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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 58 MIN

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Cathy Brown on Movement is the Key to Good Mental Health

from Brushwood Media Network · host Gina Gardiner

Cathy Brown is an ex professional British Boxer, Sporting Performance Coach, Life Coach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, and Public Speaker. Cathy was in the vanguard of professional women’s boxing and works with passion and determination to promote equality for women in sport and other heavily male dominated environments. In 1998, she became only the 2nd woman in the UK to receive a Professional boxing licence. She spent 10 years at the top of her professional field winning English and European Titles and becoming ranked number 3 in the World in arguably the most gruelling and demanding sports there is, which is reflected in her drive to help others succeed. With more than a decade’s experience as a professional athlete in one of the world’s toughest sports, Cathy now uses her expertise to develop her clients’ mental and physical strength, and to provide much sought-after comment to international press and media outlets. She offers personal training, life coaching, therapy both in person and online. For more information, please click on button above. Cathy has been described as ‘the soul trainer’ as she is not only concerned with her client’s physical well being but also more importantly their mental well being, using a unique blend of physical training and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. She currently runs women empowerment workshops, speeches and presentations plus has experience in movement direction and consultation in films, TV and theatre. Cathy is a regular columnist for Men’s Health, Women’s Health Magazine, Runners World and has featured in The Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, Evening Standard, The Daily Mail, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Harpers Bazaar, Company, Financial Times, Women’s Fitness, Health & Fitness, Red and Zest publications. Cathy runs an amazing community interest company called HeadGuard®, which helps young women and girls who have been sexually exploited, abused, trafficked in places where they have no support or hope. CLICK HERE to read about her projects in Iraq and Nepal and to DONATE. Website: https://www.cathybrown.co.uk

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