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The YouSchool Podcast

The YouSchool Podcast

Hosted by: Scott Schimmel

Go to our YouTube channel to watch the episodes (just search The YouSchool) My nightmare at 20 years old was that I would wake up at 40 and feel deep regret that I lived the wrong life- a really nice, predictable,...

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Burnout vs. Purpose: Helping Kids Discover What They’re Good At

In this episode of The YouSchool Podcast, Scott Schimmel dives into one of the most critical—but overlooked—questions every kid needs to answer to build a meaningful life: What are your strengths? Too many...
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From Drifting to Direction: Helping Teens Build a Life That Matters

In this episode, Scott Schimmel unpacks one of the most crucial questions every teen needs to hear: “What kind of person do you want to become?” With the growing pressure from academics, sports, social media, and...
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Beauty as a Clue: Helping Kids Discover Who They Are

What if asking your kid one simple question could unlock a powerful insight into who they are becoming? In this episode, Scott Schimmel explores one of the 30 Critical Questions every kid needs to answer to build a...
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Not Just “Thank You”: How Gratitude Builds Stronger, Happier Kids

📢 How Gratitude Shapes Your Kid’s Identity & Confidence If your kid struggles to answer, “What are you grateful for?”—it’s more than just bad manners. It’s an emotional blind spot that could impact their...
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More Than Their Achievements: Helping Kids Build True Self-Worth

In this episode, Scott Schimmel shares a powerful moment with a group of high school seniors that reveals a deep truth about how kids tie their self-worth to achievement. When one high-achieving student admitted he...
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From Fitting In to Standing Out: How Kids Can Discover Who They Really Are

Summary In this conversation, Scott Schimmel emphasizes the critical importance of identity formation during the teenage years. He discusses how adolescents need guidance to discover who they are and the significance...
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Mistakes, Not Failure: Helping Kids Build Identity and Resilience

📌 Episode Summary: Failure isn’t something to fear—it’s a crucial part of growing up. In this episode, Scott Schimmel shares why helping kids develop a healthy perspective on failure is essential for their future...
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Why Kids Give Up & How to Teach Them Grit

In this episode, Scott Schimmel dives deep into the challenge of helping kids develop resilience when they face struggles. Have you ever heard your child say, "I'm just not good at this," and then give up? The real...
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Raising Resilient Kids: How to Turn Setbacks into Strength

🔹 Episode Summary: Your kid will face rejection, failure, heartbreak, and setbacks. The real question is—will they have what it takes to handle it? In this episode, Scott Schimmel shares how parents can help kids...
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Helping Your Kid Know Who They Are & What They Stand For

Episode Overview: In this episode, Scott Schimmel shares the story of Alex—a smart, capable college student who struggles with decision-making, self-identity, and finding direction in life. Alex’s journey reveals a...
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From Lost to Clarity: Guide Your Kid in Discovering Their Core Values

Ever feel like your kid is just going with the flow, making decisions based on what’s easiest or what others expect? That’s normal—but it’s also why so many young people struggle to find a path that actually fulfills...
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The Power of Uniqueness: Guiding Kids to Be Themselves

Welcome to another episode of The YouSchool Podcast with Scott Schimmel. This episode is deeply personal, as Scott reflects on his teenage years and the struggle of pretending to be someone he wasn’t. Today, kids face...
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START Being More Intentional With Your Kids!

Besides keeping your kids healthy and safe, what else can you do to ensure they'll become happy and successful adults? With the time you have with them—downtime, drive time, meal time, and bedtime, what will YOU do to engage them intentionally? 

Each week, we'll send you an actionable tip on how to engage more with your kids, whether they're 8 or 18.

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