Stephanie Malia Krauss on Why Kids Are Struggling (and How We Help Them Thrive)

In this episode of Leaders of Today: Teens to Titans, we’re joined by Stephanie Malia Krauss, author, speaker, and strategist focused on helping young people truly thrive in today’s world.

This conversation is powerful, honest, and incredibly relevant for anyone supporting teens.

What we talked about

Stephanie shares her personal story and how it shaped her work, along with what she’s seeing across schools and communities today.

One thing is clear:

Young people aren’t lacking potential… they’re navigating overwhelming environments.

She describes the “modern-day pressures” kids face:

• constant stress and time pressure
• overwork and burnout
• comparison through social media
• a lack of true rest and connection

Instead of quick fixes, Stephanie emphasizes something deeper:

Kids need real, human connection.

Not just one supportive adult, but a network of people who:

• see them
• support them
• believe in them
• give them space to grow

She also highlights how powerful it is when young people are given the chance to lead, contribute, and matter to others.

That’s where confidence and real transformation begin.

Learn more from Stephanie

https://www.stephaniemaliakrauss.com/
https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemaliakrauss/

https://www.rehumaning.com/

How We Thrive
https://www.corwin.com/books/how-we-thrive-290839?srsltid=AfmBOopCjNK-qtX4m7p9VEcFWBLcoNS6A24GcHef9gZcop8qEOril3xC