Key Points, Top Takeaways and Memorable Quotes - 

“I used humor when I was young to really mask insecurities.” 4:17

“We can be intentional about how I can help myself and how I can help others.” 17:33

“My life was my priority.” 20:20

“There’s life around you that you’re missing because you’re living in a game we played 3 hours ago.” 23:11

“The only thing we really talk about is the choices that she makes.” 24:22

“Little messes become big messes.” 29:26

“We have the ability to teach these kids more than we ever knew.  Like, we have a chance to give them so much more complex information.” 37:07

“You remember those coaches who literally just cared.” 43:41

“Winning is the byproduct of hard work and luck sometimes.” 45:59

“I think I was put on this Earth to teach kids how to win and lose respectively.” 48:27

“Coaches, we need to listen more to our players; they’ll tell us.” 56:21

“The advice I would give would literally be, you know, ‘You’re enough, you literally are enough” 57:05

Guest Bio - 

Marc Paisant is the creator and host of the Relatively Normal podcast.  In his show, he shares his experiences with ADHD, anxiety and depression.  He shows that no one is alone and there is always someone willing to listen and assist when it comes to coping and managing all kinds of stress. He is an advocate for therapy and counseling and talks about his years of therapy that he has used to manage his mental health.  

As a former collegiate athlete, Marc uses physical fitness to assist with his mental health.  He has learned that both can be combined and used to help work through any life issue.  His goal is to inspire others to ask for help and to end the stigma when it comes to mental health and awareness.

Show Notes - 

0:00 - WIMTS Podcast Intro

0:32 - Introducing Marc Paisant

1:02 - Welcome to Marc

1:43 - Early Life & Sports Background

5:34 - Comparison Life As A Twin 

9:08 - Building the Confidence to Become a Collegiate Athlete

13:34 - Freshman Year & Realizing I Needed Therapy

21:02 - Kids Are Quitting Sports For A Reason

23:51 - Impulse Control with My Oldest Daughter

28:03 - BB Commercial

28:12 - Choices & Consistency Matter

30:31 - Social Media Challenges Facing Kids & Mental Health Implications

35:11 - Promoting a Value System 

36:18 - Understanding the Advantages Our Kids Have & Teaching them More

38:31 - Importance of Public Speaking & “Soft” Skills

41:12 - Emotionally Connected Teachers & Coaches Are Game Changers

42:24 - Coaching My Girls in Soccer & Basketball

44:07 - Advice to Parents on Keeping Sports Fun

47:27 - Positive Aspects of Coaching

50:20 - Connection Between Mental & Physical Health

56:38 - One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self

59:17 - Where Can People Connect with You?

1:01:40 - Thank You

1:02:15 - WIMTS Podcast Closing

Links & Where to Find Marc - 

IG - @relativelynormalpodcast   

@paisant_fitness 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcpaisant/