How To Separate Your Kid's Performance from Their Identity (with two-time Olympian Kate Ziegler)

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Healthy Sports Parents

Jonathan Carone

37 episodes

6 days ago

Healthy Sports Parents is the podcast for parents who want to raise good humans, not just good athletes. Hosted by Jonathan Carone, this show cuts through the noise of youth sports culture with honest conversations, relatable stories, and simple tools to help you focus on what matters most.

Because the game ends. The relationship doesn’t.

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Because the game ends. The relationship doesn’t.

Get The Weekend Playbook - a short, no fluff email sent every Friday to help you be present before, during, and after your kid's game:

https://healthysportsparents.com/playbook/

Follow along on social:

https://www.instagram.com/healthysportsparents

https://www.facebook.com/healthysportsparents

https://www.tiktok.com/@healthysportsparents

https://www.youtube.com/@HealthySportsParents

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How To Separate Your Kid's Performance from Their Identity (with two-time Olympian Kate Ziegler)

Healthy Sports Parents

55 minutes 41 seconds

6 days ago

How To Separate Your Kid's Performance from Their Identity (with two-time Olympian Kate Ziegler)

When a child’s self-worth becomes tied to their performance, every game, race, or competition can feel like a verdict on who they are.

In this episode, two-time Olympian Kate Ziegler shares her journey from national records and Olympic appearances to the emotional toll of defining herself by results — and how she finally learned to separate her identity from her performance.

We talk about:

The hidden pressure high-achieving athletes carry

How performance-based identity develops in kids

What parents can do to help their child see their worth beyond results

Practical ways to support kids after both wins and losses

Whether your child is competing at the highest level or just starting out, this conversation will help you protect their joy, confidence, and mental health — while building a foundation that lasts far beyond sports.

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