Gen Z Mental Health: Lori & Zach Gottlieb on Supporting Teen Boys
For the first time, we welcome a teen boy talking to teen boys about positive masculinity. Through his platform “Talk with Zach”, Zach Gottlieb is connecting Gen Z teens globally on mental health challenges. He joins us with his mother Lori Gottlieb, renowned psychotherapist, bestselling author and podcast host, to share how parents and teens can find paths to better health and communication together. Drawing from Lori's expertise, explore gender-specific therapy approaches and learn how parents can create secure emotional spaces for their sons. Zach provides insights on social media's impact on mental health and relationship building among teens. Tune in for actionable tips on how to nurture the boys and young men in your life, with an approach that will feel more comfortable to them. Watch this episode on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/wearemanenoughSign up for the Man Enough newsletter to get full video episodes and positive masculinity news every Monday: http://manenough.com/newsletterThe Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company.Timecodes: 02:50 - Introducing Zach & Lori Gottlieb05:22 - Zach wants to model vulnerability for young boys 07:18 - “Enoughness” is a cultural belief, not an emotion09:25 - Social media has created a culture of isolation12:25 - Why do teenage boys like men like Andrew Tate?16:10 - How Lori and Zach practice open communication at home24:26 - Our society emotionally stunts young boys31:50 - The modern man is working to be the dad he didn't have36:44 - Jamey believes in teaching resilience39:34 - Tips to communicating with your teenager47:15 - Zach has a village of male role-models53:20 - Men, and the fear of 'failure'1:00:28 - Boys contain the capacity for great emotional depthQuotes:"I think sharing and being vulnerable, that's hard...that's harder to me than keeping everything inside. I think going against the culture, that's very difficult. That's the strength. Vulnerability, to me, is the strength." - Zach Gottlieb“I’ve noticed that people of all genders need to be talking more…" - Zach Gottlieb“You’re not resilient because you avoid your emotions, you’re resilient because you can sit with your discomfort and know you’ll survive” - Lori GottliebSupport Man Enough Man Enough Newsletter: https://manenough.com/newsletterMan Enough book: https://manenough.com/booksBoys Will Be Human book: https://boyswillbehuman.com Follow The HostsJustin Baldonihttps://instagram.com/justinbaldonihttps://www.tiktok.com/@justinbaldonihttps://facebook.com/justinbaldonihttps://twitter.com/justinbaldoniText Justin: +1 (310) 845-6909Liz Plankhttps://instagram.com/feministabuloushttps://tiktok.com/@lizplankhttps://facebook.com/feministabuloushttps://twitter.com/feministabuloushttp://www.elizabethplank.com/Jamey Heath https://instagram.com/jamey_heath_https://tiktok.com/@jameyheathhttps://twitter.com/jamey_heath_https://facebook.com/jameyjazhttp://www.jameyheath.com/#boys #men #masculinity #genz #genx #parent #son #parenthood #teenager #mentalhealth #socialmedia #relationships
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What does it mean to be a man, and human, in the world today? This Webby-nominated audio & video podcast explores what it means to be a man today and how rigid gender roles have affected all people. The show creates a safe environment for a range of perspectives to meet and stay at the table, exploring how the messages of masculinity show up in relationships, body image, privilege, fatherhood, sex, success, mental health and so much more. Instead of polarizing and demonizing men and masculinity, it invites all humans to participate and thrive in the world.The weekly series is hosted by filmmaker, actor & author Justin Baldoni, author & journalist Liz Plank, and President of Wayfarer Studios & award winning music producer Jamey Heath. It’s currently in Season 2 and is in the top 1% of most followed and shared podcasts on Spotify, beloved by men, women and people of all genders. If you’re interested in learning in real time, deepening your understanding of yourself and others, and being reminded that you are enough, this is the podcast for you.More info at https://manenough.com/podcast