“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” ― Paulo Coelho (The Alchemist)
Why are so many young people struggling to find their way? 🧐
As someone who speaks at schools and universities, I’ve seen the mental health crisis up close—apathy, disconnection, and a lack of purpose are real.
But one person is on a mission to change that for good...
Livi Redden, a TED speaker (2.7M+ views), author, and passionate leader, is dedicated to empowering the next generation to live happy, resilient, and purpose-driven lives.
Her mission began at 17, when she held her father’s hand as he passed after a six-year battle with ALS. That moment shaped her relentless drive to help others find peace and purpose.
Through her work, Livi inspires young people to build lives they love and embrace who they truly are.
It’s hard to imagine a more vital mission for today’s world.
In this episode:
• The biggest challenges facing young people today—and what to do about them.
• How to embrace your full self, even when the world tells you to shrink.
• The truth about grief, growth, and finding peace in the hardest moments.
• Why your future is brighter—and more in your hands—than you realize.
🍿Let’s WIN THE DAY with Livi Redden!
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🎬 Episode website (including 4K video, full transcript, best quotes, etc.): https://jameswhitt.com/252-win-the-day-podcast-livi-redden
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Episode links:
🎯 Download your FREE Win the Day action plan
🎤 TEDx Talk ‘What Nobody Tells You About Your Twenties’ by Livi Redden
📱 Livi Redden TikTok
🤝 Livi Redden online community ‘The Sooner, The Better’
📚 ‘The Sooner You Know, The Better’ by Livi Redden
⚡ Livi Redden website
📷 Livi Redden Instagram
🎬 Subscribe to Win the Day YouTube channel
💚 Give the Win the Day podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts
🙏 Give the Win the Day podcast a 5-star rating on Spotify
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Timemarkers:
00:00 Who is Livi Redden
1:39 Interview starts
2:28 When Livi Redden’s father was diagnosed with ALS
3:39 Caring for someone with ALS or chronic health issues
9:21 How to find the gift in pain
11:35 Leveraging pain to find your mission
12:38 Life in your 20s (use intention to improve the quality and trajectory of your life)
14:24 What teens and young adults struggle with most today (and why your relationship with yourself is most important)
16:41 How high schools can be improved
20:42 Best advice for young people
22:24 What teenagers want from their parents
24:26 How parents can encourage their children to open up more
27:03 How to become more confident
28:40 How your past is holding you back
31:22 Take radical responsibility
33:00 How Livi Redden secured a TED Talk and made it go viral (2.7M+ views)
38:14 Affirmation
39:46 Rocket Round
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Onward and upward always…
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PS — Enjoyed this episode? You'll love this one, too: Episode 208: The Gift of Pain with Brian Bogert
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