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Mental Health and Menstrual Health

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Oct 5, 202627:38

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In this episode, Jess is joined by Emma Quinn, a PhD researcher exploring menstruation in elite sport. They discuss menstrual health including endometriosis and PMDD, the mental health impacts and what needs to be done. Expect chats about elite and grassroots sport including recommendations of what to do next.

Please be aware that there are some difficult topics discussed in this episode.

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Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe

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"Mental Health and Menstrual Health" is an episode of Challenging the Game. Runtime 27 min. Published October 5, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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When was this episode published?: October 5, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 27 min.
What podcast is this from?: Challenging the Game. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Challenging the Game covers rugby. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Episode context

Listen

Keep going with Challenging the Game.

Listen here or keep browsing the show and related sport coverage from here.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Jess is joined by Emma Quinn, a PhD researcher exploring menstruation in elite sport. They discuss menstrual health including endometriosis and PMDD, the mental health impacts and what needs to be done. Expect chats about elite and grassroots sport including recommendations of what to do next.

Please be aware that there are some difficult topics discussed in this episode.

If you want more information or support about any of the topics discussed:

Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and creativity

Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe

Buy Jess A Coffee

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

Next listen

All from Challenging the Game →

Next listen

Care, Connection and Coaching in the PWR

Sep 14, 202636:53

Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of Challenging the Game?

"Mental Health and Menstrual Health" is an episode of Challenging the Game. Runtime 27 min. Published October 5, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

Step by step

Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
Browse the full podcast. Jump to the Challenging the Game page for the rest of the catalog.
Or subscribe in any podcast app. Challenging the Game ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: October 5, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 27 min.
What podcast is this from?: Challenging the Game. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Challenging the Game covers rugby. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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