This week is a bit different! I will be taking a short break with the launch of this episode as I am going to be putting my full research energy into finishing up my publication. I hope you all have been enjoying the show so far - so here's a little life update from me to you!

Our generation is showing less and less resilience to building tolerance to addictions, and one of the major causes may be due to loneliness. Although ;oneliness is seen as one of the major issues in today's world, it is one of the unspoken issues when it manifests in the form of addiction. On this episode, we talk about:

• How loneliness plays a role in addiction development
• Social media addiction
• The unique challenges of Gen Z's increased addictive phases
• Building an identity of self-control and autonomy over your own life
• ...and much more!

Wealth and money is sometimes taught today to us that "it won't make us happy" and that we need to have other things like purpose and relationships instead. Sure, that might be true, but what does the research say behind it? Is there a good reason that Gen Z seems to be so focused around money and career? In this episode, we break down:

• History of money research
• Why money is important to happiness
• How money enhances our relationships
• How we can find happiness without focusing solely on wealth
• ...and much more!