When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic (& What We Can Do About It) | Jennifer Wallace (EP346)

Today's students face unprecedented pressure to succeed, cramming their schedules with AP classes and resume-padding activities, often at the expense of their well-being and relationships. Family incomes and schedules are strained by tutoring fees and athletic commitments, leading to increased anxiety, depression, and self-harm in high-achieving schools. Today's guest, author, Jennifer Wallace explores the root(s) of this toxic culture and is here to offer solutions to develop the resilience and self-confidence for our students to thrive.

Episode Chapters |

01:34 | Exploring Toxic Achievement Culture

08:43 | The Impact of Economic Factors

15:05 | Combatting Toxic Achievement Culture Through Minimalism

21:23 | The Importance of Mattering in Children's Lives

28:12 | Developing an Other-Oriented Mindset -

About Jennifer |

Jennifer Wallace is an award-winning journalist and author of the New York Times bestselling book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic — And What We Can Do About It, which was named an Amazon Best Book of the Year. She is a contributor to The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. After graduating from Harvard College, Jennifer began her journalism career in television at “60 Minutes”. She lives in New York City with her husband and their three children.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Connect with Jennifer:
• Website
• Instagram
• Book: Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It

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