"Welcome to 'The Paradox of Change' - where we explore the fascinating journey of personal transformation through authentic conversations about mental health, relationships, and self-discovery. Our show brings together therapists, mental health practitioners, and real people sharing their stories of growth and resilience. Hosted by Elliot Burgess, Fi Sclif, and Lottie Passell-Syms, we dive deep into topics ranging from couples therapy to personal development, making complex psychological con ...
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Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin bring you the latest rugby league news and interviews with players, officials and all the big names from around the Betfred Super League and beyond. Episodes are released every Monday. The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon You can listen to The Bench on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Bench with Jenna and Jon". Watch every episode of The Bench on YouTube here: The Ben ...
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Lisa Nandy | Secretary of State for Sport talks rugby league's community impact & its importance to the country
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25:50Lisa Nandy - the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport - is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Speaking during Mental Health Awareness Week, she talks about the importance of the sport's impact on communities, particularly in northern England, and about the work clubs and the Government are doing to help vulnerable people.…
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Communication and Dating and what to learn - POC #025
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1:35:54Expert Advice On Intimacy, Sex & Relationships. We discuss everything from dating, to love bombing vs limerence to conscious uncoupling. You may like 'Do Happy People Cheat?': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh-qO5lQg5U A conversation with sex and intimacy specialist Lottie Passell-Syms, hosted by mental health podcast creators James Penny and Sam …
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George Williams | Comeback targets, Keary's comments & Burgess' future
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29:09England and Warrington Wolves captain George Williams is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. George gives us an update on the ankle injury that's keeping him on the sidelines and when he hopes to be back on the field. They also discuss Luke Keary's recent comments about Super League and the future of Wire head coach Sam Burgess, who'…
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Andy Ackers | Overthinking, Brad Arthur and french bulldogs!
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31:17Leeds Rhinos' hooker Andy Ackers is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Andy tells us when he hopes to be back from a hamstring injury, discusses his time at Salford and their current financial issues and explains how 'overthinking' has affected his career so far. Plus, listen out for his thoughts on the future of current Rhinos head…
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Can a MONTH Without SEX Spark Romance Again? From Room Mates to Romance - POC #024
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37:01From Room Mates to Romance... How can we rescue the SEX and INTIMACY from a potentially failing relationship and rekindle the spark we're looking for into something even better! What if no sex leads to infidelity (https://youtu.be/Gh-qO5lQg5U) and, What if consciously choosing to pause your sex life could be the very thing that saves your relations…
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Mikey Lewis | Staying calm, NRL dreams & better than Bevan?
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31:43The current Super League Man of Steel - Mikey Lewis - is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Mikey speaks about how he's becoming more mature on the field, his dreams of one day playing in the NRL and tells us if he thinks he's a better player than Bevan French! The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skyspor…
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Ryan Brierley | Salford's financial plight, a squad "ripped apart" and what the future holds
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28:38Salford Red Devils captain Ryan Brierley joins Jenna and Jon on this week's episode of The Bench. Amidst their ongoing financial issues Ryan talks honestly and openly about the effect it has had on the players and staff at the club. We approached both Salford Red Devils and the RFL for comment. The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every epi…
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Elliot Minchella | Captaincy, Hull KR ambition and the impact of new signings
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32:19Hull KR captain Elliot Minchella is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Elliot talks about retaining the captaincy this season and his side's hopes of going one better at the Grand Final this time around. Plus, he discusses the impact of head coach Willie Peters and the club's new signings on the team's belief and ambition. The Bench…
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Liam Hood | No fear, Grandad critiques and saying no to Barrie!
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28:53Wakefield Trinity hooker Liam Hood is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Liam tells us how Wakefield are approaching their return to Super League this season, the family influence on his career so far and how he once had to say no to former coach Barrie McDermott! The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: www.…
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Do Happy People Cheat? Our resident sex and intimacy therapist shares all... Episode #023
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52:57Rethinking infidelity - part 2 ... Exploring the definitions, the dynamics of micro affairs, and the emotional and physical impacts on relationships. The thrill and dopamine effects associated with infidelity, link to Episode 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JUnK131nI&t=1250s They also touch on the changing dynamics of relationships and the risi…
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Eamonn McManus | St Helens chairman issues warning over future of the game
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30:43St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Eamonn explains his recent criticism of the RFL and explains why he is concerned about the future of the game unless things change. We approached the RFL for a response to Eamonn's comments but they declined to comment. The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen …
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Richie Myler | Fixing environments, scrutiny & back to winning ways
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30:00Hull FC chief executive officer Richie Myler is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Richie speaks about trying to turn around the fortunes of the Super League club and how he is working with head coach John Cartwright to get the team back to winning ways. Plus, Richie tells Jenna and Jon how he deals with scrutiny and public attentio…
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Jodie Cunningham & Stuart Barrow | England Women special
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32:03Jenna and Jon are joined by the England Women captain Jodie Cunningham and the head coach Stuart Barrow on this week's episode of The Bench. They discuss their heavy defeat to Australia in Las Vegas and some of the criticism and abuse that has come their way since the game.By Sky Sports
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Lachie Miller & Oliver Russell | Expectations and fresh starts
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31:09Jenna and Jon are joined by TWO Super League players on this week's episode as they welcome Leeds Rhinos' Lachie Miller and Wakefield Trinity's Oliver Russell into the studio. They discuss the different expectations facing both teams as the new season gets started and how their preparations have gone for the campaign. Lachie tells us about the impa…
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Lost in Las Vegas - Day 5 - Warriors vs Wolves
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8:41Brian Carney and Stephen Owen are pitchside at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas moments after the match between the Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves had finished. They give a quick review of the game itself and pick out their highlights from what has been an amazing week in the USA.By Sky Sports
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Lost in Las Vegas - Day 4 - Gameday approaches!
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18:04Brian Carney and Stephen Owen are overlooking the Bellagio fountains as they sum up what's been going on in Las Vegas the day before the action kicks off at the Allegiant Stadium. Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves will headline in Vegas on Saturday night. Watch it live on Sky Sports. The build up starts from 8.30pm. Brian and Steve will bring yo…
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Lost in Las Vegas - Day 3 - Fremont Street!
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13:34Brian Carney and Stephen Owen are back with more build up to the weekend's Super League, NRL and international rugby league action in Las Vegas. Today they're at the huge event on Fremont Street in the city where the teams have been introduced to thousands of fans! Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves will headline in Vegas on Saturday night. Watch…
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Lost in Las Vegas - Day 2 - Elvis & Mentalists!
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14:25The build up continues to Super League's very first match in Las Vegas, and Sky Sports' Brian Carney and producer Stephen Owen are back to tell us how things have been going in 'the entertainment capital of the world'. They tell us about some of the media work the players have been taking part in, including a meeting with a famous mentalist! Plus, …
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As we build up to Super League's very first match in Las Vegas, we join Sky Sports' Brian Carney and producer Steve Owen as they try to navigate their way along the famous Strip. They share their first impressions of Sin City, which for this week could be renamed Sin Bin City, as they've met so many rugby league fans along the way! Wigan Warriors a…
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Karl Fitzpatrick | The biggest game, Sam Burgess & 'high-stress states'
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32:00Warrington Wolves chief executive Karl Fitzpatrick is this week's guest on The Bench. Karl joins Jenna and Jon in the 'Las Wigan chapel' to chat about Warrington's upcoming trip to Las Vegas to play Wigan. He also discusses why things didn't work out at the club for Daryl Powell, the effect Sam Burgess has had since he has been in charge and how he…
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Modern Man: A Therapist's Guide to Modern Male Mental Health #022
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57:39The hidden crisis of male mental health in 2025. From workplace struggles to finding authentic connection, we uncover why so many men feel lost today. You might also like: • Men are losing their masculinity #017 Today we sit down with BetterHelp therapist Richard Whitenstall. 🎯 In This Episode: • Why men are struggling to find their place in modern…
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Kris Radlinski | Succession planning, Vegas and salary caps
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44:23Jenna and Jon are joined this week by Wigan Warriors CEO Kris Radlinski. He chats about how he's working to keep Wigan at the top of world rugby league, about his side's trip to Las Vegas and gives his thoughts on the Super League's salary cap.By Sky Sports
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Brad Arthur | Leeds Rhinos boss looks ahead to the new season!
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32:59The Bench is back! Jenna and Jon are joined by Leeds coach, Brad Arthur, to look ahead to the 2025 season. Arthur discusses the differences between the game over here and the NRL. Plus, maybe, he drops some hints about how long he plans to spend in the UK. You can follow the 2025 Super League season across Sky Sports, and join Jenna and Jon on 'The…
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Infidelity - The Many Faces of Affairs - POC #021
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48:13📢 Episode 21: The Truth About Infidelity, Affairs, & Healing Relationships 💔 Why do people cheat? How does limerence (obsessive attraction) impact relationships? Can couples repair trust after an affair? In this episode of The Paradox of Change, Elliot Burgess explores infidelity, emotional affairs, attachment theory, and the complex emotions of be…
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From Courage to Confidence: Lessons from 2024 on Therapy, Coaching, and Growth - #020
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45:53“Change doesn’t happen unless you make it happen.” In this special year-end episode of The Paradox of Change podcast, Elliot, Lottie, and Fi reflect on the transformative journey of 2024, sharing personal stories, professional breakthroughs, and key lessons from their work in therapy, coaching, and business. From Fee’s leap into entrepreneurship an…
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This week Elliot and Geri explore the emotional challenges many face during the Christmas and New Year holidays, particularly focusing on grief, family dynamics, and the increase in domestic violence. The discussion highlights coping strategies, the importance of support systems, and the need for self-care during this time. It emphasises the signif…
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The end of year review | "Wheelie sin-bins", Tomkins' 'will he won't he?' And a flip-flop obsession!
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40:38Jenna and Jon are back for one more episode of the year looking back at the best bits of The Bench in 2024. From Wigan's dominance to impressive seasons for Salford and Hull KR, there was plenty to talk about on the pitch. But as ever, there were loads of highlights off it too, including Sam Tomkins' decision to come out of retirement, Paul Lakin's…
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Can We Be Friends With Our EX Lovers? #018
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36:52This week, Elliot and Lottie explore the complexities of relationships, (can we be friends with ex lovers) focusing on themes of heartache, the importance of friendships, and the impact of childhood experiences on adult connections. They discusses the significance of letting go, the role of inner child work, and the necessity of building trust in r…
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This weeks episode, Rob Tearle shares his journey from being an engineer to becoming a therapist, highlighting the importance of addressing male mental health issues. He discusses the societal pressures on masculinity, the stigma surrounding therapy for men, and the need for male role models. Rob emphasises the significance of vulnerability and emo…
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CONFLICT is growth trying to happen. Lets talk about defensiveness Episode #016
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38:48Summary Elliot and Lottie delve into the complexities of relationships, focusing on defensiveness, communication, and the impact of generational trauma. They explore the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse as identified by John Gottman, discussing how defensiveness, stonewalling, criticism, and contempt can undermine relationships. The conversation emp…
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