Episode 25: Gen Z’s Resilience

Host Julie B Adler engages deeply with Gen Z college students Sydney Janda, Matthew Allaire, and Zoe Gurwitz, unraveling the profound impact of contemporary challenges on their lives. These young adults reveal their struggles with climate change anxiety, mental health issues exacerbated by the pandemic, and the isolating deluge of digital interactions. Despite the shared adversities, this generation remains hopeful, determined to reshape the future through education, advocacy, and art. The episode not only brings awareness to the mental health crisis and school safety concerns, peppered with anecdotes of active shooter drills, but it also leaves a resounding message of perseverance and leadership.