The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb

Ep. #150: How Do Injuries Shape Young Athletes' Confidence? With Tami Matheny

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 🚀🌈.Link up with Tami Matheny:🌐 Website: https://tamimatheny.com/ ✍️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tami.matheny.9 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tami-matheny/ 📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/tamimathenycoaching/ 📧 Email: tami@tamimatheny.com 🎙️ Podcast: https://apple.co/4oQgRVd Episode highlights:(0:00) Intro(2:03) Who is Tami Matheny?
(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

Ep. #149: What’s Missing in How We Shape Tomorrow’s Minds? With Jeff Heggie

What’s Missing in How We Shape Tomorrow’s Minds? With Jeff Heggie
🔥 What if we taught young minds to master life before life tested them? 🎯 In this week’s episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, 🎙️ James McLamb sits down with entrepreneur, author, and success coach Jeff Heggie 💪 to challenge everything we think we know about raising confident, capable young people. 💭 Together, they expose the hidden gaps ⚡ in how we train students, athletes, and future leaders, 🧠 revealing what it really takes to build lasting mental strength. 🧩 If you care about empowering the next generation 🚀 of thinkers, dreamers, and doers 🌍, this one will hit home. ❤️ The real test isn’t in the classroom. 📚 It’s in the mindset. 💡🎧 Hit play, stay sharp, and coach the future like it matters. 💥🔥💫Learn more about:The Generation Youth Coaching Certification - https://www.generation-youth.com/ 
Connect with Jeff Heggie:🌐 Website: https://www.jeffheggie.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffheggie/ 📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeffheggiecoaching/ ✍️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeffHeggieCoaching ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeffHeggieSuccessCoach 📧 Email: jeff@jeffheggie.com Episode Resource:The Confident Athlete Program: 🎁The most Incredible FREE Gift Ever! - https://www.confidentathleteprogram.com/confident-athlete-mifge Episode highlights:(0:00) Intro(2:09) Jeff’s story and what “coach” really means
(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

Ep. #148: How Do We Raise Kids Who Win Without Trophies? With Wendy Winn

How Do We Raise Kids Who Win Without Trophies? With Wendy Winn
🏆✨ What happens when kids grow up chasing trophies instead of character? 💭 In today’s powerful conversation on The Generation Youth Podcast, host James McLamb 🎙️ connects with Wendy Winn, an entrepreneur 💼, master saddle fitter 🤠, public speaker 🎤, life coach 🌱, and equine industry consultant, 🌍 to challenge today’s definition of success 🏁 and what it means for the next generation 🌟. Together, they reveal the quiet truths behind competition ⚔️, parenting 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, and character 💪 that every parent, teacher, and coach needs to hear 📚. This isn’t about giving everyone a trophy. 🥇 It’s about raising champions 🦅 who know their worth 💫 without one. 🎧 Tune in 🎯 and discover the kind of winning that never fades 🔥💖
Reach out to Wendy Winn:🌐 Website: https://www.winnhorses.org/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-winn-78604a97/ 📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/winnjwendy/# ✍️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendy.winn.18/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Winnjwendy Episode highlights:(0:00) Intro(2:03) Who is 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

Ep. #147: What Makes a Student Truly Self-Motivated? With Walter Cullin Jr.

What Makes a Student Truly Self-Motivated? With Walter Cullin Jr.
🔥 Is success born from the flame inside, not the prizes in sight? 🌟 In this episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, 🎙️ James McLamb sits down with educator, connector, podcast host, and author Walter Cullin Jr. 🧠💡 to reveal the true source of intrinsic motivation. 💪✨ Together, they share how to help students 🌱 develop grit, confidence, and the inner drive 🚀 to lead their own growth at home 🏡, in class 🎓, and in life 🌍. Whether you’re a teacher 🍎, parent 👨‍👩‍👧, or mentor 💬, this episode will remind you why planting the right seeds 🌻 today shapes tomorrow’s leaders 🦋 💭 Press play ▶️ and learn how to light the spark that lasts. ⚡Get in touch with Walter Cullin Jr.💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walter-cullin-jr-m-ed-776a7320a/ 📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/intrinsicallymotivated/?hl=en 📧 Email: intrinsicallymotivated4@gmail.com Episode highlights:(0:00) Intro(2:30) Who is 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

Ep.#146: Can Coaching Turn Your Teen’s Fear into Confidence? With Laura Ollinger

Can Coaching Turn Your Teen’s Fear into Confidence? With Laura Ollinger
🎙️ What if the biggest shift your teen needs isn’t therapy but coaching? 💭 In today’s powerful episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James McLamb is joined by 💫 Laura Ollinger, a speaker, educator, podcast host, teen and parent well-being coach, and mom of four teens, 👩‍👧‍👦 who helps young people break free from anxiety, fear, and self-doubt 😔. They open up about why today’s teens struggle with pressure 🎓💥, how hidden beliefs shape behavior 🧠, and what parents can do to bring calm 🕊️ and connection ❤️ back home 🏡. Laura’s story will touch your heart 💓 and open your mind 🌈 to what’s truly possible for the next generation 🌍✨. Stop managing your teen’s chaos 😩🚫. Press play ▶️, turn up the volume 🎧🔥, and discover how to help them rise with confidence 💥🙌.Connect with Laura Ollinger:🌐 Website: https://www.positivelyhealthycoaching.com/ 📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/positivelyhealthycoaching/?hl=en 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-ollinger/ 🎧 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-positively-healthy-mom/id1716580771 Episode highlights:(0:00) Intro(2:06) Meet Laura and her coaching journey
(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

Ep. #145: Are We Losing This Generation to Fake Happiness? With Rosalie Kissmann

Are We Losing This Generation to Fake Happiness? With Rosalie Kissmann
🔥 Why are so many teens hurting, and what part do we play in it? 🧠💔 In this bold and eye-opening episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, host James McLamb interviews Rosalie Kissmann, a passionate 24-year educator and speaker on finding happiness 🎤📚, to uncover what’s really behind the growing sadness, stress, and disconnection among today’s kids. 😔📱From the myth of “bigger, better, more” 💼➡️💭 to the quiet crisis of fake happiness, this conversation exposes what the next generation is truly up against, and how we can start to heal it. 🛡️⚔️If you care about helping teens rediscover real joy in a noisy, digital world 🎧🌍, this one’s for you.🔥 Listen now and be part of the change. 🚀Learn more about Rosalie Kissmann:📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/joy_redefined/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosalie-kissmann/ 🌐 Website: https://joy-redefined.com/ Episode highlights:(0:00) Intro(2:32) Meet 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

Ep. #144: Can Today’s Teen Failures Forge Tomorrow’s Greatest Victories? With Tevin Ali

🌟💫👟 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. 🏆Reach out to Tevin Ali:🌐 Website: www.talkwithtevin.com 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tevinalidna 📸 IG: instagram.com/talkwithtevinEpisode highlights:(0:00) Intro(2:14) Who is Tevin Ali?(4:27) Roots before branches: Building foundation(7:54) Cheer yourself on like a movie hero(14:39) Struggles and setbacks set up success(16:07) Parenting step: Ask your kids “why”(19:26) Respond, don’t react: Grounding technique(25:15) Legacy: Leaving something in others(27:49) Rest and reflection(32:57) Outro

Ep. #143: What If Imperfection Is the Key to Raising Confident Teens? With Derrick Kinney

What If Imperfection Is the Key to Raising Confident Teens? With Derrick Kinney
🌟✨ Is imperfection the secret to raising confident teens? 🎧 In today’s episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James McLamb 🎙️ sits down with Derrick Kinney, a dad of four 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, bestselling author 📚 of Good Money Revolution, and creator of Simple Teen Success 🚀, to uncover how vulnerability 💡 shapes stronger connections between parents and kids ❤️.
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 📸 IG: instagram.com/derrickkinney 
📧Email: derrick@simpleteensuccess.com
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