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What Every Parent & Leader NEEDS to Understand About Gen Z, with Clinical Child Psychologist, Dr. Andrea Mata
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What’s really going on with Gen Z? If you are a parent or leader who interacts with Gen Z on a regular basis, then you know this younger generation is a different kind of species altogether. And in this episode, we are finding out why. Tara Renze sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Andrea Mata (aka Dr. Dre) to unpack the parenting crisis that’s leaving today’s kids anxious, unmotivated, and emotionally unequipped.
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Dr. Andrea Mata, PhD, is on a mission to throat-punch the mental health crisis and equip people with the tools they need to take control of their lives. Statistically, she shouldn’t be where she is today—growing up as the daughter of a Mexican immigrant in a gang-infested neighborhood on the Southside of Chicago. But Dr. Mata transformed her challenging upbringing into a source of strength, inspiring resilience in families, businesses, and communities nationwide. With advanced degrees from Valparaiso University and Kent State University, Dr. Mata founded BrightSpot Families and partnered with the Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Toledo. Her direct, relatable approach offers actionable strategies for navigating mental health challenges and creating lasting change. https://www.drdremata.com
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Chapters
1. What Every Parent & Leader NEEDS to Understand About Gen Z, with Clinical Child Psychologist, Dr. Andrea Mata (00:00:00)
2. Dr. Dre’s Childhood (00:01:56)
3. Why She Became a Child Psychologist (00:04:26)
4. The Judge's Shocking Statement (00:06:36)
5. The Problem with Excusing Bad Behavior (00:07:46)
6. What Trauma-Informed Schools Are Getting Wrong (00:08:54)
7. The Pendulum Swing of Parenting Styles (00:10:56)
8. Why Authoritative Parenting Still Works (00:12:42)
9. Holding Kids Accountable (00:14:24)
10. Emotional Intelligence Starts at Home (00:16:53)
11. Why Today's Kids Struggle with Coping (00:19:40)
12. The Truth About Teen Su*c*de (00:23:36)
13. 3 Keys to Preventing Su*c*de in Youth (00:28:32)
14. The Rise of OCD + Fear in Gen Z (00:35:38)
15. Schools, Parents, and Real Solutions (00:39:53)
16. Why Purpose and Belonging Save Lives (00:44:37)
17. Dr. Dre’s Su*c*de Intervention Stories (00:50:12)
18. What Every Coach, Teacher, and Parent Needs to Know (00:55:58)
19. Final Thoughts: Raising Adaptable, Equipped Adults (01:00:38)
20. How to Work with Dr. Dre Mata (01:03:54)
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