<p>You think you’re helping your kid. You clear the path. You smooth the bumps. You make sure they never feel too sad, too bored, too uncomfortable. </p><p><br></p><p>It feels like love. </p><p><br></p><p>But what if it’s making them weak? </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Dave Asprey sits down with bestselling author, TED speaker, and resilience expert <strong>Jennifer Cohen</strong> to reveal how today’s parenting norms are quietly producing the most anxious, dependent, and emotionally fragile generation in history—<strong>Gen Z</strong>. </p><p>Whether you’re raising kids, managing young employees, or trying to understand the next generation—you’ll walk away from this episode with a new lens on resilience, responsibility, and real-world readiness. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</strong> </p><p>• Why Gen Z struggles with anxiety, confidence, and failure </p><p>• How smartphones, safe spaces, and overparenting weaken resilience </p><p>• The science behind boredom, chores, and grit-building discomfort </p><p>• Why participation trophies are doing real psychological harm </p><p>• The bold parenting shifts that build strong, adaptable adults </p><p>• How to model strength—even when it’s unpopular </p><p>• The simple framework to raise kids who can thrive, not just survive </p><p><br></p><p>If you want to raise strong kids—or work with a generation that’s struggling—this episode is a must-listen. It’s not just about parenting. It’s about the future. And it starts with getting uncomfortable. </p><p><br></p><p>SPONSORS </p><p>-Quantum Upgrade | Go to <a href="https://quantumupgrade.io/Dave" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://quantumupgrade.io/Dave</a> for a free trial.  </p><p>-Qualia | Go to <a href="https://www.qualialife.com/dave15" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.qualialife.com/dave15</a> to get an additional 15% off subscriptions. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Resources:</strong>  </p><p>• <strong>A Day of Biohacking and Consciousness Even (4/12): </strong><a href="https://daveasprey.com/biohacking-and-consciousness/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com/biohacking-and-consciousness/</a> </p><p>• <strong>Dave Asprey’s New Book - <em>Heavily Meditated</em>:</strong> <a href="https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/</a> </p><p>• <strong>Jennifer’s Instagram<em>:</em> </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealjencohen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therealjencohen/</a> </p><p>• <strong>Jennifer’s Podcast</strong>: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBuPgI8lXTmy5T0D_EDMnVg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBuPgI8lXTmy5T0D_EDMnVg</a> </p><p>• <strong>Jennifer’s Website: </strong><a href="https://www.jennifercohen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jennifercohen.com/</a> </p><p>• <strong>Danger Coffee</strong>: <a href="https://dangercoffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dangercoffee.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Dave Asprey’s Website</strong>: <a href="https://daveasprey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Dave Asprey’s Linktree</strong>: <a href="https://linktr.ee/daveasprey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/daveasprey</a> </p><p>• <strong>Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live</strong>: <a href="https://www.ourupgradecollective.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ourupgradecollective.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Own an Upgrade Labs</strong>: <a href="https://ownanupgradelabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ownanupgradelabs.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Upgrade Labs</strong>: <a href="https://upgradelabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://upgradelabs.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement</strong>: <a href="https://40yearsofzen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://40yearsofzen.com</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong> </p><p>• <strong>00:00</strong> – Trailer </p><p>• <strong>01:59</strong> – Intro </p><p>• <strong>03:38</strong> – The Shift in Parenting Styles </p><p>• <strong>07:04</strong> – The Role of Technology and Social Media </p><p>• <strong>10:59</strong> – The Importance of Failure and Resilience </p><p>• <strong>13:38</strong> – Practical Parenting Tips and Challenges </p><p>• <strong>24:06</strong> – The Value of Chores and Responsibility </p><p>• <strong>26:24</strong> – Balancing Luxury and Adversity in Parenting </p><p>• <strong>27:01</strong> – Teaching Kids to Embrace Failure </p><p>• <strong>28:00</strong> – The 10% Target: Encouraging Persistence </p><p>• <strong>29:35</strong> – The Importance of Boredom and Creativity </p><p>•