How to Build a Healthy Relationship with Your Teen with Aly Pain
Release Date: 12/17/2021
From UNICEF to the UN: Steve Joneslee’s Journey to Inspire Young Leaders
Shaping Our World
What happens when a 16-year-old goes from having no friends in a new country to shaking hands with world leaders? In this episode of Shaping Our World, Chris Tompkins sits down with Steve Joneslee—youth advocate, nonprofit founder, and UN leader—to explore how agency, resilience, and fresh perspectives empower young people to shape a sustainable future. Discover practical ways families and communities can unleash the leadership potential in today’s youth and inspire change right now.
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From Power Struggles to Partnership: Rethinking How We Parent with Dr. Eran Magen
Shaping Our World
In this insightful episode, Dr. Eran Magen—Stanford-trained psychologist and founder of Parenting for Humans—joins Chris Tompkins to explore how parents can build strong, joyful, and collaborative relationships with their kids. From trauma-informed parenting to supporting children through divorce and emotional distress, Dr. Magen shares practical, science-backed strategies that every caregiver can use. Whether you’re raising toddlers or teens, this conversation offers tools to foster trust, resilience, and connection in today’s parenting journey.
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Inside the Mindful World of Jamie Lynn Tatera: Helping Families Thrive Together
Shaping Our World
On this episode of the Shaping Our World podcast, Chris Tompkins sits down with award-winning author and mindfulness educator Jamie Lynn Tatera. With warmth and wisdom, Jamie Lynn shares playful, research-based tools to help families navigate tough emotions like anxiety and self-criticism. Discover how building mindful self-compassion can strengthen confidence, deepen connections, and support your child’s emotional well-being—starting with you. Whether you’re raising a preschooler or mentoring teens, this episode offers hope and practical insight for every caregiver.
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Jessica Janzen: Shifting Kids from Problems to Possibilities
Shaping Our World
Jessica Janzen is back on Shaping Our World for a powerful conversation on mindset and possibility. Known as a keynote speaker, mindset coach, author, and joy expert, Jessica shares her journey from deep personal loss to becoming a leader who inspires hope and resilience. This episode dives into helping kids shift from a problem mindset to one of unlimited possibility, offering practical tools for parents, educators, and youth leaders. Tune in to hear Jess’s honest stories, contagious energy, and faith-rooted encouragement to help the young people in your life grow with confidence and joy....
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Understanding Youth Anxiety with Dr. Regine Galanti
Shaping Our World
Anxiety is a natural part of growing up—but knowing when it becomes a problem can be tough. In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Regine Galanti shares practical tools and compassionate insights for helping kids and teens navigate anxiety. From bedtime worries to school stress, Dr. Galanti unpacks evidence-based strategies for parents and caregivers. Tune in for a hopeful conversation that empowers families to foster resilience, confidence, and emotional growth in the young people they love.
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Leading Through Play: Jules Porter on Empowering Youth with Sport
Shaping Our World
In this episode of Shaping Our World, Chris Tompkins talks with Jules Porter, Director of Programs at Jays Care Foundation, about how sport can be a powerful tool for growth and resilience in young people. Jules shares how Jays Care supports youth facing barriers—through innovative, inclusive programs across Canada—and highlights their partnership with Muskoka Woods. Together, they host a life-changing retreat for girls from First Nations communities west of James Bay, where participants build leadership skills, form friendships, and discover their potential. It’s a conversation full of...
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Raising Humble Thinkers in a Loud World with Dr. Tenelle Porter
Shaping Our World
In this episode of Shaping Our World, host Chris Tompkins sits down with Dr. Tenelle Porter, a developmental psychologist and leading expert on intellectual humility. With humour and heart, Tenelle unpacks how embracing what we don’t know can help teens thrive in today’s complex, digital world. From growing curiosity to navigating disagreement, the conversation offers insight for parents, educators, and mentors who want to raise resilient, reflective young people. Tune in to explore how humility isn’t weakness—it’s a strength that shapes better relationships, stronger communities,...
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More Than a Feeling: Why Self-Compassion Matters for Today’s Youth
Shaping Our World
In this episode of Shaping Our World, Dr. Karen Bluth joins host Chris Tompkins to explore how self-compassion can transform the lives of teens. A leading researcher and author, Dr. Bluth unpacks practical tools for managing anxiety, overcoming self-criticism, and navigating the challenges of adolescence. With heartfelt stories and research-backed insights, this episode offers encouragement and strategies for parents, educators, and anyone passionate about supporting young people on their journey to emotional well-being.
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From Struggle to Small Bits of Happiness: A Teen-Led Movement for Everyday Joy
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In this episode of Shaping Our World, Chris Tompkins is joined by teenage sisters Mercedes and Anastasia Korngut, co-founders of . Tune in to hear how their journey—from struggling with happiness to building a thriving business and podcast—empowers teens to build joyful habits, foster deeper connections with parents, and find meaning in everyday moments. Discover practical “happiness hacks” and inspiring insights that will resonate with youth, parents, and educators alike.
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Protecting Our Kids Online and Beyond with Sofia Friesen
Shaping Our World
Sofia Friesen returns to Shaping Our World for a powerful second conversation about protecting youth from human trafficking in Canada. As Canadian Programs Director at , Sofia shares the latest on their groundbreaking Prevention Project and offers real-world tools to keep kids safe online. With practical red flags to watch for and hopeful stories of change, this episode is an urgent yet empowering resource for parents and caregivers.
info_outlineAly Pain is a parenting expert who is passionate about empowering parents to build healthy, respectful relationships with their teens. Aly stopped by the Shaping Our World podcast to discuss ways that parents can end painful disconnection and emotional blow ups with their teens to create honest, fulfilling relationships.