For a podcast that will be released tomorrow, former Sky Sports News presenter Kirsty Gallacher spoke with Isabel Webster about her life, career, and even her teenage years.
Former Gladiators host Kirsty Gallacher has opened up about it a “difficult situation” that she experienced as a teenager. The presenter has said that she was bullied at school and was “juggling a lot” at that time in her life.
Kirsty, 49, who’s the daughter of professional golfer Bernard Gallacher, said that having a well known parent contributed to the situation. The former Sky Sports News host shared that she faced an eating disorder and anxiety amid being bullied, adding that she still “struggles” with the latter now.
She spoke about the experience on the new podcast New Chapters, hosted by former Sky News and GB News presenter Isabel Webster, 42. The podcast, which launched with its first episode earlier this month, is said to celebrate “resilience, reinvention, and the courage to start again”.
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Kirsty is a guest in the upcoming New Chapters episode, which will be available tomorrow. She discusses having had to deal with “jealousy” at school and how she came to terms with it throughout her life and career.
Isabel was left with the impression that school was difficult. My sister and I had a great time at a private school for all girls there. In the discussion, she continued, “Mine was not good.” The host of the podcast then inquired, “In what way?” to her guest.
Kirsty responded, “Jealousy. There were many girls who disapproved of my father’s reputation because he was at the height of his career. difficult to navigate. I’ve been putting up a lot of problems in my life because I’ve not trusted anyone.
She continued, “I was bullied. Falsified because of being too. ” Kirsty continued, “I was a happy child and some kids didn’t like that,” while mentioning that being “good at sport” and having a “famous father.”
Isabel referred to that as “tall poppy syndrome,” which is interpreted as a group of people who are criticized for their success. She posed the question, “How did that manifest itself?” Oh, how awful, Kirsty said to her. I struggled with anxiety for a long time.
After the host explained that she does, Kirsty responded, “I’m sorry that you do as well. Anxiety is the monkey on my back.” One of those things that never disappears is it. How do you manipulate it, exactly? I’m always asked, “Am I doing a good enough job?” And I believe that’s a necessary part of our job. Sadly, . I’m interested. What other people think matters to me. I have an inner compulsion, but I’m also an empath.
Kirsty remarked, “I had a significant anxiety problem when I was a teenager. She continued, “I didn’t go too far, but I did manage to overcome an eating disorder at school because I didn’t know how to manage this situation at school.”
She admitted to juggling a lot at the time to Isabel. Then Kirsty said, “Trying my best to please people and navigate a challenging situation and a challenging year as in form; some girls were difficult and I found it all very difficult.”
New Chapters has its first episodes available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other major platforms, with each new episode appearing on Wednesday.
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Source: Mirror
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