Generation X is navigating one gnarly transition after the next in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. From retirement, career change, health issues, caring for parents, empty-nesting, loss, and finding purpose, it often feels like reality bites. Each week, join certified coach and mindfulness meditation teacher, Michele L. Walter, as she and her guests bring you deep, introspective conversations designed to shake up how you think about life. These episodes are a mixtape of bold wisdom, practical lessons, and badass nostalgia to help you emerge stronger through life’s transitions.
Ep. 44: Are Your Belief Systems BS? Bridgette Simmonds on Living, Playing & Dreaming More
Ready to call BS on your Belief Systems? it’s time for Gen X’ers facing midlife shifts to look their beliefs square in the face to see how they’ve spent their lives ignoring their intuition while sacrificing joy and play, all on the path of checking the boxes of success!
Ep. 43: Life as an Outlier: Rodman Schley on Finding Purpose and Building a Life That’s Yours
If you’re ready to live a life that is designed by and for you, then this episode of The Gen X Shift with serial entrepreneur, Rodman Schley, is a powerful invitation to stop living in the middle of the bell curve and start living outside–like an Outlier.
Ep. 42: Healing Through the Breaking Point: Vanessa Cornell on Self-Connection and Midlife Friendships
In this powerful conversation with Vanessa Cornell, founder of Nushu, we explore how Vanessa healed through her breaking point when she wanted to burn down her entire life. Vanessa opens up about how holding space for yourself and others is the most powerful–and scary–action we can take to deepen our connection to ourselves and others.
Ep. 41 Pro-Aging: How Life After 40 is Your Second Act with Barbara Brooks
Life after 40 doesn’t mean that you’re wilting on the vine—it means you’re just starting to bloom! This week’s conversation with Barbara Brooks of Second Act Women will inspire you to embrace a “pro aging” outlook and see aging as a privilege. You’ll also learn about “solo aging” and how women over 40 are driving the economy and bringing unique skillsets to companies.
Ep. 40: The Gen X Shift Turns 1: A Top 8 Countdown to Inspire Small Changes (Part 4)
The final episode of the 1-year podcastiversary countdown celebration is here! Join in for Topic 2: A Change is Gonna Come, and Topic 1: Express Yourself. Nine Gen X experts bring zero‑BS insights to help you shake off shame, rewire your habits, and reinvent your life without the fluff.
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