences). Christian looked back at his first steps in academia, provided an overview of the work on the dominating discourse on talent pathways in Norway and how talent tends to be represented in everyday conversations. Christian Bjørndal: Website: htt…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Pete Holmes 15:17

2M ago15:17

15:17

It's episode 5 of our CRiC bitesize special episodes and Mike welcomed the very busy Dr Pete Holmes (Nottingham Trent University). Pete was at CRiC to present a poster and a parallel session and in this episode, he brokedown how his work can influence coach education. Enjoy the episode! Dr Pete Holmes Website: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/staff-profiles/s…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Andrew Higham 12:52

2M ago12:52

12:52

Welcome to one more CRiC bitesize episode. This time, Mike chatted with Andrew Higham, PhD student at Sheffield Hallam Student. During the episode, Andrew took us back to his first steps in HE and introduced us to his work on coaches' wellbeing and the use of photo elicitation. Enjoy! Enjoy the episode! Andrew Higham: Website: https://www.shu.ac.uk…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Alex Consterdine 13:53

2M ago13:53

13:53

In this episode of our special CRiC series, Mike sat down with Dr Alex Consterdine (Liverpool John Moores University). Alex previewed her work on precarity, and its implications to a wider coaching field. Enjoy the episode! Dr Alex Consterdine: Website: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/staff-profiles/faculty-of-science/sport-and-exercise-sciences/al…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Tom Leeder 13:42

2M ago13:42

13:42

In the second of our special CRiC episodes, Mike welcomed to the podcast Dr Tom Leeder (University of East Anglia). In this episode, Tom shared the work he has been doing with British Orienteering and the impact of the work in coach education. Enjoy the episode! Dr Tom Leeder: https://research-portal.uea.ac.uk/en/persons/thomas-m-leeder CRiC websit…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Han Wool Lee 13:58

2M ago13:58

13:58

The first of our special CRiC episodes is out! Mike welcomed Dr Han Wool Lee (Seoul National University, Cardiff Metropolitan University) to the pod. In this first episode, Han shared the origins of his groundbreaking work on the use of Lefevbre's work in Sports Coaching and implications for coaches. Enjoy the episode! CRiC website: https://cricspo…

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CRiC 2024 Conference Preview 11:34

2M ago11:34

11:34

The Sports Coaching Hub Podcast is going on the road! We have partnered with the Cluster for Research into Coaching (CRiC) and during the upcoming 6th International CRiC conference, we will be recording a special series of episodes. The podcast team (Manuel Santos, Oli Lum and Mike Castle) gathered in the studio to preview the upcoming conference a…

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"Sustaining the unsustainable" in Sports Coaching with Prof. Robyn Jones and Dr. Charlie Corsby 1:11:55

3M ago1:11:55

1:11:55

In this episode, we welcomed back to the studio Prof. Robyn Jones (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Dr. Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University). In this episode we discussed their article on sustainability in coaching, that both of our guests authored with Dr. Andy Lane. During the episode, the origins of this study, focus on coaches' …

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"Vulnerability and uncertainty" in Sports Coaching with Dr. Charlie Corsby and Dr. Andy Lane 54:28

3M ago54:28

54:28

We are back with season 3! In the first episode of the season, Oli welcomed back to the studio Dr. Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Dr. Andy Lane (Cardiff Metropolitan University). In this episode they discussed their 2023 article: "Contending with vulnerability and uncertainty: what coaches say about coaching." This included a …

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A Special On the Couch 56:15

3M ago56:15

56:15

Hey Guys, Please enjoy this special episode of On the Couch that we are releasing across all platforms! ACD has some exciting updates and is closing out the first part of Season 4! We will be back for part 2 starting September 5th, and for those of you who are Patreon supports, you will have early access beginning August 1st! We have some really aw…

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The Psychology Breaking Up 1:37:24

5M ago1:37:24

1:37:24

That it we are breaking up!!! It's been fun but please dont blame yourself, its us not you.okay...we are not really breaking up but we are talking about break ups and specifically our interrelationships. Do Christians break up? How should we think about breaking up? How do you go about it when you do?…

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Game Based Approaches with Dr José Castro and Dr Ruan Jones 1:08:15

5M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

In our season finale, Mike received Dr. Jose Castro (Senior Lecturer in Sport, Physical Education and Health, Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Dr. Ruan Jones (Senior Lecturer in Sport, Physical Education and Health, Cardiff Metropolitan University). We leaned upon our guest's expertise in the topic to discuss a range of matters, including: comm…

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Deconstructing Christianity? 1:21:51

5M ago1:21:51

1:21:51

Nick and Robyn talk about the proper term of descronsuction and how its used today. They speak of the heresy of descunstrtion but also remind everybody how deconstructing might be necessary if you already have bad theology.By Dr. Robyn Hall, Nick Thomas

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Charming in Coaching with Dr Sofia Santos and Prof Robyn Jones 1:22:28

6M ago1:22:28

1:22:28

Mike welcomed back to the studio Dr Sofia Santos and Prof Robyn Jones. This time, the conversation was centred around their 2022 article on "Charming, influencing and seducing" in coaching. The conversation included a breakdown of how charming is part of the everyday actions of coaches as a mean to get athletes buy-in. (Welsh description will be ad…

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Psychology of anger 2:10:47

6M ago2:10:47

2:10:47

Nick and Robyn talk about a classic experience that all humans have had and continue to have. What is anger? Is there any need for it? Is all anger sin? Take a listen and find out.By Dr. Robyn Hall, Nick Thomas

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Dr Daniel Spencer on Language 1:18:23

6M ago1:18:23

1:18:23

In this episode, Mike sat down with Dr Daniel Spencer (Lecturer in Sports Coaching, Cardiff Metropolitan University) and returning guest Dr Charlie Corsby (Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching, Cardiff Metropolitan University). In this episode, they discussed the main findings of Dan's doctoral thesis focused on the language used in the coaching fiel…

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Falling In Love 1:44:17

6M ago1:44:17

1:44:17

Uh ohhh the big "L" word. Nick and Robyn talk about love from a biblical point of view and chronicle history to see love in many different shapes and understandings. Is there such a thing as love at first site? What about love languages? These are just some of the things Nick and Robyn go over in this post Valentines Day episode.…

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Dr Marink Reedijk on Football and Phenomenology 1:08:44

6M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

Dr Mike Castle interviewed his close friend Dr Marink Reedijk (Anderlecht Football Futures Head Coach). Marink and Mike relived some of their shared experiences as Doctorate in Sport Coaching students. Marink shared his views about how theory has been informing his coaching practice, everyday coaching challenges, problem solving activities in coach…

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Caring in Sports Coaching with Dr Colum Cronin 48:10

6M ago48:10

48:10

We are delighted to welcome Dr Colum Cronin (Reader in Sports Coaching and Physical Education, Liverpool John Moores University). Oli and Mike interviewed Colum on his recent book on Care in Sports Coaching. The interview included a discussion on the use of phenomenological approaches in the study of caring in coaching and the implications of carin…

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Parenting Styles 2:31:47

7M ago2:31:47

2:31:47

"Your mom" - Sigmund Freud. This week, Nick and Robyn take a deep dive into vast pool that is parenting styles. What makes a good parent? Come hang out on the couch with us while we try to summarize the current psychological thought on the matter and as always, attempt to leave you with a good idea of what God says about it all!…

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The theory-practice divide with Prof Robyn Jones, Dr Charles Corsby and Dr Gethin Thomas 1:20:06

7M ago1:20:06

1:20:06

In the first episode of season 2, Mike chats with returning guests Prof. Robyn Jones, Dr. Gethin Thomas and Dr. Charlie Corsby about their 2023 paper ‘Bordering, Connecting, and Dispelling within Sports Coaching: Erasing the Practitioner–Scholar Divide’. Here, they discuss traditional views about theory and practice, coaches anti-intellectualism an…

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Dissociative Identity Disorder 2:16:29

7M ago2:16:29

2:16:29

Nick and Robyn talk about dissociative identity disorder (D.I.D.), They go through the criteria and the implications of this strange phenomenon that seems to pop every once in a while. Is there any hope for people with this disorder? Is there a purpose in dissociating at all?By Dr. Robyn Hall, Nick Thomas

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How are you doing Nick and Robyn? 1:13:35

9M ago1:13:35

1:13:35

Exciting podcast about the future of A Couch Divided. We hope you guys will love it, plus Nick and Robyn discuss a year in review about their lives and how far the grace and mercy of Christ has brought them as they chronicle their personal sanctification.By Dr. Robyn Hall, Nick Thomas

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Lev Vygostky with Dr Gethin Thomas 1:37:51

9M ago1:37:51

1:37:51

In this episode, both of our hosts sat with Dr. Gethin Thomas for a conversation about the work of Lev Vygsotky applied to Sports Coaching. With a shared interest in the work of Vygostky, they discussed some of the most relevant concepts of his work and implications for coaches, including: mediation, tools, language, ZPD, the more knowledgeable oth…

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The Narratives of Female Tennis Coaches with Ellen Jones and Ellie Lewis 45:09

9M ago45:09

45:09

Mike Castle hosted Ellen Jones (Senior Lecturer in Performance Sport, Programme Director of Sport Physical Education and Health) and Ellie Lewis (Director and Head Coach of Tennis Squad). Ellen’s recent article on the narratives of women tennis coaches' careers informed this conversation, where our guests' personal journeys illustrated some of the …

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Horrific (Horrible, Horrifying) Psych Experiments, Vol 2: The Monster Study 1:05:29

10M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

What do we actually write hear that won't "speak" for itself when listening. Let's say that certain academics wanted to see if they can create a speech disorder in young vulnerable children? Would you say that it's a good idea? After all, we will learn what makes people st..st...st....stammer.Just listen!! its undesirable for you to speak right now…

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Humor in Sports Coaching with Dr. Christian Edwards and Emlyn Lewis 54:03

10M ago54:03

54:03

Oli Lum sat down with Christian Edwards and Emlyn Lewis. Christian is the director of the SC Hub at Cardiff Met and the director of Football and Emlyn is a Lecturer in Sport Coaching at Cardiff Met. The interview revolved around Christian’s 2018 article, focused the use of humor in SC. During the episode, Christian explained how he sees humor as a …

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Haley Sees A Ghost-Patreon Exclusive 1:50

10M ago1:50

1:50

A must listen Patreon exclusive story of our friend Haley who has had some strange experiences in seeing what is believed demonic activity.Sign up at patreon.com/acouchdivided to listenBy Dr. Robyn Hall, Nick Thomas

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WRU Women in High Performance Programme with Dr. Sofia Santos and Catrina Nicholas-McLaughlin 1:11:26

10M ago1:11:26

1:11:26

Mike Castle interviewed Dr Sofia Santos (Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching) and Catrina Nicholas-McLaughlin (WRU) about the Women in High Performance Coaching Programme (WHPCP). Sofia and Catrina shared their journeys into coaching and discussed the gendered issues present in the coaching realm. These served as the basis for the creation of the WHP…

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Horrific (Horrible, Horrifying) Psych Experiments, Vol 1: Little Albert 1:00:21

10M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

In light of the Spooky Season, Nick and Robyn discuss horrible Psych experiments that press ethical boundaries. The First Episode of this two part series. Nick discusses the trauma and harm of a baby known as Little Albert as the experimenters try and condition this baby like Ivan Pavlov did to a dog. This Horrible and Horrifying experiment eventua…

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Gender in Sport Coaching with Dr. Kerry Harris and Jennifer Larrick 57:54

11M ago57:54

57:54

Mike Castle interviewed Dr Kerry Harris (Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching and Director of Women’s Football) and Jen Larrick (doctoral candidate). With a vast experience in coaching Women’s Football, Kerry and Jen took us back to their first coaching experiences, shared their journey into academia, and their views on the current landscape of resear…

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An Interview with Professor Robyn Jones 45:07

11M ago45:07

45:07

Mike Castle and Oli Lum interviewed Professor Robyn Jones (Professor of Sport and Social Theory). In this conversation, Robyn was kind enough to share some personal stories while looking at the field of Sport Coaching with his distinguishing critical gaze. He looked back at his first coaching experiences, took us back to Mississippi where he attain…

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A Great Debate: Nature vs. Nurture 1:29:39

11M ago1:29:39

1:29:39

The great debate that has been argued for thousands of years has come to A Couch Divided. Nature vs. Nurture is not an easy topic to tackle but, Nick and Robyn indeed attempt. Where does human responsibility begin and end? What have the sociologist and psychologist of the past theorized on this matter vs. what the bible has described this to be?…

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Introducing the Sports Coaching Hub Podcast 17:08

11M ago17:08

17:08

Welcome to Cardiff Metropolitan University Sport Coaching Podcast! In the first part of this episode, Dr Christian Edwards (Director of the Sport Coaching Hub) and Prof Robyn Jones (Professor of Sport and Social Theory) chatted with Dr Manuel Santos (Lecturer in Sport Coaching) about the origin of the Hub. Later, Manuel, Oli Lum (Lecturer in Sport …

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Should you love yourself? 1:06:51

12M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

Very important topic! Nick and Robyn talk about self love from the biblical aspect to the complete and under destruction of the worlds definition of self love. In our society, how has self love completely discounted our neighbor and how has the love of God taken a backseat in our pursuit of pleasure, happiness and self indulgence?…

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Honoring Dishonorable Parents 1:01:56

1y ago1:01:56

1:01:56

This episode is a highly requested topic that we hope you enjoy. Nick and Robyn talk about honoring dishonorable parents, the types of tension that can be created in the immediate and extended families, generational curses and more.By Dr. Robyn Hall, Nick Thomas

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Superstitions 1:21:09

1y ago1:21:09

1:21:09

In this episode Nick and Robyn in light of all the alien talk and pseudo spirituality out there, discuss the topic of superstitions and the psychology behind it. What does the bible say about superstitions and should we as christians give ourselves over to them?By Dr. Robyn Hall, Nick Thomas

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ON THE COUCH!!! ~New Show Coming to Patreon~ 3:40

1y ago3:40

3:40

On The Couch is a new show coming exclusively to patreon next week on 08/17/2023!!!! You can subscribe at patreon.com/acouchdivided. You are in for a treat!!!!By Dr. Robyn Hall, Nick Thomas

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Grieving and Ministry With Dr. James White 1:05:28

1y ago1:05:28

1:05:28

Dr. James white joins Nick and Robyn to talk about the very serious topic of grieving and being a minister in the midst of (not only your own grief)but others as well. Dr. White gives us a series of stories about how hard it was to be a hospital chaplain in a secular world and discusses how he came to write his #2 best selling book "Grieving, Your …

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IVF:#JustSaying with Laura Klassen and Jon Speed 1:03:55

1y ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Today we discuss a very huge and controversial topic, the subject of IVF. Laura Klassen with Choice42, an anti abortion ministry and John Speed from Loor.tv discuss the nature and the horrors of IVF and what it really is. This is all in light of Choice42's and Loor.tv's Exposed Series and their new release Build-a-Baby. Sit back and prepared to be …

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The Psychology of Evangelism Part 2 1:31:15

1y ago1:31:15

1:31:15

This is part 2 of diving into the psychology of evangelism. Nick, Robyn and special guest James Baird (Robyn's Husband) go through some of their experiences doing ministry, dealing with abortive minded mothers, the homeless and addicted on the streets and how they been able to make an impact. Their stories do not come without troubles though, they …

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The Psychology of Evangelism 1:15:40

1y ago1:15:40

1:15:40

Nick and Robyn along with a very special guest(Robyn's husband) James Baird have a round table discussion about life and emotions as ministers of the Lord. With this month being a secular celebration of pride and sin, we thought it be a timely discussion.By Dr. Robyn Hall, Nick Thomas

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Nicks Audio Blog: Self Deprecation And Comedy 10:15

1+ y ago10:15

10:15

A special episode of ACD. Nick gives you one of his audio blogs that he wrote about self deprecation, comedy and the consuming nature of verbal self harm one can do to themselves that can sling you into complete depression with what seems to be no way out.By Dr. Robyn Hall, Nick Thomas

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Bad Theology Hurts People Part 2 1:01:44

1+ y ago1:01:44

1:01:44

Nick and Robyn continue their talk about bad theology and sharing stories from when they first got saved and how much false presuppositions about God created so much angst and anxiety in their lives. This is an important episode on just how important discipleship really is.By Dr. Robyn Hall, Nick Thomas

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Bad Theology Hurts People 1:07:58

1+ y ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Bad Theology Hurts People and that is just what Nick and Robyn talk about today. Robyn tells of her experience hearing bad preaching and the mischaracterization of God that can lead people astray with much guilt in their faith and just how much of this is going on in a world of angst and confusion.By Dr. Robyn Hall, Nick Thomas

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What is OCD? Part 2 1:08:19

1+ y ago1:08:19

1:08:19

Nick and Robyn dive deeper in the subject of OCD in this part two episode. They define criterion from the DSM and explain from a christian perspective how Christ is the ultimate remedy and solution. They both share some personal stories that involved major scruples which at some times led to them to high anxiety…

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