The Anxious Generation with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt

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Revisited: Kids (And Employees) Know More Than You Think with Dr. Becky Kennedy

Team Simon here! We’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from 2025. But we'll be back in just two weeks with brand-new episodes of A Bit of Optimism on January 27, 2026. We think you’re going to love them!Today, we’re going back to January of last year when Dr. Becky Kenne ...  Show more

Revisited: The First Steps To Reducing Your Anxiety with Author Mel Robbins

Happy New Year from Team Simon! We’re so excited to bring you more new episodes of A Bit of Optimism when we return on January 27, 2026. With your support, we’ll make 2026 an incredible year together. In the meantime, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from last year. ...  Show more

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