#247 Bullies Can Sense Weakness in Seconds Here’s How to Make Your Child Unshakeable | Sebastian Bates
Release Date: 01/28/2026
#247 Bullies Can Sense Weakness in Seconds Here’s How to Make Your Child Unshakeable | Sebastian Bates
The Warrior Academy Podcast
Parents feel helpless because they cannot always be there to protect their child from bullying, and they are scared their child will freeze when it matters most. Every parent wants to protect their child from bullies. Here’s the hard truth. You cannot always be there. Most bullying does not start with a punch. It starts with a look. A tone. A comment. And in that moment, one child freezes while another calmly holds their ground. This video shows parents how to build real confidence that bullies back off from. Not aggression. Not lectures. Not telling your child to just ignore it. I break...
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#246 Your Child Looks Confident in Dubai. Here’s the Hidden Confidence Crisis Parents Miss
The Warrior Academy Podcast
Dubai is an incredible place to raise children. Safe. Sunny. Full of opportunity. But there’s a silent problem most parents never see until it’s too late. Many kids growing up in Dubai look happy, polite, and successful. Yet underneath, they feel disconnected, unsure of themselves, and hesitant to truly belong. This video breaks down the real confidence issue affecting expat children and why comfort, money, and great schools are not enough. I explain what I call the expat confidence gap. Why children stop forming deep connections. Why they avoid challenge even when they are capable....
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#245 The Dark Side of Gentle Parenting Nobody Talks About | Sebastian Bates
The Warrior Academy Podcast
Parents think they’re teaching kindness, but they’re accidentally raising kids who stay silent, freeze under pressure, and can’t assert themselves. We all want calm homes, gentle voices, and kids who grow up kind. But here is the part nobody warns you about. When gentle turns into soft, confidence dies. If your child freezes when someone takes their toy, gets pushed in line, or feels scared to speak up, this video will hit home. So many parents are accidentally teaching silence instead of strength, and it’s stopping their kids from building the confidence they desperately need in the...
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#244 My Son Won’t Talk to Me: Why Boys Shut Down | Sebastian Bates
The Warrior Academy Podcast
If your son has started going quiet short answers, “I’m fine,” less eye contact, more time alone this is often the first sign his confidence is being shaped in silence. In this deep dive, Sebastian Bates explains why boys stop talking, what parents do (without meaning to) that makes it worse, and the simple connection habits that help boys open up again. In this video you’ll discover: The hidden confidence-killers boys experience every day Why correction without connection destroys a boy’s self-belief The simple nightly question that rebuilds confidence from the inside out Why...
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#243 Empowering young minds: How entrepreneurship cultivates confidence in children
The Warrior Academy Podcast
In this episode, Warrior Academy founder Sebastian Bates is joined by Angela Soudi, a seasoned entrepreneur and parent, to discuss empowering children through entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Angela shares insights from her journey working with children, including how entrepreneurship can build confidence, resilience, and crucial life skills in young minds. Together, they explore practical strategies to nurture children’s entrepreneurial spirit and help them grow into confident, capable young adults. Topics Discussed: • The importance of financial literacy and confidence for...
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# 242 Chapter 6 The Not a Victim Process Part One.4
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In this episode, Sebastian Bates, founder of the Warrior Academy, shares an insightful chapter from his book Not a Victim. The book is designed to help parents guide their children through the challenging transition of dealing with bullying. Sebastian highlights the importance of empowering children with tools and techniques to face and overcome bullying, emphasizing the role of body language in building confidence. Topics Discussed: • Introduction to Not a Victim and its purpose • The importance of proactive parenting in preparing children for bullying • How body language can...
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# 241 Mat Chat! A Story About Persistence and Resilience
The Warrior Academy Podcast
In this episode of the Warrior Academy podcast, Instructor Charlie shares an inspiring MatChat about persistence and resilience. Through the story of Kai, a determined young martial artist, listeners will learn valuable lessons on overcoming challenges, embracing mistakes, and developing strong character traits that extend beyond the dojo. Topics Discussed: • The story of Kai and his journey of persistence and resilience. • Embracing mistakes as learning opportunities and viewing them as stepping stones to improvement. • Setting small, achievable goals to make progress in martial arts...
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# 240 Dareen Barber’s Inspiring Story: From Amputation to Guinness World Record Holder
The Warrior Academy Podcast
In this motivational episode, Sebastian Bates speaks with Doreen Barbara about her extraordinary journey from a promising basketball player to a Guinness World Record holder. After losing her leg to bone cancer at a young age, Doreen’s story of resilience, transformation, and personal growth serves as a powerful example of overcoming adversity. Join us as Doreen shares her experiences and insights on parenting, resilience, and living authentically. Topics Discussed: • Doreen’s journey from a young basketball player to a world record holder. • The challenges she faced after losing her...
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# 239 Chapter 6 The Not a Victim Process Part One.3
The Warrior Academy Podcast
In this episode of the Warrior Academy podcast, Sebastian Bates, founder of the Warrior Academy, shares a chapter from his book Not a Victim. This chapter offers valuable insights for parents on mentoring their children through the challenging experience of bullying. Discover practical exercises and perspectives to empower your child and support their emotional growth during difficult times. Topics Discussed: • Overview of Not a Victim and its purpose in helping parents address bullying. • Understanding the inevitability of bullying and proactive parenting. • A story exercise to help...
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# 238 Mat Chat! A Story About Mentorship
The Warrior Academy Podcast
In this episode of the Warrior Academy podcast, we dive into the essence of mentorship and leadership through a heartfelt Mat Chat by Instructor Charlie. Discover the story of Mei and Hiro, two martial artists who embody these vital qualities. Learn how their unique traits can inspire you to enhance your own martial arts journey and character development. Topics Discussed: • The story of Mei and Hiro: Their contrasting yet complementary strengths in martial arts. • Mei’s compassion and her role as a supportive mentor. • Hiro’s leadership and the impact of leading by example. •...
info_outlineParents feel helpless because they cannot always be there to protect their child from bullying, and they are scared their child will freeze when it matters most.
Every parent wants to protect their child from bullies.
Here’s the hard truth. You cannot always be there.
Most bullying does not start with a punch.
It starts with a look. A tone. A comment.
And in that moment, one child freezes while another calmly holds their ground.
This video shows parents how to build real confidence that bullies back off from.
Not aggression.
Not lectures.
Not telling your child to just ignore it.
I break down the exact 5 minute daily ritual we use with thousands of children to build calm, assertive, bully proof confidence from the inside out.
You’ll learn:
• Why rushing in to fix bullying actually weakens confidence
• The biggest mistake parents make when teaching kids to be “nice”
• How body language, voice, and belief stop bullying before it escalates
• The simple nightly ritual that rewires your child’s response to pressure
• How to raise a child who is ready, not fearless
This is not theory.
This is what we use every day with children who used to avoid eye contact and now speak clearly under pressure.
If you are serious about raising kind, brave, confident kids, subscribe to the channel.
We release deep dives every week to help parents build real resilience, one habit at a time.
Most kids are unprepared for bullying because confidence is never trained, only talked about.
Five minutes a day of calm assertiveness training rewires how your child responds under pressure.
Subscribe now to help your child grow strong from the inside out.
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