Lighting the Mindfire: Carrie Berk’s Guide to Surviving Gen Z Anxiety

We live in an era where young people are expected to have it all together — success, style, and a perfectly filtered life. But behind the aesthetic, many are silently battling overwhelming anxiety. In this powerful episode, Rachel sits down with Gen Z author and mental health advocate Carrie Berk, whose new book Mindfire dives deep into what it means to come of age in a world that demands perfection while offering very little compassion.
Carrie opens up about her own experience with anxiety, the pressure of social media, and the importance of redefining strength as vulnerability — not stoicism. Together, they unpack how the wellness industry sometimes misses the mark, why performative self-care can do more harm than good, and how young people can find real tools for healing.
In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why anxiety is hitting Gen Z harder than any generation before • How Carrie turned her personal struggles into a mission to help others • The difference between real mental health advocacy and social media fluff • What adults often get wrong when trying to support anxious teens • Why Mindfire is more than a book — it’s a movement
Guest Info:Follow Carrie Berk on Instagram @carrieberkk (https://www.instagram.com/carrieberkk)Grab her book Mindfire wherever books are sold
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