19. Gen Z Insights: Navigating High School, Politics, and The Pandemic

Send us Fan MailHigh school TODAY is different than when the millennial generation was there.  Joining us on the show is Rachel's sister, Maddy, who brings us up to speed on what it is like to be in school as a Gen Z entering Senior year.Maddy was diagnosed with Celiac disease at a young age and she explains what it is like being on a strict diet most of her life.  She also details her experience of attending school during the pandemic and how the effects are still being felt.The conversation leads into how political arguments among her peers have become more prevalent, as Maddy describes the divide that has developed at this young age. We discuss her sense of the social pressures that have emerged relating to privilege, gender identities, and how teens are communicating online. This episode is a transparent dialogue of what it is like to be a high schooler today and is promised to bring you a deeper understanding of the realities that teens are facing.  By the end of the show, you'll walk away with confidence and inspiration from Maddy as she explains how she is defying her doctor's expectations to continue to pursue her passions and dreams.Join us for our most emotional and unreserved conversation to date.