Raising Athletes, Losing Our Minds, and Why Sports Moms Deserve Medals

If you’ve ever packed a cooler at 6 a.m., screamed from the sidelines, or quietly questioned why this game matters so much—you’re in the right place.

This episode is what every sports parent needs to hear. Because let’s be honest: youth sports? It’s not just a hobby—it’s a full-time job with zero pay, high emotional stakes, and way too many snack duties.

In this episode, we get real about:

• Why youth sports culture is so intense

• The pressure we feel as parents to “get it right”

• How to keep your own identity while raising a kid who’s chasing goals

• What sports actually teach our kids—and what they teach us

• Why gratitude, grit, and growth matter more than any trophy

Here’s the truth: You don’t need to have it all figured out.

You just need to show up with heart and boundaries.

This is the pep talk you didn’t know you needed—and the permission slip to stop trying to be everything to everyone.

This episode is for:

• The mom who’s burnt out, stretched thin, and wondering if it’s okay to not care this much

• The woman who loves her kids but misses herself

• Anyone who’s ever sat in the car after a game and thought: “What are we even doing?”

This isn’t just about sports.

It’s about who you are when the whistle blows and life keeps coming.

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