#28 Nicky Low and Jamie Darroch (Clydebank FC)#28 Nicky Low and Jamie Darroch (Clydebank FC)
Man On! Podcast
Footballers Nicky Low and Jamie Darroch discuss mental health, community support, and their work with a suicide prevention charity.
58:07•21 Dec 2023
Kicking Goals On and Off the Field: Mental Health with Nicky Low and Jamie Darroch
Episode Overview
- Nicky and Jamie share personal experiences and challenges faced both on and off the field
- They discuss the vital role of community support and mental health in professional sports
- The episode highlights the importance of seeking help and opening up about personal struggles
- The impact of upbringing on mental well-being and the power of fostering a supportive environment is explored
- The conversation provides insights into their involvement with Man On! Inverclyde and the significance of suicide prevention
“The first bit for me is the first part is walking through the door as we've touched on previously and asking for that help and some people do get embarrassed which nothing to be embarrassed about at all and that's it you know what I mean”
What happens when football and mental health collide? In this episode of the 'Man On! Podcast', we meet Nicky Low and Jamie Darroch, two footballers from Clydebank FC who are as passionate about mental health as they are about the beautiful game. These lads share their personal stories, shedding light on the ups and downs of their careers and how they've navigated the pressures of professional sports. But it’s not just about football.
Nicky and Jamie dive into their involvement with Man On! Inverclyde, a suicide prevention charity in Scotland. They talk about the vital work being done to support adults and the vision to extend this support to younger generations through football. Their candid conversation covers the importance of community support, the impact of upbringing on mental well-being, and the power of seeking help.
Whether you're a football fan or someone interested in mental health, this episode offers a heartfelt look at how sports can be a vehicle for positive change.
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