Five Star Life with Coach Seth

About Five Star Life with Coach Seth

Change your mindset. Change your future. Welcome to Five Star Life with Coach Seth, the podcast dedicated to our core mission: Transforming students' lives by challenging the way they think, act, and lead. Research shows that a person's mindset dictates their success or failure. Far too many kids disengage or drop out because they don’t value education—and ultimately, don’t value themselves. Five Star Life attacks this root issue head-on. Join Coach Seth and Coach Mia as they break down our proprietary, research-informed curriculum for adults and kids alike. Whether you are a parent, educator, mentor, or student, each episode delivers actionable insights rooted in the core pillars of success: Five Star Values: Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Sacrifice, and Courage. We promise that if you listen, absorb, and apply these lessons, your mindset will shift—and you’ll unlock the tools to change your life and the lives of those around you. Subscribe today and join the mindset revolution! Go to FiveStarLife.org (https://www.fivestarlife.org/) to learn more about the mission of Five Star!

Publisher

Seth Maust

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Oct 2022

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

143 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Your Kids Are Trying to Tell You Something. Are You Listening? | With Coach Mia

   What if some of the most important things your kids are trying to tell you are the things you're not paying attention to? Between busy schedules, school, sports, work, and everyday responsibilities, it's easy for parents to get caught up in everything that needs to be done. But sometimes, the moments that matter most are the ones we never planned for. In this episode of The 5 Star Life Show, Coach Seth and Coach Mia explore the power of being present, recognizing the small ways kids reach out for connection, and creating meaningful relationships in the middle of everyday life. Coach Mia shares a personal story about her granddaughter's simple invitation that turned into a powerful reminder about making time for the people we love. Coach Seth also shares an experience with a student whose seemingly random comments revealed something much deeper. Together, they discuss why children don't always know how to communicate what they're feeling, how parents can become overly focused on correcting mistakes, and why genuine connection often happens when we're willing to be interrupted. They also explore how sports, family experiences, emotional awareness, and intentional time together can help kids develop confidence, resilience, and stronger relationships. IN THIS EPISODE: Why parents sometimes focus more on correcting their kids than connecting with them How our communication styles affect the way children respond Why recognizing effort matters just as much as addressing mistakes The importance of choosing which parenting battles are worth fighting How to establish expectations without constant nagging Why grandparents play such an important role in children's lives What Coach Mia calls the little “whispers” from kids and grandkids How seemingly random comments can reveal a child's need for connection Why some of the best relationship-building moments are inconvenient How busy schedules can prevent families from spending meaningful time together Why new experiences help families stay curious and connected How sports, performing arts, and extracurricular activities develop important life skills The importance of creating unscheduled time for your family How technology can interfere with genuine connection Why understanding emotions can help parents respond instead of react How Five Star Life's RISE curriculum helps students develop self-awareness and envision their future The power of visualization, intentional thinking, and choosing growth over remaining stuck THE BIG TAKEAWAY: Your kids won't always tell you directly when they need you. Sometimes it's a passing comment, a simple question, or an unexpected interruption. The question is whether we're willing to slow down long enough to notice. The mission at Five Star Life : Transforming Students' Lives by Challenging the Way they Think, Act, and Lead. Go to fivestarlife.org to learn more about how we’re changing students' lives. The Five Star Life App: Download "Five Star Life" on the App Store or Google Play Store. Subscribe for weekly conversations on mindset, personal leadership, emotional intelligence, parenting, and the power of rising above your circumstances. Connect with us on Instagram, TikTok, and all platforms @TheFiveStarLife

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Your Teen Is Out of Control. Here's What to Do. | With Coach Mia

   What do you do when your teenager stops listening, starts rebelling, or makes decisions that leave you feeling completely helpless? For many parents, the teenage years can become a constant battle of arguments, frustration, broken trust, and feeling like nothing you do is working. In this episode of The 5 Star Life Show, Coach Seth and Coach Mia tackle one of the hardest challenges parents face: what to do when your child is heading down the wrong path and you don't know how to reach them anymore. Drawing from real experiences with families in Five Star Life's LIFT program, Coach Seth shares powerful stories of parents who felt like they had tried everything, only to discover that changing their own approach could begin transforming their relationship with their child. Together, Coach Seth and Coach Mia explore why teenagers push back against control, how learned helplessness affects parents, and why building trust, asking better questions, and becoming a safe place for your child can make all the difference. IN THIS EPISODE: What to do when your teenager is rebellious, dishonest, or making dangerous decisions Why parents often feel helpless when nothing seems to work How learned helplessness can keep families stuck in unhealthy cycles Why parenting has to change as children become teenagers How your tone, body language, and emotional responses affect your child Why trying to control your teenager can create more resistance How one family began rebuilding their relationship in just one week Why parents need to become a safe place for their children The importance of asking questions instead of immediately giving answers How allowing teenagers to make decisions builds confidence and responsibility Why failure doesn't define your child's future How one struggling student dramatically improved his grades after changing his mindset Why parents need to separate their identity from their child's decisions How to maintain influence and connection as your teenager becomes an adult Why it's never too late to begin rebuilding your relationship THE BIG TAKEAWAY: Your teenager doesn't need you to solve every problem or control every decision. They need someone who believes in them, supports them, and gives them the opportunity to grow. Sometimes the biggest change in your child's behavior begins with a change in your approach. Go to www.fivestarlife.org to learn more about how we're changing students' lives. Our mission at Five Star Life is simple: Transforming Students' Lives by Challenging the Way they Think, Act, and Lead.

3. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Your Thoughts Are Controlling Your Life | With Cherri Kulp

   What if the thoughts running through your mind aren't actually telling you the truth? In this episode of The 5 Star Life Show, Coach Seth sits down with Cherri Kulp of Internal Garden Coaching & Leadership Solutions for a powerful conversation about the connection between our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and the way we experience the world around us. Inspired by Max Lucado's Tame Your Thoughts, Cherri explains why we don't have to give every thought permission to take root in our minds. While we may not control every thought that enters, we can become more intentional about which thoughts we allow to stay. Together, Coach Seth and Cherri unpack how unhealthy thought patterns can lead to learned helplessness, fear, control, hopelessness, and cycles that can follow us into our relationships and parenting. They also explore how self-awareness, emotional intelligence, curiosity, hope, and faith can help us challenge those patterns and begin thinking differently. The conversation also turns to parenting—why failure doesn't make a child a failure, why constantly protecting kids from consequences can rob them of growth, and why parents have to learn to believe in who their children can become. IN THIS EPISODE: Why you shouldn't believe every thought that enters your mind The connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behavior How to become more aware of the thoughts you allow to “land” Why learned helplessness keeps people stuck How hopelessness can change the way parents see their children Why failure doesn't make someone a failure How better questions can help kids develop ownership and self-awareness Why parents sometimes try to regain control when they feel helpless The importance of allowing children to experience consequences and grow Why parenting has to change as children become more independent How unhealthy beliefs and thought patterns can be passed from generation to generation Why emotional awareness matters—especially for young men How past pain can become a stronghold in the way you think The difference between understanding your triggers and expecting others to manage them for you How your thoughts can influence the way you perceive conflict and relationships The role social media can play in comparison, anxiety, isolation, and escape Why emotional intelligence is becoming increasingly important in life and the workplace How faith and renewing your mind can help break unhealthy patterns ABOUT OUR GUEST Cherri Kulp is the founder of Internal Garden Coaching & Leadership Solutions, where she helps individuals, leaders, and organizations cultivate healthier mindsets, stronger leadership, and lasting personal growth. Drawing from neuroscience, leadership development, sociology, and faith, Cherri equips people with practical tools to overcome limiting beliefs, regulate emotions, and lead with authenticity and confidence. Instagram: @UnearthedCC C#: 574-213-2143 E: info@internalgardencoaching.com W: https://www.internalgardencoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherrikulp/ The mission at Five Star Life : Transforming Students' Lives by Challenging the Way they Think, Act, and Lead. Go to fivestarlife.org to learn more about how we’re changing students' lives. The Five Star Life App: Download "Five Star Life" on the App Store or Google Play Store. Subscribe for weekly conversations on mindset, personal leadership, emotional intelligence, parenting, and the power of rising above your circumstances. Connect with us on Instagram, TikTok, and all platforms @TheFiveStarLife

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• Dr Bruinsma
• Jenny Weaver
• Cherri Kulp

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.2 / 5

5 ratings

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5.0 / 5

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Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

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Engagement

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