Teen Sports Radio

26.06.09 Burnout, Mindfulness & Mastering Fear

Episode summary — Burnout, Mindfulness & Mastering Fear (with Dominique Hackett, Kristine Marie, Ryan Quirk & Don Sanders) - Host: Erica Salda (The Queen of Teen)   - Opening/closing, show flow, community shout-outs, and brief commentary throughout the show. - Dominique Hackett (Santa Barbara Wellness Center)   - Main segment: Burnout — what it looks like for teen athletes/students, why it happens, warning signs, and practical prevention/recovery tips (sleep, hydration, time off, asking for help). Mentions community donation to San Marcos High School for student wellness. - Kristine Marie (A View from the Deck)   - Topic: Mindfulness — astrology framing (moon in Aries, conjunctions), defining mindfulness and compassion, watching and re-framing self-judgment, practical homework (cancel negative thoughts; replace with three positive ones), heart-centered practice. - Ryan Quirk (RQ Self-Mastery)   - Self-Mastery segment: Fear — defining fear (FEAR = false evidence appearing real), separating the physical feeling of fear from fearful thoughts, practical strategies (breath work, relaxation, meditation, present-moment awareness) for athletes and performers. - Don Sanders   - Hygge segment: Love of exercise, recovery and restorative practices, the importance of active recovery and mobility work, encouragement to build a lifelong “ecology of motion.” - Additional brief items   - Sponsor shout-outs: Santa Barbara Wellness Center (dominant sponsor mention), Lasson’s cereal recommendation, local OB-GYN recommendation Dr Heather Terbell, thanks to utility customer service,, and community announcements (Rolling Rock 805 youth music stage, summer solstice events). Join Erica “The Queen of Teen” Salda and the Teen Sports Radio crew for a lively, supportive episode focused on mental wellness for teens and young athletes. Dominique Hackett from Santa Barbara Wellness Center leads a timely discussion on burnout — what it looks like, why it happens, and practical steps to recover and prevent it (sleep, hydration, recovery, and asking for help). Kristine Marie Haugh (A View from the Deck) offers a mindfulness segment grounded in compassion and heart-centered practices, including actionable tips for shifting negative self-talk. Ryan Quirk delivers a Self-Mastery story about fear — how to separate the physical feeling from fearful thoughts and use breathwork and presence to perform under pressure. Don Sanders closes with a Hygge on the lifelong love of exercise and the importance of restorative movement. Shownotes: - Sponsor: Santa Barbara Wellness Center — visit sbwellness.org - Resources mentioned: RQ Self-Mastery (rqselfmastery.com) and The Journey of Self Mastery (book) - Community highlights: Rolling Rock 805 youth stage, San Marcos High School wellness donation Tags: teens, athletes, burnout, mental health, mindfulness, fear, self-mastery, recovery, exercise, Santa Barbara 🌟 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 [http://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! 🎙️⚽🏀🌱

26.06.02 From Gym Plans to Ballot Plans: Empowering Teens This Summer

Join Erica Salda, the Queen of Teen, for a community-focused episode of Teen Sports Radio recorded live in Santa Barbara. We cover civic engagement, summer safety, fitness, mindfulness, and personal growth — practical, teen-forward advice to help young people enter adulthood with confidence. Speakers and topics: - Erica Salda (host) — opens the show, frames the community mission, and moderates the conversation. - Dominique Hackett — “Your First Vote”: why pre-registering and voting at 18 matters, how voting shapes issues that affect teens (housing, education, mental health, AI policy), and tips for researching candidates and voting thoughtfully. - Kristine Haugh — astrology and mindfulness: daily astrological context (Sun in Gemini, Moon in Capricorn), a weekly card reading, and the role of mindfulness in self-knowledge and emotional regulation. - Alex Ramírez (Fit for Life 805) — fitness and mental well-being: how exercise builds confidence and resilience, announcement about an upcoming brick-and-mortar storefront (expected mid-June), and practical fitness tips for students. - Anthony Rodriguez (Food Bank of Santa Barbara County) — summer safety, volunteering, and community service: how teens can help locally (food drives, gleaning, volunteering), making summer memorable and safe, and where to find training and opportunities (see FoodBankSBC.org). - Don Sanders — “Know Thyself” and Hygge: reflections on self-knowledge, discernment, managing emotional tides, and finding calm and community support. Why listen: - Actionable civic tips for first-time voters - Practical summer safety and volunteer ideas - Fitness and mental-health strategies for teens - Grounding tools for self-awareness and resilience Call to action: Subscribe to Teen Sports Radio for more community episodes. For Food Bank volunteer and training info, visit FoodBankSBC.org. Tune in next week for more local resources and teen-centered conversations. #TeenVoice, #FirstVote, #YouthVote, #CivicEngagement, #PreRegister, #VoteSmart, #TeenEmpowerment, #YouthLeadership, #FitnessForTeens, #FitForLife805, #MentalHealthMatters, #Mindfulness, #SummerSafety, #VolunteerYouth, #FoodBankSBC, #CommunityService, #SantaBarbara, #LocalNonprofits, #KnowThyself, #SelfAwareness, #YouthWellness, #StudentAthletes, #HealthyTeens, #YouthCivicDuty, #BeTheChange, #YouthVolunteers, #TeenSportsRadio, #YouthResilience, #StayCurious, #ServeAndLead 🌟 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 [http://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! 🎙️⚽🏀🌱

26.05.26 The Wellness Timeout With Teen Sports Radio CoHosts

Dive into Teen Sports Radio with Dominique Hackett — a warm, practical podcast for teen athletes, parents, and coaches who want smarter performance, healthier habits, and stronger teams. Hosted by Dominique Hackett — master gardener, meditation teacher, health coach and mother of five — each episode blends down-to-earth wellness guidance (hydration, recovery, nutrition), mindset and movement tips, and community stories from Santa Barbara’s coaches, trainers, and young athletes. Expect bite-sized, actionable advice you can use on game day and beyond: how to hydrate so your cells actually absorb water, simple recovery rituals, mindful routines for focus under pressure, and interviews with local heroes who turn everyday kindness into big-team wins. Whether you’re prepping for a weekend tournament, supporting a teen through sport, or building community connections, Dominique’s approachable style makes wellness accessible, sustainable, and even joyful. Tune in every week for practical takeaways, inspiring people, and a little coastal Santa Barbara flavor. Subscribe and join the conversation — play better, feel better, and bring more heart to the game. #TeenAthletes, #YouthSports, #HydrationMatters, #SportsNutrition, #RecoveryTips, #MindfulAthlete, #TeenWellness, #PerformanceCoaching, #CommunitySports, #SantaBarbara, #HealthyTeens, #Electrolytes, #MovementMatters, #CoachLife, #ParentingAthletes, #PlayWell, #GameDayPrep, #SleepAndRecovery, #MentalToughness, #InjuryPrevention, #WellnessCoach, #TeenFitness, #HealthyHabits, #AthleteMindset, #NutritionForTeens, #LocalHeroes, #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork, #MindBodyPerformance, #HydrateToPerform, #DominiqueHackett 🌟 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 [http://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! 🎙️⚽🏀🌱

25.05.19 The Rewards of Volunteering: Stories from the Field

Teen Sports Radio with Erica, the Queen of Teen — a community-driven show celebrating Santa Barbara’s youth athletes, coaches, volunteers, and local creatives. Each episode features coaching tips, mental skills from young mentors, fitness updates from Fit for Life 805, local event info, and stories that build connection and compassion. Long description (for episode show notes / website): Welcome to Teen Sports Radio — your weekly dose of community, coaching, and inspiration from Santa Barbara. Hosted by Erica, the Queen of Teen, the show brings together teen athletes, local trainers, musicians, volunteers, and civic changemakers to share practical tips and heartfelt stories that help young people thrive on and off the field. #TeenSportsRadio, #QueenOfTeen, #SantaBarbara, #SBCommunity, #YouthSports, #TeenAthletes, #CoachesCorner, #VolunteerSpotlight, #FitForLife805, #MindsetMatters, #SelfMastery, #SpringCleaning, #MentalHealth, #Compassion, #Mindfulness, #Recovery, #Juicing, #Wellness, #Hygge, #CommunityMusic, #RebelsChorus, #SolsticeStage, #LocalBusiness, #FitnessCoach, #PhoneFreedom, #SleepMatters, #YouthMentors, #AthleteTips, #Volunteerism, #GrowLocal In each episode you’ll hear: - Performance and mindset advice from youth mentors (self-mastery, spring-cleaning your routine, focus and recovery) - Fitness and recovery guidance from local coaches (Fit for Life 805 updates and injury comebacks) - Community spotlights on volunteers, local programs, and youth music initiatives (chorus auditions, solstice stage events) - Conversations about compassion, service, and building healthy routines (sleep, phone boundaries, minimalism for athletes) Whether you’re a teen athlete, a parent, a coach, or a community volunteer, Teen Sports Radio offers practical tools, uplifting stories, and local resources to help you perform better, connect deeper, and give back. Tune in every Tuesday at 9am and join our community. 🌟 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 [http://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! 🎙️⚽🏀🌱

26.05.12 Halftime Huddle: CSA, Community Shoutouts & Soul Work

Teen Sports Radio — Episode: Community, Crops & Comebacks Join Erica “Queen of Teen” Salda and the Teen Sports Radio crew for a warm, community-focused episode blending local flavor, life lessons, and a little moon magic. This episode features Heather Givens of Givens Farm discussing running a CSA, the new farmstand, donations to local shelters, and free delivery for fire stations; Emily the Songbird guiding a compassionate workshop on forgiveness as resilience and recovery; Christine Marie sharing lunar and astrological insights for intention-setting; and Don Sanders reflecting on athlete life journeys and the value of wholehearted training. Expect practical community news, heartfelt reflections, and actionable takeaways for teens, families, and local supporters. What you’ll hear: - A behind-the-scenes look at a local CSA: farmstand info, community impact, and how to support or sign up - Forgiveness as strength — breathing exercises and tools for athletes and teens to recover, refocus, and move forward - Lunar notes and astrology: how the waning/new moon and Pluto retrograde may influence intention-setting and confidence - Athlete mindset stories and life-skills advice for teens balancing sport, purpose, and identity - Community shoutouts (Moose Lodge, La Cumbre Seed, local eateries) and ways listeners can get involved Who this episode is for: - Teen athletes and parents seeking mindset and recovery strategies - Local listeners who care about sustainable food, community outreach, and grassroots organizations - Anyone interested in practical wellness tools, community connections, and uplifting local stories Listen for feel-good community updates, hands-on resources, and short, inspiring segments designed to help teens show up stronger—on the field, in relationships, and in life. #TeenSportsRadio, #QueenOfTeen, #SantaBarbara, #CommunityRadio, #FarmToTable, #GivensFarm, #CSA, #LocalFarms, #Forgiveness, #MindsetMatters, #AthleteMindset, #YouthWellness, #TeenAthletes, #CommunitySupport, #MoonMagic, #AstrologyTalk, #LunarNotes, #SustainableLiving, #FarmStand, #ShowersOfBlessings, #MooseLodge, #LaCumbreSeed, #WellnessWorkshop, #MindfulBreathing, #RecoveryTraining, #Teamwork, #LocalBusiness, #FoodJustice, #SummerReads, #BeGoodDoGood 🌟 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 [http://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! 🎙️⚽🏀🌱