Gen Z SSRIs, Retirement Collapse & The Power of Late Bloomers

TJ Walker explores three major cultural shifts reshaping modern life: the rise of long-term antidepressant use among Gen Z, the growing number of older Americans forced back into the workforce, and why success after 40 may be more common than we think. Drawing from reporting by The New York Times, The Atlantic, and other major outlets, TJ examines the hidden costs of America’s mental health system, the myth of retirement, and the overlooked advantages of “late bloomers.” This episode challenges conventional wisdom about aging, work, purpose, and achievement in a rapidly changing economy.