What happens when young athletes are told to “tough it out”?In this episode, Mateus joins us to unpack the cultural pressure placed on athletic minors to suppress emotion, push through pain, and prioritize performance over mental health.We explore:The hidden emotional cost of “mental toughness”Supporting athletic minors in high-pressure environmentsHow family and coaching values shape behaviorThe difference between resilience and emotional suppressionHow identity gets tied to performanceWhat parents and coaches can do differentlyHow therapy can support young athletesSports can build discipline, confidence, and community — but when achievement becomes identity, young athletes can struggle silently.This episode challenges the “suck it up” mentality and invites a more balanced, emotionally informed approach to youth sports.If you’re a parent, coach, clinician, or former athlete — this conversation is for you.🎙️ Now Serving Therapy🔎 SEO Keywords (YouTube Description Add-On)youth sports mental healthsupporting athletic minorsteen athlete anxietysports performance pressuremental toughness vs emotional healththerapy for athletesparenting young athletesidentity and performance📱 Instagram CaptionEp028: Suck It Up and Move On?How many young athletes are taught to ignore their feelings in the name of performance?In this episode, Mateus talks about:⚽ Supporting athletic minors💭 How values shape behavior🏆 When performance becomes identity🧠 The mental health cost of “toughing it out”There’s a difference between resilience and emotional suppression — and that difference matters.If you’re raising, coaching, or working with young athletes, this one is important.🎧 Link in bio.#NowServingTherapy #YouthSports #TeenMentalHealth #ParentingAthletes #SportsPsychology #TherapyPodcast