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Happy New Year to all of you dearly beloved GYH community members. Let’s make 2025 the year in which we all Golf ourselves healthy!

Ahead of Season 3 of the GYH Podcast beginning on Monday 20 January, I am here to tell you more about some of the great guests and themes we have in store for you, as well as a reminder of why the GYH Substack Community is the place to be…

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Golf Yourself Healthy

01:21 Season Three Preview

03:41 Joining the GYH Substack Community

07:03 Exclusive Content and Benefits

10:21 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Danny Clark, founder of Florio Golf, understands that talking about mental health isn’t always easy—especially if you’re someone who tends to keep things to yourself. As a former competitive golfer who’s faced his own mental health challenges, Danny discovered that golf became more than just a scorecard; it turned into a way to unwind, reflect, and enjoy genuine conversations without the usual pressure.

Florio Golf was born from a simple idea: to make mental health a regular part of the conversation in golf. The goal is to break the stigma by creating a space where golfers can talk openly, check in with each other, and feel supported, without turning every round into a therapy session.

In final episode of Season 2 of the GYH podcast, Kris and Danny get into all things Golf, Mental Health and much more.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

04:57 Danny's Journey in Golf: From Germany to the US

06:58 Cultural Perspectives on Golf: Germany, US, and UK

09:40 Evolving Mindset: From Competitive Golf to Enjoyment

12:31 Balancing Golf and Content Creation: A Personal Challenge

15:09 The Birth of Florio Golf: A New Mental Health Initiative

17:13 Facing Mental Health Challenges: Danny's Story

19:51 The Impact of Environment on Mental Health

22:10 Breaking the Stigma: Opening Up About Mental Health

23:24 Florio Golf: Creating a Supportive Community

29:20 Golf as a Medium for Connection

32:49 The Therapeutic Benefits of Golf

35:45 Personal Growth Through Golf

41:21 Navigating Competition and Mental Health

42:57 The Joys and Challenges of Fatherhood

48:10 Pursuing Passion Over Financial Security

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As newcomers, Golfing environments can sometimes feel foreboding and intimidating…

So much so that it’s easy to convince ourselves we don’t belong there. However, with a bit of self-belief and the right role models to look up to, we can soon feel right at home in Golf…

This week’s GYH Podcast guest is Genelle Aldred, an experienced Broadcast Journalist and Communications Consultant, who combines her professional expertise with a love for Golf.

In January 2023, Genelle wrote about her Golfing journey in The Observer, a piece which was described by the R&A as a “love letter to Golf”. Since then, she written extensively for Golf media publications, documenting her own playing experiences, as well as advocating for Diversity and Inclusion.

After playing 9 holes of Golf at the picturesque Essendon Country Club, Kris and Genelle sat down for a wide ranging conversation, covering various themes including:

👉🏻 Why everyone should feel like they belong in Golf

👉🏻 How to show up confidently in Golf and in life

👉🏻 How privately owned Golf clubs like Essendon Country Club are leading the way in exceptional customer experience

👉🏻 Why Golf could benefit from thinking “outside of the box” to attract more newcomers

👉🏻 The challenges for Golf influencers face in preserving good mental health and enjoyment from the game

📚Episode links and resources

GYH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy/profilecard/?igsh=MTdkZ203cnhiNjA2MQ==

GYH feature article in PGA Golf Business Quarterly: https://www.gbqdigital.com/features/inspiration-golf-yourself-healthy

Genelle Aldred feature article in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jan/07/how-golf-got-its-swing-back-ignore-the-stereotypes-anyone-can-enjoy-the-sport

Genelle Aldred Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingthecut?igsh=MXJkNXg4eDlnaGhkMQ==