Rehumaning: The Game-Changer for Kids Today with Stephanie Malia Krauss | EP 178

About this episode

Kirsten Jones interviews Stephanie Malia Krauss about her concept of 'rehumaning' and its implications for youth development.

In this deeply human conversation, Kirsten sits down with Stephanie Malia Krauss—educator, author, and national thought leader on youth development—to explore what it truly means to help young people thrive in today’s world. With over two decades of experience working across classrooms, communities, and even alongside policymakers, Stephanie brings a rare blend of real-world insight and research-backed wisdom. From founding a school for youth furthest from opportunity to advising leaders at every level, her work challenges the way we think about success, well-being, and what kids actually need—not just to get by, but to fully live. At the heart of this episode is Stephanie’s groundbreaking concept of “rehumaning,” introduced in her latest book How We Thrive . She unpacks how modern life has stripped away many of our core human needs—and what we can do as parents, coaches, and mentors to restore them. Drawing from her Hawaiian heritage, lived experience, and years of hands-on work, Stephanie offers a refreshing, holistic approach to raising and supporting the next generation. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who cares about kids—not just their performance, but their…

People in this episode

Host: Kirsten

Guest: Stephanie Malia Krauss

Topics covered

• youth development
• rehumaning
• success
• well-being
• parenting
• coaching

Keywords

• education
• human needs
• next generation
• Hawaiian heritage

Mentioned in this episode

Products: How We Thrive

Books & works: Rehumaning: The Game-Changer for Kids Today, How We Thrive

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