The DiscoverU Life Podcast

Why Boys Are Unmotivated and Girls Are Anxious Ft. Dr. Leonard Sax


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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Leonard Sax, physician, psychologist, and bestselling author of Boys Adrift and Girls on the Edge, to unpack one of today’s most pressing parenting challenges: why are boys increasingly unmotivated while girls are more anxious than ever?

Drawing on decades of research and his experience visiting hundreds of schools worldwide, Dr. Sax explores the cultural, educational, and digital factors shaping our children’s development. 

He reveals the five key causes behind boys’ growing disengagement, the hidden pressures driving girls toward anxiety and perfectionism, and most importantly, what parents can do to reverse these trends.

From video games and school systems to family dynamics and faith, this conversation offers evidence-based insights and actionable steps to help you raise resilient, motivated, and grounded children in a rapidly changing world.

You'll get to know:

  • Why boys are “adrift” and what parents can do to reawaken their drive.
  • How to protect girls from the rising epidemic of anxiety and self-doubt.
  • Practical, research-backed strategies to nurture confidence, balance, and purpose in your kids.

If you’ve ever wondered how to raise strong, focused, and spiritually centered children in today’s distracted age, this episode is for you.

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