S4E54: Controlled Adversity and Strength Training, with Stephen Kinsella of FSM Youths and "The Edge"

Jeff and Mikki talk with Stephen Kinsella of FSM Youth (Bray Ireland) about his recent project and ebook "The Edge" and the why behind helping this generation through adversity.

Episode Highlights:

2:36 The Youth Mindset angle and asking the right questions

3:56 "The Edge"- 9 Lessons and exercising the mind

7:13 Post adversity discussion and moving to "What are we going to do about it now"

9:32 The gym as a safe environment, delayed gratification and perseverance

13:54 Trust and great coaches

16:05 Outdoor Challenges and teens excelling

25:50 Brand X®, Psycho-Social Gaps defined alongside Movement Gaps

30:03 Allowing adversity

35:25 "It all comes back to getting them to lift weights"

36:18 Other projects "The Youth Coach Summit"

41:25 The 1 Question..."Stephan, Why is it so important to you to help impact Kids?"

Links and Hashtags

https://thebrandxmethod.com/

https://www.instagram.com/fsm_youths/

https://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/

2025 Youth Coaching Summit 2025

https://fsmbray.ie/kids-program/

#YouthMentalHealth

#YouthResilience

#YouthAthleticDevelopment

#YouthStrength&Conditioning

#YouthFitness