Matt & Sheri Salis
Matt & Sheri Salis
Ep314 – Pressure that’s Crushing Our Kids
Ep314 – Pressure that’s Crushing Our Kids
Ep314 – Pressure that’s Crushing Our Kids
Monday 22nd September 2025
Explore how societal pressures are impacting today's youth and learn what we can do to help alleviate their stress in this engaging episode.
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Matt & Sheri Salis
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Episode Overview
- Discusses the unique pressures faced by today's youth.
- Explores the impact of societal expectations on mental health.
- Highlights the importance of emotional safety in family dynamics.
- Considers financial independence as a factor in family stability.
- Proposes actionable steps for parents to support their children.
Home has to be home base where there's no ridicule, just emotional safety.
Ever wondered what it takes to help our kids cope with the mounting pressures of modern life? In this engaging episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Sheri and Matt Salis dive into the unique stresses faced by today's teens and young adults. They explore the societal and familial pressures that can feel overwhelming for young people transitioning from high school to adulthood.
With their personal experiences as a backdrop, the couple discusses the often unspoken generational trauma and the importance of creating emotionally safe environments for children. Sheri and Matt share their own journey through the challenges of an alcoholic marriage, providing a candid look at the impact of addiction on family dynamics. They highlight how societal expectations have evolved over generations, placing unprecedented pressure on young adults to achieve remarkable success.
The hosts explore potential causes of this stress, including technology and cultural shifts, and propose solutions that focus on creating emotionally safe environments at home. One of the standout moments is when Matt shares a revelation about the difficulty older generations have in learning from younger ones. By encouraging parents to listen to their children's experiences and opinions, they suggest a way to alleviate some of the overwhelming pressure faced by today's youth.
What can we do to ease this pressure? Tune in to hear Sheri and Matt's suggestions for fostering emotional safety and creating a supportive environment for our children. Are we doing enough to ensure that home remains a sanctuary from the world's pressures?