
The Next Generation
In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 18, 2025 • 1h 10min
DEBATE: Should Gen Z Normalise Abortion? - Lois McLatchie Miller
Is abortion murder? Is it a baby or just a clump of cells? How do we decide when a person is worthy of protection? I sat down with human rights commentator Lois McLatchie Miller to debate all these questions and more…Lois serves as the Senior Legal Communications Officer for ADF International and frequently defends the values of life, family and freedom of speech on the BBC, GB News, and various print media platforms.Find Lois on X: https://x.com/LoisMcLatchMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 13min
Is Gen Z Over-Therapised? - Dr Andrew Hartz
It was fascinating - and a bit mind-blowing - to sit down with clinical psychologist Dr Andrew Hartz. We talked about how therapy is currently being misused, the techniques that bring about actual change, as well as some deep and weird stuff; do we have souls? What is thought? Is there evidence for psychic powers? The answers may surprise you…Andrew’s website: https://hartzpsychology.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 We’re not over-therapised, we’re poorly therapised01:53 “My spouse is a narcissist”03:02 Misuse of ‘trauma’03:43 Social media self-diagnosis05:18 What counts as depression?10:47 Our method of diagnosis is flawed13:12 Gut instinct is crucial14:24 The three channels therapists use17:02 The problem with online therapy19:57 Right brain / left brain21:37 Body language is vital24:25 Using your body to deescalate patients27:44 How to deal with negative thoughts32:10 How to find real meaning36:38 The power of narrative40:04 Metaphors frame our self-perception42:27 The danger of conceptualising humans as machines45:15 Concerns about BetterHelp50:14 All therapy is at risk of being written off as scammy52:55 A diagnosis is something to overcome not become54:12 Why we need ‘negative’ emotions55:47 Scientific proof for psychic powers1:02:33 Criticism of the results1:03:42 We don’t know what consciousness is1:06:25 Does this mean we have a soul?1:08:25 Sensing when a loved one’s in danger1:09:39 There’s so much we don’t understand1:11:34 Wrapping upMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 2025 • 1h 6min
A Young Person’s Guide to ACTUALLY Buying a House - DanDoesMortgages
As a 20 year old who got taught NOTHING in school about how to buy a house (or even if that’s the best thing to do), I invited mortgage advisor Dan Knott on the show to fill me in on the need-to-knows!Dan on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dandoesmortgages_/Dan’s podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Sb30WrJXG3tWpH70YMLK6?si=ab8a1fd45eb74eea CHAPTERS:00:00 Rent or buy in 2025?01:12 When renting is best 02:20 Why no one teaches this 02:48 What even *is* a mortgage? 03:41 A history of mortgages (from Rome to now) 05:27 Is now a good time to buy? 06:05 Getting mortgage ready 07:25 How the Lifetime ISA works 08:08 When to start preparing 08:35 Credit history from age 18 09:51 Adverse credit explained 10:49 What if it wasn’t your fault? 11:38 How long does bad credit last? 12:01 Avoiding missed payments 13:13 Should you take on debt to boost credit? 14:10 Credit utilisation 101 15:21 What you’re actually paying for 15:29 Average deposits 16:22 Do bigger deposits get better rates? 17:22 Fixed vs variable mortgages 18:03 Tracker mortgages 20:26 The rate spike problem 21:07 Remortgaging matters 22:29 Who sets interest rates? 23:30 Negative equity 24:45 Flats and new builds 26:03 Mortgages if you're self-employed28:48 Tax vs borrowing power 30:06 You're ready – now what? 31:20 What’s an ‘agreement in principle’? 32:19 Credit score vs credit report 34:41 Hidden buying costs 35:13 What a solicitor actually does 36:20 Why legal stuff feels awful 37:53 Is the UK system broken? 39:16 Why we avoid long fixes 40:32 Breakups and mortgage traps 41:21 Why we're buying later 43:03 Age limits on mortgages 44:17 Buying late = kids later? 45:03 Lifetime ISA limitations 46:58 Why we don’t just move north 48:54 How many use parental help?51:23 Can we fix the market? 52:21 North vs south property gap 53:00 Move abroad to afford a home? 53:01 Extra fees to expect 54:05 Are foreign investors buying up all the property? 55:13 Why are flats sitting empty? 56:56 Can we reset the market? 57:37 Are new builds overrated? 59:35 What I learned renting at 18 01:00:55 100-year mortgages?My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 2025 • 57min
The Hidden Pain of Male Childlessness - Dr Robin Hadley
I sat down with Dr Robin Hadley to discuss involuntary male childlessness - the research around it and his personal experience. Dr Hadley is the author of many scientific publications on the subject, as well as the book, ‘How is a Man Supposed to be a Man? Male Childlessness – a Life Course Disrupted’, available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1800731876/Dr Hadley on X: https://x.com/RobinHadley1Dr Hadley’s website: https://www.robinhadley.co.uk/CHAPTERS:00:00 Robin’s experience of male childlessness04:35 We’re conditioned to dismiss male broodiness09:24 The stigma around childless men12:16 Economic factors delaying fertility15:17 Is it ethical to bring a child into the world?19:31 We want instant gratification - which kids don’t provide22:49 IVF is mostly unsuccessful25:17 Young people are now corporate targets27:24 Can antinatalism override biology?31:04 The depopulation crisis34:02 We’re living sicker, for longer37:37 Attachment issues reduce fertility43:40 Sperm health and steroids47:06 Men have a biological clock too48:12 The biggest predictors of male childlessness48:48 The West does not celebrate the family51:19 “There’s something missing”52:47 The grief of not raising children55:35 Tackling inequality56:54 Final wordsMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 16min
22 Life Changing Psychology Insights - Dr Rob Henderson
In this insightful conversation, Rob Henderson, a writer known for his political commentary and the concept of Luxury Beliefs, discusses generational shifts in moral authority. He tackles why young people seem more selfish and the myth of university as a guaranteed success path. Rob dives into modern dating dynamics influenced by education and the paradox of prosperity, where comfort stifles ambition. He also touches on the role of psychopathy in politics and how social networks shape identities, emphasizing the impact of family structures on youth development.

Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 8min
Can Christianity Solve the Crisis of Meaning? - Connor Tomlinson
Loved having my favourite 'Reactionary Catholic Zoomer’ back in the studio! This time we really go deep on the meaning crisis and whether we need Christianity to survive. We also get into politics, immigration and why Starmer is turning the UK into a failed state - yay!Check out Connor’s YouTube show, Tomlinson Talks: https://www.youtube.com/@Con_TomlinsonConnor's X: https://x.com/Con_TomlinsonCHAPTERS:00:00 We can’t solve the meaning crisis without religion04:29 Why does truth matter for meaning?05:52 No human rights without Christianity08:14 JD Vance was right, Rory Stewart was wrong09:22 Surely we can’t believe Jesus did miracles?11:08 Jesus - liar, lunatic or lord13:24 Increase in Gen Z men going to church16:44 Christianity - as irrational as trans?21:04 You wouldn’t have trans without liberal materialism22:21 Why we lost faith25:34 Hopelessness creates incels and omnicause activists29:59 The pursuit of God gives meaning, not God himself32:33 ‘The game is rigged against men’35:00 Gaslighting Britons on immigration39:49 Humanism is vastly insufficient to save the UK45:19 Starmer is making us a failed state48:50 Predictions for the next election51:35 What are the solutions?53:28 Why the UK can’t muster a Trump-like movement54:41 The ‘slopification’ of X56:09 Clickbait in podcasting1:03:17 Selling-out is self-sabotage1:05:52 Don’t read the comments1:07:11 Wrapping upMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etb.elliot/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@etb.elliotX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION:In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 2025 • 45min
Modern Feminism Ignores Evolution - Paula Wright
So many interesting insights from today’s guest, evolutionary psychologist Paula Wright! She explains how men and women have evolved to move through the world in totally different ways, and how that works out (or doesn’t) in our world today…Paula’s X: https://x.com/SexyIsntSexistCHAPTERS:00:00 Evolutionary mismatches03:35 Social media is made for female competition 04:59 Women need to be ‘nice’ to survive 10:02 Females use covert reputation destruction 13:07 Encouraging rivals to be fat and trans 17:11 Elliot reads Paula her hate mail 18:59 The feminisation of institutions 21:42 Differences in how the sexes touch their peers 24:02 Paula is not a “typical female” 25:03 Why we share secrets 28:47 The unhappiness of boss babes 33:05 Corporate women run a male race but get no prize at the end 35:43 Feminism undermines female choice 38:21 Universities should facilitate women growing families 42:28 Feminist indoctrination at universities 44:57 Wrapping upMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etb.elliot/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@etb.elliotX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 17min
Gen Z Debate: Is University A Scam? - Felice Basbøll
I always love talking to Felice! This time we debated uni - is it worth the money and time it costs? - OnlyFans stunts, p*rn and s*x work, as well as Felice’s controversial opinions on r*pe. Felice is a history student at Trinity College Dublin and a project assistant for Living Freedom, a project that offers opportunities for young people to engage with big ideas.Felice on X: https://x.com/fbasboll?lang=enFelice on Substack: https://felicebasbll.substack.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 Is university a scam?05:37 Will AI make uni obsolete?09:56 What universities are supposed to do12:45 Coddled students vs scared adults17:26 Is university worth the money?20:56 ‘I need my uni phase’23:57 Bureaucrats now call the shots25:46 Uni as a way to avoid growing up27:37 Make universities hard again30:30 Podcastistan: the new source of truth33:13 Joe Rogan - Darryl Cooper/Dave Smith/Douglas Murray37:20 Who fact-checks the fact-checkers?39:42 Holding onto integrity42:20 Shame on the cowards46:07 The risk of self-criticism48:46 Lily Phillips & Bonnie Blue are ‘not representative’52:40 Elliot pushes back55:33 Their impact on young girls57:15 Is it morally wrong?1:00:04 Is s*x work, work?1:02:14 Should it be illegal?1:04:17 Is sex sacred?1:06:50 Backlash against Felice’s r*pe comments1:08:46 ‘Lived experience’ is not an argument1:11:16 Universities devaluing sexual assault1:14:44 What next for Felice?My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etb.elliot/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@etb.elliotX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2025 • 1h 25min
Why I Left The Manosphere - James Bloodworth | #27
As a young man, James Bloodworth got sucked into a world of pick-up artistry, online gurus and what we now call ‘the manosphere’. It was really interesting to hear about his personal experiences, what he saw and why he left. James has spent the last 6 years investigating the various subcultures of this dark corner of the internet - from red-pillers to incels - and details it all in his new book, ‘Lost Boys: A Personal Journey Through the Manosphere.’ (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DCDSLY5K/)James’ Substack: https://substack.com/@jamesbloodworthJames on X: https://x.com/J_BloodworthCHAPTERS:00:00 Intro to James01:31 How the manosphere started04:52 When James went on a pick-up course08:55 ‘Show no emotion’11:36 Technology made it spiral15:17 Hatred of women17:01 Why James left the pick-up world19:04 Objectifying yourself and others19:42 What was true and what was BS?20:38 It started to get more violent22:22 The truth about incels26:54 Women are blamed for everything31:16 Is hustle culture a con?33:17 Andrew Tate is a confidence trickster35:39 The new grind trend38:52 They make you feel like s**t to sell you the solution42:55 Smart phone addiction45:52 The brutality of dating apps51:12 Shift towards religion55:51 Donald Trump is his own god58:44 “Trump is a very negative role model for young men”1:00:15 Big egos - big insecurities1:03:42 You will attract the energy you put out1:05:03 The manosphere or just...men talking?1:06:55 Why is there no alt-left pipeline?1:10:15 The left should take up freedom and responsibility1:14:09 Jordan Peterson: inspiring, harmful or both?1:17:16 “Stop looking for gurus”1:20:07 The problem with ‘truth seekers’My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etb.elliot/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@etb.elliotX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 2025 • 1h 55min
Why White People Are Fleeing South Africa - Ernst Roets | #26
While here in South Africa, I was grateful for the opportunity to discuss the country's controversial new legislation with Dr Ernst Roets. An Afrikaner author and filmmaker, Dr Roets is a vocal campaigner for free speech, property rights and justice for murdered farmers. He is a leading expert on the topic of farm murders, and his book, ‘Kill the Boer: Government Complicity in South Africa's Brutal Farm Murders’ is an international bestseller. Dr Roets is also the producer of several documentary films. He is the Executive Director of the Pioneer Initiative, which seeks to promote a more sustainable political dispensation for South Africa based on the principles of self-governance and decentralisation. Follow Ernst on X: https://x.com/ernstroets?lang=enCHAPTERS:00:00 The South Africa situation ‘for Dummies’02:50 Why the system isn’t working06:57 Socialism is keeping people poor13:31 Ignorant activists15:15 Historical overview of the region24:30 Who are the Afrikaners?30:10 Conflicts over the Cape and slavery34:48 The Great Trek37:07 The Battle of Blood River40:09 The brutal tactics of the Zulus43:49 The Battle of Blood River continued49:28 Divine intervention?52:45 Impact of religious faith54:40 Establishment of republics56:23 The thorny concept of land ‘ownership’59:52 African view Vs Western view1:04:04 The controversial new law1:09:38 We need restitution not redistribution1:10:20 ‘All whites are thieves, all blacks are victims’1:12:21 “Your race determines whether your ownership is legitimate”1:14:18 The three things needed to fix this1:16:16 ‘We will make communism work this time’1:19:55 Ernst steel mans their argument1:24:58 A shocking encounter1:28:18 White people will be eternal oppressors1:31:01 DEI, BEE and affirmative action 1:33:47 ‘Liberation before Education’01:37:03 How can a 7% minority be oppressing the majority?1:41:53 Black economic empowerment laws are making black people poorer…1:45:18 … and white people richer!1:46:42 We took the wrong lesson from WWII1:50:10 The failure of ‘the end of history’1:51:37 The correct lesson to take from WWII1:54:18 ClosingMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etb.elliot/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@etb.elliotX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 19-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.