Adam Carolla Show

Scott Galloway on Why Young Men Are Struggling Now More than Ever

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Nov 20, 2025
Scott Galloway, a professor at NYU Stern and bestselling author, shares insights on the challenges young men face today. He highlights alarming trends such as rising suicide rates and economic shifts that see single women out-earning men. Galloway discusses the decline of mentorship and the impact of technology on social interactions. He advocates for a new masculinity focused on providing, protecting, and procreating while emphasizing the need for self-imposed hardships to build resilience. Practical advice is offered for cultivating discipline and competence in young men.
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INSIGHT

Young Men Face Disproportionate Harm

  • Young men are experiencing disproportionate harm: higher suicide, addiction, homelessness, and incarceration rates.
  • Scott Galloway warns society lacks empathy and focused programs for struggling young men.
ADVICE

Move Outdoors To Reduce Anxiety

  • Get out of the house and move: action absorbs anxiety.
  • Galloway advises young men to spend time outdoors and build in-person relationships to reduce anxiety.
INSIGHT

Screens Erode Men's Social And Economic Health

  • Big tech and screens sequester young men from outdoor life, friends, and real relationships.
  • Galloway argues screen time correlates with worse health, lower earnings, less sex, and higher self-harm risk.
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