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The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb

Generation Youth, 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

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Ep. #165: Are We Misreading What Kids Really Need?...

The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb ·

2026/03/25

Are We Misreading What Kids Really Need? With Nicole RunyonRethinking how we help kids. 🧠 In this episode, James McLamb sits down with Nicole Runyon to unpack the growing tension between youth mental health, modern parenting, and the culture shaping today’s kids 📱 Together, they explore why this conversation matters for parents, educators, coaches, and youth leaders, while offering a more grounded lens on what young people need to grow, lead, and thrive. 🌱 Nicole Runyon, LMSW, is a

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Ep. #164: Is Your Parenting Style Helping or Hurting...

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2026/03/23

Is Your Parenting Style Helping or Hurting Your Teen? With Steve Galley and Nate CrandallIn today’s episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James sits down with longtime educators and coaches Steve Galley and Nate Crandall to talk about a shift many parents are beginning to notice as their kids grow into teenagers 🎧. After decades in classrooms and on the court 🏀, Steve and Nate bring real-world perspective from years of working with teens, parents, and athletes navigating pressure, identity,

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Ep. #163: How Does Fatherhood Shape the Future of...

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2026/03/10

How Does Fatherhood Shape the Future of Youth? With Jonathan GuerreroWhat happens when fathers begin asking deeper questions about their role in their children’s lives? 🗣️ In this episode, host James McLamb welcomes Jonathan Guerrero, founder, producer, and host of The Fatherhood Challenge, a syndicated radio program and podcast focused on strengthening families by helping fathers become more present and intentional in their children’s lives. Together, they explore the deeper questions

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Ep. #162: Are We Helping Young People Lead with...

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2026/03/03

Are We Helping Young People Lead with Purpose? With Dave HerpySmall moments shape future leaders 🌱. In today’s episode, James McLamb sits down with Dave Herpy, an author, coach, and speaker, to rethink what leadership really looks like for young people today. With decades of experience in youth development and camp leadership 🏕️, Dave brings a perspective that speaks directly to the pressure, comparison, and confidence challenges many teens face and why the environments around them matter more

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Ep. #161: How Do We Lead Kids in a Screen Age? With...

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2026/02/24

How Do We Lead Kids in a Screen Age? With Kathy Van Benthuysen🔥 In this episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James interviews longtime educator, mother of 20 years, 30-year classroom teacher, and coach with more than 67,000 hours working with kids, Kathy Van Benthuysen, about the growing tension between technology and healthy youth development 📱🧠. After decades in education, she began noticing shifts in communication, attention, and confidence that raised deeper questions about how the

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Ep. #160: Can Sports and Nature Shape Stronger, More...

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2026/02/17

Can Sports and Nature Shape Stronger, More Resilient Kids? With Marci KornegayWhat does it really take to help young people build confidence, resilience, and belief in themselves when the path feels uncertain? 💭 In today’s episode, host James McLamb welcomes Marci Kornegay for a thoughtful conversation on how sports, outdoor challenges, and supportive leadership shape strong, confident young people. 🏃‍♀️ Drawing from her experience as a coach and mentor, Marci reflects on how curiosity,

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Ep. #159: Why Do Young People Struggle to Build Real...

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2026/02/10

Why Do Young People Struggle to Build Real Confidence and Resilience? With Kaz Langness🏆 Building stronger minds for life and sport. In this episode, James McLamb sits down with Kaz Langness, a mental performance coach who works with youth and collegiate athletes across the country, to unpack what truly shapes confidence, resilience, and performance under pressure. They explore where belief comes from, how it gets shaken, and why the adults in a young person’s life often matter more than they

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Ep. #158: How Can Adults Support Youth Growth In A...

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2026/01/27

How Can Adults Support Youth Growth In A Distracted World? With Kerri ScheetzIn today’s episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James interviews Kerri Scheetz, a lifelong educator, coach, school board member, and youth mindset leader with decades of experience supporting students and schools 🎓. Together, they explore the real tension facing today’s youth, from constant distraction and packed schedules ⚡ to the growing challenge of staying focused on what truly matters long term. The conversation

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Ep. #157: How Can We Support Teens Before Suicide...

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2026/01/20

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 educator, and her role as a parent supporting a teen through mental health

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Ep. #156: What Happens When a Young Athlete’s...

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2026/01/13

💪 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 pressure, and show up at home, in school, and in sport. 🎯This episode

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Ep. #155: What Helps Kids Stick With Big Dreams? With...

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2026/01/06

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 away thinking differently about what it really takes to turn ideas

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Ep. #154: How Does Self-Talk Affect Young People’s...

The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb ·

2025/12/16

How Does Self-Talk Affect Young People’s Stress? With Matt KovatchisWhat 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 health, self-talk, and the daily habits shaping how adolescents and

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Ep. #153: What Will Help Today’s Youth Grow Strong...

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2025/12/09

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 how his role came to life, why students need steady tools for real

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Ep. #152: What Breaks When Coaches, Athletes, and...

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2025/12/02

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 connection in youth sports ❤️. It is honest, human, and full of insight

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Ep.#151: Why Are Young Athletes Hiding Their Mental...

The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb ·

2025/11/24

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 leadership experience, a deep commitment to service ❤️, and a mission to

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Ep. #150: How Do Injuries Shape Young Athletes'...

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2025/11/18

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 why confidence often drops after injury, the mindset shifts that help

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Ep. #149: What’s Missing in How We Shape Tomorrow’s...

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2025/11/11

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 students, athletes, and future leaders, 🧠 revealing what it really

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Ep. #148: How Do We Raise Kids Who Win Without...

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2025/11/04

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 for the next generation 🌟. Together, they reveal the quiet truths

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Ep. #147: What Makes a Student Truly Self-Motivated?...

The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb ·

2025/10/28

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 🚀 to lead their own growth at home 🏡, in class 🎓, and in life 🌍

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Ep.#146: Can Coaching Turn Your Teen’s Fear into...

The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb ·

2025/10/21

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 open up about why today’s teens struggle with pressure 🎓💥, how

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