<p>In today’s episode of <em>A Table for Two with Michaela Belle</em>, we’re pulling up a second chair for the most requested and most downloaded guest on the podcast—my daughter, Malin Belle.</p><p>This conversation started as a casual couch chat and turned into a deep dive on <strong>generational burdens</strong>, <strong>parenting struggles</strong>, <strong>the pressure teens feel to figure out their future</strong>, and how each generation is trying to “fix” what the last one didn’t get right.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li><p>Why college might not be the right first step for everyone</p></li><li><p>A theory I have about taking a “gap year” for internships + life skills</p></li><li><p>How Gen Z views mental health and their drive to change the world</p></li><li><p>The pendulum swing of parenting—overcorrecting what we experienced</p></li><li><p>Raising emotionally intelligent, respectful boys</p></li><li><p>The pressure to have it all figured out by 8th grade</p></li><li><p>What we <em>hope</em> Gen Z gets right—and where we still have to be careful</p></li></ul><p>There’s laughter, real talk, Gilmore Girls references, and a lot of heart in this one. Whether you’re a parent trying to understand your teen better, a Gen Z navigating your future, or someone who just wants a raw, honest conversation—you’re going to love this episode.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Listen to Malin’s other episodes [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ITKtQ3ALZbWZBF4I9uVzR?si=7716094c1cf3443f]</p></li><li><p>Follow Michaela on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/michaelabelle" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@michaelabelle</a></p></li><li><p>Learn more about Michaela’s life coaching or The BELLE Collective: [https://stan.store/michaelabelle/p/join-the-belle-collective-for-1-yr]</p></li></ul><p><strong>Join the Conversation:</strong> We want to hear from YOU. What do you think your generation’s burden or wealth is? Message me on IG or drop a comment on the podcast post—we love hearing from you.</p><p><strong>Subscribe &amp; Share:</strong> If this episode made you laugh, think, or feel seen, share it with a friend or parent who needs to hear it too. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an honest convo at the table.</p>