The Unstoppable U Podcast

Calling yourself dumb, expecting rejection, and dwelling on mistakes can chip away at your confidence. In this episode, I’ll help you spot these 3 patterns and practice a more encouraging response. Which one shows up most often for you?

Do you grab your phone when you're stressed and then feel worse an hour later? In this episode, I share the Dopamenu system that cut my screen time by 4 hours a day. You'll learn how to split activities into appetizers, entrees, and desserts so your brain stops reaching for cheap dopamine. What if the secret to better focus wasn't willpower, but just a smarter menu?

Dopamenu Worksheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YZ0Yffnbk_WVZlyN2kpdsgFzZ1NP3O9nutKDwZAU4ds/edit?usp=sharing

Feeling stuck? In this episode, I share 4 questions to help you figure out where you are, where you want to go, and what needs to change. What if your next step is simpler than you think?

Confidence grows when you do the things you’ve been avoiding. In this episode, Coach Will shares his own fear of trying something new and challenges you to take one small step in the next 7 days.

What’s one thing you’re ready to do scared?

A bad day can feel like the end of the story, but you don’t know what happens next. Coach Will shares the story of the Chinese farmer and a time a friendship changed in high school. When something goes wrong, could “maybe” help you pause before deciding what it means?

Join me and learn my #1 hack to improving focus levels! If you're anything like me, you get distracted by EVERYTHING under the sun. From social media, to video games, to trying to solve world hunger before we go to bed.. it's HARD to stay focused. This hack will help you!

Struggling to start your homework or get anything productive done? In this episode, I break down the START Method—5 simple steps to help you stop procrastinating without waiting to feel motivated. You’ll learn how to make tasks feel smaller, avoid distractions, manage your dopamine, and build momentum by taking the first step. Ready to finally get started?

Are you tired of feeling stuck in the cycle of complaining? In this thought-provoking episode, Coach Will uncovers the surprising ways that complaining provides immediate relief but ultimately holds you back. If you've ever vented about homework, delayed flights, or frustrating situations, this episode is for you.

What if the secret to getting your homework done isn’t more motivation or discipline? In this episode, I share 4 simple ways to make schoolwork easier to start, including the 2-minute rule, changing your environment, using rewards, and letting go of perfection. If you’re tired of knowing what you need to do but still putting it off, which of these tricks could finally get you moving?

Want to become a better athlete without relying on talent alone? In this episode, I break down 7 habits that helped me compete at the Division I level—from focusing on systems instead of goals to controlling your environment, handling bad performances, and doing the small things consistently. Plus, I share the simple Sunday-night reflection I still use today. Which habit could change your season?

What if your confidence didn’t depend on your grades, your performance, or what other people think? In this episode, Coach Will breaks down how to stop giving your confidence away and start building it around the things you can actually control.

Want to crush 2026 without overhauling your entire life? In this episode, I share six small habits that separate successful teens from everyone else. These aren't complicated. They're simple daily moves that compound into real results. From cold showers to Sunday reflections, you'll learn exactly what to do and why each habit matters. Which of these six are you already doing?

What if the secret to fitness isn't harder workouts but easier ones? In this episode, a former D1 runner shares why run-walking beats traditional running for staying consistent. You'll discover how to move your body without pressure, pace goals, or judgment. What would happen if you gave yourself permission to be imperfect?

What if most of your stress comes from being too zoomed in on tiny details? In this episode, Coach Alycia and Coach Will share the "when in doubt, zoom out" strategy for handling anxiety, comparing yourself to others, and negative what-ifs. You'll learn how to challenge your thoughts by asking "what else could be true?" and why most things you worry about won't matter in five days. What would change if you could see the whole picture instead of just your fears?

Ever wonder why dogs seem so much happier than people? In this episode, I break down the mindset shifts that dogs do naturally and we struggle with. Learn how to be more present, choose your mood on purpose, and find gratitude in the small things. What would change in your life if you let go of stress the way your dog does?

Do your weekends disappear into phone scrolling and Sunday panic? In this episode, I share a three-day weekend routine that changed everything for my students and me. You'll get specific actions for Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday that help you recharge without wasting time. How would your life change if you actually felt prepared on Monday mornings?

Coach Will and Coach Alycia share the Step Strategy for students: it’s easier to act your way into successful thinking than to think your way into successful acting. Learn when to walk, how long to walk, and how to use a voice memo to brain dump answers and ideas. Could 5–20 minutes of steps be your new secret weapon?

What if the reason homework takes forever has nothing to do with the homework itself? In this episode, I reveal the four rules I wish I'd learned way earlier than senior year. You'll discover how to trick your brain into starting, why your bedroom might be sabotaging your focus, and how energy sprints help you get more done in less time. Are you ready to make homework feel a whole lot easier? The Unstoppable U podcast is designed for young people who want to level up and crush their goals.

Ever notice how one negative thought can spiral into a whole week of anxiety? In this episode, I break down the "mental garden" method—three habits that help you pull the weeds (negative thoughts) and water the good stuff (your wins). You'll learn daily weeding, how to celebrate small victories, and weekly reflection to question the thoughts that aren't serving you. Are you ready to stop letting negative thoughts take over?

What if staying consistent didn't mean being perfect? In this episode, I teach you the "low goal days, high goal days" system that helps students maintain momentum without the all-or-nothing pressure. You'll learn how to set realistic expectations, why planning your bare minimum ahead of time changes everything, and how to avoid the trap of quitting when you miss one day. Are you setting yourself up to fail by aiming for perfection every single day? The Unstoppable U podcast is designed for young people who want to level up and crush their goals.