# A Brutally Honest Conversation About Gen Z | Dr. Ali Mattu

An episode of [The Checkup with Doctor Mike](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1646695974), 3 Jun 2026, 3 h 27 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO9037220482.mp3

I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: https://www.professionalsmediaacademy.com/ Huge thanks to @drali for joining me! Learn more about what he's working on here: https://oriscen.com/ 00:00 Intro 2:10 Checking In With Teachers 13:00 Gen Z Using TikTok As A Doctor 26:00 Social Media Bans / Transgender Kids / Third Spaces 45:40 Homosexuality / Loneliness 1:03:59 Gen Z Is Suffering 1:22:08 Dating Apps / Research 1:29:15 Jonathan Haidt 1:53:55 Safe Spaces 2:04:00 Smoking vs. Social Media 2:20:25 Anxiety 2:32:40 Takeaways For Gen Z 2:53:10 Future For Dr. Ali 3:17:50 Masculinity Help us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today:https://www.patreon.com/doctormike Let’s connect: IG: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/instagram/DMinstagram Twitter: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/twitter/DMTwitter FB: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/facebook/DMFacebook TikTok: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/tiktok/DMTikTok Reddit: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/reddit/DMReddit Contact Email: DoctorMikeMedia@Gmail.com Executive Producer: Doctor Mike Production Director and Editor: Dan Owens Managing Editor and Producer: Sam Bowers Editor and Designer: Caroline Weigum Editor: Juan Carlos Zuniga * Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images * ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

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