Tough Love or Bubble Wrap? Saving Athletes from Themselves (and Maybe You Too)

Send us Fan MailThis week on Running with James, Coach Lauren flips the script and puts Coach James and Coach Carlos in the hot seat to tackle one of the hardest parts of coaching—guiding athletes through tough times. Whether it’s injury, burnout, personal setbacks, or mental blocks, we explore the balance between tough love and gentle encouragement. How do we keep people motivated without pushing them over the edge? How do we help athletes stay healthy, stay moving, and stay on mission—even when life throws a wrench in the plan? Tune in for real talk, practical advice, and a few laughs along the way. Support the showBecome a member and support the show:https://patreon.com/RunningwithJames?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link