Best Alec Stewart Podcasts (2025)

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Sciver-Brunt named captain as Lord’s hosts 2026 World Cup Final 37:42

34m ago37:42

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Henry Moeran is alongside BBC Sport Cricket writer Ffion Wynne at Lord’s as the ECB & the ICC launch the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, as it’s announced that the venue will host the final of the tournament. After it was announced that Nat Sciver-Brunt would replace Heather Knight as England captain, what kind of captain would the all-rounder be? Char…

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Mark Wood opens up on injuries, Ben Stokes and responds to criticism of England training 49:35

21h ago49:35

49:35

England fast bowler Mark Wood joins Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain on this week's episode of the Sky Sport Cricket Podcast. He talks about his string of injuries and describes the frustration of having to deal with yet another setback. Plus, Mark defends the England side against accusations that they don't train hard enough, gives his view on …

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14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi stuns the IPL 28:43

2d ago28:43

28:43

After 14 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed record after record en route to his 35-ball hundred, Henry Moeran is joined by former IPL batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and commentator Matt Floyd to find out more about the teenage superstar. We learn more about his back story, how he’s been managed, and how Rajasthan Royals – and Indian Cricket – can l…

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PSP 416: Groundbreaking Study on Virtual ERP for Kids with OCD – with Dr. Sara Conley from NOCD 31:20

2d ago31:20

31:20

In this episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Sara Conley, a licensed clinical psychologist and clinical manager at NOCD, to discuss a groundbreaking new study on virtual Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for children and teens with OCD. We explore the study’s powerful findings—including a 37.3% median reduc…

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PSP 415: When OCD Looks Like Oppositional Behavior: Understanding Hidden Compulsions 37:22

9d ago37:22

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If your child refuses to shower, melts down over clothing, or avoids homework, you might assume they’re being defiant. But what if it’s actually OCD driving their behavior? In this episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast for Anxiety and OCD, I break down how OCD-driven avoidance and compulsions can look like oppositional behavior—and why this …

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How does the England team get picked? National selector Luke Wright explains all... 49:46

15d ago49:46

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National selector Luke Wright joins Nas and Ath on this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to talk all about how the England sides get chosen. Luke explains what his role involves, responds to criticism of some selections and picks out some of the players he's been impressed by in the opening weeks of the English cricket season. Watch every episode …

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PSP 414: How to Handle OCD Meltdowns Without Making Them Worse 35:53

16d ago35:53

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If your child has OCD, you’ve likely witnessed an OCD-driven meltdown—intense distress triggered by an intrusive thought, fear, or the inability to complete a compulsion. These meltdowns can be overwhelming for both you and your child. And while it’s natural to want to soothe their anxiety in the moment, some responses can unintentionally reinforce…

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How do you captain England? 53:36

17d ago53:36

53:36

Elly Oldroyd is alongside former England captain Sir Alastair Cook, former England spinner & Question of Sport team captain Phil Tufnell and Sussex T20 captain Tymal Mills to discuss what it takes to captain England. Harry Brook has been appointed England Men’s white-ball captain, and the ECB are in the process of selecting a successor for Heather …

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Rob Key: England managing director talks Brook, selection dilemmas & an era defining summer 56:14

21d ago56:14

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Rob Key - managing director of England men's cricket - is the guest on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Nasser and Athers question him on a range of topics, including the decision to give Harry Brook the captaincy of the white ball sides. They also chat about selection dilemmas across all the England teams, which players could…

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PSP 413: When Your Child’s OCD & Anxiety Turn Into School Avoidance 53:05

23d ago53:05

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Anxiety and OCD can abruptly put the brakes on our children’s education.This is one of the most disruptive and concerning aspects of our children’s OCD or anxiety. It is a slippery slope that can gain momentum and get out of control rather quickly. In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast, I explore how to identify the core fear around school r…

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Brook announced as England white-ball captain 30:48

24d ago30:48

30:48

Henry Moeran is alongside the BBC’s Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew and former Ashes-winning England bowler Steven Finn for reaction to Harry Brook being named as England’s white-ball captain. They discuss how Brook will balance the role with his Test commitments, as well as the knock-on effects it could have on England’s red-ball side, an…

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The Cowdrey Lecture Pt 2: What does TMS mean to you? 31:26

24d ago31:26

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We bring you a special episode from Lords, where the TMS team had the honour of hosting the 2025 MCC Cowdrey Lecture. In this second part, Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Ebony Rainford-Brent to discuss what the Spirit of Cricket means to them and their memories of TMS. There’s also chat around who will be England’s ne…

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The Cowdrey Lecture Pt 1: What is the Spirit of Cricket? 34:20

27d ago34:20

34:20

We bring you a special episode from Lords, where the TMS team had the honour of hosting the 2025 MCC Cowdrey Lecture. In this first part, Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan to discuss what the Spirit of Cricket means to them, reflecting on moments from their playing careers. They also talk about the changing landscap…

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Charlotte Edwards: England Women's new head coach talks fitness, captaincy and philosophy 37:22

29d ago37:22

37:22

The new England Women head coach Charlotte Edwards joins Nasser and Athers on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Charlotte explains why now is the right time for her to take the role, and gives her thoughts on the criticism the team have received over their fitness following an Ashes drubbing in Australia. She also pays tribute …

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PSP 412: Improving Our Child’s Life with OCD with Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz 47:48

1M ago47:48

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How do we help our children with OCD have a better quality of life? Our child’s OCD is more than just Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. It is more than just their intrusive thoughts and their compulsions. How do we help them with self-esteem? The feeling of guilt and shame? The struggles of navigating school and family relationships? In D…

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PSP 411: When Your Child’s OCD Says a Loved One is Contaminated 38:11

1M ago38:11

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There is nothing more disruptive and upsetting than OCD latching on to a loved one. Contamination isn’t just about germs - it can be about people, people our kids love. Families get thrown into chaos when OCD decides a parent or sibling is the source of contamination. Out of all themes, this one has the power to upend the entire family. In this wee…

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Sam Curran joins the pod! The allrounder talks IPL, Surrey captaincy and cricket rivalry in the Curran family 48:01

1M ago48:01

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Nasser and Athers are joined by Sam Curran who looks ahead to another IPL with Chennai Super Kings and discusses what it's like to play alongside MS Dhoni. He also talks about captaining Surrey, playing for England, and the cricketing success of his whole family. Make sure you don't miss an episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast by giving this s…

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PSP 410: Helping Your Child with OCD or Anxiety When They Feel Hopeless 40:45

1M ago40:45

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Struggling with Anxiety and OCD can make kids feel hopeless. Hopelessness can lead to depression and a lack of motivation to work on their issues. In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast I explore what causes hopelessness in our kids with OCD and anxiety and what we can do to help them navigate those emotions. 📍 Come visit me in Arizona this w…

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PSP 409: When You See Anxiety or OCD in Others Kids 34:51

2M ago34:51

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As you become more educated about anxiety and OCD, you most likely will start seeing it all around you. It can be hard to stomach seeing a child struggling with anxiety or OCD, especially if their parents aren’t aware of what they are truly dealing with. So what do you do in those situations? I actually get asked that question more often than you m…

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Rob Key on England’s Men’s Cricket 52:04

2M ago52:04

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Mark Chapman is joined by Michael Vaughan, Jimmy Anderson and England men’s managing director Rob Key. They talk about where England’s men’s cricket is at the moment – what’s next? How will England look to change the picture across the board? And what will the process be to replace Jos Buttler as white-ball captain?…

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PSP 408: How to Use Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory with Kids with Anxiety or OCD 43:51

2M ago43:51

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I quickly fell in love with Mel Robbins’ book The Let Them Theory. It is such a simple, and yet powerful approach to living your life. Throughout the book I thought about how the Let Them Theory could be adapted to parents, and in particular, those of us raising kids with anxiety or OCD. I started to implement this approach with my kids in a child …

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ICC Champions Trophy: What next for England and semi finals preview 34:09

2M ago34:09

34:09

Nas and Ath are in Dubai and are joined by 'friend of the pod', Dinesh Karthik (DK), to look back on England's exit from the tournament and look ahead to India versus Australia, and South Africa against New Zealand in the semi finals of the Champions Trophy. You can follow both matches across Sky Sports.…

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What’s going wrong with English cricket? 54:00

2M ago54:00

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After England crash out of the Champions Trophy, Henry Moeran and the TMS team ask just what’s going wrong at the moment. Across the men’s and women’s teams, England have lost 16 out of the 17 games they’ve played in 2025. Is it an attitude problem? An image problem? Captaincy? Or is there more to it than that? Henry is joined by World Cup winner A…

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ICC Champions Trophy: England out after dramatic defeat to Afghanistan! 17:49

2M ago17:49

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Nas and Ath give their immediately reaction to Ian Ward, after England’s eight-run defeat to Afghanistan knocks them out of the ICC Champions Trophy. Jos Buttler also joins them to reflect on the loss and his future as Captain. Nas and Ath will be back with a full podcast very soon, so make sure you give this show a follow, so you don’t miss an epi…

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PSP 407: Helping Kids with OCD and Magical Thinking 34:12

2M ago34:12

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OCD can convince our kids that they have control over the uncontrollable. That is at the heart of magical thinking OCD compulsions. Magical thinking is when OCD convinces a person that if they do or don’t do something - they can prevent something from happening. That something could be literally anything related to their theme. They might be preven…

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ICC Champions Trophy: England’s thrilling defeat to Australia and India’s win in Pakistan discussed 37:39

2M ago37:39

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Nas and Ath are in different parts of Pakistan, but get together – virtually – to look back on England’s defeat to Australia in the Champions Trophy. They also review hosts Pakistan’s loss to India, as well some of the other matches so far. But have they changed their pre-tournament predictions?By Sky Sports

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PSP 406: How to Handle Tourettic OCD with Dr. John Piacentini 40:07

2M ago40:07

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Not every OCD theme is about a fear, sometimes it is about a feeling. That is the case with Tourettic OCD. Tourettic OCD is not triggered by an intrusive thought, but rather a somatic urge. Compulsions can include sudden, repetitive movements or vocalizations. It can be tricky to figure out what is a tic and what is tourettic OCD. That is why I inv…

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Jos Buttler exclusive! England's white ball captain talks performances, McCullum and Champions Trophy 39:26

3M ago39:26

39:26

Nasser and Athers are joined by England's white ball captain Jos Buttler who sheds some light on the team's recent performances, the impact of new head coach Brendon McCullum, and the upcoming Champions Trophy.By Sky Sports

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PSP 405: How to Improve Communication when Dealing with Your Child’s OCD or Anxiety 45:34

3M ago45:34

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Effective communication is one of the most essential aspects of parenting a child with OCD or anxiety. When communication breaks down, our ability to support them directly becomes limited. The way we communicate, the words we choose, and our ability to read our child’s cues while respecting their pace all play a crucial role in how effective that c…

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Buying A Hundred Franchise: Nikesh Arora from the consortium that's invested in London Spirit, on his love of cricket and the sport's future 44:18

3M ago44:18

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This week, Nasser and Athers are joined by Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks. During a big week of investment into The Hundred teams, he discusses leading the tech consortium that won the bidding war for London Spirit, and the value and impact of live sport. He also talks of his love of the game, and the future of English cricket.…

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‘The Hundred’ sales: What does it all mean? 56:50

3M ago56:50

56:50

Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by the BBC’s Sports Editor Dan Roan, Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt & TMS commentator Daniel Norcross to analyse ‘The Hundred’ team sales. We’ll hear from ECB Director of Business Operations Vikram Banerjee, as well as Southern Brave & Sussex fast bowler Tymal Mills. We’ll also be answering some of the questions yo…

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PSP 404: How Your Childhood Impacts How You Handle Your Child’s Anxiety or OCD 43:40

3M ago43:40

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We don’t just leave our childhood in the past. It comes with us, altering our lens of how we view life. This includes how we view and interact with our child’s anxiety or OCD. When we learn to identify the “smudges” our childhood is adding to our lens, we are better able to separate out our issues from our child’s issues, becoming more present and …

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PSP 403: Parents at Odds: How Disagreements Impact Progress with Anxiety and OCD 50:15

3M ago50:15

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When parents disagree on how to approach their child’s anxiety or OCD, they do more than irritate each other, it impacts their child’s progress with anxiety or OCD. In this week’s episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast I dive into the top 5 topics parents often disagree on when it comes to their child’s OCD or anxiety. We’ll also dive into wh…

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Mel Jones reveals her role in helping the Afghanistan Women's team play once again and talks Women's Ashes 40:11

3M ago40:11

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Nasser and Athers are joined this week by former Australia Women batter turned broadcaster, Mel Jones to discuss the latest state of play in the Women's Ashes. Mel also discusses her role in helping get some of Afghanistan's female cricketers to safety after the Taliban took control of the country in 2021, how she's helped them settle in Australia …

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The role of a cricket agent explained… Simon Auteri reveals how the game is changing for its star players 37:52

3M ago37:52

37:52

Nasser and Athers are joined by a cricket agent this week to find out more about how the sport is changing for its star players. Simon Auteri, who works for TGI Sports, explains what his job entails and how he represents his players. They discuss how players are trying to take advantage of appearing in franchise tournaments around the world and how…

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PSP: 402: Knowing When to Step Back: Supporting Your Child with OCD or Anxiety Without Overpushing 47:23

3M ago47:23

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Trying to help a child with OCD or anxiety is not an easy task. One reason for that is because we are not steering the ship. This is not our battle. This is not our struggle. Although trust me, I know we have our own struggles on this journey raising a child with OCD or anxiety. But, we don’t get to override our child’s autonomy to smooth things ou…

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The Q&A episode! Athers and Nasser answer your questions! 1:01:08

4M ago1:01:08

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Michael and Nasser have opened the mailbag for this episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to answer questions sent in by YOU, our listeners! They're asked about a range of topics from the Ashes and the future of Test cricket, to whether they've ever fallen out and who would be their dream podcast guest.…

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PSP 401: Are We Inadvertently Contributing to Our Child’s Helplessness? 39:25

4M ago39:25

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We all want our kids with anxiety or OCD to believe in themselves. We want them to try hard things. We want them to push through their fears. But we only have so much control on how motivated they are to do those things to help themselves. We do, however, have control over how we show up to our child’s battle with anxiety or OCD. When we over accom…

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No Balls: WAshes stage is set 39:07

4M ago39:07

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Alex Hartley & Kate Cross have a final catch-up before the Women’s Ashes get underway. Kate gives an injury update with the first game right around the corner, and they discuss why women should play more Test cricket. Vote for No Balls in the Sport Podcast Awards 2025 – we’re nominated for THREE categories, and it only takes a minute to vote: Best …

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Graeme Smith: South Africa's former captain talks SA20, World Test Championship and the future for SA cricket 45:58

4M ago45:58

45:58

Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain are joined by South Africa's former captain Graeme Smith to discuss all things South African cricket. With the SA20 tournament about to begin, Graeme discusses his role in the formation of the competition, gives his thoughts on the state of Test cricket, and talks about the current South Africa Test side which ha…

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PSP: 400: The Difference Between Reframing Anxiety Thoughts vs OCD Thoughts 39:43

4M ago39:43

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How we reframe anxious thoughts vs OCD thoughts are vastly different. Understanding the nuances of how we talk to these two disorders differently is crucial for any parent trying to help their child. In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast I explore the differences between anxiety and OCD and how we would coach our kids through anxious thought…

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No Balls: The WAshes await 36:07

4M ago36:07

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Alex Hartley & Kate Cross look ahead to the Women’s Ashes which starts in Sydney which week. They discuss who the star performers might be, and what the mentality is inside the England camp after a dominant tour in South Africa. Plus, Alex has some WAshes predictions. Listen to every ball of the Women’s Ashes from Australia on BBC Sounds, or via th…

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Australia reclaim Border Gavaskar Trophy 36:10

4M ago36:10

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We review another absorbing Test as Australia won by six wickets at the SCG to take the series against India 3-1 and reclaim the Border Gavaskar series for the first time in over a decade. We get analysis from Alison Mitchell, former Australia coach Darren Lehmann and former Australia bowler Stuart Clark. Isa Guha speaks with player of the match Sc…

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Red ball rivalries & white ball worries 49:23

4M ago49:23

49:23

Henry Moeran is alongside the BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew and TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman to look ahead to England’s Men’s 2025. With a home Test series against India and the Ashes down under at the end of the year, it could prove to be a pivotal year for Ben Stokes as captain.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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PSP: 399: Why the Core Fear Matters in Anxiety and OCD 44:36

4M ago44:36

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Does it really matter if you understand the core fear related to your child’s anxiety or OCD. The short answer - yes. Of course we will treat anxiety with anxiety tools regardless of theme or core fear. And we will treat OCD as OCD regardless of theme or core fear. But understanding the core fear in anxiety or OCD is like the difference between usi…

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The 2024 TMS Awards 54:52

4M ago54:52

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Henry Moeran is alongside commentator Dan Norcross & TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman pick their global cricketing awards for 2024 - the Full Tosscars. Which India bowler has had an incredible year? Which English batter(s) gets nominated for worst shot of the year? And which side goes home with the best win of the year?…

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PSP: 398: Handling Your Child’s Anxiety, OCD and Christmas Break 39:08

4M ago39:08

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Just because it is the holiday season doesn’t mean our child’s anxiety and OCD take a break. The holidays can stir up a variety of issues for our kids depending on their particular anxiety and OCD themes. Down time can cause more anxious or intrusive thoughts. The whirlwind of parties, overstimulation and no routine can make emotions run high. It c…

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Ravi Ashwin: "I gave it my all" | India legend joins the pod after announcing international retirement 1:01:47

4M ago1:01:47

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India great Ravi Ashwin speaks exclusively to Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, just a few days after retiring from international cricket.By Sky Sports

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Joe’s route to success 35:37

4M ago35:37

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2024 is going to be a memorable year for Joe Root. He became England’s highest ever run scorer, and overtook Sir Alastair Cook’s Test century record for England too, but how did that feel and how did he get there? In his own words, along with England captain Ben Stokes and friend & longtime teammate Jimmy Anderson, he talks us through his incredibl…

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No Balls: Christmas Special 34:33

4M ago34:33

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Alex Hartley and Kate Cross have a festive catch up after Kate’s return from South Africa. They discuss Kate’s back injury which meant she hardly played in South Africa and the road to recovery ahead of next month’s Ashes series in Australia. They also reflect on England’s success in all formats across the series which served as good preparation be…

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