The Anxious Generation

An episode of the Let's Pause podcast, hosted by Mark & Jeff, titled "The Anxious Generation" was published on May 1, 2025 and runs 52 minutes.

May 1, 2025 ·52m · Let's Pause

0:00 / 0:00

Summary

Anxiety up 134% in last 15 years while depression is up 106% (in U.S. undergrads)...what's happening?! This disturbing trend is isolated to younger generations...but not older ones, why? In today's episode, Mark and Jeff review Jonathan Haidt's latest book, The Anxious Generation. Haidt makes the case that there has been a rewiring of Gen Z through parental over-protection from the real world and under-protection from the virtual world. As a result, we've created four foundational harms: 1) s...

Episode Description

Anxiety up 134% in last 15 years while depression is up 106% (in U.S. undergrads)...what's happening?! This disturbing trend is isolated to younger generations...but not older ones, why? In today's episode, Mark and Jeff review Jonathan Haidt's latest book, The Anxious Generation. Haidt makes the case that there has been a rewiring of Gen Z through parental over-protection from the real world and under-protection from the virtual world. As a result, we've created four foundational harms: 1) social deprivation, 2) sleep deprivation, 3) attention fragmentation, and 4) addiction. Tune in and learn about ways we can turn this alarming trend around!

Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!

To learn more, check out www.letspause.org

Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

Easy English Expression 0402 keep your nose clean

Apr 12, 2026 ·6m

Easy English Expression 0401 better safe than sorry

Apr 11, 2026 ·6m

Easy English Expression 0400 down in the dumps

Apr 10, 2026 ·5m

134. Listen To This If…You Get Invited To Talk With A Journalist

Apr 9, 2026 ·6m

Easy English Expression 0399 head over heels

Apr 9, 2026 ·6m

Easy English Expression 0398 the dump

Apr 8, 2026 ·6m

Similar Podcasts

Let's hit the restart Lets Hit the Restart Are you chained inside the walls of your home? have u left your back in your journey?have thirst to get yourself out?LET'S RESUME FROM WHERE YOU PAUSED. Yellow Sheaves Poetry Aditi Bist Hi friends! Come with me on a discovery of the classics, to the poetry of the past which was so futuristic and let's immerse ourselves in their beauty.Follow me on Instagram for new updates: aditi_biraClose your eyes and listen and pause:) Tata Trusts Kal Ka Classroom Maed in India The government of India passed the right to education act in 2009, securing free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 to 14 years. And India currently has 487 million children. So how does a country like ours provide a good quality education to nurture young people into active citizens of a vibrant democracy?In this podcast series, Tata Trusts aims to highlight the progress, celebrate the achievements and understand the challenges faced by educators. So let’s understand how to create Kal Ka Classroom. Better Divorce Podcast Paulette Rigo Welcome to The Better Divorce Podcast. Paulette Rigo here to guide you through the storm of divorce into calmer waters.Whether you're contemplating divorce, in the thick of it or rebuilding post-divorce, we've got you covered. Each week, we tackle tough topics, share resilience stories, and offer practical advice to help you navigate with confidence.Remember, you're not alone and a brighter future awaits. Ready to turn a tough time into a time of growth? Then let's get started.

URL copied to clipboard!