Why is today's youth the loneliest generation in history? What is the critical disconnect between teens and the adults who are meant to guide them? In this powerful guest interview, International MindShift Coach and youth advocate Fatima Bey reveals why our culture of "safe," politically correct conversation is crippling our next generation's ability to solve problems and find their purpose. This is a must-listen for every parent, teacher, and mentor.

To work with Fatima and shift your thinking for your own success, visit her at https://www.fatimabey.com/

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction: Meet Fatima Bey, The Mind Shifter

1:12 - Why I Am So Passionate About Working with Youth

2:58 - The Critical Disconnect Between Teens & Adults

4:54 - A Crisis of Loneliness & Why We Must Listen

8:02 - The Incredible Impact of Fatima's Work

9:04 - A "Seed Planter": How My Mind Shifting Works

12:51 - How a Passion for Youth Led to the "MindShift Power Podcast"

17:01 - An Important Distinction: Unfiltered vs. Obnoxious

19:15 - Human Issues are Human Issues: We Aren't That Different

21:20 - A Question About Adults' Undealt-With Trauma

26:38 - How Adults Can TRULY Support Youth

33:04 - How Youth Can Support Each Other: Be REAL

39:03 - My Two Cents on Building Rapport & Professionalism

46:11 - The Problem of Representation in Our School Systems

51:00 - A Call to Action: Fill the "Holes in the Swiss Cheese"

56:06 - How to Find and Connect with Fatima Bey

58:39 - Final, Inspiring Words of Wisdom

Takeaways

• Youth today face unique challenges that previous generations did not experience.
• There is a significant disconnect between adults and youth in understanding their realities.
• Listening to youth without judgment is crucial for effective support.
• Mental health encompasses a broad range of issues, not just diagnosed conditions.
• Building self-esteem in youth is essential for their overall mental health.
• Adults often project their unresolved trauma onto the youth they support.
• Relatability is key in adult-youth interactions for effective communication.
• Diversity in support systems is necessary for youth to feel understood and represented.
• Encouraging youth to explore diverse career paths can help break systemic barriers.
• Support can come from various sources, not just professionals.

Sound Bites

"Humans are humans, regardless of age."

"Hurt people hurt people."

"Be real instead of being fake."

Thank you for listening.

Featured Host

Jaclyn Gee — Doom to Bloom Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doom-to-bloom-podcast/id1684623307

Original Airdate: 10/20/23

Conversations that shift your thinking so you can shift your future.

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