An Influential Generation is a podcast developed with youth in partnership with YLLMyHome. For season three, a group of influential youth gathered to have conversations on topics that are important to them as well as some lighthearted fun! Tune in to hear their thoughts on topics like transitioning from high school to college, using AI in academia, different gendered experiences in sports, and more!
Links to our website and social media: https://linktr.ee/yllmyhome
Opinions and thoughts are those of the participants and are not meant as advice or from professionals.
How Media, Access, and the Need to Fit In Normalize Teen Substance Use
Peer pressure around substances can start long before high school, and it doesn’t always sound like pressure. Kaylee, Breton, and Tessa share how vaping became more visible among teens, why fitting in can make it harder to say no, and how these experiences shape the choices young people face.
From classmates offering a vape at a hangout to substance use showing up as a way to cope with school stress, the three students reflect on the situations where pressure can build. They compare what they noticed in middle school and high school, and consider how greater access, media, and changing ideas about what’s “cool” can make substance use feel increasingly normal.
You’ll hear their perspectives on why the jump to a larger, less closely watched school can change the sense of freedom teens feel, how peer groups influence decisions, and why substance use can become part of a cycle of stress and belonging. They also look at the role of marketing, from the history of cigarette advertising to the way vaping is presented in public.
These are personal experiences, not universal rules. This conversation is an invitation for teens, families, and educators to think more carefully about the pressures young people encounter and how to respond with honesty and understanding.
20 Jan 2026
S4 Trailer: Teens on Peer Pressure
Join us for season four where we discuss different ways that we as teens experience peer pressure! Everything shared on the podcast is our opinions and are not meant as advice or generalizations.
3 Jun 2025
Snapchat IRL
Join us as we discuss how we use snapchat and the different ways that it impacts us in our daily life.
All opinions shared are those of the participants and are not intended as advice or professional information.
3 Jun 2025
Youth Experiences of Inclusion & Exclusion
Join us as we share our experiences being excluded and creating more inclusive environments! We share how we have grown and learned more about being inclusive and the reality of exclusion in different spaces.
All opinions shared are those of the participants and are not intended as advice or professional information.
3 Jun 2025
Life Transitions - Highschool to College
Join us as we welcome our special guest Hayley to ask her questions about transitioning from Highschool to College. We all share our fears and things we are excited for as we make this transition in the coming years!
All opinions shared are those of the participants and are not intended as advice or professional information.
3 Jun 2025
Using AI for School?
Join us as we have an informal conversation on our experiences with AI and discuss its place in and out of the classroom. Let us know your thoughts on whether AI should be used in schools!
All opinions shared are those of the participants and are not intended as advice or professional information.
3 Jun 2025
New Season Q&A!
Join us for this lighthearted first episode of season three! We answer some rapid fire questions to open the season and share a little about ourselves.
Hosts: Emma, David, Ife, Nathan, and Addison!
31 May 2023
Vaping: A Conversation Among Youth
What do youth really think about vaping? Join our host Sierrah as she facilitates a conversation between a group of five friends in middle school about vaping. How will their opinions and experiences differ? Tune in to find out!
Subscribe to catch all of the upcoming conversations in season two with different community members!
Connect with us @yllmyhome on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter! Links: https://linktr.ee/yllmyhome
28 Sept 2022
Aubrey's Story | Episode 5 | An Influential Generation Podcast
How can parents and their kids have open communication? Join host Jianna and her guest Aubrey as they discuss how parents can build trust with their kids - as well as a few things to watch out for. This is an unscripted, informal conversation. We hope it will encourage listeners to share their own experiences with friends and family, as well as with us on our social media pages!
Jianna is a PhD student at Dalla Lana School of Public Health in Social and Behavioural Health Sciences.
Aubrey is a high school student.
Connect with us @yllmyhome on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!
Links: https://linktr.ee/yllmyhome
31 Aug 2022
Mia's Story | Episode 4 | An Influential Generation Podcast
With information overload on social media it can be challenging to make a truly ‘informed’ decision. Join host Jianna and her guest Mia as they discuss how she breaks down information from different sources to make healthy decisions for her mental and physical health. This is an unscripted, informal conversation. We hope it will encourage listeners to share their own experiences with friends and family, as well as with us on our social media pages!
Jianna is a PhD student at Dalla Lana School of Public Health in Social and Behavioural Health Sciences.
Mia is a high school student and member of the Lloydminster Youth Council.
Connect with us @yllmyhome on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!
Links: https://linktr.ee/yllmyhome
27 Jul 2022
Turner's Story | Episode 3 | An Influential Generation Podcast
We love a supportive friend who sticks around through tough times. Join host Jianna and her guest Turner as they discuss his experiences supporting and encouraging friends who have used tobacco and vaping products. This is an unscripted, informal conversation. We hope it will encourage listeners to share their own experiences with friends and family, as well as with us on our social media pages!
Jianna is a PhD student at Dalla Lana School of Public Health in Social and Behavioural Health Sciences.
Turner is a high school student and member of the Lloydminster Youth Council.
Connect with us @yllmyhome on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!
Links: https://linktr.ee/yllmyhome
29 Jun 2022
Shamille's Story | Episode 2 | An Influential Generation Podcast
It is so important to have leaders who support and empower youth in our community. Join host Jianna and her guest Shamille as they discuss her experiences engaging with youth about substance use and how to build healthy habits. This is an unscripted, informal conversation. We hope it will encourage listeners to share their own experiences with friends and family, as well as with us on our social media pages!
Jianna is a PhD student at Dalla Lana School of Public Health in Social and Behavioural Health Sciences.
Shamille works to build positive relationships within the community as an educator and activist. To see more of her check out the YouTube channel Rooted Rattan!
Connect with us @yllmyhome on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!
Links: https://linktr.ee/yllmyhome
31 May 2022
Julien's Story | Episode 1 | An Influential Generation Podcast
The long-term consequences of using tobacco and vaping products can be hard to understand when they feel so far away. Join host Jianna and her guest Julien as they discuss his experiences using tobacco and vaping products. This is an unscripted, informal conversation. We hope it will encourage listeners to share their own experiences with friends and family, as well as with us on our social media pages!
Jianna is a PhD student at Dalla Lana School of Public Health in Social and Behavioural Health Sciences.
Julien is a Psychology student at York University.
Connect with us @yllmyhome on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter
Links: https://linktr.ee/yllmyhome
24 May 2022
Trailer
An Influential Generation is a podcast developed with youth in partnership with YLLMyHome. For season one, Jianna Marin connects with community members who have used tobacco and vaping products, who support youth dealing with addiction, and with youth who share how they see these products used in their social environments.
For future seasons, we are mentoring youth to take over as the hosts so they can have open conversations throughout the community on topics that are important to them.
Episode one will be released on World No Tobacco Day on May 31st!
Links to our website and social media: https://linktr.ee/yllmyhome (https://linktr.ee/yllmyhome)
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