Episode

E182: Alex Scott: I’ve Never Told The FULL Truth About My Past
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1:42:29
Published: Thu Sep 29 2022
Description

Alex Scott is a television personality and former professional football player. With 140 England caps, she’s one of the best players this country has ever produced. But there’s another side to Alex that she’s kept secret up to now. Because Alex’s early life was not one of safety or security. She’s bravely decided to speak up about the trauma of her abusive father, and how that has shaped her mentality to this day. It’s never easy to admit something like this, and Alex Scott’s honesty in this conversation is courageous. It’s the same courageousness Alex has shown every day of her life, to achieve incredible things, no matter where she’s from, or what she’s overcome. Topics: Early years Dealing with trauma & misfortune Your speech Impediment Your football Career End of your football career Depression Being along is a positive thing Therapy What do you want from the future? Relationship with your father now A letter to your mother The last guest question Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alexscott2/ https://twitter.com/alexscott Alex's book: https://amzn.to/3dPryIj Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow us on Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/E5re0ADNKsb Sponsors: BlueJeans - https://g2ul0.app.link/NCgpGjVNKsb Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb

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In this episode, the speaker shares how playing football in a cage allowed him to escape and dream of a world beyond his imagination.
00:00 - 04:08 (04:08)
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Football
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In this episode, the speaker shares how playing football in a cage allowed him to escape and dream of a world beyond his imagination. Football became a platform for him to learn and see things about the world, keeping him hungry for more.

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The host shares her story of growing up with an abusive father and a courageous mother who struggled to protect her children.
04:09 - 16:13 (12:03)
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Childhood Trauma
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The host shares her story of growing up with an abusive father and a courageous mother who struggled to protect her children. She discusses how childhood trauma can affect individuals and how she worked to overcome her own experiences.

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The speaker reflects on their experience of dealing with their parents’ divorce at a young age, feeling the need to prioritize their mother's loneliness over their father's and carrying guilt for not being able to communicate with him properly.
16:13 - 25:56 (09:42)
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Divorce
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The speaker reflects on their experience of dealing with their parents’ divorce at a young age, feeling the need to prioritize their mother's loneliness over their father's and carrying guilt for not being able to communicate with him properly.

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The speaker talks about the importance of confronting the past in order to move forward and live a fulfilling life.
25:56 - 33:59 (08:02)
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Self-Development
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The speaker talks about the importance of confronting the past in order to move forward and live a fulfilling life. While it may be difficult to revisit painful moments, it is necessary to overcome them and find freedom.

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In this podcast, the speaker discusses overcoming speech impediments through therapy and the importance of conflict resolution in relationships.
33:59 - 44:56 (10:56)
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Relationships
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In this podcast, the speaker discusses overcoming speech impediments through therapy and the importance of conflict resolution in relationships.

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The focus tends to be on studying others instead of studying ourselves.
44:56 - 49:46 (04:50)
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Self-Improvement
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The focus tends to be on studying others instead of studying ourselves. However, motivation can often stem from escapism and insecurity, proving that self-study is essential.

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The fear of not having enough money to pay the bills and the debt collector knocking on the door is very real for many.
49:46 - 56:20 (06:34)
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Financial Planning
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The fear of not having enough money to pay the bills and the debt collector knocking on the door is very real for many. In this podcast, the speaker talks about facing their financial fears and finding a new chapter in life.

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A former sports journalist opens up about experiencing negativity and depression as the first female pundit for the BBC during 2018's World Cup.
56:20 - 1:02:13 (05:53)
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Misogyny in Sports Journalism
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A former sports journalist opens up about experiencing negativity and depression as the first female pundit for the BBC during 2018's World Cup. She reveals how she used to bottle it up to put on a facade of being okay, only to reach a breaking point where it all got too much.

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The speaker discusses their experience with functional depression at work, where they are able to perform well and enjoy their tasks but still struggle with depressive thoughts and feelings.
1:02:13 - 1:08:32 (06:19)
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depression
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The speaker discusses their experience with functional depression at work, where they are able to perform well and enjoy their tasks but still struggle with depressive thoughts and feelings. They view work as an escape but also recognize that they need to take breaks and prioritize their mental health.

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This podcast episode talks about how Sporting Chance helped a person to overcome their addiction.
1:08:32 - 1:14:27 (05:55)
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Addiction
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This podcast episode talks about how Sporting Chance helped a person to overcome their addiction. It emphasizes the importance of finding the right therapist who can help you confront your issues and overcome them.

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Alex talks about how she earned enough to take care of the people she loves and now prioritizes self-care.
1:14:27 - 1:22:36 (08:08)
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Self-care
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Alex talks about how she earned enough to take care of the people she loves and now prioritizes self-care. She emphasizes the importance of being gentle with yourself and treating yourself with kindness.

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The speaker is discussing their aspirations to be recognized at the level of select individuals in their TV career, but they are unsure if they will be viewed as such.
1:22:36 - 1:28:42 (06:05)
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Career aspirations
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The speaker is discussing their aspirations to be recognized at the level of select individuals in their TV career, but they are unsure if they will be viewed as such. They feel the pressure and fight to achieve their goals, at the expense of their happiness in the present moment.

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The speaker shares her experience of grappling with a toxic relationship with her father and the guilt and sadness that came with it.
1:28:42 - 1:36:26 (07:44)
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Family relationships
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The speaker shares her experience of grappling with a toxic relationship with her father and the guilt and sadness that came with it. She ultimately decides to let go of the relationship in order to prioritize her own wellbeing.

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A dyslexic author reflects on the power of writing to bring freedom and understanding to both herself and readers who may have gone through similar struggles.
1:36:26 - 1:42:08 (05:42)
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Personal Struggle
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A dyslexic author reflects on the power of writing to bring freedom and understanding to both herself and readers who may have gone through similar struggles.

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