Raising Strong Men & Healthy Women — A Psychiatrist’s Warning About the Next Generation with Dr. Mark McDonald

Todd Vande Hei is joined by Dr. Mark McDonald — psychiatrist, author, and one of the sharpest, most unapologetically clear voices on the psychological development of young people today. Dr. McDonald has spent decades working with children, adolescents, and families, and his work centers on how our modern culture is reshaping the minds, identities, and emotional resilience of the next generation.

Author of The United States of Fear and Freedom From Fear, Dr. McDonald brings a rare combination of clinical insight and cultural analysis. Together, he and Todd explore whether boys are still becoming men, whether girls are developing into healthy women, and how factors like social media, pornography, video games, ultra-processed food, and sedentary lifestyles are driving a psychological and physiological crisis.

In this episode, Todd and Dr. McDonald break down:
• Why boys are becoming physically weaker, emotionally fragile, and socially isolated
• The rise of narcissism and identity confusion in girls
• How algorithm-driven technology is rewiring young brains
• The collapse of real-world skill building and risk-taking in boys
• Why decentralization, community, and structure are the antidote
• What healthy parental boundaries actually look like today
• The deep link between physical health, emotional regulation, and identity
• Whether young people are still developing into functional adults — and what happens if they don’t

This conversation is a wake-up call for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about the future generation. As Dr. McDonald puts it, we’re not just dealing with boy problems or girl problems — we’re dealing with a civilization problem.

⚡ Final Takeaway
Decentralize your home life. Reconnect your kids to reality. Set boundaries. Young people can still become strong, capable men and emotionally grounded women — but only if we lead.

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