The Struggle Bubble

The Struggle Bubble

Chad Kutting and Craig Surgey

Episodes 43
Avg. Duration 43m
Activity Highly Active
Since May 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
78%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

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About This Podcast

The Struggle Bubble is a dynamic podcast that dives deep into the real-life challenges faced by modern professionals, parents, and individuals in high-performance environments. Hosted by Chad Kutting and Craig Surgey, this show offers a raw and honest look at the juggling act of balancing career ambitions, family responsibilities, and personal well-being.

Each episode features candid conversations about the pressures of living in tech-centric communities, the evolving landscape of parenting, and the constant push-pull between professional success and personal fulfillment. The hosts share their own experiences and insights, often bringing in guest experts to provide diverse perspectives on navigating life's complexities.

The Struggle Bubble is more than just a podcast; it's a community where listeners can find relatable stories, practical advice, and a sense of camaraderie in facing life's everyday struggles. Whether you're a Silicon Valley techie, a busy parent, or anyone trying to find balance in a fast-paced world, this podcast offers valuable insights and a reminder that you're not alone in your journey.

Join Chad and Craig as they unpack the realities of modern life, share laughs over common frustrations, and explore strategies for thriving amidst the chaos. "The Struggle Bubble" - because sometimes, the most comforting thing is knowing we're all in this together.

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Recent Episodes

Your Voice Becomes Their Inner Voice (w/ Dr. Lennie Waite)

May 15, 2026 58m Transcript

Ep43:Your voice becomes their inner voice(w/ Dr. Lennie Waite) is brough to you by GaimplanDr. Lennie Waite is the Chief Science Officer at Hite EQ and covers a range of topics related to mental…

Step Up or Stay Quiet

May 11, 2026 1h 5m Transcript

The conversation delves into the world of youth sports and community involvement, highlighting the challenges and rewards of coaching and managing youth sports programs. It also explores the delicate…

Your 8-Year-Old Is Not Being Recruited

May 04, 2026 53m Transcript

Sometime this month, some parents will be posting an All-Star roster their kid just didn't make. Somebody else is signing a five-thousand-dollar ECNL fee. Both families are pretty sure the other…

The Long Game with Lisa Mitchell

Apr 27, 2026 40m Transcript

Our guest this week is Lisa Mitchell. Lisa is the girls varsity head soccer coach at Los Gatos High School, a PE teacher at Fisher Middle School for the last 21 years. She's also a three-time NCAA…

The Takeover of Youth Sports

Apr 20, 2026 41m Transcript

If you've got a kid in travel ball, club soccer, rec hockey, or cheer, you already know the math is getting weird. Chad and Craig spend this episode pulling on that thread — why youth sports has…

The Whole Ride: Youth Sports to College Drop-Off

Apr 06, 2026 51m Transcript

Rob Ludeman is back. When he first came on The Struggle Bubble in Season 1, his son Matt was a two-sport senior at Los Gatos High — starting at center in football playoffs and on the mount for…

You Asked, We Answered

Mar 31, 2026 44m Transcript

No guest this week — just Chad and Craig, a stack of listener questions, and zero filter. Craig's fresh off a brutal week commuting to RSA in San Francisco ("two hours to go 55 miles"), and Chad's…

Extend the Timeline, Not the Highlight Reel

Mar 24, 2026 58m Transcript

Andrew McRobbie has been in the middle of all of it as Director at All-Stars SC in Saratoga — and as a stepdad who just watched his daughter's soccer career end without knowing it was her last…

Did You Win? (And Why We Can't Stop Asking)

Mar 16, 2026 52m Transcript

Episode 35 Presented by GaimplanThis week it's just Chad and Craig — no guest, no filter, a lot of real talk. They kick things off in the middle of their own Struggle Bubble: Chad's packing for a…

Effort Over Outcome with Heath Clark

Mar 09, 2026 48m Transcript

Heath Clark has been coaching football and teaching history at Los Gatos High School since 2008. He's the kind of coach whose former players still come back. He's also the kind of dad who had to stop…

We're back...again?!

Mar 02, 2026 38m Transcript

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the start of season two, challenges of podcasting, high school soccer, AI and technology, youth sports, coaching, and the impact of…

S2E3 Back to School: The Struggles of Parenting and Coaching

Aug 11, 2025 43m

In this episode of the Struggle Bubble, Chad and Craig discuss their summer experiences, including a memorable family vacation in Hawaii that involved a tsunami warning. They share insights on the…

S2E2 Navigating the Struggle Bubble of Coaching w/Ricky Clarke

Mar 31, 2025 57m

In this episode of the Struggle Bubble, Chad Kutting and Craig Surgey welcome Ricky Clarke, former head coach with the Houston Dash of the NWSL, who has extensive experience across various levels of…

S2E1 Welcome to Season Two

Mar 24, 2025 45m

In this episode, Chad and Craig welcome listeners back to Season Two of The Struggle Bubble, discussing their experiences in coaching youth sports, particularly soccer and baseball. They delve into…

S1E29 Season One Finale

Nov 21, 2024 50m

In this season finale of the Struggle Bubble, hosts Chad Kutting and Craig Surgey reflect on their journey through coaching, parenting, and personal growth. They discuss the challenges of balancing…

S1E28 Navigating Parenting, Mental Health, and Technology with Genna Lyons

Nov 05, 2024 50m

This week on The Struggle Bubble, we sit down with licensed marriage and family therapist Genna Lyons, who brings over 20 years of experience working with parents, kids, and couples. Genna dives deep…

S1E27 Evolving Family Dynamics in a Corporate World w/Callie Stefani

Oct 29, 2024 38m

in this episode of The Struggle Bubble, we welcome Callie Stefani, Senior Director at AMD, and wife of our previous guest, Austin Stefani. Callie shares her unique perspective on managing a…

S1E26 Juggling Family, Career, and Everything in Between with Jackie Pimentel

Oct 22, 2024 41m

In this episode of The Struggle Bubble, we’re joined by Jackie Pimentel, Director of Ads Product Marketing at Meta, to talk about balancing a high-pressure career, parenting, and life’s curveballs.…

S1E25 Bonus Bubble - October 18th, 2024

Oct 19, 2024 41m

Chad and Craig celebrate their 25th episode reflecting on the contributions of past guests and the importance of fun in youth sports. They discuss the current MLB playoffs, the challenges of coaching…

S1E24 From the Pitch to Parenthood: Ricky Lewis and Leslie Osborne on Family, Soccer, and Building Bay FC

Oct 15, 2024 36m

In this episode of The Struggle Bubble, we’re joined by Ricky Lewis, former MLS player, and Leslie Osborne, former US Women’s National Team and NWSL star. Together, they take us through their…

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How many episodes does The Struggle Bubble have?

The Struggle Bubble has published 43 episodes since May 2024, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

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The Struggle Bubble is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 43m.

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