Oprah Winfrey

Hi, everybody, and welcome to the Oprah Podcast. I just want to say thank you for taking the time to be with us because we're talking about a lot of good things here that I sincerely hope can enhance your own life. Many of you have either bought or maybe heard of Jonathan Haidt's mega bestselling book, The Anxious Generation. And if you haven't heard, then you're late to the party because

because this is a book that all parents are using to help them navigate the firestorms going on in their homes about smartphones and social media for their children.

because this is a book that all parents are using to help them navigate the firestorms going on in their homes about smartphones and social media for their children.

because this is a book that all parents are using to help them navigate the firestorms going on in their homes about smartphones and social media for their children.

On this episode, I'm talking with social psychologist and number one New York Times bestselling author, Jonathan Haidt, who offers solutions and hope for parents and teens who are struggling with the negative impact of social media and smartphones.

On this episode, I'm talking with social psychologist and number one New York Times bestselling author, Jonathan Haidt, who offers solutions and hope for parents and teens who are struggling with the negative impact of social media and smartphones.

On this episode, I'm talking with social psychologist and number one New York Times bestselling author, Jonathan Haidt, who offers solutions and hope for parents and teens who are struggling with the negative impact of social media and smartphones.

We're joined by Katherine Price, an award-winning science journalist and author of several bestselling books, including How to Break Up with Your Phone and The Power of Fun.

We're joined by Katherine Price, an award-winning science journalist and author of several bestselling books, including How to Break Up with Your Phone and The Power of Fun.

We're joined by Katherine Price, an award-winning science journalist and author of several bestselling books, including How to Break Up with Your Phone and The Power of Fun.

We'll hear from teens who've come up with their own practical and creative ideas to avoid falling into the smartphone trap.

We'll hear from teens who've come up with their own practical and creative ideas to avoid falling into the smartphone trap.

We'll hear from teens who've come up with their own practical and creative ideas to avoid falling into the smartphone trap.

So one of the things that Jonathan Haidt says in The Anxious Generation is that social media has literally rewired childhood as we know it. And he's back on this podcast this time with a big announcement about his next book. Welcome, Jonathan Haidt and your new co-author, science writer Catherine Price. So tell us the news, Jonathan.

So one of the things that Jonathan Haidt says in The Anxious Generation is that social media has literally rewired childhood as we know it. And he's back on this podcast this time with a big announcement about his next book. Welcome, Jonathan Haidt and your new co-author, science writer Catherine Price. So tell us the news, Jonathan.

So one of the things that Jonathan Haidt says in The Anxious Generation is that social media has literally rewired childhood as we know it. And he's back on this podcast this time with a big announcement about his next book. Welcome, Jonathan Haidt and your new co-author, science writer Catherine Price. So tell us the news, Jonathan.

And so, Catherine, how does this book differ from The Anxious Generation in that it is actually speaking to the kids themselves? Yes.

And so, Catherine, how does this book differ from The Anxious Generation in that it is actually speaking to the kids themselves? Yes.

And so, Catherine, how does this book differ from The Anxious Generation in that it is actually speaking to the kids themselves? Yes.

And Catherine, I hear you're consulting with members of Gen Z for this project. And what are you hearing from them?