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Episode Synopsis
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Josh McConkey, best-selling author, emergency physician, and military leader. Hear how his dual roles have shaped his views on addressing Gen Z's mental health challenges, exacerbated by social media pressures. Dr. McConkey shares insights from his military and medical career on preparing Gen Z for success, emphasizing community involvement and volunteerism to foster resilient leaders. We also explore his transition from emergency medicine to authorship with his book Be The Weight Behind The Spear, tackling topics like children’s social media use, parental controls, and the nuances of hybrid publishing. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the digital age's influence on leadership, mental health, and publishing.Have a comment? Text me! Support the show****************************************************************************Connect with Natasha If you’re ready to write your book, I’d love to help you bring your story to life. 👉 Explore my 1:1 Book Coaching Program: https://www.readandwritewithnatasha.com/coaching Read My Writing & Learn With Me 📬 Substack — Read & Write with Natasha https://natashatynes.substack.com Follow Me 🌐 Website: https://www.readandwritewithnatasha.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashatynes 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NatashaTynes 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natasha.tynes ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@readandwritewithnatasha
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