In Episode 72, Dr. Shaun Garff breaks down what youth and teen athletes truly need to perform, stay healthy, and recover well, starting with the fundamentals that are often overlooked. Listeners will gain clarity on the most common nutrition- and injury-related issues seen in young athletes, how to communicate about nutrition in a way that supports performance and long-term development, and why high-level sports medicine and nutrition care shouldn’t be reserved for elite athletes only. Dr. Garff also shares the vision behind SportMed Connect, the gaps it addresses at the club sports level, and how a more integrated, professional approach can elevate outcomes for athletes, parents, coaches, and organizations alike.

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In this episode of the podcast, Amy explores how athletes can use habit stacking to build powerful routines that actually stick during busy school days, training schedules, and competitive seasons without feeling overwhelmed. You will learn what habit stacking is, why it works so well for athletes, and how attaching small performance-focused habits to existing daily routines can improve hydration, fueling, recovery, focus, and mental resilience. The episode walks through practical examples at home, at school, and in training, explains how many habits to work on at once, and offers a simple, step-by-step framework to start building sustainable habits in January and beyond, replacing motivation with systems that make progress automatic and repeatable.

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In this episode, Amy sits down with Dr. Kate Lund, licensed clinical psychologist, performance coach, and host of The Optimized Mind, to explore what true mental resilience really looks like for athletes and the families who support them. You’ll learn why burnout and perfectionism are so common in today’s sports culture, how parents and coaches can shift from pushing to genuinely supporting, and what “stepping away” actually means when it comes to building confident, resilient athletes. Dr. Lund shares insights from her work with elite performers, Navy SEALs, and families, offering practical strategies for navigating setbacks, injury, disappointment, and everyday stress. This conversation connects mindset, recovery, and family dynamics to show how resilience is built through small, intentional habits that lead to long-term performance, well-being, and success both on and off the field.

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