Raising Athletes

In this episode of Raising Athletes, Kirsten sits down with former Canadian National Team midfielder and current broadcaster Kaylyn Kyle. Kaylyn opens up about her journey from elite athlete to sports media personality, sharing what it takes to perform at the highest level—on and off the field.

She reflects on the pressures and privileges of playing for her country, the importance of mental toughness, and the transition to life aft...

In this episode of Raising Athletes, Kirsten sits down with Olympic bronze medalist, former Canadian National Team midfielder, and current broadcaster Kaylyn Kyle. Kaylyn opens up about her journey from elite athlete to sports media personality, sharing what it takes to perform at the highest level—on and off the field.

She reflects on the pressures and privileges of playing for her country, the importance of mental toughness, and ...

In this episode of Raising Athletes, Kirsten sits down with Olympic bronze medalist, former Canadian National Team midfielder, and current broadcaster Kaylyn Kyle. Kaylyn opens up about her journey from elite athlete to sports media personality, sharing what it takes to perform at the highest level—on and off the field.

She reflects on the pressures and privileges of playing for her country, the importance of mental toughness, and ...

🎙️ Special Episode Alert: A Conversation with Randi Mahomes 💫

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we sit down with Randi Mahomes—sports mom, author, speaker, and mother to NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes—for an intimate conversation about parenting, perseverance, and purpose. Randi opens up about her journey as a single mom raising a young athlete, the values she instilled in her children, and how she stayed grounded through t...

🎙️ Special Episode Alert: A Conversation with Randi Mahomes 💫

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we sit down with Randi Mahomes—sports mom, author, speaker, and mother to NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes—for an intimate conversation about parenting, perseverance, and purpose. Randi opens up about her journey as a single mom raising a young athlete, the values she instilled in her children, and how she stayed grounded through t...

In this episode, we sit down with Karen Crouse, an accomplished sports reporter with decades of experience covering some of the biggest moments in athletics. As a former New York Times journalist and the author of Norwich: One Tiny Vermont Town’s Secret to Happiness and Excellence, Karen has a unique lens on the intersection of sports, community, and personal growth.

We dive into:
✅ Her career journey and the evolution of sports jou...

In this episode, we sit down with Karen Crouse, an accomplished sports reporter with decades of experience covering some of the biggest moments in athletics. As a former New York Times journalist and the author of Norwich: One Tiny Vermont Town’s Secret to Happiness and Excellence, Karen has a unique lens on the intersection of sports, community, and personal growth.

We dive into:
✅ Her career journey and the evolution of sports jou...

Dr. Nate Zinsser is an expert in the psychology of human performance who consults to individuals and organizations seeking a competitive edge. Since 1992 Dr Zinsser has directed a cutting edge applied sport psychology program at the United States Military Academy’s Center for Enhanced Performance, personally conducting over seventeen thousand individual training sessions and seven hundred team training sessions for cadets seeking t...

In this powerful episode of Raising Athletes, host Kirsten Jones welcomes Jessica Lahey—bestselling author, educator, and parenting expert—for an honest conversation about raising resilient, healthy kids in a culture that often pushes perfection and dependence. Jessica, known for her work in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The Washington Post, dives into insights from her books The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculatio...

Dr. Desaree Festa, commonly known as “Dr. Dez,”is the sports psychologist for the Buffalo Bills. She works closely with many of the players on the Bills roster and leads the Rookie Success and Player Development programs which helps integrate rookies into the NFL. She has previously worked with teams in the NBA, NHL, and NASCAR. Dr. Dez is very passionate about her field and offers amazing advice for athletes and parents!

In this episode, Kirsten dives into the world of sports psychology with Capri Richardson, a former Division 1 and professional volleyball athlete and coach. Capri opens up about the challenges athletes face on and off the court and her passion for creating a supportive environment for athletes, coaches, and their families. With a unique approach blending existential, solution-focused, and gestalt therapies, she shares how she helps...

KJ's top 10 Fav's For the Summer kicks off with: Coco Vandeweghe

Coco Vandeweghe grew up playing every sport her older brother did. But at
13, her Grandfather sat her down and asked her which sport she wanted to
pursue with focus. She chose tennis and turned pro at 16. She learned a lot
of life lessons on (and off) the tennis court. Raised by a single mom, she
shares pearls of wisdom she received from her grandfather, eloquence fro...

This week, we’re joined by Karen Scholl, a seasoned copywriter and creative director who’s spent the past 25 years bringing big ideas to life for clients like Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Wendy’s, Sirius XM, Scotts Miracle-Gro, and Greater Good Charities.

In this episode, Karen shares how her professional world of crafting web copy, video scripts, and executive articles collided (beautifully) with the chaos of family life—especiall...

This week, we’re joined by Karen Scholl, a seasoned copywriter and creative director who’s spent the past 25 years bringing big ideas to life for clients like Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Wendy’s, Sirius XM, Scotts Miracle-Gro, and Greater Good Charities.

In this episode, Karen shares how her professional world of crafting web copy, video scripts, and executive articles collided (beautifully) with the chaos of family life—especiall...

This week, we’re joined by Karen Scholl, a seasoned copywriter and creative director who’s spent the past 25 years bringing big ideas to life for clients like Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Wendy’s, Sirius XM, Scotts Miracle-Gro, and Greater Good Charities.

In this episode, Karen shares how her professional world of crafting web copy, video scripts, and executive articles collided (beautifully) with the chaos of family life—especiall...

In this special live episode, Kirsten and Susie bring the energy, inspiration, and connection of their podcast to Watch Me! — the groundbreaking sports bar redefining what it means to celebrate women in sports. Set against a backdrop of community, inclusivity, and wall-to-wall women’s sports (with sound!), this event captures the magic of a space built to uplift, empower, and unite.

Recorded live in front of an audience of fans, at...

In this special live episode, Kirsten and Susie bring the energy, inspiration, and connection of their podcast to Watch Me! — the groundbreaking sports bar redefining what it means to celebrate women in sports. Set against a backdrop of community, inclusivity, and wall-to-wall women’s sports (with sound!), this event captures the magic of a space built to uplift, empower, and unite.

Recorded live in front of an audience of fans, at...

In this special live episode, Kirsten and Susie bring the energy, inspiration, and connection of their podcast to Watch Me! — the groundbreaking sports bar redefining what it means to celebrate women in sports. Set against a backdrop of community, inclusivity, and wall-to-wall women’s sports (with sound!), this event captures the magic of a space built to uplift, empower, and unite.

Recorded live in front of an audience of fans, at...