Shaping Our World Podcast
1) Jael Richardson on Storytelling, Identity, and Representation
In this episode of Shaping Our World, Chris Tompkins sits down with author and Festival of Literary Diversity founder Jael Richardson. From her father’s story as the CFL’s first Black quarterback to h...Show More
2) From UNICEF to the UN: Steve Joneslee’s Journey to Inspire Young Leaders
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—you...Show More
3) From Power Struggles to Partnership: Rethinking How We Parent with Dr. Eran Magen
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 rel...Show More
4) Inside the Mindful World of Jamie Lynn Tatera: Helping Families Thrive Together
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, rese...Show More
5) Jessica Janzen: Shifting Kids from Problems to Possibilities
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 d...Show More
6) Understanding Youth Anxiety with Dr. Regine Galanti
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 ...Show More
7) Leading Through Play: Jules Porter on Empowering Youth with Sport
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 pe...Show More
8) Raising Humble Thinkers in a Loud World with Dr. Tenelle Porter
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 un...Show More
9) More Than a Feeling: Why Self-Compassion Matters for Today’s Youth
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 prac...Show More
10) From Struggle to Small Bits of Happiness: A Teen-Led Movement for Everyday Joy
In this episode of Shaping Our World, Chris Tompkins is joined by teenage sisters Mercedes and Anastasia Korngut, co-founders of Small Bits of Happiness. Tune in to hear how their journey—from struggl...Show More