Gen Z, Mental Health and the Soul

Hey everyone, Furkhan Dandia here! In this episode of EZ Conversations, I'm thrilled to sit down with Jane Marie Auret, the insightful author of Screens in the Ego: A Meditation on Gen Z. Jane brings a unique perspective to the table, drawing from her rich experiences and deep reflections on modern mental health treatment. We dive into Jane's journey, starting with her eye-opening critiques of ineffective therapy methods she encountered personally. As someone who has worked as an RA and a youth specialist, Jane shares candidly about the glaring gaps in current mental health interventions and why they often fall short. She passionately argues for a more holistic approach, suggesting that returning to the ancient concept of the soul could offer more meaningful solutions. Our conversation delves into the pervasive impact of social media on mental health today. Jane critically examines how secular and medicalized views on mental health might be missing the mark, advocating instead for the importance of moral philosophy in achieving true inner peace. Throughout our talk, Jane opened up about her own life experiences, including her battle with cancer, the challenges she faced in academia, and the toxic environment she often encountered there. These personal anecdotes highlight her belief in the need for a spiritual and moral grounding to navigate the complexities of modern life. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges conventional mental health paradigms and explores the potential for more soulful and philosophical approaches to well-being. You won't want to miss Jane's powerful insights and inspiring journey. Tune in, and let's dive deep together! Jane-Marie Auret is a psychological writer and independent thinker. Check out her first book Screens and the Ego or contact her at https://janemarieauret.com Timestamps: 03:15 Introduction and Guest Welcome 03:37 Jane's Book and Ineffective Therapy 05:03 Experiences as a Youth Specialist 06:44 Mental Health vs. Soulful Living 07:45 Secular Views on Mental Health 18:22 Jane's Personal Journey 31:48 Academic Challenges and Cancel Culture 41:39 Philosophical Reflections on Morality 48:53 Conclusion and Contact Information Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Mint Mobile: ⁠https://trymintmobile.com/ez10⁠ for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan We Are Wild for 25% off your first order: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zen.ai/EZ23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that: Instagram⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqBp_zdRiIfBRV4wURSZ2A⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/furkhan-dandia-macp-mba-072a8a1ba/⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/EzConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices