Lighting the Mindfire: Carrie Berk’s Guide to Surviving Gen Z Anxiety

We live in an era where young people are expected to have it all together — success, style, and a perfectly filtered life. But behind the aesthetic, many are silently battling overwhelming anxiety. In this powerful episode, Rachel sits down with Gen Z author and mental health advocate Carrie Berk, whose new book Mindfire dives deep into what it means to come of age in a world that demands perfection while offering very little compassion.Carrie opens up about her own experience with anxiety, the pressure of social media, and the importance of redefining strength as vulnerability — not stoicism. Together, they unpack how the wellness industry sometimes misses the mark, why performative self-care can do more harm than good, and how young people can find real tools for healing.In this episode, you’ll learn:    •    Why anxiety is hitting Gen Z harder than any generation before    •    How Carrie turned her personal struggles into a mission to help others    •    The difference between real mental health advocacy and social media fluff    •    What adults often get wrong when trying to support anxious teens    •    Why Mindfire is more than a book — it’s a movementGuest Info:Follow Carrie Berk on Instagram @carrieberkk (https://www.instagram.com/carrieberkk)Grab her book Mindfire wherever books are soldDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel — because the stories we misjudge are often the ones we most need to hear.VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR!--- --- —HOLISTIC GODDESSNew Castor Oil Line: https://holisticgoddess.com/collections/the-essentials-castor-oil-collectionHolistic Goddess is a sanctuary for those seeking holistic health solutions. Visit ⁠https://holisticgoddess.com/understood⁠ and use the code 'Understood' for 15% off site-wide, no limit of use, and applies to subscriptions and one-time purchases.--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Do you have show ideas or media requests? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy