213. Millennials, Gen Z, and the Rise of Generational Anxiety ft. Dr. Lauren Cook

The Anxiety Chicks

Cloud10

Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Mental Health

4.8 • 808 Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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In this powerful and eye-opening episode, The Chicks sit down with clinical psychologist and author of Generation Anxiety, Dr. Lauren Cook. Together, they unpack the rising wave of anxiety among millennials and Gen Z, exploring how cultural shifts, technology, parenting, and societal expectations are impacting our collective mental health. Dr. Cook dives deep into the concept of generational anxiety—how it’s passed down, shaped by lived experiences, and reinforced through modern pressures. From pandemic stress to perfectionism, the conversation highlights the growing need for emotional intimacy, self-awareness, and community care. Timestamps 00:00 Understanding Generational Anxiety 05:24 The Impact of Technology on Generational Anxiety 09:34 Generational Differences in Coping with Adversity 12:41 Community and Emotional Intimacy Across Generations 20:46 The Role of Parenting in Anxiety 25:02 Generational Trauma and Its Effects 31:28 Finding Balance in Parenting and Self-Identity 36:28 Healing Tips for Managing Anxiety 📘 Featured Guest: Dr. Lauren Cook Clinical psychologist & author of Generation Anxiety Tik Tok: @dr.laurencook Instagram: @dr.laurencook Website: https://www.drlaurencook.com/ Heartship Psychological Services: https://www.heartshipcounseling.com/ Generation Anxiety Book: https://www.drlaurencook.com/generation-anxiety Follow The Chicks: @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety Order The Anxiety Healers Guide HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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