The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb

The Generation Youth Podcast with 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 serves as a vital resource for anyone interested in shaping tomorrow’s leaders. Tune in to explore fresh perspectives, innovative strategies, and the powerful stories of young individuals making a difference. Together, we are building a future filled with promise and potential.

Episodes

November 17, 2025 39 mins

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 w...

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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 st...

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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 fo...

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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 🚀...

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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 ...

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Are We Losing This Generation to Fake Happiness? With Rosalie Kissmann

🔥 Why are so many teens hurting, and what part do we play in it? 🧠💔 In this bold and eye-opening episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, host James McLamb interviews Rosalie Kissmann, a passionate 24-year educator and speaker on finding happiness 🎤📚, to uncover what’s really behind the growing sadness, stress, and disconnection among today’s kids. 😔📱Fro...

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🌟💫👟 Every parent knows the heartbreak of watching their teen struggle, but what if those struggles are the very moments that shape their future strength? 🎧🔥 On this episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James McLamb speaks with Tevin Ali about helping kids see setbacks 🧗‍♂️🌄 not as endings, but as turning points. 🚦🌈 Together, they share insights that remind parents, mentors, and youth leaders that rejection can be redir...

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What If Imperfection Is the Key to Raising Confident Teens? With Derrick Kinney

🌟✨ Is imperfection the secret to raising confident teens? 🎧 In today’s episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James McLamb 🎙️ sits down with Derrick Kinney, a dad of four 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, bestselling author 📚 of Good Money Revolution, and creator of Simple Teen Success 🚀, to uncover how vulnerability 💡 shapes stronger connections between parents an...

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How Administrators and Teachers Beat Burnout Together? With Rae Hughart

 

What if teacher burnout wasn’t inevitable? ✨ In this episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James McLamb welcomes Rae Hughart to share simple, proven strategies that help educators and leaders build healthier classrooms 🏫 and stronger schools 📈. From time-saving tips ⏰ to smarter support systems 🤝, they show how small changes can create lasting impact. I...

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Can Teens and Young Adults Master Their Future? With Sai Vasam

 

🔥✨ Why do so many young people feel stuck, even after doing “all the right things”? 🎓💡 In today’s episode, James McLamb connects with Sai Vasam, an educator, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Self-Investor. 🚀 Together, they uncover surprising truths about the challenges facing today’s teens and young adults. 🎤📘Their conversation 🎧🌍 shines a light on what’s ...

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How Do Kids Really Find Purpose? With Shannon Anderson

 

What if kids could see how today’s learning 📚 shapes tomorrow’s future? 🌟 In this week’s inspiring episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James McLamb talks with Shannon Anderson about purpose 🎯, motivation 💪, and building resilience 🔑. From sparking curiosity in the classroom 🏫 to guiding young adults 🎓 toward direction, you’ll discover practical insights to help th...

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✨ What if the hardest seasons of life revealed your true calling? In this moving episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, host James McLamb 🎧 chats with Justin Pickens 🌱, who turned his story of adversity into a message of hope 💡. From battling the effects of a high ACE score 📊 to rediscovering his passion for education 📚, Justin shares powerful lessons on overcoming burnout 🔥, embracing purpose ✨, and creating lasting impact...

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Why Are Teens Struggling So Much with Discipline? With Dave Christensen

 

🔥 How do you build rock-solid discipline and resilience? 🤔💥 In this episode, 🎙️ James McLamb links up with Coach Dave Christensen—legendary football coach 🏈 turned keynote speaker 🎤 and leadership expert. 🏆 With 40 years of molding athletes into champions at powerhouse programs like Missouri, Wyoming, and Texas A&M, Christensen knows exactly what i...

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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...

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🔥 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...

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🎙️ 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...

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🌟 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 ...

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📱✨ 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 🧠💭....

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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...

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🎙️ 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...

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