Episode 6: Gen Z Mental Health (Avonley Whitsitt)

Episode 6 – Gen Z, Mental Health and Social Media Boundaries with Avonley Whitsitt

In this episode of A Light Forward Podcast, we sit down with Avonley Whitsitt, licensed therapist and creator behind The Gen Z Therapist. We explore the unique mental health challenges Gen Z is navigating—from anxiety and identity struggles to the pressure of always being online.

Avonley dives into how social media deeply impacts Gen Z’s sense of self, relationships, and emotional well-being, and offers tools to set boundaries, manage screen time, and develop healthier habits.

We also discuss how Gen Z is redefining mental health conversations and breaking generational cycles in powerful ways.

Whether you're Gen Z yourself or simply want to better understand what this generation is facing, this episode is full of meaningful takeaways.

You can find Avonley at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/avonley-whitsitt-boise-id/1317140

or on her Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/avonley-%7C-gen-z-therapist