Episode 333: Sonny Caberwal: How To Raise Confident Kids

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04/02/24 • 90 min

In an age where screens and social media are eroding our kids' self-confidence, it's time to rebel.

We can't just stand by as their self-esteem and dreams get crushed under the weight of the digital world. The next generation of world-changers deserves better - and we've got to show them how to build the resilience and belief in themselves to make it happen.

In this episode of Habits & Hustle, I’m joined by Sonny Caberwal, founder of the game-changing Legends Build Legends app. This visionary entrepreneur is on a mission to build unstoppable confidence in kids from the ground up. After a major health wake-up call made him reevaluate his priorities, Sonny created a brilliant solution to tackle the modern crisis in children's mental health and social skills.

We also discuss the unintended impact of overparenting, the dire need for resilience training in Gen Alpha, and how a simple shift in perspective can turn perceived "weaknesses" into superpowers. You'll hear strategies for leveraging technology to personalize learning, foster community engagement, and instill a lifelong practice of positive affirmations. Sonny's taking the lid off alternative education models, predicting how corporate big dogs could revolutionize the industry.

Sonny Caberwal is the CEO and founder of Legends Lab, a non-profit focused on supporting the awareness and accessibility of programming and the assessment of confidence in children. The Legends Lab developed an inner fitness system, inspired by confidence routines elite athletes use, that’s easy and fun for parents to do with their kids.

What we discuss...

(00:00) Rethinking education for the next generation

(19:08) Building confidence and self-efficacy in Gen Alpha

(29:53) Personalized technology in education

(41:29) The need to embrace differences for success

(50:50) Building resilience and connection through parent-child interactions

(01:00:43) The power of self-affirmations

(01:23:51) Private education vs. traditional schools, alternative education, and online communication

(01:55:45) Corporate involvement in education

(02:00:23) Collective efforts towards positive change

...and more!

Thank you to our sponsors:

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Find more from Jen:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen

Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books

Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement

Find more from Sonny:

Website: https://www.buildlegends.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/build.legends/

Try for Free: https://confidence.buildlegends.com/auth/sign-up

In an age where screens and social media are eroding our kids' self-confidence, it's time to rebel.

What we discuss...

(00:00) Rethinking education for the next generation

(19:08) Building confidence and self-efficacy in Gen Alpha

(29:53) Personalized technology in education

(41:29) The need to embrace differences for success

(50:50) Building resilience and connection through parent-child interactions

(01:00:43) The power of self-affirmations

(01:23:51) Private education vs. traditional schools, alternative education, and online communication

(01:55:45) Corporate involvement in education

(02:00:23) Collective efforts towards positive change

...and more!

Thank you to our sponsors:

Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off

Find more from Jen:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen

Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books

Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement

Find more from Sonny:

Website: https://www.buildlegends.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/build.legends/

Try for Free: https://confidence.buildlegends.com/auth/sign-up

Previous Episode

Episode 332: Why “Working Harder” Isn’t The Answer For Losing The Last 10 Pounds with Sal Di Stefano

Are you doing ALL the fitness and diet things, but you’re still struggling to lose the last 10 pounds?

In today’s Fitness Friday episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, I chat with Sal Di Stefano from Mind Pump about what is needed to lose those last few pounds and the importance of building muscle. We also discuss what to do if you’re not someone who loves strength training. It’s important to love the exercise you’re doing, otherwise, you won’t do it! Overall, we offer guidance on what to do to look good if that is your goal.

Sal Di Stefano, along with Justin, Doug, and Adam, is a host on the Mindpump Podcast. They bring quality fitness and health information to the masses with integrity and honesty. Sal’s goal is to shift the direction of the fitness industry from an aesthetic insecurity based industry to a self love and self care health industry. He accomplishes this with education through entertainment.

What we discuss:

What to do to lose the last 10 pounds
Muscle is like invested money
Want to look good? Chase health

Find the full episode here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-203-sal-di-stefano-part-3-host-of-mindpump/id1451897026?i=1000592166655

Thank you to our sponsor:

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To learn more about Sal Di Stefano:

Mindpump - https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/sal-bio

Instagram: @mindpumpdistefano

Find more from Jen:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen

Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books

Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements

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Episode 334: Don Saladino: Building Muscle As We Age and Defying Genetics with Hard Work.

Ever wondered who gets all those actors in shape for those massive roles? Want advice for your own fitness, diet, or business from one of the hardest-working people in the space? This episode is for you!

In today’s Fitness Friday episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, I chat with Don Saladino about the importance of hard work when it comes to fitness. Genetics can play a small role, but they never outweigh someone’s work ethic. We also dive into building muscle as we age (hint: it’s not impossible!) and the importance of nutrition when it comes to body composition.

Don Saladino is a Coach, Film & TV Superhero Trainer, & Fitness Entrepreneur. From training Hugh Jackman for Wolverine, to Anne Hathaway for Catwoman, and Ryan Reynolds for Deadpool, Don has a lot to offer in terms of what it takes to get superhero ready. Having thousands and thousands of training sessions under his belt he offers diet, exercise, and just plain life knowledge for anyone, not just those at the top of their game. Oh, and he's one of the nicest people in the industry.

What we discuss: