The YouSchool Podcast

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Scott Schimmel

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Episodes 164

Avg. Duration 11m

Activity Sporadic

Since Jan 2022

Latest Episode Jan 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Weekly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

38%

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app.kajabi.com

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About This Podcast

Go to our YouTube channel to watch the episodes (just search The YouSchool) My nightmare at 20 years old was that I would wake up at 40 and feel deep regret that I lived the wrong life- a really nice, predictable, and boring story belonging to someone else. If you had told me back then that there was actually a roadmap, a step-by-step curriculum to walk through that would help me put all the pieces of my life together and set me on a path to build an authentic, meaningful life- I would’ve done anything to get it. It matters now more than ever. Right alongside planning for your future is living well now. We’re at an urgent time in our world: mental health / unemployment and The Great Resignation... Building a Meaningful Life isn’t something you just close your eyes and wish for. It’s not something only a few people get lucky enough to experience. You can’t just put your head down, do what you’re ‘supposed to’ and try hard, and expect it all to work out. It’s something you can design. And everyone deserves the opportunity to build a meaningful life. The thing about life, though, is there are no black and white answers. What we’ve discovered over a decade of working with more than 20,000 students, hundreds of educators, over 1,500 military service members through their transition to the civilian world, and countless conversations with parents, elite athletes, therapists, neuroscientists, and researchers are: There are 30 Critical Questions everyone must answer for themselves so their identity is defined, their purpose is clear, and they have what they need to build healthy relationships. Those are the pillars, and answering those questions will give you the foundation you need so you can make wiser choices about your career, feel alive as you pursue a mission and contribute to a cause bigger than yourself, experience inner peace as your inner and outer lives become more congruent, navigate the complexity of friendships so you can find the belonging you long for, and feel grateful for the life you get to live. I’m not exaggerating, this is the reality you can experience. So here’s the plan: every week we’ll release a new episode. In one episode we’ll dig into the question- why it’s critical, how to go about discovering an answer. Go to theyouschool.com/store to sign up. The following episode we’ll invite a guest and talk through that question with them- so you can see what it looks like to dig in and do the deeper reflection work. Maybe this is something you’ll want to go through for yourself. Perhaps you have a friend or small group and you want to have these deeper conversations with them. Or you’re a parent, and you’ve been struggling to find the right conversations and context to engage your kid- follow along, listen to these episodes in the car or watch them together online. If you’d like, you can sign up and follow along with some curriculum to guide you, too. These episodes are free, please share. To access the curriculum that goes with the episodes is simple- signup for only $5/month and we’ll send you the videos as well as a downloadable worksheet you can use to go deeper for yourself or with a friend or your kids or students.

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Recent Episodes

S2 More Than a Game: Using Sports to Shape Identity With Nolan Recker

Jan 09, 2026 23m

Guest: Nolan Recker, founder of Hey CoachHost: Scott SchimmelDuration: ~24 minsTheme: Using sports as a meaningful space for character development, reflection, and identity formation in kids 🔑…

S2 Guiding Your Kids to THEIR Good Life: Values & Aspirations

Dec 11, 2025 8m

Overview: As a parent, it’s tough to watch your child face difficult life choices—college, friendships, sports, leadership roles—and resist the urge to steer them in the “right” direction. But what…

S2 Guiding Your Kids to THEIR Good Life: Intrinsic Drive

Dec 04, 2025 13m

Episode Overview Host: Scott SchimmelTheme: This episode dives into one of the most critical questions for every kid trying to build a meaningful life: What makes you unique? Scott explores how…

S2 Guiding Your Kids to THEIR Good Life: Defining Aspirations

Nov 21, 2025 11m

Overview As kids grow up, they hit pressure-filled decision points: Which school? What major? What job? But too often, those choices are made without any real vision for the kind of life they want.…

S2 Guiding Your Kids to THEIR Redemptive Work Perspective

Nov 13, 2025 15m

Episode Summary There’s a moment every parent dreams about—when your kid turns to you and says, “What should I do with my life?” And in that moment, most of us freeze. Even the pros (like Scott…

S2 Guiding Your Kids to Their Good Life

Nov 06, 2025 9m

Guiding Your Kids to Their Good Life Hosted by: Scott SchimmelEpisode Summary: In this episode, Scott Schimmel kicks off a brand-new series called Guiding Your Kids to Their Good Life, built for…

Who Guides Your Life? Helping Kids Build Their Circle of Mentors

Jul 18, 2025 11m

In this heartfelt and practical episode, Scott Schimmel tackles one of the most critical questions every kid needs to answer to build a meaningful life: “Who guides your life?” Drawing from research…

Emotional Intelligence Starts Here: Helping Your Kid Read the Room

Jul 11, 2025 8m

What do people actually experience when they’re around your kid? In this episode of the YouSchool Podcast, Scott Schimmel explores one of the most underrated (and most essential) life skills: social…

Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids: How to Handle Conflict

Jul 10, 2025 7m

What Your Kid Needs to Know About Being a Good Friend

Jun 29, 2025 7m

What should your kid do when a friend is hurting? Do they know how to show up—really show up—for someone else? In this episode, Scott Schimmel explores one of the most overlooked (and under-taught)…

Connection: The Secret Ingredient to Your Child’s Success

Jun 23, 2025 7m

How to Teach Your Kids the #1 Skill for a Successful Life In this episode, Scott Schimmel breaks down one of the most overlooked but essential life skills your kids need to thrive: the art of…

Belonging vs Fitting In: The Hidden Crisis in Your Kid’s Life

Jun 13, 2025 6m

In this thought-provoking episode, Scott Schimmel explores one of the most critical and often overlooked questions in parenting and adolescent development: Who does your kid belong to? As children…

From Drifting to Direction: Helping Kids Write Their Own Life Story

Jun 06, 2025 12m

In this powerful episode, Scott Schimmel explores one of the most transformative questions a young person can answer: "What is your story?" Drawing from years of work with students and personal…

Raising Kids Who Serve— Not Just Succeed

May 23, 2025 8m

Episode Summary: What if your kid grows up and still believes the world revolves around them? Not ideal, right? In this heartfelt episode, Scott Schimmel tackles a tough but necessary parenting…

From Frustration to Fulfillment: Helping Your Kids Find Their Purpose

May 16, 2025 9m

As parents, we dream of raising kids who are self-sufficient, driven, and living with purpose—not just checking boxes or chasing paychecks. In this episode, Scott Schimmel flips the script on how we…

How One Simple Question Can Help Your Kid Own Their Worth

May 09, 2025 8m

Every kid wants to know they matter. But how do we actually help them feel it? In this episode, Scott Schimmel shares why confidence and a sense of purpose don’t show up by accident—they're built…

From Daydreams to Direction: Helping Kids Find Their Next Step

May 02, 2025 9m

In this episode, Scott Schimmel explores one of the most important but often misunderstood questions we can ask our kids: "What are you going to do next?" Rather than applying pressure or demanding…

Burnout vs. Purpose: Helping Kids Discover What They’re Good At

Apr 25, 2025 9m

In this episode of The YouSchool Podcast, Scott Schimmel dives into one of the most critical—but overlooked—questions every kid needs to answer to build a meaningful life: What are your strengths?…

From Drifting to Direction: Helping Teens Build a Life That Matters

Apr 21, 2025 7m

In this episode, Scott Schimmel unpacks one of the most crucial questions every teen needs to hear: “What kind of person do you want to become?” With the growing pressure from academics, sports,…

Beauty as a Clue: Helping Kids Discover Who They Are

Apr 11, 2025 7m

What if asking your kid one simple question could unlock a powerful insight into who they are becoming? In this episode, Scott Schimmel explores one of the 30 Critical Questions every kid needs to…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The YouSchool Podcast have?

The YouSchool Podcast has published 164 episodes since January 2022, covering topics in Business, Careers.

Is The YouSchool Podcast still active?

The YouSchool Podcast is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 11m.

How do I contact The YouSchool Podcast for sponsorship or guest appearances?