Raising Athletes

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...

In this episode, Kirsten sit's down with Dianne DeNecochea, former professional indoor and beach volleyball player, to explore her incredible journey through the sport she loves. From playing at the University of Tennessee to competing professionally overseas and on the AVP tour, Dianne shares stories of grit, growth, and transformation. Now a coach and mentor, Dianne reflects on the lessons learned from decades of high-level compe...

In this episode, Kirsten sit's down with Dianne DeNecochea, former professional indoor and beach volleyball player, to explore her incredible journey through the sport she loves. From playing at the University of Tennessee to competing professionally overseas and on the AVP tour, Dianne shares stories of grit, growth, and transformation. Now a coach and mentor, Dianne reflects on the lessons learned from decades of high-level compe...

In this episode, Kirsten sit's down with Dianne DeNecochea, former professional indoor and beach volleyball player, to explore her incredible journey through the sport she loves. From playing at the University of Tennessee to competing professionally overseas and on the AVP tour, Dianne shares stories of grit, growth, and transformation. Now a coach and mentor, Dianne reflects on the lessons learned from decades of high-level compe...

In this episode, we spotlight one of Stanford volleyball’s brightest stars—a two-time Pac-12 Champion and AVCA All-American who has made a huge impact at Stanford and beyond. From dominating the court with double-doubles and record-breaking kills to earning national accolades like California Gatorade Player of the Year and Under Armour All-American, her journey is one of elite performance and relentless drive. We dive into her rise...

In this episode, we spotlight one of Stanford volleyball’s brightest stars—a two-time Pac-12 Champion and AVCA All-American who has made a huge impact at Stanford and beyond. From dominating the court with double-doubles and record-breaking kills to earning national accolades like California Gatorade Player of the Year and Under Armour All-American, her journey is one of elite performance and relentless drive. We dive into her rise...

In this episode, we spotlight one of Stanford volleyball’s brightest stars—a two-time Pac-12 Champion and AVCA All-American who has made a huge impact at Stanford and beyond. From dominating the court with double-doubles and record-breaking kills to earning national accolades like California Gatorade Player of the Year and Under Armour All-American, her journey is one of elite performance and relentless drive. We dive into her rise...

In this powerful conversation, Kirsten sits down with Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein, a clinical psychologist whose work sits at the intersection of mental health, bias, and social justice. Dr. Finkelstein brings a thoughtful, compassionate lens to the challenges families and young people face today. Together, Kirsten and Dr. Finkelstein explore how parents and caregivers can support emotional resilience in their kids while navigating a wo...

In this powerful conversation, Kirsten sits down with Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein, a clinical psychologist whose work sits at the intersection of mental health, bias, and social justice. Dr. Finkelstein brings a thoughtful, compassionate lens to the challenges families and young people face today. Together, Kirsten and Dr. Finkelstein explore how parents and caregivers can support emotional resilience in their kids while navigating a wo...

In this powerful conversation, Kirsten sits down with Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein, a clinical psychologist whose work sits at the intersection of mental health, bias, and social justice. Dr. Finkelstein brings a thoughtful, compassionate lens to the challenges families and young people face today. Together, Kirsten and Dr. Finkelstein explore how parents and caregivers can support emotional resilience in their kids while navigating a wo...