We’ve all heard it before—our phones are making us anxious. But is that really the whole story? In this episode, we dive deep into the real reasons behind the anxiety epidemic sweeping through Millennials and Gen Zs. From the constant violence we’re exposed to, the economic struggles we face, the political chaos we can’t escape, to the never-ending cycle of comparison fueled by social media—there’s a lot more at play here. Tune in as I break down the four main reasons we’re all so on edge and what we can do about it. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Norway Trip, Malibu Rising, House of the Dragons 7:20 - Why are we all so anxious?  13:30 - Violence, war & the news 15:30 - Politics & people in power 18:38  - Finances, & the cost of living 20:06 - Comparison & social media 21:40 - The rise in consciousness + “sensitivity” 26:34 - Limit content that supports your anxiety 30:13 - Focus on what you can control, discard the rest.  32:55 - You don’t have to know everything. Just start.   34:46 - #1 reason for loneliness: texting vs. in person 36:06 - Final tips + outro RESOURCES Read a book! Try Malibu Rising (big fan, I just finished it!) Want to get a better handle on your finances? Try the Money Map. Want more tips? Sign up to the newsletter :) Read a summary of this podcast here.