EPISODE · Aug 27, 2026 · 1H 17M
Why Gen Z Isn't Lazy — And What Adults Are Getting Wrong
from EZ Conversations · host Furkhan Dandia, Therapist
What do young people actually need from the adults in their lives? Dr. Zabina Bhasin — known as Dr. Zee — joins Furkhan Dandia to explore why listening may be one of the most important tools available to parents, educators, clinicians, leaders, and policymakers. A child and adolescent psychiatrist and founder of Listen to the KidZ, Dr. Zee describes herself as a Youth Translator: someone who helps adults better understand what young people are experiencing and turns youth perspectives into insights that can shape families, schools, communities, organizations, and institutions. In this episode, we discuss mindful listening, the generation gap, stereotypes about Gen Z, youth participation in decision-making, digital and body-image pressures, the influence of teachers and coaches, and why meaningful change requires transforming systems as well as supporting individual children. Dr. Zee’s mission is simple: Listen. Amplify. Transform. If we want a better future for young people, we need to build it with them — not merely for them. Episode Chapters: 00:00 Welcome & Introduction 00:46 Dr. Zee’s Origin Story: From Dyslexia to Youth Psychiatry 11:34 The Youth Translator: Bridging the Gap Between Generations 17:40 The Art of Listening: Practical Tips for Adults & Parents 25:52 Debunking Gen Z Myths: Entitlement, Laziness & Nepotism 43:11 Why Boardrooms Need Youth Voices 45:29 Working Smarter: Gen Z and the Changing Workplace 49:04 Youth Movements & Global Youth Advocacy 57:23 Social Media, Body Image & Guiding Youth Through Hard Choices 1:05:53 Community, Coaches & the Adults in the Room 1:07:24 Closing: Just Listen More Sponsors of the Podcast:AG1: Includes a free welcome kit. https://shop.drinkag1.com/EZCONVERSATIONS. Use BACK2ROUTINE for 20% off your first subscription.BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/ez10, for 10% off your first month of therapyAura: For a free two-week trialDookio: https://trydokkio.com/ezconversationsNuCalm: for a one-week free trialDescript : https://get.descript.com/EZLeanWorlds: https://get.learnworlds.com/EZCONVERSATIONSDr. Lewis Nutrition : https://drlewisnutrition.com/ezWeInspect: https://www.thedusttest.net/M81HLR/3QQG7/Optery: https://%20https://get.optery.com/EZCONVERSATIONSEleven Labs: https://try.elevenlabs.io/EZCONVERSATIONSJane: https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/EZCONVERSATIONSFour Sigmatic: https://us.foursigmatic.com/EZ for 20% off using the code: EZSubscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribeDisclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered therapy, counselling, or clinical advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist–client relationship. The views expressed are my own and are separate from my clinical practice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In this episode of EZ Conversations, Furkhan Dandia speaks with Dr. Zabina Bhasin, known as Dr. Zee, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, youth advocate, speaker, author, and founder of Listen to the KidZ (LTTK). The conversation explores what changes when adults stop speaking for young people and begin listening to them with curiosity, humility, and intention. Dr. Zee describes her role as a “Youth Translator”: helping parents, educators, healthcare professionals, leaders, organizations, and policymakers better understand what young people are actually experiencing. The discussion moves from mindful listening and the generation gap to youth mental health, workplace stereotypes about Gen Z, the importance of youth representation in decision-making, digital and body-image pressures, and the role of adults outside the home in shaping a child’s sense of belonging and agency.
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