From Doomscrolling to Dating: Our Unfiltered Ins & Outs for 2026

Welcome back to Gen Z Unplugged.Today, we’re jumping on one of the internet’s biggest trends and taking it way deeper than TikTok ever could: our Ins and Outs for 2026. From fashion and food to dating, tech, culture, and mindset, we’re breaking down what we’re officially leaving behind—and what we think is shaping the year ahead.Some of these takes are fun. Some are spicy. Some might be a little controversial. But all of them reflect a real cultural shift we’re watching unfold: less doomscrolling, more intentional living. Less victim mentality, more accountability. Less noise, more substance.Whether it’s why doomscrolling is out, real food is in, hobbies are back, or why boyfriends might be out and husbands might be in—this episode is our honest, unfiltered forecast for 2026. Let’s get into it.00:00 — Why “Ins & Outs” are everywhere—and why we’re doing ours01:40 — Dressing classy again & the return of intentional fashion02:20 — Skinny jeans, riding boots, and the 2016 revival05:15 — Raunchy books and movies are officially out06:30 — Doomscrolling is out, reading and real life are in08:15 — Food as fuel: ingredients, whole foods, and protein14:20 — Sunlight, circadian rhythms, and waking up with the sun18:15 — Victim mentality and chronic negativity are out20:55 — Boyfriends out, husbands in: dating and marriage shifts25:05 — Analog life, hobbies, and reclaiming real-world skills GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Catherine Hendershott, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu. Listen, rate, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform! ACAST - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google Podcasts - YouTube - Rumble Send us your thoughts on this episode @realgenzunplugged!  X - Instagram - Facebook - Truth Social SFX Credits: neon sign buzz hum stereo close lowcut to taste6.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/453493/ -- License: Creative Commons 0swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.