Episode 25: Resilience of Gen Z

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.

00:00 Introduction to Living Well Into The Future

00:28 Meet the Gen Z College Students

03:26 Sydney Janda's Perspective on the Future

07:57 Impact of COVID on Education and Mental Health

12:23 Matthew Allaire's Experience During the Pandemic

17:04 Zoe Gurwitz on Social Interaction and Music

21:42 Ongoing Effects of COVID on College Life

25:35 Support Systems and Isolation During COVID

26:15 Impact of COVID on Social Interactions

26:50 Mental Health and Online Gaming Communities

31:27 Active Shooter Drills and Their Impact

35:01 Experiences and Reflections on School Safety

40:32 Hope and Activism for the Future

43:59 The Role of Music in Coping and Advocacy

45:34 Overcoming Online Gaming Addiction

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51:39 Final Thoughts and Reflections