Good Life Project Dismantling Toxic Achievement Culture | Jennifer Breheny Wallace
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Aug 28, 2023 Jennifer Breheny Wallace, author of Never Enough, discusses the toxic effects of achievement culture on well-being and happiness. They explore the rise of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse in today's youth. They also emphasize the importance of redefining success and nurturing resilience and deep connection in families and communities. The podcast delves into the pressures and stresses parents face, the significance of reaching out for support, and the importance of human connection. They discuss normalizing failure and risk-taking, the impact of mattering on mental health, and reimagining ambition to live a good life.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Exploring Toxic Achievement Culture in High-Achieving Schools
03:52 • 4min
The Pressure of Parenting and Toxic Achievement Culture
07:28 • 18min
Importance of Reaching Out for Support and Shifting from Individualism to Collective
25:30 • 3min
The Importance of Human Connection and Building a Support System
28:50 • 18min
Normalizing Failure and Risk-Taking
46:45 • 6min
The Importance of Mattering in Mental Health
52:18 • 10min
Reimagining Ambition and Living a Good Life
01:02:44 • 2min