26.01.06 Feelings First: Vision Boards That Actually Work for Teens

Join host Erica "the Queen of Teen" and the Teen Sports Radio team for a wide-ranging New Year episode focused on mindset, body care, and showing up on and off the field. This installment features Dominique guiding teens through a new, feeling-centered approach to vision boards; Skye Ellsworth reflecting on winter, presence, and receiving; Christine Marie breaking down current astrology influences and practical self-awareness; and Don Sanders sharing hygge, creative problem-solving, and the NGU (Never Give Up) spirit. Producer Richard Dugan and station shout-outs round out the show. Dominique reframes vision boards away from flashy possessions toward a gentle, emotions-first practice: build images and words that describe how you want an ordinary day to feel (calm, confidence, belonging, ease). She offers simple options for digital or paper boards, examples like cozy moments and rest without guilt, and a short practice for setting intentions that align choices with feelings — especially useful for teen athletes learning to stay grounded under pressure. Skye Ellsworth talks about winter’s darker season as a time to be present with emptiness and grief rather than immediately trying to fix it. He encourages listeners to sink into the spaciousness, honoring difficult feelings so the new year’s light can arrive more meaningfully. Skye connects this emotional work to receptivity and the way contrast makes new opportunities feel richer. Christine Marie gives a clear, teen-friendly astrology primer: with the sun, Venus, and Mars in Capricorn and the moon in Virgo, now is a time for discipline, long-term effort, and grounded daily practices. She discusses how recognizing family and personal patterns helps reframe responses and build momentum, and suggests small morning rituals — phone-free starts, journaling, stretching — to foster consistency and compassion. Don Sanders brings hygge and practical problem-solving to the conversation, tying mindset to performance with stories about teamwork, resilience, and NBA role-player Stephen Adams as an example of selfless strength. Don also shares a real-life quick-thinking rescue (flat tire + tight airport timeline) as a model for staying calm, creative, and efficient. His closing NGU message — never give up — threads through the episode. The show also celebrates community: local Santa Barbara favorites (Harry’s, Joe’s, Some Things Good Organic), farmers markets, and the importance of supporting local growers after recent weather impacts. Key takeaways: prioritize how you want to feel, practice presence with both darkness and light, build daily routines that support your growth, and meet obstacles with calm creativity. Stay curious, stay kind, and keep showing up. 🌟 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! 🎙️⚽🏀🌱