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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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Episode 57: Scott Schimmel on Modeling Emotional Intelligence

As we’ve worked with educators and parents over the past decade, our most common discussion is about their hopes and dreams for their kids' futures. I’m always curious to hear them articulate what they hope their kids...
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Episode 56: Scott Schimmel on the Hero’s Journey

The Hero’s Journey is one of the most important and helpful tools in working with kids. Rather than just giving them the support they need to be successful in school and careers, we want to give them the support they...
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Episode 55: Guiding Kids Through Identity Formation with Scott Schimmel

The teenage years are all about identity formation- figuring out who you are and how you fit in this world. The problem is, teenagers often try to go about doing that in really unhelpful and predictive ways.  We all...
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Episode 54: Impacting Kids by Telling Stories with Scott Schimmel

Storytelling is the most effective way to build a strong connection with kids. The more they know you and understand who you are, the more likely they'll be to engage. Also, teenagers need to see many examples of...
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Episode 53: Properly Affirming a Kid’s Value with Scott Schimmel

Everyone yearns to add value. It's a core longing we all share. To know that what we do and are capable to do has real value to another human. Parents and educators, we have an opportunity. To take notice and be a...
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Episode 52: What Kids Need to Grow Up Well with Scott Schimmel

Everyone yearns to add value. It's a core longing we all share. To know that what we do and are capable to do has real value to another human.  Parents and educators, we have an opportunity. To take notice and be a...
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Episode 51: The Challenges Kids Are Facing with Scott Schimmel

Kids can do everything they’re supposed to—excel and over-achieve, but still miss out on the essential and practical building blocks they need to build a life that matters: a life of significance, meaning, and...
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Episode 50: Evoking Motivation Through Hope with Scott Schimmel

*If you enjoy this short episode, stay tuned for a live webinar later in January where we do a deeper dive into the Science of Hope and how to implement it with the kids in your life. Some students are self-directed,...
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Episode 49: Justin Lipford on the Resilience of Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Justin serves as the Director of Community Engagement for YMCA Youth & Family Services in San Diego. He is passionate about connecting disconnected and vulnerable young adults to the resources necessary to...
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Episode 48: Teaching Kids About Stoicism with Ken Davenport

Ken Davenport is an entrepreneur and writer in San Diego, California. Ken is the CEO of Mission Edge, a social enterprise providing consulting and strategy services to nonprofits and small businesses in underserved...
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Episode 47: Teaching Kids Generosity with Nicole Pearson

Nicole Pearson lives in San Diego with her husband, 15 year old son, and rescue dog – Rocket. She works at Thrivent, a Fortune 500 not-for-profit financial services organization. In her role she connects churches, and...
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Episode 46: Crafting Gratitude in Your Family

In this episode, YouSchool President Scott Schimmel shares key thoughts on intentionally practicing giving thanks to cultivate a life of gratitude. We have an exercise you can download and use for your family to craft...
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For years we’ve been studying what a young person needs in order to transition into a healthy, thriving adulthood.  

They're uncommon sense ideas, really.

Download this checklist and use it with your students (or kids).

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