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.
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Friday Aug 01, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
This episode of the Sports for All Podcast features Niamh Mackenzie, who was a competitive dancer and now is an Active Schools Dance Leader.
To get connected with Niamh, find her on Instagram.
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 Jul 25, 2025
Friday Jul 25, 2025
Beth, from the East Midlands, is a former competitive trampoline gymnast who competed at national level and was set to go international. That was until Covid changed everything.
After being forced to step back from sport, she discovered a new passion in volunteering. Now, she dedicates her time to organisations like St John Ambulance and Ingeus, supporting communities across the county and helping to keep athletes safe at major sporting events like the London Marathon.
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 Jul 18, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
This episode of the Sports for All Podcast features Camila Orozco Saenz, who is a professional footballer and marketing strategist. She brings a unique perspective on sports, women’s football and youth empowerment to this episode. Her master’s research on the importance of representation in sports is soon to be published.
To get connected with Camila, find her on LinkedIn and Instagram.
To get connected with Eden, find her on LinkedIn.
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Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
This episode of the Sports for All Podcast features Ben Pease, who is passionate about making sports and physical exercise accessible to everyone, regardless of age, gender, or race. You'll often find Ben at parkrun on Saturday mornings, running with his club or using it as an opportunity to explore!
At 21, Ben has completed eight marathons, with a personal best of 2:46, and he's excited for two upcoming spring marathons, including the London Marathon.
To get connected with Ben, find him 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 Jul 04, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
This episode of the Sports for All Podcast features Milan Antonvic, who is a doctoral researcher at the Institute for Mental Health at the University of Birmingham, where his research focuses on the mental health of young people. Milan's work places particular emphasis on underserved communities and explores the role of physical activity in promoting psychological well-being. Driven by a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, Milan aims to address mental health disparities through both research and practical interventions.
Alongside his PhD studies, Milan is also training as a cognitive behavioural therapist, enabling him to bridge the gap between academic research and clinical practice.
Outside of academia, Milan enjoys training for triathlons and playing the drums. A personal highlight in his sports journey was becoming the Serbian National Champion in Middle Distance Triathlon in 2023.
To follow along with Milan, find him on LinkedIn and X.
To get connected with Eden, find her on LinkedIn.
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Friday Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
This episode of the Sports for All Podcast features Julia, Alice, and Becky from MerseyGirls, which is a dance group that became Britain's Got Talent finalists, Britain's Got Talent Champions finalists, and part of America's Got Talent Fantasy League supergroup.
To follow along with MerseyGirls, find them on Instagram.
To get connected with Eden, find her on LinkedIn.
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Friday Jun 20, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
This episode of the Sports for All Podcast features Theo Burton, who is a disabled youth activist mainly focusing on disability, mental health, and trans rights.
To get connected with Theo, find him on Instagram.
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 Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
This episode of the Sports for All Podcast features Paul Jenkins, who is the CEO of the youth charity, League Leaders, and is a passionate basketball player.
To learn more about League Leaders, visit their website: https://league-leaders.com.
To get connected with Eden, find her on LinkedIn.
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Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
This episode of the Sports for All Podcast features Lucy Brodure, who is originally from Belgium but now lives in the UK. Lucy is 24 years old and has a background in international projects in Asia focused on children and young people. Currently, Lucy works for a youth charity, and in her spare time, she is a football coach. She has a strong passion for women in sports, particularly football, and is actively involved in groups like the Women’s Sport Collective and Women in Football, where Lucy continues to champion gender equality and representation in the sports world.
To get connected with Lucy, find her on Instagram.
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 May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
This episode of the Sports for All Podcast features Toolit Joel Ochola, who plays attacker for Unyama FC. Toolit is a highly motivated and experienced semi-professional footballer with 7 years of playing experience and a proven track record of success on the pitch. Toolit possesses excellent technical skills, tactical awareness, and physical fitness and is dedicated to continually improving performance and contributing to team success.
To get connected with Eden, find her on LinkedIn.
Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe!
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If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.