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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 25 MIN

022 Gen Alpha & Gen Z Aren’t the Problem

from SoulLife Psychology Podcast · host Dr Toni Reilly

They’ve been called entitled, distracted and impossible to teach. But what if we’ve been asking the wrong question?In this episode, I sit down with professional footballer and coach Coco Majstorovic to explore what Gen Alpha and Gen Z are really showing us. Drawing on her experience coaching young athletes and my work with SoulLife Psychology, we unpack why traditional parenting, teaching and coaching methods are becoming less effective and what needs to change.We explore why these generations don’t automatically accept authority, why connection has become more important than competition, and why adapting the way we lead, educate and communicate is no longer optional.Whether you’re a parent, teacher, coach or simply curious about where humanity is heading, this conversation offers a different perspective on the next generation and the future they’re helping to create.In this episode:• Why Gen Alpha and Gen Z think differently• The shift from authority to connection• Coaching and teaching that actually works• Why emotional wellbeing is becoming central to learning• What these generations are teaching the rest of usThe  Buzzfeed article mentionedhttps://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0VgC7epw81uGqqvhd86vZkAJ5UMSNnf5o6ywVgftXtnitRvz39QnfJYYB5XSVH2TUl&id=100059610846820   Applications for Recall Therapy Practitioner Certification are now open.Learn more at tonireillyinstitute.comSubmit a Question or Contact UsShare your question, suggest a future topic or tell us your story. It may be featured in a future episode here.Websitehttps://tonireillyinstitute.comFollow SoulLife® PsychologyInstagramYouTubeSpecial thanks to The Polish Ambassador featuring Zion I and Nitty Scott for the podcast music. 

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They’ve been called entitled, distracted and impossible to teach. But what if we’ve been asking the wrong question? In this episode, I sit down with professional footballer and coach Coco Majstorovic to explore what Gen Alpha and Gen Z are really showing us. Drawing on her experience coaching young athletes and my work with SoulLife Psychology, we unpack why traditional parenting, teaching and coaching methods are becoming less effective and what needs to change. We explore why these gene...

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