Last Time You Had Fun (Ep. 041)

Episode 041 | Last Time You Had Fune | June 2024

We all experience moments of joy and happiness — but when was the last time you truly had fun? The kind of fun where you lost track of time, laughed until it hurt, or experienced a moment that changed your life.

In this episode of The MentalCast, host Dan Mickle explores how our lives — and especially the lives of young athletes — have become so packed and performance-driven that we often forget to make space for fun. And that has real consequences.

It is time to rethink what fun means, why it matters, and how we can intentionally bring more of it into our lives and our sports environments. This episode draws inspiration from The Power of Fun by Catherine Price and offers actionable ideas for coaches, parents, and athletes alike.

Topics covered:

• Defining true fun and why it matters

• How busyness and burnout crowd out fun

• The mental and physical benefits of fun

• Why fun is critical for athlete development and team culture

• Practical ways to bring fun back into your life and your coaching

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Power of Fun by Catherine Price

Contact the show: podcast@mentalcast.com

Follow Dan on social: @RealDanMickle and @717Soul