The Youngbloods Podcast

Red Flags, Backyard Concerts, and Why We Ignore the Truth From a backyard concert with the All-American Rejects to the emotional landmines we step over in toxic relationships — this episode is a rollercoaster.Devin reacts to a powerful listener email about witnessing one of the coolest musical moments in Nashville — a stripped-down, no-hype performance that proves real music (and real connection) still matter.Then, we dive into a second email from a listener who’s finally starting to recognize the red flags in her relationships… after years of ignoring them.Why do we stay in situations that drain us? Why do we excuse behavior that breaks us? And how can we stop repeating the cycle?Whether you're passionate about music or working through emotional wounds — this episode reminds you to trust your gut, protect your peace, and never settle for less than you’re worth.—🔎 In This Episode:• A real-deal backyard concert with the All-American Rejects• The new trend of artists rejecting corporate tours• 5 relationship red flags you can’t afford to ignore• Why people ignore red flags — and how to stop• The difference between passion and peace in love• The most dangerous phrase in dating: “It’s not that big of a deal…”—

From Emotional Cheating to Hustle Burnout: Real Talk They Won’t Tell You

You won’t hear this kind of honesty anywhere else.
In this episode, Devin tackles six brutally real listener emails — and doesn’t hold back. From emotional cheating to financial burnout, parenting contradictions, and family guilt trips, nothing is off-limits.

You’ll hear advice on:

• Losing attraction in your relationship (and what to actually do about it)

• Hustling yourself into exhaustion while billionaires profit

• Dealing with siblings who hold money over your head

• Emotional cheating — and the line between “just texting” and betrayal

• Parenting with a partner who changes the rules in public

• The guilt of unplugging from chaos when you’re mentally exhausted

This episode is a wake-up call and a relief. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unseen, or unsure how to say the hard things — this is the episode that says it for you.

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Money’s Tight, Emotions Are High — But We’re Building Anyway.

From 1030pm cleaning sprees to selling 100 dozen cookies just to pay the bills — welcome to real life.
In this raw and unfiltered episode, Devin opens up about the chaos of building a container home, budgeting in a broken economy, and how his wife’s late-night cleaning sessions reveal deeper truths about stress, marriage, and unmet expectations.

We dive into:

• Why Mayor Mendenhall’s new flag design is stirring controversy

• Why modern budgeting feels like survival

• The reality of supporting a partner (even when it’s hard)

• How side hustles — including cookie madness — are keeping us afloat

• Why we’re ditching the grid and going full self-reliance

If you've ever felt emotionally maxed out, financially stretched, or just overwhelmed by trying to do the right thing, this episode is for you.

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This episode is raw, honest, and unapologetically real.

We kick things off with a bold email from Sam in Portland, who challenges Devin on his belief in God, calling it outdated and irresponsible. Devin doesn’t hold back as he responds with clarity, conviction, and personal stories that explain why faith still matters — even in a world obsessed with proof and science.

Then we shift gears into relationship territory with Derek from Kansas City, who’s finally found happiness again… until his ex resurfaces with a casual “want to grab coffee?” But this isn’t just about texting an ex — it’s about knowing your worth, protecting your peace, and not letting someone who hurt you back into your life.

From ghosting and gaslighting to God and growth — this one is a ride.

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The Cost of Loyalty: When Showing Up Isn’t Enough

What happens when you give your time, your loyalty, your love — and it still isn’t enough?

In this raw, unfiltered episode, Devin shares a personal story about feeling overlooked and undervalued as a loyal customer, and how that experience mirrors deeper patterns in life. From a disappointing encounter at a movie theater to heartbreaking emails from listeners navigating betrayal, loss, and emotional exhaustion, this episode explores the high price of showing up for people, places, and systems that don't show up for you.

Featuring deeply honest listener stories — including a mother grieving her living son, a friend wrestling with toxic loyalty, and a listener’s powerful reminder that “not everyone deserves access to you” — this conversation is for anyone who’s ever given too much and gotten too little in return.

In this episode:

• Devin’s Cinemark rant: a surprising lesson on corporate loyalty

• A grieving mother’s strength and silence

• The power (and pain) of truth-telling in relationships

• Why boundaries aren’t selfish — they’re survival

• A reminder: you’re allowed to stop showing up for people who drain you

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In this powerful episode of The Youngbloods Podcast, Devin sits down with two incredible women—Lisette Huerta and Ashley—to talk about their emotional journeys as moms competing in Beast Games.

What does it take to leave a newborn or young kids behind to chase a once-in-a-lifetime dream? These moms get real about the heartbreak of separation, postpartum anxiety, the power of supportive partners, and the sisterhood formed through shared sacrifice.

They open up about the guilt, the fear, and the strength it takes to say, “I’m still me—even after becoming a mom.” From flag challenges and missed milestones to world records and shadow boxes, this is a raw, unfiltered look into what it means to be a modern mother chasing something bigger.

🎧 Don’t forget to check out our behind-the-scenes vlog series over on our second channel, The Youngbloods: Anchored In for more family, life, and documentary content.

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What do you do when your co-parent makes a life-altering decision — and your child is caught in the middle?
In this powerful episode, Devin reads an emotional email from a listener whose ex — now identifying as a transgender woman — has made decisions about their 8-year-old son without mutual agreement. As tensions rise and trust breaks down, the listener turns to the courts and legal counsel for help. But beneath the anger and confusion is a deeper question: how do you protect your child when the other parent stops listening?

💥 This episode is raw, real, and deeply human — exploring themes of identity, co-parenting, trust, emotional manipulation, and protecting your child’s voice when things get complicated.

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In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The story of a mom blindsided by her ex’s gender-related parenting decisions

• A child stuck between two worlds — and two narratives

• How family court, therapists, and truth collide

• Real talk on emotional manipulation and standing your ground

• What it means to be the stable parent when everything feels unstable

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Truth Hurts: Why Growth Costs Friendships & Comfort

✍️ YouTube / Podcast Description:Growth isn’t pretty — and it isn’t painless.In this brutally honest episode, Devin responds to raw listener emails about breakups, parenting burnout, family frustration, and the emotional cost of doing the right thing. From friends who disappear when you change to family that drains you instead of supports you, this episode tackles it all with unfiltered truth and grounded advice.💥 If you've ever outgrown your circle, questioned your parenting, or struggled to stay true to yourself in a world that wants you to stay small — this one's for you.—In this episode, you’ll hear:The emotional price of personal growthWhy friends may leave when you level upNavigating parenting burnout and guiltHow to set boundaries and still show loveA reminder that you’re not alone — even when it feels like it🔔 Subscribe to The Youngbloods Podcast for unfiltered advice, real-life reflection, and encouragement to keep growing — even when it hurts.

What happens when we finally say the uncomfortable truth out loud?
In this powerful episode, Devin responds to an email from a longtime listener who witnessed clear racism during Beast Games. Instead of staying quiet, he leans in — sharing raw, honest thoughts about the moment and what it means to speak up when silence feels safer.

🎙 Hey Devin: Life’s Big Questions – Real advice for real life.

Life is full of crossroads, and sometimes, you just need a little guidance. In Hey Devin: Life’s Big Questions, host Devin Youngblood answers listener-submitted emails covering everything from family struggles and big life changes to chasing dreams, breaking routines, and embracing the unknown.

🚀 Thinking about making a huge decision? Stuck between comfort and adventure? Wondering what’s next? Devin tackles it all with honesty, humor, and real-life experience—because sometimes, the hardest part of moving forward is knowing where to start.

💬 Got a question? Send it in, and let’s navigate life together.

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