Sports for All
Sports for All is a podcast about speaking to people who are passionate about sport and overcoming barriers to accessing sporting opportunities. It is a way for people of all ages, particularly young people, to feel empowered and encouraged to get involved in the sporting world. The Sports for All Podcast is hosted by Eden Byrne who is a youth social activist from Northern Ireland. Eden is passionate about inclusivity and accessibility for young people and does a lot of campaigning around mental and physical health. She uses her love of sports, such as taekwondo, to encourage people to get involved in youth social action.
Episodes

Friday Nov 07, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
This episode of Sports for All Podcast features James Rimmer. A lifelong sport-obsessed enthusiast and proud Portsmouth FC fan, James’s journey has included playing high-level cricket, running seven marathons, and completing an Ironman triathlon for charity. Having taught PE for seven years in Devon and London, he now channels that same energy into helping young people have the confidence to get out there and move more.
To get connected with Eden, find her on LinkedIn.
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Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Yazz Hansford, who is an 18 year-old youth social activist, skier, and runner from Dorset. She has worked with many organisations and charities, including Centre for Youth Voice and Participation People.
To get connected with Eden, find her on LinkedIn.
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Friday Oct 24, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Anna Calvert, who is a social media activist and keen supporter of all women’s sports, as well as youth opportunities. Anna is working with the likes of World Rugby World Cup and FIFA on social media and consultancy, and she has a goal of being a sports lawyer and agent.
To get connected with Eden, find her on LinkedIn.
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If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Reeva Godara, who is a former National-level sports Shooter and participated in Nationals for five years in the 50m Rifle 3P, Prone event, and 10m Air Rifle event.
To get connected with Eden, find her on LinkedIn.
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Friday Oct 10, 2025
Friday Oct 10, 2025
This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Yota Englezou, who is an English teacher from Greece passionate about lots of different sports and women's fitness.
To get connected with Eden, find her on LinkedIn.
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Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Anura Mathis M.A., LPCC, who trains in martial arts (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Wrestling). She started training in 2021 after leaving a domestically violent relationship. She sought out martial arts for self-defense but fell in love with mastering techniques and confidence. She practices as an EMDR Therapist focused on treating trauma in people of all ages.
She started her Bachelor's degree and career in psychology in 2008. She started her virtual private practice, Freedom 2 Connect Counseling, after finishing her Master's degree in December 2019. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy can help treat traumatic symptoms in people suffering from all forms of trauma, in only a few sessions, and in some clients, symptoms are 100% resolved, permanently!
She also hosts the Freedom 2 Fight Podcast where she interviews martial arts practitioners, therapists, artists, entrepreneurs, etc about their martial arts journey. She finds that martial arts truly helps to heal trauma (mental health) and empower her life.
To get connected with Eden, find her on LinkedIn.
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If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Emily Wilkins and Holly Grimes. Holly Grimes works in sport across Greater Manchester, bringing people and organisations together to make sport and physical activity more inclusive and accessible for everyone. She's especially passionate about creating opportunities for young people to lead and get involved — whether that’s through local clubs, sporting events, or youth programmes. She believes sport should be a space where every young person feels like they belong.
Emily (they/them) is GM Moving's People & Leadership Lead where they work to show everyone that they can help others to live more active lives. One of their main passions is tackling inequalities. Outside of work, they're a huge fan of sport - playing and supporting cricket and football has always been a big part of their life.
To get connected with Eden, find her on LinkedIn.
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If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Friday Sep 19, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Nur Hakeemah Burhanudin, who is an 18 year old British taekwondo national athlete representing the south region of England. She has been a competitive athlete for almost 3 years now, but training in general for almost 15 now (crazy how time flies!). She holds a 3rd Dan Black belt, specialises in poomsae, and has been teaching as a coach/assistant for over 6 months now. She's also done some Taekwondo workshops for girls in rural Malaysia through her charity work!
Outside of sports, Nur is currently a gap year student and is about to do a political science degree in September. Though Taekwondo came with a lot of difficulties growing up, she's grown a fond love and passion for it and can't imagine her life without it.
To get connected with Nur, find her on LinkedIn.
To get connected with Eden, find her on LinkedIn.
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If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Friday Sep 12, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Panti Sarkwah Ebenezer and Nayah Nawaane. Panti Sarkwah Ebenezer is a sports analyst, pharmacy student, and suicide prevention advocate. Nayah Nawaane is a medical student and captain of the UGMS female soccer team, who is passionate about sports equity, women’s health, and inspiring the next generation of female athletes.
To get connected with Eden, find her on LinkedIn.
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If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Friday Sep 05, 2025
Friday Sep 05, 2025
Nathália Pichinin is a student, writer, speaker and founder of The Aurora Institute, an international student-led initiative focused on amplifying access to good quality education and college preparation to high school students all around the world.
To get connected with Eden, find her on LinkedIn.
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