Description: Hosts and Speakers • Erica Salda (Host, “Queen of Teen”) – Welcomes listeners and guides the show • Dominique Hackett – Student-athlete back-to-school playbook: body-as-equipment, time management, identity, injury honesty, academics, social media comparison, life beyond sports, and enjoying the journey • Ryan Quirk – Self-mastery story: escaping the trap of comparison; replacing pride/shame with confidence/humility; maximizing your own potential • Kristine Haugh (with a K) – “View from the Deck” cosmic card pull: Eight of Wands and moving fast on plans (hello, passports!) • Emily “the Songbird” Yurchisin – Teen Tones: “The Room to Be Me” on making space for yourself while making room for others—voice, boundaries, harmony, and belonging • Don Sanders – Hygge reflection from the Ventura River; Rachel Carson’s sense of wonder; journaling, nature, and keeping curiosity alive Episode Summary This inspiring episode weaves together practical coaching for student-athletes, the psychology of comparison, cosmic encouragement to act on your goals, and soulful guidance on making space for yourself without losing connection to others. Dominique offers a seven-point roadmap for thriving during the school year—from sleep, nutrition, and recovery to calendars, identity, injury awareness, grades, social media habits, and savoring the moments that matter. Ryan reframes competition by focusing on your unique gifts and daily growth, grounding confidence in humility. Kristine’s Eight of Wands calls us to act decisively on what matters now. Emily shares a heartfelt meditation on boundaries, voice, and the duet between “me” and “we.” Don’s hygge moment invites awe, journaling, and a lifelong sense of wonder. Together, the crew delivers motivation, mental fitness, and community spirit for teens, families, and coaches. Gratitude Special thanks to Santa Barbara Wellness Center (SBWellness.org), Lazer Media, and all our amazing co-hosts for powering this community of heart, grit, and growth. Hashtags: #TeenSportsRadio, #StudentAthlete, #BackToSchool, #TimeManagement, #SleepRecovery, #SportsNutrition, #InjuryPrevention, #AcademicSuccess, #GrowthMindset, #SelfMastery, #ConfidenceAndHumility, #ComparisonTrap, #MentalHealthMatters, #Teamwork, #Boundaries, #Belonging, #FindYourVoice, #MusicAndMindset, #CosmicGuidance, #EightOfWands, #Hygge, #SenseOfWonder, #NatureHeals, #Journaling, #SantaBarbara, #YouthSports, #CoachingTips, #PositivePsychology, #PerformanceMindset, #CommunitySupport 🌟 Before we go… Teen Sports Radio is brought to you by Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc., where we believe strong bodies, strong minds, and strong communities create strong futures. Whether you’re an athlete chasing a championship, a student chasing a dream, or simply someone trying to become a little better than you were yesterday, remember this: Every healthy choice is a vote for your future self. Every act of kindness strengthens your team. Every challenge you overcome becomes part of your story. If you’d like to help us continue bringing positive programming, wellness education, youth development, and community outreach to families throughout our region, please consider making a donation at www.SBwellness.org Your support helps plant seeds today that grow into healthier, stronger communities tomorrow. Until next time, keep learning, keep growing, keep believing in what is possible. This is Erica Salda and Dominique Hackett with Teen Sports Radio and Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. reminding you: The scoreboard doesn’t measure your value. Your character does. You got this! 🎙️⚽🏀🌱
