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In this episode, Jeannie Elbing - The Gen Z Anxiety Therapist - discusses one of the biggest concerns parents face today: Why are teens so anxious?

Jeannie works with teens and young adults and shares what she sees every day in her practice:

• Why anxiety is rising faster than ever
• The impact of social media, comparison culture, and 24/7 visibility
• How sports pressure and academic expectations fuel stress
• Why self-esteem struggles are nearly universal today
• How parental modeling (good or bad) shapes a child’s emotional world
• When anxiety is “normal” vs. when it’s a clinical concern
• Warning signs parents should never ignore
• What to do - and NOT do - when your teen has a bad game, bad test, or bad day
• How to actually validate your child instead of accidentally dismissing them
• How to know when it’s time to seek professional help
• What to look for in a therapist for your teen

This conversation is packed with practical tools for parents who want to better understand and support their Gen Z kids.

If you’re a parent of a teen or preteen, this episode is a must-watch.

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