Be Who You Came To Be with Tara Renze

What Every Parent & Leader NEEDS to Understand About Gen Z, with Clinical Child Psychologist, Dr. Andrea Mata

Tara Renze Season 1 Episode 21

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What’s really going on with Gen Z? If you are a parent or leader who interacts with Gen Z on a regular basis, then you know this younger generation is a different kind of species altogether. And in this episode, we are finding out why. Tara Renze sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Andrea Mata (aka Dr. Dre) to unpack the parenting crisis that’s leaving today’s kids anxious, unmotivated, and emotionally unequipped.

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Dr. Andrea Mata, PhD, is on a mission to throat-punch the mental health crisis and equip people with the tools they need to take control of their lives. Statistically, she shouldn’t be where she is today—growing up as the daughter of a Mexican immigrant in a gang-infested neighborhood on the Southside of Chicago. But Dr. Mata transformed her challenging upbringing into a source of strength, inspiring resilience in families, businesses, and communities nationwide. With advanced degrees from Valparaiso University and Kent State University, Dr. Mata founded BrightSpot Families and partnered with the Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Toledo. Her direct, relatable approach offers actionable strategies for navigating mental health challenges and creating lasting change. https://www.drdremata.com

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