The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb

Are We Teaching Kids the Wrong Way to Handle Bullying? With Justin Larsen

🔥 What if how we teach kids to handle bullying is making things worse? 🤯 In today’s episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, 🎙️ James McLamb welcomes Justin Larson 🏆, a speaker, educator, and founder of LarsenMotivates 🚀, who shares his raw and powerful journey from being bullied 😞 to becoming a voice for youth empowerment 💪✨ specializing in conflict...

🔥 Are today’s teens struggling more, or are they facing tougher challenges than past generations? 🤔 In this powerful episode of the Generation Youth Podcast, 🎙️ host James McLamb jives with Kwesi Millington 🎤—keynote speaker, coach, resilience expert, author, and former RCMP Police Officer 🚔—to uncover what’s happening with youth today. Kwesi breaks down why many young people hesitate to push through adversity 💭, how social m...

🎙️ What if the secret to raising confident, resilient kids is letting them struggle? 🚀 In this episode, host James McLamb sits down with Paul Plotkin, founder and creator of Mission Grit™, to explore how intentional challenges and hands-on experiences shape the next generation of leaders. 💪 Paul shares his inspiring journey from military service 🌟 to creating innovative youth programs that build confidence, character, and resil...

🌟 How do you help youth build confidence to speak up about their struggles? 🤔 In today’s episode, host James McLamb 🎙️ connects with Zion “Z” Givens, a mental health advocate 🌈 and co-founder of Up To It, a platform helping youth 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 and adults connect and thrive 💪 while unpacking the critical topic of mental health in youth. 🧠 Together, they discuss the importance of self-advocacy 🗣️, breaking the stigma around asking ...

📱✨ Are today’s youth more connected or lonely than ever before? 🌐🤔 In this compelling episode of the Generation Youth Podcast, 🎙️ host James McLamb sits down with Nathan Wray, a youth life coach and speaker, to uncover the truth about today’s generation’s challenges. 🤝💡 Together, they explore how digital devices 📲 have created a “disconnected connection,” 🔗 leading to rising loneliness 🥺💔 and mental health struggles 🧠💭....

How Can Teens Chase Greatness? with Chase Livingston

🎯 What’s holding teens back from becoming their best selves? 🧗‍♂️ In this episode, host James McLamb chats with fitness coach and youth mentor Chase Livingston, "Your Trainer for Life." 💪 Chase shares his inspiring journey from a two-time college dropout to becoming a personal trainer, speaker, and life coach passionate about helping the next generation overcome challenges a...

🎙️ How does a harmless bet spiral into a life-altering addiction? 🎲 In this compelling episode, James McLamb sits down with public speaker Saul Malek to uncover a hidden crisis—gambling addiction among teens and young adults. 💬 Saul candidly shares his journey into sports betting during college, revealing the emotional 💔 and financial 💸 toll it took and how he ultimately reclaimed his life. 🚀 As gambling apps 📱 and online be...

How Can We Help Teens Overcome Self-Doubt and Embrace Their Worth? With Kate Garnes

🎧✨ How do you help young people see their worth in a world constantly telling them they're insufficient? 🌍💔 In today’s episode, host James McLamb chats with motivational speaker, author, DJ, gladiator, and former Disney performer Kate Garnes 🎤🎉 to explore teens' struggles—from relentless social media pressure 📱🔥 to finding their voice amids...

🌟 What does it indeed mean to embrace yourself? 🎙️💖 In this heartfelt episode, 🌈 James McLamb chats with Morgan Hannaleck, a mental health speaker, author, and therapist, 🌱 about her powerful journey of overcoming an eating disorder 🏋️‍♀️ and rediscovering her true self. 🧘‍♀️ Together, they discuss real-life strategies 📚 for helping teens face societal pressures 🌊 and build healthier self-esteem 💚 and relationships. 👫 Wh...

🌟📚🎶 How do the stories teens tell themselves shape their choices and future? 💭🌈 In this episode of the Generation Youth Podcast, 🎙️✨ host James McLamb speaks with Kevin Mecchella, a youth speaker, musician, and behavioral coach, about empowering teens to rewrite their stories and make wise decisions. 🔑🙌 Kevin shares his journey of resilience, 🌍🎸 the pivotal lessons from his life-changing experiences, and how he helps stud...

🔥💪🌟 What does it take for young people to build true confidence and resilience? 🤔👀💭 James McLamb chats with Kimberly Clark, a Navy veteran, ⚓ bestselling author, and emotional intelligence expert, who shares her powerful journey of overcoming bullying, insecurities, trauma, and addiction 💔🤕🚀. In this eye-opening episode, Kimberly reveals the seven fundamental principles she’s developed to help teens build lasting confidenc...

🔥🌟💪 Are today’s teens missing out on seeing their true potential? 🚀💡 James McLamb welcomes 👯‍♂️ Asley and Jose, best friends, speakers, and founders of Noble Sheep 🤝✨, who are on a mission to inspire youth to become great leaders. 🗣️💭 These two passionate leaders share personal stories, real-life tips, and practical advice to help young people find confidence and strength in who they are—not just what they accomplish. 🌱🙌...

💪Are young athletes today facing more than physical challenges? 🏃‍♂️💥 In this episode, host James McLamb 🎙️ connects young athletes' emotional struggles with Educator, Leader, Mentor, and Coach Robert Taylor. ⚡⚽ They discuss how frustration 😤 and pressure 🏋️‍♂️ impact performance and why emotional intelligence 🧠 is vital on and off the field. ⚽🏆 Robert also shares how his “Titan Performance” program focuses on mindset 🧘‍♂️...

🎙️💡✨ How can schools create an uplifting environment where teachers and students thrive? 🌟📚 In this episode, James McLamb sits down with Dr. Jim Van Allan, Educator, Speaker, and President of The Energy Bus for Schools, to discuss their nationwide program to improve school culture. 🚍💼 Dr. Jim shares real-life stories and powerful strategies that help schools strengthen relationships, boost teamwork, and foster a positive atmo...

🎯🏆✨ Are you worried about putting too much pressure on your young athlete? 🤔 In this episode, host James McLamb talks with Kirsten Jones, a peak performance and sports parenting coach, about the growing pressures in youth sports. 🏅⚽ They offer practical advice on helping kids enjoy sports without feeling overwhelmed, 🧠💡 preventing burnout, and encouraging a healthy, fun environment. 😄🏀🥇 Kirsten shares her experiences and t...

🚸✨ How do you teach your kids to say "NO" 🛑 and respect boundaries confidently? In this episode of the Generation Youth Podcast, 🎙️ host James McLamb sits down with Mike Domitrz, Hall of Fame Speaker, author, subject matter expert, and 🎓 founder of the Center for Respect, to talk about teaching teens the importance of boundaries, consent, and healthy relationships. 💬 Mike shares personal stories, real-life challenges teens fac...

🔥✨ What if fear is not something to avoid but a tool to help us grow? 💪 In this episode, host James McLamb chats with mental fitness coach AJ Shavelle about how fear, especially the fear of failure, affects today’s youth. 😱👊 AJ explains how fear isn’t something to avoid but to understand and use for growth. 🌱 He shares practical tips for parents, teachers, and leaders 👩‍🏫👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 to help young people face their fears, bui...

The Power of Presence: How Love Transforms Lives with Derrick Pearson

✨🔥 What does it mean to live each day with purpose truly? In this uplifting episode of the Generation Youth Podcast 🎙️, host James McLamb sits down with Derrick Pearson, a coach 🏆, sportscaster 🎥, and bestselling author 📚. Derrick shares how his life-altering experience 💫 changed his outlook on life, leading him to make love ❤️ his guiding principle. He e...

Purpose Over Grades: Raising Smart, Confident Kids with Trish Wilkinson

🎙️✨ Have you ever wondered how you can help your child learn more effectively and confidently? In this episode, James McLamb connects with Trish Wilkinson, an author and educator, to share practical ways to help children thrive academically and emotionally. 🌟 Trish, a mom of neurodivergent kids, reveals her "Prepare, Purpose, Process" framework, which keeps...