Why Gen Z Can’t Handle the Real World (and How We Can Help Them) | Jennifer Cohen : 1266

Why Gen Z Can’t Handle the Real World (and How We Can Help Them) | Jennifer Cohen : 1266

You think you’re helping your kid. You clear the path. You smooth the bumps. You make sure they never feel too sad, too bored, too uncomfortable.


It feels like love.


But what if it’s making them weak?


In this episode, Dave Asprey sits down with bestselling author, TED speaker, and resilience expert Jennifer Cohen to reveal how today’s parenting norms are quietly producing the most anxious, dependent, and emotionally fragile generation in history—Gen Z.

Whether you’re raising kids, managing young employees, or trying to understand the next generation—you’ll walk away from this episode with a new lens on resilience, responsibility, and real-world readiness.


What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why Gen Z struggles with anxiety, confidence, and failure

• How smartphones, safe spaces, and overparenting weaken resilience

• The science behind boredom, chores, and grit-building discomfort

• Why participation trophies are doing real psychological harm

• The bold parenting shifts that build strong, adaptable adults

• How to model strength—even when it’s unpopular

• The simple framework to raise kids who can thrive, not just survive


If you want to raise strong kids—or work with a generation that’s struggling—this episode is a must-listen. It’s not just about parenting. It’s about the future. And it starts with getting uncomfortable.


SPONSORS

-Quantum Upgrade | Go to https://quantumupgrade.io/Dave for a free trial.

-Qualia | Go to https://www.qualialife.com/dave15 to get an additional 15% off subscriptions.

Resources:

A Day of Biohacking and Consciousness Even (4/12): https://daveasprey.com/biohacking-and-consciousness/

Dave Asprey’s New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/

Jennifer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjencohen/

Jennifer’s Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBuPgI8lXTmy5T0D_EDMnVg

Jennifer’s Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com

Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com

Dave Asprey’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey

Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com

Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com

Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com

40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com


Timestamps:

00:00 – Trailer

01:59 – Intro

03:38 – The Shift in Parenting Styles

07:04 – The Role of Technology and Social Media

10:59 – The Importance of Failure and Resilience

13:38 – Practical Parenting Tips and Challenges

24:06 – The Value of Chores and Responsibility

26:24 – Balancing Luxury and Adversity in Parenting

27:01 – Teaching Kids to Embrace Failure

28:00 – The 10% Target: Encouraging Persistence

29:35 – The Importance of Boredom and Creativity

30:58 – Role Modeling Healthy Habits

31:43 – Kids’ Reactions to Fast Food

32:49 – Extreme Parenting: Biohacking and Kids

36:30 – Rejection Therapy and Boldness

42:42 – Praising Effort Over Intelligence

45:32 – Challenges of Being Attractive and Intelligent

49:31 – Instilling Self-Esteem in Children

50:13 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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