Let's Pause

Today's world is rushed and our lives feel as though they're in constant motion. Let's Pause is a podcast that commits to slowing down, filtering out the noise, and digging deeper on a particular topic. With the goal of being educational and entertaining, discussions will focus on recognizing the importance of the topic, how to push the pause button, learn more, and re-engage with greater understanding and appreciation. Join Mark and Jeff as they pause and dig deeper (www.letspause.org).

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The Anxious Generation

May 01, 2025 • Mark & Jeff

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!

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