HeyJaredRaising Athletes
Sports Parenting podcast. Kirsten Jones interviews coaches, parents, athletes and trainers about everything youth sports. Follow Kirsten at kirstenjonesinc.com, @kirstenjonesinc (Facebook and Twitter), or @kirstenjonescoach (Instagram and LinkedIn).
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The Strength to Be Vulnerable: Avery Nelson on Athlete Mental Health | EP 191 (opens the original)
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What does it really mean to be mentally tough? In sports, athletes are taught to be resilient, stay composed under pressure, and push through adversity. But sometimes, the expectation to always be “tough” can make it difficult to admit when we’re struggling. In this episode, Kirsten sits down with Avery Nelson , who brings a unique perspective through her training in both performance psychology and mental health counseling. Avery and Kirsten explore what happens when athletes, coaches, and high
The Strength to Be Vulnerable: Avery Nelson on Athlete Mental Health | EP 191 (CLIP) (opens the original)
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What does it really mean to be mentally tough? In sports, athletes are taught to be resilient, stay composed under pressure, and push through adversity. But sometimes, the expectation to always be “tough” can make it difficult to admit when we’re struggling. In this episode, Kirsten sits down with Avery Nelson , who brings a unique perspective through her training in both performance psychology and mental health counseling. Avery and Kirsten explore what happens when athletes, coaches, and high
Building Unshakable Confidence with Former WNBA Player Chantelle Anderson | EP 190 (opens the original)
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What does it take to build confidence that lasts long after the final buzzer? This week, Kirsten sits down with former WNBA player Chantelle Anderson to explore the powerful connection between confidence, leadership, identity, and resilience. As one of the most accomplished basketball players of her generation, Chantelle broke barriers at Vanderbilt, competed at the highest level in the WNBA, and has since dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations develop authentic leadership
Back to school, Back to Sports: 8 Tips to Not Lose Your Sh*t on the Sidelines | EP 189 (opens the original)
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It’s time to head back to school—and that means a new season of sports, schedules, homework, practices, and plenty of emotions for the whole family! In this annual back-to-school episode of Raising Athletes , Kirsten Jones is joined by special guest host Susie Walton to help parents and young athletes start the school year with confidence, calm, and the right mindset. Kirsten and Susie share practical strategies for creating healthy routines, managing the transition back to school and sports, se
Parenting with Perspective – A Conversation with Dr. Annalise Caron & Dr. Suzanne Allen | EP 159 (opens the original)
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In this episode, Kirsten welcomes parenting pair Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen, two experienced psychologists and moms who bring both professional expertise and real-life wisdom to the conversation. Together, they dive into the joys and challenges of raising resilient kids in today’s world, exploring how parents can balance structure with empathy, set boundaries with love, and model the confidence they hope to instill in their children. Listeners will walk away with fresh insights, pr
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