What's Wrong with Gen Z? (With Freya India)

About this episode

The episode explores the struggles of Gen Z through the insights of culture writer Freya India.

Everyone's talking about all the struggles Gen Z is having. But what does Gen Z think about what they're going through? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson talk with culture writer and author Freya India about her own experiences and research on her generation, as well as her new book "Girls: Gen Z and the Commodification of Everything".References and resourcesComparing Gen Z to other generations: https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/columns/ad-fontes/generations-by-jean-m-twenge-review-and-reflections/WebsitesThe Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournal.worldNathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.meJoseph Holmes: linktr.ee/JosephHolmesFreya India: freyaindia.co.uk/about

People in this episode

Hosts: Joseph Holmes, Nathan Clarkson

Guest: Freya India

Topics covered

• Gen Z struggles
• cultural commentary
• youth experiences
• book discussion
• generational comparison

Keywords

• Gen Z
• Freya India
• cultural commentary
• youth struggles
• book discussion
• generational issues

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Girls: Gen Z and the Commodification of Everything

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