The Bullied Brain: What Coaches Are Doing That Harms Kids

What if the biggest threat to your child’s development isn’t failure… but the environment they’re in?In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Frazier—best-selling author of The Bullied Brain and The Gaslit Brain—to unpack the hidden impact of bullying, toxic coaching, and psychological abuse in youth sports.A former award-winning educator who taught at the University of Toronto, Jennifer left her career after exposing the coverup of student abuse—fueling her mission to bring brain science into youth sports.Her work has reached #1 on Amazon in sport psychology, been endorsed by leading neuroscientists, and influenced organizations across North America.In this conversation, we break down how “old school coaching,” verbal abuse, and humiliation don’t just hurt feelings—they can actually change brain development in young athletes. You’ll learn:How bullying impacts the brainWhy toxic environments are often normalizedWarning signs parents missWhy neurodivergent athletes are more vulnerableHow to build healthier, high-performing environments🎯 Because toughness should never come at the cost of a child’s brain.