After a short break from creating and broadcasting episodes of the Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast, in episode #275, David discusses a change in format to the podcast for the rest of 2025. He also highlights the benefits of having a support system and the benefits of reading and acting on advice from The 12 Week Year, book written by Brian F Moran and Michael Lemmington.

Key Learning Points:

· Taking a break can revive our motivation and creativity similar to the power of periodisation in sport or strength training.

· The next episode will be published on Friday 04 April.

· An 8-week series of episodes focusing on the youth sport experience will follow.

· David's Irish based colleagues Gerard Fitzgerald and Colm O'Donoghue will provide support for David in these episodes sharing their perspective.

· Challenges that youth athletes, sporting parents and youth coaches regularly come across will be a feature of our discussions.

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Podcast Episodes Related To The Youth Sport Experience

Ep049: James Maurice – How Does Sport Psychology in Elite Football Academies Help

Ep082: David Charlton – Supporting Children in Sport with Positive Feedback

Ep122: Prof Camilla Knight – Helping Your Children Get The Most From Their Sporting Experiences

Ep131 David Charlton – How to Deal with Self-Criticism using Self Compassion – FINAL PART

Ep141: David Charlton – How to Help a Child Who Wants to Quit Sport

Other Valuable Resources To Help Children, Young Athletes, Parents and Youth Sport Coaches

Youth Sports Psychology Library

Conversations With Kids Ideas

Frequently Asked Questions - Sport Psychology for Children and Parents