10/10/2025
Zen Zone Pick: Audiobooks!
Zen Zone Audiobook Pick #1: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
If you have kids, teens, or work with young adults — this one’s a must-read (or listen!).
Explains how the shift from play-based to phone-based childhoods is fueling anxiety, depression, and loneliness.
Shows how smartphones & social media are rewiring kids’ brains — stealing sleep, focus, and real-life connection.
Makes a strong case for delaying phones and social media until high school.
Encourages parents to bring back independence, free play, and real-world experiences.
Gives practical ideas to help families and schools create healthier tech boundaries.
Powerful, eye-opening, and honestly — every parent should hear it.
Zen Zone Audiobook Pick #2: The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
I picked this up because I LOVE Mel Robbins — and honestly thought I already knew what she’d say… but wow, I was wrong. If you’ve ever thought you’ve heard it all from her, this one will surprise you in the best way.
Two simple words that can change everything: “Let Them / Let Me.”
Teaches you to stop wasting energy on things you can’t control and focus on what actually matters.
Helps quiet comparison, fear, and people-pleasing.
Full of personal stories, humor, and practical mindset shifts.
It’s simple, freeing, and surprisingly deep.
Both of these gave me so much perspective in totally different ways — one about how we raise our kids, and the other about how we show up for ourselves.
Now I want to hear from you!
Drop one of your favorite personal growth, mindset, or life-changing books in the comments!
