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Thinklete
by Thinklete
Helping neurodivergent athletes thrive on and off the field.
Episodes
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Are youth sports becoming more about parents than kids?
Are youth sports becoming more about parents than kids? In this episode of The Thinklete Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Alec Baker, a clinical...
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Beyond Medication: A Holistic Approach to ADHD
What does it really take to help a child with ADHD thrive? In this episode, Derek and Aleka sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Courtney...
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Your Child Is More Than an Athlete: Raising Kids With ADHD in Sports
In this episode, we sit down with Allison Solomon, ADHD parenting coach, educator, and founder of ADHD Parenting Boot Camp. As a mom of three...
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Are We Ruining Youth Sports? Raising Confident ADHD Athletes
In this episode of the Thinklete Podcast, Derek and Aleka sit down with Kirsten Jones—bestselling author, former Nike executive, Hall of Fame Division I athlete,...
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How One Family’s ADHD Journey Is Changing Thousands of Lives
After losing their son Anthony at 18, Tony and Cassi created Anthony’s Road to Kindness to help families navigate ADHD by providing all the support...
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The Stigma of ADHD in Sports
Why do so many ADHD athletes get labeled as “too emotional,” “not paying attention,” or “badly behaved” when the reality is something completely different? In...
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What ADHD Athletes Actually Need Nutritionally
In this episode, Derek and Aleka sit down with Amy Pizarca, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 40 years of experience, to discuss the powerful...
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Why ADHD Athletes Struggle With Emotions (And How to Fix It)
In this episode, Derek and Aleka talk with Michael McLeod, founder of GrowNOW ADHD, who explains that ADHD isn’t about attention—it’s about missing internal skills...
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Helping Neurodivergent Athletes Handle Pressure, Mistakes, and Competition
Alyssa Cress is the Manager of Inclusive Leadership Development for Special Olympics North America, where she works to expand athlete leadership opportunities across the region...
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The Bullied Brain: What Coaches Are Doing That Harms Kids
What if the biggest threat to your child’s development isn’t failure—but their environment? In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Frazier—best-selling author of The...
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Inside IMG: How Elite Athletes Are Actually Built
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Cat Lutz, Director of Mental Performance at IMG Academy, to explore what really separates elite athletes—and it’s...
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The Youth Sports Problem No One Wants to Talk About
In this episode of Thinklete, Derek Shunk sits down with youth sports expert John O’Sullivan to discuss how parents and coaches can create better environments...
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Helping Neurodivergent Athletes Handle Pressure, Mistakes, and Competition
In this episode of Thinklete, Derek Shunk sits down with Accredited Social Worker and athlete mental health specialist Emma Lapierre to discuss the unique pressures...
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The Athlete You’re Frustrated With Might Be Processing Differently
Many athletes want to succeed—but something doesn’t click. They understand the game and care, yet they’re inconsistent, miss instructions, or get labeled lazy or unfocused....
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Parent First. Coach Second: Raising Competitive Kids Without Losing the Relation
Every parent wants what’s best for their kid—but in youth sports, that line can get blurry. In this episode of Thinklete, Derek sits down with...
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Building Grit: From the NFL to Developing the Next Generation with Vernon Kearney
Talent gets you noticed. Character keeps you there. In this episode of the Thinklete Podcast, Derek sits down with former NFL defensive back Vernon Kearney...
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We’re Blaming the Kid Instead of Fixing the Problem
In this episode of the Thinklete Podcast, Derek Shunk sits down with Dr. Ross Greene, author of The Explosive Child and Lost at School, to...
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More Than Medals: The Real Purpose of Jiu-Jitsu for Kids
In this episode of the Thinklete Podcast, Derek Shunk sits down with Coach Werther Marciales, founder of Fellowship Jiu-Jitsu in Sarasota, for a conversation about...
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Helping neurodivergent athletes thrive on and off the field.
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