The Dark Psychology Behind Why Gen Z Is So Lonely
Gen Z isn't broken by nature—they were hyper-engineered by design. In this episode of Sober Psychology, I'll break down the cultural, clinical, and spiritual forces that created Gen Z's unique mental health crisis.
We cut through the generic rants and coddling narratives to explore how algorithm addiction, the weaponization of "therapy speak," and the loss of objective truth created an unprecedented generation of lonely, hyper-individualistic young people—and how they can actually recover.
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ABOUT SOBER PSYCHOLOGY: Hosted by Michael—a psychologist-in-training, sober dad, and recovery advocate. Sober Psychology is an unvarnished exploration of human behavior, mental health, and spiritual reality. We break down complex psychological principles, challenge modern cultural lies, and look at human healing through both clinical data and Biblical truth.
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About Michael
I'm Michael, a mental health creator, recovered alcoholic, future therapist, and the host of Sober Psychology. After realizing how much of the traditional mental health conversation misses the mark, I decided to build a space dedicated to raw, unfiltered self-examination and personal healing. My approach combines psychological principles with brutal honesty and hard truths, cutting through the noise to help people navigate their own growth. No toxic positivity, no hidden shame—just real conversations about what it actually takes to heal.