After Peter Pan: Growing Up to Purpose
Pat Tenneriello
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About the Show
After Peter Pan is a podcast hosted by Pat Tenneriello that dives into the journey of growing up and discovering purpose.
Inspired by Pat's own experience of leaving behind a "Peter Pan" lifestyle—one focused on chasing fun and avoiding responsibility—the podcast speaks to anyone on their path of personal growth. Whether you're looking to live a healthier life, further develop your growth mindset, or seek closer alignment with your sense of purpose, this show is for you.
Each episode features an in-depth conversation with a special guest who shares their own story of transformation. Through these interviews, you'll gain insights, practical tools, and wisdom to help navigate your own path to self-realization. From overcoming obstacles to embracing change, After Peter Pan explores what it really means to grow—on your own terms.
New episodes drop every two weeks. Join the community and start growing with purpose.
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27 episodes — long track record
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Recent Episodes
S1E26 Faith, Forgiveness & The Weight of a Calling
In this episode of After Peter Pan, host Pat Tenneriello sits down with Austin May—a 23-year-old preparing for pastoral ministry—to explore faith, forgiveness, and the weight of answering a calling.…
S1E25 The Cost of Speaking Up | The Hon. Leela Aheer
In this episode of After Peter Pan, host Pat Tenneriello sits down with the Hon. Leela Aheer—Former Alberta Cabinet Minister, Former Deputy Leader of the United Conservative Party, musician, and a…
S1E24 Modern Dating & The Fertility Crisis: An Inconvenient Truth
Episode DescriptionIn this episode of After Peter Pan, host Pat Tenneriello sits down with Mads Larsen, a researcher and author who studies the evolution of love, and pair bonding. Together, they…
S1E23 Responsibility. Service. Purpose. - Lessons From Matt Luloff
In this episode of "After Peter Pan," host Pat Tennerello sits down with Matt Luloff, an Ottawa city councillor, Afghan war veteran, and musician. They explore Matt's journey of finding purpose…
S22E22 From Sales to Psychotherapy: My Next Step
In this short solo update, Pat shares some exciting news—he’s gone back to school to pursue a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. He reflects on why this step feels like the natural next chapter…
S1E21 Building a Sustainable Fitness Lifestyle
In this conversation, Pat Tenneriello and Pascal Vicario explore the intricate relationship between physical fitness, mental health, and family dynamics. Pascal shares his journey of maintaining…
How Alex Sheen’s ‘Because I Said I Would’ Sparked 15 Million Promises With Integrity
In this episode of After Peter Pan, host Pat Tenneriello sits down with Alex Sheen, founder of Because I Said I Would, a nonprofit that has inspired over 15 million people to keep their promises.…
Breaking the Victim Mindset: A Therapist’s Story of Resilience
In this episode, Pat sits down with Fabienne (Fab) Galhidi, therapist, professor and speaker, who shares her journey through childhood trauma, the victimization mindset, and her path to healing and…
A Champion Boxer on the Inward Fight: Discipline, Purpose, and Going All In
In this episode of After Peter Pan, Pat sits down with champion boxer Steve Claggett for a powerful conversation about the fight beyond the ring — the inward one. Steve shares how discipline became…
Behind the Curtain of Career Coaching: My Live Coaching Session
Pat welcomes back JP Michel — career coach and founder of SparkPath — for a vulnerable, real-time coaching session recorded during a pivotal moment in Pat’s life. Fresh off a layoff and questioning…
Peter Pan Syndrome: Why You’re Afraid to Commit (and What to Do About It)
Pat welcomes Natacha Duke, a registered psychotherapist at Toronto Wellness Counselling, for a deep and compassionate exploration of Peter Pan Syndrome — a behavioral pattern marked by emotional…
Does Porn Have a Place in a Meaningful Life? A Neuroscientist's Perspective
Pat welcomes Dr. Nicole Prause, a neuroscientist and sexual psychophysiologist whose groundbreaking research challenges some of the most deeply held beliefs about pornography, addiction, and shame.…
Leaving Prestige for Purpose: A Journey to the Inuit North
Pat welcomes Guillaume Saladin, a global circus performer and the founder of ArtCirq, an Arctic Circus, who left the spotlight to reconnect with the Inuit community that helped to raise him. After…
The Power of “No”: From Nothing to Serial Entrepreneur
Pat sits down with serial entrepreneur Sean Frost to trace his journey from public housing and the rap game, through healthcare and general contracting, to building thriving ventures in real estate,…
Behind the Curtain of Life Coaching
Pat sits down with life coach Sima Jones to discuss her personal journey, overcoming childhood trauma, depression and anxiety through the discovery of yoga, Zen and therapy. We discuss what truly…
How Meditation Transforms Your Life – A Zen Priest’s Story
In this episode, I speak with Ven. Trueman Taylor, a Zen priest, who shares his journey from personal crisis to lifelong commitment to Zen practice. We also break down what Zen really is, how…
How I Overcame Peter Pan Syndrome & Built a Real Life
To celebrate our 10th episode milestone, I invited my sister Tina Tenneriello, journalist and communications specialist, to guest host and take the guest role. We explore my journey from a…
Breaking the Silence: Healing Male Trauma
Why do so many male survivors of childhood trauma and sexual abuse stay silent? In this deeply personal and eye-opening conversation, Pat Tenneriello sits down with Mason Shell, Executive Director…
The Creative Journey of a Loving Soul | Francois Coulombe-Giguère
Episode Overview:In this episode of After Peter Pan, Pat Tenneriello sits down with award-winning filmmaker, videographer, and former hip-hop artist François Coulombe-Giguère. We dive into what makes…
From Olympian to AI Entrepreneur: Craig Buntin's Bold Reinvention
Episode Overview:Pat speaks with Craig Buntin - who shares a powerful story of reinvention, going from Olympic figure skater to AI-driven sports tech entrepreneur, building Sportlogiq, an NHL-backed…
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