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Hosted by Derek Shunk · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 17 episodes
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The Thinklete Podcast explores athlete mindset, performance, and the unique edge of neurodivergent thinking. Hosted by Derek Shunk, each episode shares practical strategies for building confidence, handling pressure, and helping athletes thrive on and off the field. For parents and coaches who are raising and/or coaching a neurodivergent or ADHD child, who need support, guidance or strategies to try with your athlete, you are in the right place.
Derek Shunk hosts The Thinklete Podcast, a kids show with 17 episodes published.
Are today's parents helping—or unintentionally hurting—their young athletes? In this powerful episode of the Thinklete Podcast , Derek and Aleka sit down with Kirsten Jones —former Nike executive, Division I Hall of Fame
After losing their son Anthony at just 18 years old, Tony and Cassi made a promise that no family should have to navigate the challenges of ADHD alone. That promise became Anthony's Road to Kindness —a nonprofit dedicate
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 this episode of The Thinklete Podcast , Derek and Aleka are j
Our guest this episode is Amy Pieczarka, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with over 40 years of experience specializing in functional nutrition, gut health, food sensitivities, and personalized nutrition strateg
Our guest this episode is Amy Pizarca, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with over 40 years of experience specializing in functional nutrition, gut health, food sensitivities, and personalized nutrition strategie
In this episode, Derek and Aleka sit down with Michael McLeod, founder of GrowNOW ADHD, creator of the Internal Skills Coaching Model, and an award-winning speaker with over 20 years of experience helping kids and famili
In this episode, Derek and Aleka sit down with Michael McLeod, founder of GrowNOW ADHD, creator of the Internal Skills Coaching Model, and an award-winning speaker with over 20 years of experience helping kids and famili
ADHD Isn’t About Attention — It’s About Building the Internal Skills Kids Actually Need to Succeed In this episode, Derek and Aleka sit down with Michael McLeod, founder of GrowNOW ADHD, creator of the Internal Skills Co
In this episode, Derek sits down with Special Olympics athlete leaders Declan Fawcett and Amanda Harrinauth, along with Alyssa Cress, Manager of Inclusive Leadership Development for Special Olympics North America, to exp
What if the biggest threat to your child’s development isn’t failure… but the environment they’re in? In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Frazier—best-selling author of The Bullied Brain and The Gaslit Brain—to un
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Cat Lutz, Director of Mental Performance at IMG Academy, to break down what truly separates elite athletes from the rest—and why it has far more to do with mindset than talent. With
Youth sports should build confidence, resilience, and character. But too often, pressure, comparison, and adult expectations get in the way.In this episode of Thinklete, Derek Shunk sits down with John O’Sullivan, intern
On this episode of Thinklete, Derek Shunk sits down with Emma Lapierre, an Accredited Social Worker specializing in athlete mental health, to explore the unique mental pressures athletes face—especially neurodivergent at
On almost every team, there are young athletes who want to succeed. They look capable. They understand the game. They care. But something isn’t clicking.They’re inconsistent. They overreact. They miss instructions. And t
Every parent says they just want what’s best for their kid.But in youth sports, that line gets blurry fast.When does support turn into pressure?When does coaching cross into control?And how do you raise a competitive ath
Talent gets you noticed. Character keeps you in the room. In this powerful episode of the Thinklete Podcast, Derek sits down with former NFL defensive back, Vernon Kearney, to talk about what truly separates elite athlet
On this episode of Thinklete, Derek Shunk sits down with John O’Sullivan, internationally recognized TEDx speaker, youth sports expert, and founder of the Changing the Game Project, an organization dedicated to helping p
In this episode of the Thinklete Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ross Greene, author of The Explosive Child and Lost at School, to challenge everything we’ve been taught about discipline, behavior, and defiance. Dr. Greene’
In this episode of the Thinklete Podcast, I sit down with Coach Werther Marciales, founder of Fellowship Jiu-Jitsu in Sarasota, Florida, for a deep, honest conversation about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, neurodivergent athletes,
In this powerful episode of Thinklete, Derek Shunk sits down with Eric Chessen, founder of Autism Fitness, to explore how fitness can become a lifelong skill for neurodivergent athletes—not just a short-term activity. Er
John O’Sullivan
International manager · UKFIU
2 appearances on this show
John O’Sullivan
International manager · Changing The Game Project
2 appearances on this show
Dr. Ross Greene
psychologist, bestselling author, creator of Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) · Collaborative & Proactive Solutions
1 appearance on this show
Eric Chessen
Autism Fitness
1 appearance on this show
Amy Pieczarka
PrevyMedica Nutrition Services
1 appearance on this show
Amy Pizarca
PrevyMedica Nutrition Services
1 appearance on this show
Michael McLeod
GrowNOW ADHD
3 appearances on this show
Declan Fawcett
Special Olympics
1 appearance on this show
Alyssa Cress
Special Olympics North America
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Cat Lutz
IMG Academy
1 appearance on this show
Werther Marciales
Fellowship Jiu-Jitsu
1 appearance on this show
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