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Everyday Better with Leah Smart

Eli Rallo on Surviving Gen Z’s Quarter-Life Crisis

21 Oct 2025

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Before she became a TikTok star, Eli Rallo had a clear vision for what her post-grad years would look like: she’d have a fulfilling career, fabulous friends, and would finally "feel like an adult." Instead, she found herself struggling with social anxiety, a directionless career, and a nagging fear that she’d never figure it all out: enter the 'quarter-life crisis.' Eli started sharing her unfiltered experiences online, building a community by being open about the highs and lows of her twenties. And now, in her new book of essays, she’s unpacking the lessons learned and unexpected moments of joy she discovered through embracing life’s uncertainties. Eli and Leah sat down to explore how Gen Z is coping with “adulting” and what you can learn from the other side of a big life transition. Plus, Eli talks about the unique challenges Gen Z faces and together, they unpack how cultivating real human connection offline confronts the strains and pressures of living in a digital world. You can find Eli’s new book ‘Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?’ here. If you liked this episode, check out our conversation with professor Erin Cech on the problem with passion. Follow Leah Smart and Eli Rallo on LinkedIn. 

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