Real Talk for Sport Parents Podcast Hosted by Samantha Livingstone  Two time Olympian Lindsay Mintenko - Rooted in Values, Rising in Sport   In this candid and heart-filled conversation, Samantha welcomes longtime friend, fellow Olympian, and sport parent Lindsay Mintenko to the podcast. Lindsay shares her journey from small-town Indiana to Olympic gold, reflecting on the foundation her family gave her and the challenges of balancing identity, performance, and spotlight. Now a mom of two, Lindsay opens up about parenting elite athletes, choosing the right club environments, and supporting kids through the highs and lows of sport—without losing sight of the bigger picture: raising good humans. Together, Sam and Lindsay unpack what it means to let our kids lead, to be present without overpowering, and to trust that performance doesn’t need to come at the cost of wellness. This episode is a must-listen for parents navigating sport culture today—and proof that greatness and groundedness can coexist.   06:05 – Cultural roots, family values & John Wooden's legacy 11:00 – Multi-sport childhood and early sport experiences 15:10 – Parenting athletes through transitions and prioritization 18:45 – Supporting identity development vs. performance identity 23:30 – How her parents held space without pressure 37:00 – Identity struggles and the relief of college 46:20 – Separation, support, and letting kids lead 54:00 – Failing forward: celebrating the “bad days” 1:08:15 – Club choice: alignment over chasing wins 1:14:30 – Raising siblings with different skills and spotlights 1:19:00 – Social media pressure & mental health in today’s youth 1:26:50 – Letting kids grow: where we might be missing the mark    Quotes ·       “My job isn’t to raise an Olympic champion—it’s to raise a good person.” [1:09:00] ·       “No one knows your kid better than you do. Just listen.” [1:32:00] ·       “Let them fail. Let them fall. Let them grow.” [1:26:45]   Social Media and Links ·       RTSP Instagram ·       samanthalivingstone   Books Mentioned: Pyramid of Success by John Wooden Websites: SameHere Global Mental Health Movement5 in 5 Mental Health Campaign    

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