26.01.27 Pennies, Purpose & Play

Speakers and topics - Erica Salda (host) — show opening/closing, sports + life framing, pressure vs. purpose in teen sports, coachability, team chemistry, cash-preference anecdotes. - Dr. “D” Rev. Richard Dugan — producer banter, mountain-life updates, light personal anecdotes/shout-outs. - Dominique Hackett — wellness segments, “the penny” metaphor (history, societal meaning, cash vs. cashless culture), teen-focused life lessons. - Kristine Haugh / Christine Marie — astrology primer (moon in Taurus → Gemini, Mars–Pluto in Aquarius), tarot/emotional navigation (Princess of Cups, Temperance, Moon), encouragement to share feelings. - Don Sanders — “hooga” (cozy/positive mindset), Buddhist/self-motivation perspective, importance of uplifting teammates and positive team vibe. - Other participants / callers — short reactions, supporting comments and local shout-outs. This episode of Team Sports Radio blends sports, wellness, and life skills for teen athletes: Erica leads conversations on playing from purpose vs. pressure and coachability; Dominique uses the penny as a metaphor for patience, presence, and community in a cashless age; Christine Marie offers astrological and tarot-based emotional navigation; Don Sanders closes with mindset and team-chemistry practices rooted in Buddhist-inspired encouragement. The show weaves practical advice for teens, parents, and coaches with community shout-outs and personal anecdotes. Sports + soul: coachability, purpose vs. pressure, the penny’s lessons on patience & presence, astrology & mindset for teen athletes. #TeamSportsRadio, #TeenAthletes, #Coachability, #PressureVsPurpose, #MindsetMatters, #Wellness, #YouthSports, #TeamChemistry, #PlayWithPurpose, #CashCulture, #PennyMetaphor, #Presence, #Patience, #Community, #Astrology, #Tarot, #EmotionalNavigation, #MentalHealth, #PositiveMindset, #Hooga, #BuddhistWisdom, #ParentingTeens, #CoachingTips, #Gratitude, #LocalBusiness, #SaveCash, #SportsLife, #CharacterFirst, #AthleteDevelopment, #ShareYourFeelings 🌟 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! 🎙️⚽🏀🌱