251. why college feels different for gen z (feat. dr. scott barry kaufman)

🍿 watch on spotify & youtube 💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast! why is the college experience SO different for our generation??! today’s guest is dr. scott barry kaufman — a psychologist, coach, professor, keynote speaker, and best-selling author who is passionate about helping all kinds of minds live a creative, fulfilling, and self-actualized life. he is a professor of psychology at columbia university and host of the psychology podcast, which has received over 30 million downloads worldwide. in this episode, we break down why gen z students are having such a unique college experience– and what that means for our mental health . we talk about: • if college students are struggling more with their mental health than ever • college students ten years ago versus today • pros + cons of ai use in college • what good leadership looks like to our generation • whether standardized tests really matter • paths outside of a traditional four-year college mentioned: • dr. kaufman’s instagram • dr. kaufman’s website • dr. kaufman’s newest book • the psychology podcast • center for human potential ☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter : 1. leave a review on apple or spotify 2. dm me a screenshot on instagram 📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! @shepersistedpodcast shepersistedpodcast.com hello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2026 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

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251. why college feels different for gen z (feat. dr. scott barry kaufman) is an episode from She Persisted: Your Teen Mental Health Resource by sadie sutton.

This episode is 00:14:32 long.

This episode was published on Feb 25, 2026.

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