EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 41 MIN
26.04.14 Growth, Grit & Game Day: Losing, Finding Your Voice & Staying Centered
from Teen Sports Radio · host Erica Salda, Santa BarbRa Wellness Center, Inc.
Teen Sports Radio — Episode: “Growth, Grit & Game Day: Losing, Finding Your Voice & Staying Centered” Episode summary: On this episode of Teen Sports Radio, Erica and the crew bring together sports, self-mastery, and creative expression for teens and young athletes. Ryan Quirk shares a raw, reflective Self Mastery segment about losing a championship hockey game — lessons on letting go, gratitude, sportsmanship, preparation, and using setbacks to grow stronger. Emily the Songbird explores “Finding Your Voice Without Losing Yourself,” discussing healthy freedom, creative expression through music, and how teens can use voice and community to navigate independence. Christine Marie closes with a tarot/astro micro-segment — moon in Pisces insights, emotional mastery prompts, and a hopeful Sun card reading. Plus local community spots and brief ads for Santa Barbara resources. Why listen: teen sports podcast, youth athlete mental health, high school sports, hockey game recap, sportsmanship, self-mastery for athletes, training mindset, finding your voice, teen empowerment, music for teens, astrology & tarot for teens, community resources. What you’ll take away: - Practical tips for coping with loss and staying motivated after tough games - Ways to cultivate gratitude, preparation routines, and a growth mindset for athletes - Creative strategies for teens to find and express their voice safely (music, sport, art) - Quick astro/tarot reflections for emotional check-ins and self-care Call to action: Subscribe for weekly Teen Sports Radio episodes, follow Ryan Quirk at RQSelfMastery.com (and The Journey of Self Mastery on Amazon), and visit Emily the Songbird at emilythesongbird.com for workshops and music classes. #TeenSports, #YouthAthlete, #HighSchoolSports, #SportsPodcast, #AthleteMindset, #MentalHealthForAthletes, #Sportsmanship, #Resilience, #LosingToWin, #SelfMastery, #AthleteTraining, #HockeyLife, #GameDayMindset, #GratitudePractice, #FindYourVoice, #TeenEmpowerment, #MusicAndHealing, #YouthWellness, #CommunitySports, #CoachingTips, #WorkoutRoutine, #CompetitionPrep, #GrowthMindset, #MotivationForTeens, #TarotAndAstrology, #EmotionalWellness, #WorkshopForTeens, #SantaBarbara, #WellnessCenter, #PositiveVibes 🌟 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! 🎙️⚽🏀🌱
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After a tough championship loss, Teen Sports Radio shares powerful lessons in resilience, gratitude, finding your voice through music, and staying centered—tools every young athlete needs.
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26.04.14 Growth, Grit & Game Day: Losing, Finding Your Voice & Staying Centered
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