The Youth Mentor Podcast

In this episode I chat with the founder of The Blossom Guide, Jayde Robinson-Clancy about social sexuality, self-acceptance and how external factors can impact on how we feel about being a woman.  Read show notes at shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast

In this episode I chat with school teacher and anxiety coach, Diana Braybrooke. She shares a bunch of really simple strategies we can share with young people to help them feel calm when they are overwhelmed or having an anxious moment. Plus she makes sure they aren't too obvious so teens will actually try them! Head to: shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast for show notes! And download your free 'Do You Have What it Takes to be a Youth Mentor' quiz at youth-mentor-training.com

In this episode I chat with Hay House author, Christine Wheeler about using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) as a tool for teens to reduce anxiety and work through emotional issues.   She explains what 'tapping' is and takes me through the process from start to finish too - come along for the ride and see if it's something you'd love to share with your teen! For show notes please visit www.shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast

In this episode I chat with the General Manager of Kaspersky Lab Australia New Zealand, and father of 3, Peter Brady. He shares some of the latest research on teens online and some tips for keeping them safe. For show notes please visit www.shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast

In this episode I chat with the co-founder of the Breathe Project, Kat Tucker.  She shares how they got Breathe Project, an independent health promotion initiative in schools, started with a crowd-funding campaign, how they support and assist their schools to continue this work long after their workshop is over and how we, as mentors, parents and teachers can teach our young people to stop and breathe. Their motto is 'calm and clear kids in just 3 minutes.'   For show notes please visit www.shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast

In this episode I chat with life coach, counsellor, speaker and the founder of Heart Sparks, Johanna Parker.  Her mission is to support women and adolescents to confidently embrace their uniqueness and live purposeful lives.  Jo runs personalised programs in schools and community groups and in this chat she shares what schools are asking for the most, how she puts together her workshops and some of her favourite tools to get teens engaged.  She also shares how we can get teens thinking about their values, make values-based decisions and build their coping strategies when things don't go to plan.  With years of experience as a sought-after youth speaker, Jo also shared her tips for presenting and speaking authentically to a group of young people.   For show notes please visit www.shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast

In this episode I chat with the founder of Green Supercamp, Heather Yelland about what makes a well-adjusted, happy child.  As well as sharing research on this topic, Heather talks about getting a missile lock on young people when they do the right thing (not just the wrong thing!), the simple moments we can cultivate with the young people in our life as parents/mentors and her experiences of showing emotions in a way that gives permission for her teen audiences to open up too. See the show notes at www.shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast

In this episode I chat with author Karen Clarke about her gentle approach to dealing with bullying.  She shares her tips on how to open the discussion and come up with strategies together with your teen if they've been bullied, when parents should mobilise in a bullying situation and how school can be the best place for youth to build up their relationship muscles. Head to www.shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast for all the show notes.

In this episode I chat with teen expert and former foster kid, Josh Shipp about how one caring adult can make a different in a young person's life, how he got started speaking in schools and his top 3 tips for delivering your message to teens in a way that challenges and inspires them to take action. For show notes please visit www.shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast

In this episode I chat with Mum and self-care expert, Kim Morrison about being a role model not a supermodel, embracing technology to live in their world and her insights on parenting teens.   www.shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast for all the show notes.