The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb
Welcome to the Generation Youth: Podcast, a beacon of understanding and inspiration in the evolving landscape of youth culture. Hosted by James McLamb, the founder of Generation Youth and a renowned expert in youth leadership development, this podcast brings together leading voices in the field of youth culture, influence, and education. From in-depth discussions with authors, educators, and trendsetters to insightful analyses of current events affecting our youth, the Generation Youth: Podcast serves as a vital resource for anyone interested in shaping tomorrow’s leaders. Tune in to explore fresh perspectives, innovative strategies, and the powerful stories of young individuals making a difference. Together, we are building a future filled with promise and potential.
Episodes
How Can We Support Teens Before Suicide Becomes an Option? With Amy Kathleen Lee
💬 What happens when the deepest pain young people carry goes unseen, even by the adults who care most? In this episode, host James McLamb welcomes Amy Kathleen Lee for a conversation many avoid, but youth live every day. 🧠❤️ Amy brings a powerful perspective shaped by lived experience as a suicide and eating disorder survivor, her work as an educat...
💪 Strength formed long before the scoreboard. In today’s episode, James McLamb sits down with Patrick O’Malley, a leader, mentor, recruiting coach, speaker, and advocate for young athletes, for a grounded conversation about what truly shapes them when results, rankings, and outside noise start to weigh heavy. Together, they explore confidence, identity, and the unseen moments that influence how athletes see themselves, carry press...
What Helps Kids Stick With Big Dreams? With Alessandro Concas
🎧 In this special episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James interviews Alessandro Concas, a teenage creator who challenges how young people approach success, effort, and follow-through. 🚀 This episode offers a grounded look at why patience and discipline still matter in a world that pushes fast wins and instant results. ⏳ Parents, educators, and youth will walk a...
How Does Self-Talk Affect Young People’s Stress? With Matt Kovatchis
What if the stress young people feel isn’t about workload, but about perspective? 🎧 🎙️In today’s episode, host James McLamb welcomes Matt Kovatchis, an expert in vulnerability and compassion, dynamic keynote speaker, former corporate banker, mental health podcast host, and certified executive coach. 🔥Together, they unpack teen stress, young adult mental healt...
What Will Help Today’s Youth Grow Strong Again? With Tom Horner
🎯 What if the key to helping the next generation grow stronger starts with simple, small steps? In this episode, James McLamb talks with Tom Horner, an educator, speaker, endurance athlete, and Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator for Pine Island Schools, about how schools can build confidence, teach life skills, and support kids through hard moments. 🌼 Tom shares...
What Breaks When Coaches, Athletes, and Parents Stay Silent? With Janine Tucker and Tracey Currey
🎙️ In today’s special episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James sits down with Janine Tucker and Tracey Currey for a powerful look at the pressure young athletes face 🏅 and the unseen weight carried by the adults guiding them 🤝. This conversation opens the door to the heart-level moments that shape confidence, identity, and co...
Why Are Young Athletes Hiding Their Mental Stress? With Tracey Currey
💔 What if the strongest young athletes you know are carrying silent battles you never see? In this episode, host James McLamb 🎙️ welcomes Tracey Currey, founder and CEO of ISNation LLC. ✨ Tracey is a purpose-driven leader known for her heart-centered approach to strengthening the mindset and emotional resilience of youth athletes. 🌱💛 She brings years of lead...
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 w...
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 st...
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 fo...
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 🚀...
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 ...
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. 😔📱Fro...
🌟💫👟 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 redir...
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 an...
How Administrators and Teachers Beat Burnout Together? With Rae Hughart
What if teacher burnout wasn’t inevitable? ✨ In this episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James McLamb welcomes Rae Hughart to share simple, proven strategies that help educators and leaders build healthier classrooms 🏫 and stronger schools 📈. From time-saving tips ⏰ to smarter support systems 🤝, they show how small changes can create lasting impact. I...
Can Teens and Young Adults Master Their Future? With Sai Vasam
🔥✨ Why do so many young people feel stuck, even after doing “all the right things”? 🎓💡 In today’s episode, James McLamb connects with Sai Vasam, an educator, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Self-Investor. 🚀 Together, they uncover surprising truths about the challenges facing today’s teens and young adults. 🎤📘Their conversation 🎧🌍 shines a light on what’s ...
How Do Kids Really Find Purpose? With Shannon Anderson
What if kids could see how today’s learning 📚 shapes tomorrow’s future? 🌟 In this week’s inspiring episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James McLamb talks with Shannon Anderson about purpose 🎯, motivation 💪, and building resilience 🔑. From sparking curiosity in the classroom 🏫 to guiding young adults 🎓 toward direction, you’ll discover practical insights to help th...
✨ What if the hardest seasons of life revealed your true calling? In this moving episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, host James McLamb 🎧 chats with Justin Pickens 🌱, who turned his story of adversity into a message of hope 💡. From battling the effects of a high ACE score 📊 to rediscovering his passion for education 📚, Justin shares powerful lessons on overcoming burnout 🔥, embracing purpose ✨, and creating lasting impact...
Why Are Teens Struggling So Much with Discipline? With Dave Christensen
🔥 How do you build rock-solid discipline and resilience? 🤔💥 In this episode, 🎙️ James McLamb links up with Coach Dave Christensen—legendary football coach 🏈 turned keynote speaker 🎤 and leadership expert. 🏆 With 40 years of molding athletes into champions at powerhouse programs like Missouri, Wyoming, and Texas A&M, Christensen knows exactly what i...
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