All Episodes
Ignition!
In the past few episodes, I've talked about what it takes for teens to create talent, to get better at anything. According to Daniel Coyle's "The Talent Code," we just...
Deep Practice
Last week, we talked about how talent can be created by strengthening the myelin in your brain. This week, I go more into detail about what Deep Practice, according to...
Creating Talent
You don't have to be born with talent. You can create it. I summarize some key concepts from Daniel Coyle's book, The Talent Code, and talk about how teens can use "sc...
The Superman Elixir (Encore Episode)
This was one of my favorite episodes from a few years ago. The idea that there is an elixir, or formula, that teens can use to become a type of "Super" man has always ...
Using AI to Terminate Homework
Teens can use artificial intelligence to help them rock their homework. AI shouldn't be something parents and teachers are afraid of, and I have a great conversation w...
Executive Functioning with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan
I have a special guest on today, so the episode is longer than usual. But it's all so good! Starting with a great story about a teen who is nervous about a big speech ...
Freedom & Responsibility
Summer is coming to an end and teens across the country are all mourning the loss of their "free time." But, teens might have said goodbye to their freedom long ago if...
The Infinite Game and How to Play It
If you don't know what type of game you're playing, you can get discouraged and lose your faith and focus in your goals. But the truth is, most everything we want in l...
When Things Suck
Sometimes things just suck. No amount of changing your thoughts is going to help it not to suck. So, what do you do? You suck it up! No, I'm not saying to "get over it...
Connecting with Important People
Want to connect with important people? We all do! That's why we spend time following social media influencers, watching YouTube stars, and playing video games where th...
Doing Something Worthwhile
Doing something worthwhile is key to living a happy, successful, and fulfilled life. But teens often spend their time doing something worth-less. Something that wastes...
When People Poop on Your Purpose
Finding meaning in our lives is awesome! It helps us avoid loneliness, depression, lack of motivation, procrastination, and more. It gives us purpose. But, what do we ...
Order Out of Chaos with ADD Coach Leslie Josel
I have a conversation with Leslie Josel who coaches families of children and teens with ADD and we talk about how to create some order out of the chaos that ADD/ADHD b...
Helping Your Teen Succeed, Interview with Heather Frazier
A cross-posting of a guest appearance I did on Pivot Parenting with Heather Frazier."In today's episode, I chat with teen coach, Joey Mascio about how we can help our ...
Feeling Empty
Sometimes we feel empty. We're not motivated or excited for things. When this happens, there is nothing wrong with us. We have just entered a vacuum where we can't ans...
Meaning, Purpose, and Reason
Why do we do what we do?? Sometimes it's for pleasure, sometimes it's for power, but the best times are when it's for something meaningful. Knowing this allows us to c...
Handling Rejection
Getting rejected is a part of life. But it really sucks sometimes and it would be awesome if everyone knew how to handle it better. In today's episode, I help teens un...
Body Image and Social Media with Stephanie Valdez
Social media is a circus. Teens are expected to jump through hoops and look a certain way to get the applaus and admiration from others. That's crap! In this episode S...
Interview with Teen Entrepreneur Evan Paventy
This month I am talking about how teens can make money. I've mentioned how you can make money as a teen entrepreneur so I figured I might as well bring one on the show...
There is Money Out There For You
Teens, there is PLENTY of money out there for you to get. You just have to believe it's there for you to find. This is called having an abundant mindset. Most teens ha...
Being a Teen Entrepreneur
Teen Entrepreneurs make more money than teen employees. That's a fact. Why? Because entrepreneur's get a bigger slice of the pie! Creating your own business is totally...
Procrastination
Procrastination is the WORST! And don't give me that "I work better under pressure" nonsense, I use that excuse to avoid doing stuff, too. Once teens understand WHY yo...
Get More Sleep!
You do NOT get enough sleep. You know it. I know it. Everbody knows it!! That's why you're tired all the time! Teens need 8-10 hours of sleep EVERY NIGHT. In this epis...
The Dark Doesn't Last Forever
We all experience dark times. The worst thing to do when that happens is to let our brain assume it's going to last forever. It won't. Trust me. The light always comes...
Bullies Be Gone with Nate Webb
Sometimes bullies attack all at once in a coordinate effort to tear you down. What do you do then? Today's guest is someone who has been through that exact thing, Nate...
Tame Your Emotions (Three Tools Every Hero Needs Part 3)
The third and final tool every hero needs is the reins. The reins represent taming your emotions! Every hero experiences pleasant and unpleasant emotions, so learning ...
Write Your Story (Three Tools Every Hero Needs Part 2)
To be the hero of your story, teens need to take up the pen and start writing their narrative purposefully. In this episode, I talk to teens about how to do that and w...
Own Your Results (Three Tools Every Hero Needs Part 1)
Every hero needs three important tools. Today, I talk about the first one: the Flag (Own Your Results). The flag is what teens can use to stake a claim over their own ...