Episode 1: Time to Talk

In our first episode, Sean and Sophie talk mental health. The 7th of February is Time to Talk Day. We interview Jo Kowalski of social movement Time to Change, Paul Davis of the Paul Davis Fencing Academy and Team GB sabreur JJ Webb for a fascinating insight into mental health in our sport.

Our sponsor: Maison de Choup

This episode is brought to you by Maison de Choup, the fashion brand created by young artist George Hodson, born out of his own experiences with anxiety and a desire to help others. Check out JJ and Sophie wearing Maison de Choup in the videos and pictures from this episode. Maison de Choup donates a huge 25% of proceeds from some of their great designs to Youngminds, a charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. You can Save 15% on their website when you use the code FENCE

Time to Change is a social movement that aims to remove the stigma around mental health. Their website has a lot of resources for individuals and organisations who would like further guidance or need support.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teampdfa

The Paul Davis Fencing Academy is a Clubmark fencing club that offers fencing to hundreds of people in St Albans.