Why Are Young Athletes Hiding Their Mental Stress? With Tracey Currey

Together, they pull back the curtain on the mental stress hiding behind performance culture ⚡, the quiet weight kids carry 😔, and the simple shifts that can change how young athletes see themselves. 💡✨

If you care about the next generation, your child, your team, or your community, this conversation will stay with you. 🚀🔥

(6:13) The hidden mental load of athletes and the real enemy

(9:19) Identifying sports-related stress

(12:15) How parents can spot stress and the impact of mentors

(17:29) Why struggle isn’t failure and how ISNation works

(21:03) Athletes inspiring athletes

(23:27) Bringing connection face-to-face

(29:34) What schools are missing

(36:10) Outro

How Do Injuries Shape Young Athletes' Confidence? With Tami Matheny

🔥 What happens when an injury suddenly sidelines a young athlete? 🌟 In today’s eye-opening episode, 🎙️ James McLamb talks with Tami Matheny 🧠💡, a Mental Game Coach, author, certified Jon Gordon Team trainer, and founder of Refuse2LoseCoaching, LLC, about the emotional and mental challenges kids face when they can’t play the sport they love 💛💭. They discuss why confidence often drops after injury, the mindset shifts that help athletes return stronger 🌱✨, and the practical ways parents can support their child without adding pressure 🙌💬. This episode gives honest guidance, real hope, and a simple plan to help young athletes turn setbacks into strength 🚀🌈.

(5:39) Why the injured athlete book was needed

(9:45) Identity loss when an athlete gets hurt

(13:34) Visualization as a secret recovery tool

(16:45) What parents should actually say and do

(23:43) How negative self-talk slows healing

(29:25) When injuries damage confidence beyond sports

(32:04) Helping athletes reconnect with their purpose

(38:37) Outro

What’s Missing in How We Shape Tomorrow’s Minds? With Jeff Heggie

(5:54) Why youth coaching matters today

(8:47) How adult mentorship has changed

(11:40) Why do parents invest in sports but not in mindset?

(14:46) The lifelong value of mental training

(19:39) What makes youth coaching unique

(26:09) Who youth life coaching is really for

(28:18) Inside the Generation Youth Certification

(32:20) Final thoughts and ways to get involved

(34:50) Outro

How Do We Raise Kids Who Win Without Trophies? With Wendy Winn

(4:09) “You don’t always stand in the winner’s circle”

(8:03) Redefining what it means to win

(11:37) Parents, stop living through your kids

(14:16) Lessons from loss, faith, and growth

(19:06) Teaching kids accountability and humility

(24:52) Coaching with heart and conviction

(32:11) Nervous Vs. Anxious

(34:13) The power of one more

(36:40) Winning through belief and preparation

(43:50) Outro

What Makes a Student Truly Self-Motivated? With Walter Cullin Jr.

(4:17) The story behind the books

(8:34) How to stop dangling the carrot?

(13:04) How to help kids build inner drive

(16:05) Parents Vs. Teachers: Balancing motivation

(22:02) Long-term benefits of intrinsic growth

(27:44) Real-life success stories from students

(33:02) Where to connect with Walter

(37:05) Outro

Can Coaching Turn Your Teen’s Fear into Confidence? With Laura Ollinger

(5:33) Understanding fear and limiting beliefs

(8:12) How coaching shifts a teen’s mindset

(11:31) Motivational interviewing and neuroencoding philosophies

(15:46) Helping parents communicate better

(19:24) Measuring emotional growth

(23:06) Parent coaching and trust building

(25:39) Why coaching matters more today

(30:42) Coaching as transformation, not therapy

(34:36) Outro

Are We Losing This Generation to Fake Happiness? With Rosalie Kissmann

(5:56) How Rosalie became a happiness speaker

(9:23) The science of happiness explained

(13:53) Social media and isolation’s hidden toll

(20:20) How parents can help their children open up

(23:44) The power of community among parents

(29:18) Moving from temporary fixes to lasting joy

(32:59) Helping teens rebuild hope through small steps

(34:16) Training your brain for a better day

(41:40) Outro

🌟💫👟 Every parent knows the heartbreak of watching their teen struggle, but what if those struggles are the very moments that shape their future strength? 🎧🔥 On this episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James McLamb speaks with Tevin Ali about helping kids see setbacks 🧗‍♂️🌄 not as endings, but as turning points. 🚦🌈 Together, they share insights that remind parents, mentors, and youth leaders that rejection can be redirection 🛡️⚔️ and failure can be the setup for tomorrow’s success. 🎯💪 Press play and hear the hope-filled message 🎶✨ every heart needs right now. 🌍⚡

📚📝🎤 Tevin Ali is a motivational speaker, author, and founder of Talk With Tevin LLC. From first-generation college graduate 🎓🌟 to award-winning writer of Forging Your Inner Diamond 💎✨ and Ambitious Archie 🦸‍♂️📖, Tevin helps youth and families turn struggles 🎮🎨🎧 into stepping stones 🚀💡. Through his talks and workshops 👥⚡, he empowers the next generation to see rejection as redirection 🛡️➡️ and build a legacy that lasts. 🏆

What If Imperfection Is the Key to Raising Confident Teens? With Derrick Kinney

Derrick shares practical strategies from his playbook 📝, showing how everyday choices 🔑 and small shifts ⚡ can help teens build confidence 💪, develop real-world skills 🎯, and step into future opportunities 🌍🌈.

Whether you’re a parent 👩‍👦, teacher 👩‍🏫, or mentor 🧑‍🏫, don’t miss this conversation 🔥. It could change the way you guide the next generation 🌱🙌💫.

Link up with Derrick Kinney:

🌐 Website: https://www.simpleteensuccess.com/ 

💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/derrickkinney

📧Email: [email protected]

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(2:13) Why Derrick created a teen success playbook

(4:56) People like imperfect people better

(8:51) Modeling mistakes builds courage in teens

(13:06) What teens think adults believe about them

(17:13) The retail store play for confidence

(19:15) The sports stand play and golden question

(22:34) Why a plan gives teens a superpower

(27:10) The negative takeaway strategy for parents

(31:23) Inside the Simple Teen Success course

(38:46) Outro

How Administrators and Teachers Beat Burnout Together? With Rae Hughart

What if teacher burnout wasn’t inevitable? ✨ In this episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James McLamb welcomes Rae Hughart to share simple, proven strategies that help educators and leaders build healthier classrooms 🏫 and stronger schools 📈. From time-saving tips ⏰ to smarter support systems 🤝, they show how small changes can create lasting impact. If you’re a teacher, administrator, or parent who wants to keep great educators in the classroom, tune in now ▶️ and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement 💡 and tools to thrive.

Connect with Rae Hughart:

🌐 Website: https://teachersdeserveit.com/ 

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rae-hughart/

🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZDo7psMhu9TTomUBKxVvO

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(2:20) Why Rae joined Ignite Summit

(4:40) Rae’s mission with Teachers Deserve It

(7:39) Balancing passion and avoiding burnout

(12:21) Rethinking professional development for impact

(19:15) The role of administrators as teachers

(26:11) Why Professional Development must be action-focused

(29:09) Solving real teacher pain points

(33:41) How to connect with Rae Hughart

(41:55) Outro