🔥✨ 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, build resilience, and see failure as a stepping stone. 🏆 They also discuss the pressure of online comparisons 📱 and the importance of focusing on the journey, not just the end goal. 🛤️✨ Tune in for helpful advice on supporting the next generation 🌍 in a tech-driven world! 💻🚀

Connect with AJ Shavell: X: https://x.com/coachajkings

Website: https://thegrowthcompass.beehiiv.com/

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Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(1:53) Who is AJ Shavell?

(3:42) Understanding fear and how it affects today’s youth

(6:13) The role of technology in amplifying fear and anxiety

(12:30) Fear of failure Vs. Fear of others' opinions (FOPO)

(14:54) Fear of success and fear of disappointment

(17:58) Tips for parents to help children overcome fear

(20:44) Clear, consistent communication and reinforcing the feelings

(25:20) How fear drives success and failure in high achievers

(29:46) How to connect with AJ Shavell and his work

(33:59) Outro

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 explains how starting and ending each day with love has shaped his approach to teaching, coaching, and personal growth 🌱. Together, they offer practical, actionable advice on building strong connections 🤝, especially with those most challenging to reach, by showing up with truth, care, and consistency. This conversation equips us with the tools 🛠️ we need to build meaningful connections and empowers us to live with purpose and make every moment count ⏳💡.

Connect with Derrick Pearson:

Website: https://theticketfm.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-pearson-b5580524/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/937theticket

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derrickpearson/

X: https://x.com/937theticket

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@937theticket

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@937TheTicket

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(2:20) Derek’s journey as a coach, sportscaster, and radio station owner

(5:09) Life lessons from a life-altering experience

(11:02) Connecting through purpose & presence

(19:20) What are young people searching?

(24:44) Love as the Priority in Education

(29:16) Planting for purpose: For outcome, not

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 kids focused, engaged, and motivated to learn. 🧠 From fun exercises to physical activity and purpose-driven learning, these tips can make a huge impact! 🌈 Whether you're a parent, teacher, or coach, discover small steps that lead to big results. 🚀📚 Don't miss this inspiring conversation! 👏

Connect with Trish Wilkinson:

Website: https://thebrainstages.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/brainstagesparenting/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-wilkinson-brain-stages/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrainstages/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trishwilkinson7778

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(2:35) Trish’s background and how she started developing brain-friendly teaching techniques

(7:10) Key insights on ADHD and neurodivergent learning methods

(11:34) The impact of physical activity on academic performance

(16:28) The “Prepare, Purpose, Process” method

(23:41) The power of giving kids a reason and purpose to learn

(30:50) Move, think, and process

(36:54) Processing and reflecting on learning: Why it matters

(44:05) 3P's and brain breaks

(49:02) Outro