Mother In The Making

Gen Z has a loneliness problem, but it might be self-inflicted. In a generation that values inclusivity, cutting people off has become just as common. Boundaries leave little room for second chances, and many see relationships as optional. But did Gen Z push people away, or were they already isolated to begin with? Today, I want to explore how Gen Z got so lonely—and why they’ve come to see others as expendable.

The “crunchy” movement, once associated with left-leaning hippie moms focused on natural living, has increasingly been adopted—and even dominated—by right-wing conservatism. As societal unrest grows, crunchy motherhood has become deeply intertwined with the tradwife movement, which emphasizes traditional family values and has expanded into the health and wellness space. Today, we’re peeling back the layers of this shift to understand how a lifestyle centered on sourdough and toxin-free living became a gateway to conspiracy theories and MAGA rallies.

Welcome to 2030, where the idea of owning nothing and being happy feels less like a utopian dream and more like a dystopian reality. As subscription models dominate, consumers are losing control over what they buy, from printers requiring monthly fees to eBooks that can vanish overnight. For Gen Z, raised in a world prioritizing access over ownership, this shift means a future where personal property, creativity, and even control over basic utilities are slipping into corporate hands.

In a world where algorithms rule our screens and social media shapes our days, something feels off. The internet, once a vibrant hub of connection and creativity, now feels like a trap—an endless cycle of trends and sameness. With 63% of the global population plugged in, we’re left wondering: are we still in control, or have we surrendered to the algorithm? Today we discuss the unsettling reality of late-stage social media, where the promise of personalization has given way to cultural stagnation and a creeping loss of autonomy.

We all have been hearing that the rates of marriage have been on the decline, but we aren't talking enough about what that means for us. There are actually a lot of aspects of our society that are reliant on the adaptation of marriage and so when it stops happening, there are some consequences. This conversation is more than just about the empowerment of people choosing a life outside of marriage, but of the real-life implications of doing so. Enjoy!

It seems that todays preteens are completely skipping over the transitional stage from childhood to teen life. They don't have awkward phases anymore, they don't have preteen-specific media anymore, and they don't dress like preteens either. It's like they go straight from childhood to acting like adults. So who's to blame? Well of course social media has played a big role, but there are a lot of other factors as well. Enjoy this deep dive into how preteen life has changed and if it's for the better or worse!

Today's kids have more toys than ever, but it's never enough. The average American child receives 70 toys a year between parents buying the next best toys or just trying to put a smile on their child's face. The marketing industry also plays a big role in this trying to squeeze out every last dollar from desperate parents looking to solve childhood boredom. This epidemic of toys doesn't just cost us financially though, it also is inhibiting creativity and ruining play for children. Enjoy!

Gen Z has been labeled as lazy workers who won't amount to anything because of their lack of workplace skills. This month I dive into why gen has these labels and if there's any validity to them. 

Hey guys, I'm back and ready to share more with you about motherhood. Now that I've actually had my baby,  I want to share my thoughts and experiences as I continue to grow through motherhood. In this episode, I talk about how the transition to two kids has gone and my general struggles this past month.

Welcome to the last episode of my pregnancy journey! This is my birth story, as you can see, and boy was it ever a rollercoaster. This episode is really long because SO much went down before baby Finn arrived so settle in and enjoy!