The Gen X Shift

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[00:00] Preview

[00:50] Podcast Intro

[01:32] Host welcome and preview

[03:55] Meet Bridgette Simmonds

[11:54] Bridgette's journey into coaching

[23:48]]The cost of ignoring our intuition

[26:46] Finding Purpose in Struggles

[36:12] The invitation to evolve and reinvent ourselves

[40:58] Recognizing intuition's tap on the shoulder

[45:03] Listening to the Inner Voice

[49:51] Reconnecting with Playfulness

[52:42] Challenging the BS Belief Systems

[58:43] Challenging belief systems in the midst of everyday life

[01:00:34] Recognizing what you get out of being miserable

[01:03:14] 3 questions for people in survival mode

[01:04:17] Taking steps toward what you want

[01:15:29] Bridgette's program for BS beliefs

[01:21:29] Redefining Worthiness

[01:23:27] The Importance of Enjoying Life

[01:27:35] Get involved with Bridgette's community

[01:35:20] Bridgette's free offer and the power of breathwork

[01:41:38] Gen X Lightning Round

[01:55:23] Host wrap-up

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Ep. 43: Life as an Outlier: Rodman Schley on Finding Purpose and Building a Life That’s Yours

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 13 May 2025 05:05:09 GMT

Have you spent the last 20 or 30 years fitting into someone else’s version of what your life should look like?

Do you struggle with finding your purpose—or even believing you’re allowed to have one?

Are you just going through the motions most days, wondering when you’ll finally feel like your life is aligned with what you want?

If you’re ready to live a life that is designed by and for you, then this episode of The Gen X Shift is a powerful invitation to stop living in the middle of the bell curve and start living outside–like an Outlier.

In this raw, reflective, and reminiscent conversation, Michele takes a walk down memory lane with childhood friend turned serial entrepreneur, Rodman Schley. Rodman and Michele talk about growing up on the lower end of the economic spectrum in small town Nebraska, as children of divorce, and how that impacted Rodman’s entrepreneurial journey. Rodman also shares his story of childhood sexual abuse in the hope that it will allow others to find their voice and reclaim their power.

Whether it’s childhood adversity or entrepreneurial “failures,” Rodman wouldn’t change a thing because he knows it’s made him who he is today. His insights on 4 steps to becoming an Outlier, what it takes to find your purpose, and the importance of doing the work, will inspire you to leave the bell curve behind and step into becoming an Outlier who lives life by their own design.

👉🏻 Read the full show notes on the episode website

👀 Watch on YouTube

🗝️ KEY TAKEAWAYS:

[30:20] Healing Through Childhood Sexual Abuse

[46:14] What it Means to Be an Outlier

[56:14] 4-Step Process to Becoming an Outlier

[01:12:08] Learning from Failures and Missed Opportunities

[01:19:47] Understanding Fear and Its Role

[01:23:41] The Role of Self-Compassion

[01:35:35] The Work Required to Become an Outlier

💥CONNECT WITH MICHELE

Five Minute Self-Care Challenge

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[00:00] Preview

[00:43] The Gen X Shift Intro

[01:26] Host Intro

[04:48] Welcome Rodman Schley and Growing up in Lexington, Nebraska

[11:20] Growing up Feeling Different

[15:05] Humble Beginnings: Growing up with Less Money

[17:54] Early Spark of Entrepreneurial Spirit

[21:09] Growing Up as a Child of Divorce

[23:14] Losing a Mom and Receiving Signs

[30:20] Healing Through Childhood Sexual Abuse

[35:52] Empowerment Through Telling Your Story

[41:56] How a Book Led to a Lifelong Mindset Shift

[46:14] What it Means to Be an Outlier

[50:09] Realizing Your an Outlier

[52:50] The Key to Being an Outlier: Alignment with Purpose

[56:14] 4-Step Process to Becoming an Outlier

[56:28] Step 1: Find Your Superpowers and Weaknesses

[58:12] Step 2: Find What You Enjoy Doing

[01:02:58] Step 3: Create Your Sacred Checkboxes

[01:05:41] Step 4: Decide What No Longer Belongs

[01:12:08] Learning from Failures and Missed Opportunities

[01:19:47] Understanding Fear and Its Role

[01:23:41] The Role of Self-Compassion

[01:27:28] Complacency in Gen X and Generational Differences

[01:32:13] Resilience and Adaptability of Gen X

[01:35:35] The Work Required to Become an Outlier

[01:41:27] Connect with Rodman

[01:44:03] Gen X Lightning Round

[01:46:23] Host Wrap-Up

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Ep. 42: Healing Through the Breaking Point: Vanessa Cornell on Self-Connection and Midlife Friendships

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 06 May 2025 06:05:31 GMT

If you're a Gen X woman who:

→ Feels disconnected or unsure of how to navigate midlife relationships,

→ Has reached a breaking point and is ready for personal growth and self-connection, or

→ Craves deeper community support and women’s friendships,

then this episode will help you embrace the power of self-discovery, healing, and creating authentic connections with other women.

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 shares how she learned to reconnect to herself, allow herself to be seen and heard, and the vital role of women’s friendships in midlife. Vanessa opens up about how holding space for herself and others is the most powerful–and scary–action we can take to deepen our connection to ourselves and others.

As we dive into the concept of Moai—a lifelong support network of women—we discuss the importance of building community and how connecting with other women can help you move through life’s challenges with resilience and grace. Whether you’re looking for guidance on how to rise from your breaking point to discover who you really are, or build meaningful relationships, this episode offers a roadmap to healing and growth.

Plus, don’t miss the three key questions that Vanessa recommends asking yourself every day!

👉🏻 Read the full show notes on the episode website

👀 Watch on YouTube

🗝️ KEY TAKEAWAYS:

[27:35] Hitting the breaking point and healing through it

[35:12] 3 questions women can ask themselves every day

[47:09] Understanding Space Holding

[01:04:39] Establishing strong relationships with women

[01:29:17] A New Perspective on Your Diva Era

💫 CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Social Media: @vanessacornell

Vanessa Cornell website

NUSHU website

💞 GUEST OFFERS

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[00:00] Preview

[00:30] The Gen X Shift intro

[01:17] Host Intro

[04:48] Welcoming Vanessa Cornell

[07:37] Childhood experiences and their impact

[11:55] Breaking Down Barriers in Female Relationships

[15:06] The Journey of Self-Discovery

[17:15] The illusion of the successful life and perfectionism

[21:06] Unlocking Creativity and Inspiration

[27:35] Hitting the breaking point and healing through it

[35:12] 3 questions women can ask themselves every day

[43:13] The Power of Community and Friendship

[45:52] The power of NUSHU community

[47:09] Understanding Space Holding

[51:21] The importance of space holding with children

[54:29] Navigating Parent-Child Relationships

[01:04:39] Establishing strong relationships with women

[01:09:36] Finding connection through Moai

[01:14:06] Building Relationships in Midlife

[01:17:24] Layers of Friendship and Authentic Connections

[01:25:15] Understanding Loneliness and Connection

[01:29:17] A New Perspective on Your Diva Era

[01:35:16] The Evolution of Vanessa's Work

[01:38:55] Where to find Vanessa

[01:39:50] Gen X lightning round

[01:43:48] Host wrap-up

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Ep. 41 Pro-Aging: How Life After 40 is Your Second Act with Barbara Brooks

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:05:00 GMT

If you’re a Gen X woman who:

→ has shied away from aging,

→ thinks that you’ve entered the stage of life where you’re supposed to be winding down, or

→ are tired of being told by society that you have no value at this age,

then this episode will have you embracing the power of being “pro aging.”

This episode is a no-fluff, high-truth convo with Barbara Brooks, founder of SecondActWomen, about the fire and frustration that come with being overlooked in a culture obsessed with youth and 30 under 30 lists.

We explore what it means to be pro-aging, how to embrace “solo aging,” and the importance of seeing aging as a privilege and opportunity to bloom again! Barbara shares her own journey of not being able to find a job in her mid-40’s, the challenges faced by women over 40, and how it all led to her becoming an accidental entrepreneur in her late 40’s. And, geek out on the statistics Barbara shares on how Gen X women are fueling the longevity economy and launching businesses in record numbers.

Come along for a wild Gen X ride as Barbara talks about growing up with an inspiring mom who helped give her the resilience she needed along her path, all things Gen X childhood, and a lifelong love of music!

This episode will remind you that you're not wilting on the vine after 40—you’re just starting to bloom!

👉🏻 Read the full show notes and connect with Barbara on the episode website.

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[00:00] Embracing Pro-Aging: A New Perspective

[00:38] The Gen X Shift Intro

[01:23] Host welcome to Season 2

[04:25] Meet Barbara Brooks of Second Act Women

[14:49] Inspiration from a Powerful Mom

[17:38] Becoming an Accidental Entrepreneur After 45

[22:02] Experiencing Ageism in Midlife

[25:23] The Power of Women in the Economy and the Impact of Ageism

[28:47] Women Blooming After 40

[31:05] Redefining Generational Stereotypes

[34:25] Defining Pro-Aging and Privilege of Aging

[37:42] PBS Documentary and Discussion of Pro Aging and Solo Aging

[43:51] Understanding Solo Aging

[47:02] Statistics on Women in the Workplace and Business

[48:55] What Gen X'ers Bring to the Workplace and Small Business

[51:23] Where to Connect with Barbara

[51:54] Gen X Lightning Round

[56:00] Host Wrap-Up

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Ep. 40: The Gen X Shift Turns 1: A Top 8 Countdown to Inspire Small Changes (Part 4)

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:05:25 GMT

🎉 One‑Year Podcastiversary, Part 4

We’re on the final episode of our Top 8 Casey Kasem-style countdown—this week we tackle Topic 2: A Change Is Gonna Come (trauma healing, habits & conditioning) and Topic 1: Express Yourself (reinvention, mindset & growth). Nine Gen X experts bring zero‑BS insights to help you shake off shame, rewire your habits, and reinvent your life without the fluff.

🥳 Don’t forget to sign The Gen X Shift birthday card by leaving a comment or sending me an email about your favorites guests or episodes, or what you’ve learned from the podcast.

Topic 2 – A Change Is Gonna Come: Healing through Trauma, Habits, and Conditioning

02:27 Sara Giita Flores (Ep. 7) - How to silence shame and find your authentic voice

09:08 Dr. Adia Gooden (Ep. 15) - Building unconditional self‑worth beyond “tough Gen X” myths

17:38 Jen Gergen (Ep. 20) - Why non‑violent communication is your ultimate life‑reboot tool

25:23 myisha t. Hill (Ep. 21 and Ep. 36) - Breaking free from Gen X shame and individualism traps

Topic 1 – Express Yourself: Reinvention, Personal Growth, and Mindset

39:01 Holly Chayes (Ep. 11) - Personal style as a catalyst for confidence and reinvention

45:30 Cris Howard (Ep. 12) - A journey into self‑acceptance

51:39 Michael O’Brien (Ep. 14) - How to have your last bad day—ever

01:01:47 Sue Willoughby (Ep. 34) - It’s never too late and you’re never too old

01:10:55 Ellen Latzen (Ep. 35) - Reigniting creativity and surrendering to flow

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[00:00] Introduction to Gen X Shift Podcast

[00:45] Host welcome

[02:15] Topic 2: A Change is Gonna Come - Healing through Trauma, Habits, and Conditioning

[02:27] Sara Giita Flores - finding your voice and healing through shame

[09:08] Dr. Adia Gooden - finding unconditional self-worth

[17:38] Jen Gergen - The Importance of Non-Violent Communication

[25:23] myisha t. hill - Healing Your Way Through Gen X Shame and Individualism

[38:31] Topic No. 1: Express Yourself: Reinvention, Personal Growth, and Mindset

[39:01] Holly Chayes - Tapping Into Gen X Personal Style

[45:30] Cris Howard - The Journey of Self-Acceptance

[51:39] Michael O'Brien - How to Have Your Last Bad Day

[01:01:47] Sue Willoughby - You're Never Too Old and It's Never Too Late

[01:10:55] Ellen Latzen - Reigniting Creativity and Surrendering to the Flow

[01:17:47] Host Wrap-Up

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Ep. 39: The Gen X Shift Turns 1: A Top 8 Countdown to Inspire Small Changes (Part 3)

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:03:36 GMT

We may not be able to party like we used to, but we’re gonna rally to keep this month-long celebration going for the 1-year Podcastiversary for The Gen X Shift.

The countdown of the Top 8 Topics continues this week with Topics 4 and 3:

⭐️ No. 4: Mo’ Money, Mo’ Money: Financial Planning with Will Hoffman

→ Will Hoffman (Episode 5):

⭐️ No. 3: Life is A Highway: Life, Career, and Retirement Transitions with Suzanne Campi

→ Suzanne Campi (Episode 16):

Listen to the wisdom from Will and Suzanne to help you navigate your financial and retirement shifts!

Here’s how you can help celebrate the podcastiversary:

👉🏻 Listen to the highlight episodes each week.

👉🏻 Go back and listen to full episodes to catch up.

👉🏻 Make sure to grab the guest freebies and discounts from the guest episodes!

👉🏻 Sign The Gen X Shift birthday card: Leave a comment where you listen, send me a comment at podcast@lifefromthesummit.com, and share your biggest insight from an episode. I’ll take all of these comments and put them on a huge birthday card at the end of the month that I’ll post on social media and share through email.

👉🏻 Send or post a picture of you listening to the podcast (make sure to tag The Gen X Shift and use #thegenxshift).

So, let’s keep the party rollin’ . . . we can rally to celebrate with Part 3 of this look back at The Gen X Shift’s first year!

🗝️ Key Takeaways:

[01:48] Topic No. 4: Mo' Money, Mo' Money: Financial Planning with Will Hoffman

[07:38] Finding your "why" and "who" for financial planning

[13:42] Money does one thing: give you options

[15:53] Topic No. 3: Life is a Highway: Life, Career, and Retirement Transitions with Suzanne Campi

[20:22] The miraculous middle of transitions

[21:59] Handling a loss of identity in retirement

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[00:00] Podcast Theme Song

[00:43] Host Welcome: Continuing the 1-year podcastiversary

[01:48] Topic No. 4: Mo' Money, Mo' Money: Financial Planning with Will Hoffman

[07:38] Finding your "why" and "who" for financial planning

[13:42] Money does one thing: give you options

[15:17] Host money wrap-up

[15:53] Topic No. 3: Life is a Highway: Life, Career, and Retirement Transitions with Suzanne Campi

[20:22] The miraculous middle of transitions

[21:59] Handling a loss of identity in retirement

[24:33] Host wrap-up and outro

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Ep. 38: The Gen X Shift Turns 1: A Top 8 Countdown to Inspire Small Changes (Part 2)

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:03:40 GMT

We’re keeping the party going this week with Part 2 of the month-long 1-year podcastiversary celebration . . . although the topics this week may not quite feel like a celebration.

This week I want to take it down a notch and focus on some topics that are weighing heavily on a lot of Gen X’ers: caring for our aging parents, navigating their illnesses, and grieving their loss.

The Casey Kasem-style countdown continues this week with highlights from two topics to support your shift through your watching your parents age or die:

⭐️No. 6: Forever Young: Navigating Aging Parents, Dementia, Illness, and Death

→ Lizette Cloete

→ Christina Lord (Episodes 9 and 10)

⭐️No. 5: Tears in Heaven: Losing Parents and Navigating Grief

→ Christina Lord (Episodes 9 and 10)

My intention is that these episodes and their highlight reels provide you a sense of empowerment in navigating the caregiving journey with your parents, and in how you recognize and heal through the grief of losing them.

Here’s how you can help celebrate the podcastiversary:

👉🏻 Listen to the highlight episodes each week.

👉🏻 Go back and listen to full episodes to catch up.

👉🏻 Make sure to grab the guest freebies and discounts from the guest episodes!

👉🏻 Send or post a picture of you listening to the podcast (make sure to tag The Gen X Shift and use #thegenxshift).

So, let’s party like it’s the end of the world (because . . . you know) and settle in for Part 2 of this look back at The Gen X Shift’s first year!

🗝️Key Takeaways:

[05:12] Lizette Cloete: Navigating and Understanding Dementia and Dementia Caregiving

[11:51] Christina Lord: A Journey Through Caring for Sick and Dying Parents

[19:11] Tears in Heaven: Losing Parents and Navigating Grief with Christina Lord

[20:27] Recognizing Signs of Gen X Grief

[27:58] Reflecting on Your Own Grief

[29:13] Insights on Healing Through Grief of Parental Loss

[38:21] The Possible Gifts of Grief

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Ep. 37: The Gen X Shift Turns 1: A Top 8 Countdown to Inspire Small Changes (Part 1)

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:30:00 GMT

The Gen X Shift Turns 1! 🎉 A Year of Big Conversations & Bold Moves

On April 2, 2024, I launched The Gen X Shift—a podcast for Gen X’ers ready to rethink careers, leadership, health, and purpose. A year later, after 36 episodes, 21 guests, and 15 solo deep dives, I’m celebrating a wild ride I never saw coming.

🔥 I did something unknown, just because it felt right. Have you ever had that pull? That thing you know you need to do?

A Casey Kasem-Style Countdown of the Biggest Gen X Topics

All month, I’m celebrating with a 4-part anniversary series, counting down the top 8 life-changing topics covered by my guests. Each episode brings highlight reels of their best insights—to help you make meaningful shifts in your own life.

This week, we’re kicking off with:

💪 #8: Health - Let’s Get Physical (Because Gen X bodies aren’t 25 anymore.)

Featuring:

✔️ Monique Jones

✔️ Dr. Leona Allen

✔️ Matt Comneck

✔️ Suzanne Greiner

🚀 #7: Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Career Shifts - The Eye of the Tiger (Because climbing the ladder isn’t the only option.)

Featuring:

✔️ Josh Thurmond

✔️ Jen Porter

✔️ Ben Grimes

✔️ Eric Nehrlich

How to Celebrate With Us:

✅ Listen to this week’s episode and past guest interviews.

✅ Follow the show so you don’t miss a new episode.

✅ Leave a review and share your favorite takeaway.

✅ Join the conversation—send your insights to podcast@lifefromthesummit.com.

This podcast started because something in me had to do it. I didn’t let fear, perfectionism, or “not knowing how” stop me. What’s pulling at you? What’s burning a hole in your soul?

Hit play and let’s celebrate a year of shifting together! 🚀🔥

🎧 LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

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[00:00] Preview: Celebrating 1 Year

[01:01] Podcast Intro Theme

[01:43] Host Intro

[08:45] Topic #8: Let's Get Physical - Gen X Health and Well-Being

[08:54] Monique Jones: Fun with Fitness and the Plant-Based Journey

[18:11] Dr. Leona Allen - Finding Freedom in Your Health

[24:59] Matt Comneck: Finding Power of Choice with Genetic Testing and Pharmacogenetics

[33:28] Suzanne Greiner - Perimenopause and Menopause Facts Everyone Needs to Know.

[43:22] Topic #7: Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Career Shifts

[43:54] Josh Thurmond - Creativity, Embracing Failure, and Not Waiting

[50:20] Jen Porter - Leadership and Transformative Coaching for Women

[58:15] Ben Grimes - Practical Insights on Leadership, Empathy, and Curiosity

[01:07:04] Eric Nehrlich: Executive Leadership, Burnout, and Mindset Shifts

[01:15:15] Host Wrap-Up

[01:16:01] Host Thank You and The Labor of Love for this Podcast

[01:18:01] Refusing to Let Perfectionism and Fear Get in the Way of Action

[01:21:19] What is the Hole in Your Soul Calling You to Do?

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Ep. 36: The Deep Work of Healing: Shame-Free, Practical Wisdom with myisha t. hill

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:10:47 GMT

If you’re a person who cares about other people and wants to make the world a better place for everyone, then consider this your invitation to embrace the notion of healing your way forward.

myisha t. hill returns this week with a powerful interview to celebrate the paperback release of her book, Heal Your Way Forward: A Co-Conspirator’s Guide to An Anti-Racist Future.

I’ve read a lot of books along my journey of personal growth over the last few years. And without a doubt, I can say that Heal Your Way Forward is the book that has had the most profound impact on me and the work I’m here to do in this world.

This book is about more than “anti-racism.” It’s about seeing the systems that have conditioned and oppressed all of us in different ways. It’s about learning how our own healing can help heal the world. And it’s about embracing the messy, challenging path of this work by leaning into community and remembering that your humanity is intricately wrapped up in other’s humanity.

The journey of healing your way forward invites us to lean into the discomfort, see shame as a friend and teacher, and recognize when we are becoming overwhelmed and exhausted from treating our healing like it’s a job.

Heal Your Way Forward is a compassionate invitation to turn toward yourself so that we can all create a reparative future for everyone.

This book needs to get into more people’s hands so that we can all learn how to heal for ourselves so that we can create a healing world for others. Grab your paperback copy of Heal Your Way Forward: A Co-Conspirator’s Guide to an Anti-Racist Future and get your freebies! And while you’re at it–grab a copy for a friend too!

🗝️ Key Takeaways:

[09:26] What is healing?

[12:37] Who is this book for?

[35:51] Understanding Ubuntu, Humanity, and Community

[39:02] The Dangers of Doing Your Healing Alone

[43:17] Signs That You're About to Ghost Your Healing

[43:52] Envisioning a Reparative Future

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[00:00] Preview

[00:56] Podcast Intro

01:39] Host Welcome

[06:04] Welcome myisha t. hill

[07:03] The work is about healing

[09:26] What is healing?

[10:53] The Intention Behind Heal Your Way Forward - the book

[12:37] Who is this book for?

[14:21] The importance of this book for white people.

[19:22] Importance of Embodiment in Your Healing Journey

[24:41] Changing Your Relationship with Shame

[30:03] Practical Tips for Navigating Shame

[33:12] The Importance of Niching Down Your Healing

[35:51] Understanding Ubuntu, Humanity, and Community

[39:02] The Dangers of Doing Your Healing Alone

[43:17] Signs That You're About to Ghost Your Healing

[43:52] Envisioning a Reparative Future

[46:02] The Benefits of Reading the Book

[48:47] Host Wrap-Up

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Ep. 35: A Journey of Surrender: Reignite Your Inspiration, Be in Creative Flow, & Reclaim Yourself with Ellen Latzen

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:10:27 GMT

Wondering what happened to your motivation? Feeling like the pilot light on your creative inspiration has burned out? Or struggling with who you are now in your 40’s and 50’s?

Then let this week’s guest inspire you to reignite that inspiration, find your creative flow, and reclaim yourself by learning to surrender.

In 1989, Ellen Latzen captured hearts around the world with her endearing and comical portrayal of Ruby Sue on National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. And before that, she played Michael Douglas’ daughter, Ellen, in the 1987 movie, Fatal Attraction. (Yep, Ellen’s bunny got boiled).

One of the most famous lines from Christmas Vacation is attributable to Ruby Sue (Ellen), when she’s talking to Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) in the kitchen about how worried her little brother is about “Santee Claus.” When Clark asks if her brother is nervous or excited, Ruby Sue says, “shittin’ bricks.”

This conversation with Ellen may leave you shittin’ bricks, but only in the best way possible. We take an epic ride through her journey into and out of childhood acting, her wanderlust spirit, and–most of all–how she’s reigniting her inspiration by embracing her creative flow and surrendering to trust so that she can reclaim her power and who she is.

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🗝️ Key Takeaways:

[08:50] The Journey Into Childhood Acting

[20:52] Losing Creativity and Inspiration

[29:27] Reigniting Inspiration and Creativity

[34:07] Embracing the Gifts of Change

[41:24] The Journey Into Marriage and Motherhood

[45:09] The Importance of Mom's Putting Their Oxygen Mask on First

[52:01] Navigating Parenting in a Chaotic World

[01:02:23] Coming Full Circle Back to Acting

[01:26:59] Permission to Dream Big

[01:33:05] Embracing Authenticity and Self-Discovery

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Ep. 34: It’s Never Too Late: How Curiosity & Ditching the Bucket List Can Create Big Life Changes with Sue Willoughby

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:05:13 GMT

💥Over 40 and wondering, "Is this all there is?" You're not alone. This week, we’re talking about reinvention, resilience, and the power of trying new things—at any age. Gen X’ers, it’s never too late to shake things up!

Sue Willoughby’s story is proof that curiosity can lead to an expansive, meaningful life. From coming out in the 1970s as a lesbian (with a surprising twist)m to overcoming a suicide attempt, Sue’s journey is raw, real, and inspiring. She’s been a DJ, roller derby ref, real estate agent, and now a coach—embracing change every step of the way.

This episode will challenge you to ditch the bucket list and start living. Because you don’t need permission to explore—you just need to start.

💗 If you or anyone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, please contact 988–the National Suicide and Crisis Line.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

[17:03] Coming Out as a Lesbian in the 1970's

[30:20] A Dark Moment: Suicide Attempt and Reflection

[52:58] The Curiosity to Try New Things

[59:12] It's Never Too Late

[01:02:43] The Healing Power of Horses and Equus Coaching

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[00:00] Preview

[00:50] Show Intro

[01:33] Host Welcome

[04:13] Meet Sue Willoughby

[05:38] Guest Background and Childhood

[06:07] A Child of Divorce and Alcoholism

[14:16] Self Discovery as an Only Child

[17:03] Coming Out as a Lesbian in the 1970's

[23:23] When Your Mom Comes Out as Lesbian Too!

[30:20] A Dark Moment: Suicide Attempt and Reflection

[33:59] Conversations Around Suicide and Suicidal Ideation

[46:06] Embracing New Challenges and Wearing Different Hats

[47:00] Roller Derby Shenanigans

[52:58] The Curiosity to Try New Things

[55:06] The Inspiration to Become a Coach

[59:12] It's Never Too Late

[01:02:43] The Healing Power of Horses and Equis Coaching

[01:12:10] Transformative Coaching Experiences

[01:18:55] Exploring a New Identity with Curiosity, Equanimity, and Awareness

[01:22:23] Human Design and Personal Insights

[01:29:04] Podcast: A Life Worth Being

[01:31:53] Healing Relationships with Loved Ones

[01:35:19] How to Connect with Sue and Her Resources

[01:37:32] Lightning Round

[01:42:33] Host Wrap-Up

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Ep. 33: 5 Lessons from Black History To Take Action Against Political Oppression

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:05:23 GMT

If you live in the United States–or even other parts of the world–and you’ve been looking at America the last few weeks and saying, “What the fuck?”–then you are not alone.

In the face of overwhelm, upheaval, and massive change, a couple of things can happen. We can sometimes feel paralyzed and unsure of what we can do. Or maybe sometimes we want to leap into action and rage against the machine. And maybe more often than not, we just want to bury our heads in the sand and wait until it’s all over.

I’ve experienced all of that the last few weeks. And I imagine that many of you have too.

In the face of this current overwhelm and upheaval, I wanted to look back in history to find lessons on which we can draw. And, because it’s Black History Month, I wanted to look specifically at Black leaders and activists who have valuable lessons to teach us about how to engage in political activism.

Like Audre Lorde, for example, whose vision of self-care as a radical act of political warfare for marginalized communities can make us rethink our commercialized notions of “self-care” today that focus on things like spa treatments and mani-pedis. Lorde’s vision of self-care envisioned liberating ourselves through reconnecting to ourselves, to nature, and to our joy so that we can more fully support the liberation of the collective.

Or Septima Poinsette Clark, who showed us the critical importance of education and literacy in exercising our citizenship and voting rights.

During times like this, it’s vital that we take our cues from Black, Brown, Indigenous, Asian, and Latino/Latina/LatinX people who have been leading these fights for centuries.

And it’s equally important to remember that our actions–or lack thereof–matter. They have ripple effects . . . whether we’re working behind the scenes like Bynard Ruskin (the gay civil rights activist who was the right hand man of Martin Luther King, Jr.), or refusing to bow down to oppressive forces (like 15-year-old Claudette Colvin who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus 9 months before Rosa Parks did).

This episode invites you to expand your knowledge and education beyond what you’ve been taught. To look to those with different backgrounds and experiences than you. And to have faith that you and your actions will have an impact.

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[00:00] Episode Preview

[00:53] Show Intro

[01:37] Host welcome: 5 Lessons from Black History for Political Activism

[08:26] Audre Lorde: True Self Care as an Act of Political Warfare

[21:23] Ella Baker: Seeking Community and Acting from Non-Violence

[27:13] Bayard Rustin: Work Behind the Scenes and Create a Ripple Effect

[29:22] Claudette Colvin: Faith in Action for Big Impact

[34:41] Septima Poinsette Clarke: Education and Literacy as Activism

[39:43] Wrap-Up and Outro

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Ep. 32: Scrappy Menopause: A Candid Conversation to Empower Gen X Women with Suzanne Greiner

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:05:29 GMT

If you were born with ovaries, you will go through menopause. Many Gen X women are in the throes of peri-menopause and menopause right now. And, most men will know women who are going or will go through menopause.

Menopause is as much a part of life as other hormonal fluctuations we experience as teenagers or during or after pregnancy (for those who have children). Yet for decades, menopause has been stigmatized and mocked, leaving women to navigate this critical life shift in silence and often, shame.

Well no more! It’s time to get scrappy about menopause!

In the last five or so years, we’ve seen a shift around menopause. Conversations are now happening from social media to the doctors’ offices. There remains, however, a tremendous amount of misinformation about what menopause is, the numerous symptoms, and what women can do to support themselves through this transitional period.

For example, do you know the average age of peri-menopause?

Do you know that there are over 70 symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause? Or that 20% of women in peri-menopause and menopause do not experience hot flashes?

Or that Black women experience menopause (on average) for 3.5 years longer than white women?

And, most importantly, do you know that a 2002 Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study was responsible for abruptly ending many women’s use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) based on faulty data claiming that HRT leads to increased heart disease and breast cancer? And that this study has since been repeatedly debunked?

This week’s conversation with Suzanne Greiner, certified nurse coach and seasoned registered nurse, will shine the light of knowledge on these and many other issues around menopause.

So, let’s get scrappy, Gen X-style, when it comes to reclaiming our power, our voice, and our vibrancy through menopause.

🗝️ Key Takeaways:

[36:08] Defining Peri-menopause and Menopause

[49:55] Talking to your doctor about menopause

[51:18] The M Factor Documentary Overview

[01:01:33] Racial Disparities in Menopause Experiences

[01:08:00] Hormone Replacement Therapy: Myths and Facts

[01:38:21] Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes for Menopause

⭐️ CONNECT WITH SUZANNE

Instagram: @suzgreiner

TikTok: @suzgreiner

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Elevate - Perimenopause/Menopause Wellness Summit (Feb. 8, 2025)

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Ep. 31: Rising from the Ashes: How Gen X'ers Can Ditch Hope, Take Action, and Breathe Fire into 2025 (pt 2 of 2)

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:05:00 GMT

Ep. 31: Rising from the Ashes: How Gen X'ers Can Ditch Hope, Take Action, and Breathe Fire into 2025 (pt 2 of 2)

“Hope is not a strategy. Your strategy is connecting to your deepest power inside you.”

This is part 2 (or maybe part 2.5) of this series on hope. This episode was recorded before the start of the Los Angeles fires on January 7, 2025, and was originally supposed to be episode 30.

But to recognize the extreme devastation of the L.A. fires, I recorded a different episode for Episode 30 last week, to offer something deeper than hope to allow everyone to rise from the ashes of the L.A. fires: Faith.

So, instead of being Episode 30, part 2 of the original conversation on giving up hope is now Episode 31.

Make sure to go back and listen to Episode 29 to learn the 5 problems with hope...

and then listen to this week’s episode to learn 3 steps that you can take to tap into something much deeper than hope.

🗝️ Key takeaways:

[02:45] My personal journey of darkness and survival mode

[05:18] Why clinging to hope didn't work

[10:14] Rising from the ashes Daenerys Targaryen style

[12:33] 3 steps to replace hope and take wise action

[33:55] Taking Action in 2025

[34:19] Big takeaways and questions to ask yourself

Understandably, the invitation to give up hope may not sit well with some of you. Why is that?

And, if that’s the case, don’t force yourself to give up hope. Start with the 3 steps that I share in the episode and let the rest figure itself out.

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[00:00] Episode Preview

[00:37] The Gen X Shift Intro

[01:20] Intro

[02:45] Personal journey of survival mode

[05:18] Clinging to hope didn't work

[06:31] Realizations from clinging to hope

[09:07] The decision to give up hope

[10:14] Rising from the ashes Daenerys Targaryen style

[12:33] 3 steps to replace hope and take wise action

[13:47] Step #1: Connect to the present moment

[17:46] Step #2: Connection to yourself

[23:51] Step #3: Connect to your Inner Wisdom

[33:55] Taking Action in 2025

[34:19] Big takeaways and questions to ask yourself

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Ep. 30: The L.A. Fires: Critical Tips for What You Can Do (and What You Can Avoid Doing)

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:05:45 GMT

On January 7, 2025, several fires broke out in the Los Angeles, California area that ripped through neighborhoods, destroying thousands of homes, businesses, and other structures, displacing people and animals, and taking the lives of some. Two of these fires have been the third and fourth most destructive fires in California history.

And a week later, they are still burning, with the possibility of increasingly strong Santa Ana winds destroying the progress that exhausted firefighters have made.

In the face of horrific tragedy, people often look for hope. Given that I started a 2-part series last week on how to give up hope (with the intention of posting part 2 of that series today) I wanted to add a new footnote to that series today to talk about:

🗝 [09:17] 3 things not to say or do for victims of the fires

🗝️ [16:20] 6 concrete things we can do;

🗝️ [27:49] a Metta or Loving-Kindness practice; and

🗝️ [31:52] something stronger than hope

And these tips don’t just apply for supporting people through the L.A. fires . . . they apply any time we see someone suffering in the face of unimaginable loss or heartbreak.

As Gen X’ers, we can learn to harness the grit, determination, and camaraderie that we were raised with to support others . . . and ourselves . . . through devastating tragedies. Our constant growth edge is to learn to do so without pushing toxic positivity or unsolicited advice on others, trying to “fix, manage, or control” their experiences, and taking action in ways that we don’t burn ourselves out.

This week’s episode gives insights on how we can do all of that . . .

as well as how we can find something stronger than hope to help others and us move through these tragedies . . . .

⭐️ Please go to the episode show notes for a list of resources to help the victims of the LA fires.

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[00:00] Intro and Background on Los Angeles Fires

[09:17] 3 Things Not to Say or Do for Victims of the Fires

[09:57] No. 1: No Schadenfreude

[11:11] No. 2: Don't say "wildfires are just part of nature"

[13:02] No. 3: Don't force positivity

[16:20] 6 Concrete things we can do

[16:34] No. 1: Give people space for their grief

[19:00] No. 2: Acknowledge you don't know what to say

[19:45] No. 3: Ask if know what they need in this moment

[20:40] No. 4: Take a specific action

[24:02] No. 5: Ask 4 questions before sharing advice

[25:52] No. 6: Donate or Volunteer when/where you're resourced

[27:49] Bonus: Practice Metta or Loving-Kindness

[31:52] Something stronger than hope

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Ep. 29: Rising from the Ashes: How Gen X’ers Can Ditch Hope, Take Action, and Breathe Fire Into 2025 (pt 1 of 2)

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:05:38 GMT

“Hope tricks us into thinking that simply “having hope” is enough . . . that if we just keep wishing for a better tomorrow, it will magically appear.”

What better way to start 2025 than to ruffle some feathers?

In this 2-part episode, Michele challenges you to start 2025 by giving up hope!

That’s right . . . ditch hope! You don’t need it . . . you really don’t.

Instead of hope, we can learn how to take wise action and breathe fire into your year and your life.

Now, a lot of Gen X’ers may be thinking that it’s crazy or defeatist to give up hope.

Afterall, Gen X’ers were raised on hope just as much as we were raised on Saturday morning cartoons and American Bandstand.

Our culture romanticizes hope through movies, books, and religious teachings.

In fact, if “hope” had an advertising agency, its slogan would probably be “Hope: It’s the only light you need to get you through the darkness.”

But, what if we paused to reconsider whether we need hope at all . . .

what if we reconnected to our own internal light . . .

and, better yet, what if we considered whether hope does us more harm than good.

What if we asked, “what is hope really? And why would you want to ditch it?”

Because, as you’ll learn in this week’s episode, hope pulls you away from the present and into the future . . . it seduces you into clinging and attaching to future outcomes . . .

it takes your focus away from what you can do at any given moment . . .

and, most of all, it tricks you into believing the illusion that you can find certainty and control in a life that is anything but certain or within your full control.

Tune in this week to learn:

🗝️ what hope really is, and

🗝️ the five problems with hope.

And remember to come back next week for Part 2, where Michele shares her personal story of deciding to give up hope and, instead, focus on three sources of power that will allow her (and you) to breathe fire into 2025 and beyond.

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[00:00] Preview

[00:49] Show intro

[01:33] Host welcome and happy new year

[07:35] What is "hope"

[09:04] Gen X'ers raised on hope

[12:25] 5 Problems with Hope

[13:06] First problem with hope

[14:12] Second problem with hope

[15:24] Difference between "hope" and "visualization"

[17:01] Third problem with hope

[18:44] Fourth problem with hope

[20:42] Fifth problem with hope

[23:48] Challenging the Notion of Hope

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Ep. 28: Holiday Traditions: 3 Ways to Grieve What’s Lost and Find Joy in What’s New

Michele L. Walter — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 01:39:36 GMT

Do the holidays feel like a bittersweet mashup of “remember when” and “what the hell do we do now” as your traditions evolve (or disappear altogether)?

If your family traditions have changed over time—thanks to divorce, loss, kids growing up, or life just being life—this episode is for you. Whether you're grieving the past or figuring out how to create something meaningful now, this episode is your permission slip to grieve, honor your past, and reimagine.

🌟 This week, Michele dives into 3 tips packing with practical coaching tips and mindfulness practices to help you face the emotional rollercoaster of shifting traditions. From honoring your grief to deciding what truly feels joyful and aligned, you'll learn how to let go of what doesn’t serve you anymore and create space for new, meaningful traditions—without adding more pressure to your plate.

📝 Grab a journal or some scrap paper to try out the simple reflection exercises and mindfulness meditations shared in this episode.

🆓 And don’t forget to grab this week’s free download to guide you through these tips and practices.

🗝️ Key Takeaways

(02:20) Tip #1: Allow Space for Grief

(10:15) Tip #2: Find What Feels Aligned

(18:45) Tip #3: Embrace New Traditions Slowly

(28:30) Closing Reflections

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Ep. 27: Finding Your Power of Choice: Eric Nehrlich’s Journey from Desperation to Inspiration

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 07:05:14 GMT

“You're not stuck. You have a choice. You can do something different. It doesn't have to be this way.”

Are you one of those people who has a hard time saying, “No,” especially at work? Do you find yourself saying, “I can do that,” or “I should do that,” even when you don’t want to do that?

When we spend decades trying to prove our worth through our careers and how productive we are, we develop those habits of saying “yes” to things we don’t want to do, long hours that impact our health, and projects that don’t give us meaning or purpose.

What if you learned to say “yes” to something else, so that you could say “no” to what doesn’t give your life meaning and purpose?

This week’s guest, Eric Nehrlich, learned the hard way that he needed to learn to say “yes” to what gave him purpose, so that he could say “no” to what doesn’t.

This conversation is an epic journey through:

[10:09] The Impact of Childhood on Adult Life

[17:02] Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma

[21:12] Finding Your Superpower

[27:59] The Cost of Productivity: Anxiety and Burnout

[54:58] Recognizing Workaholism

[01:05:35] Lessons from Being Fired

[01:29:34] The Executive Mindset Shift

[01:50:57] Empowering Choices and Autonomy

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Ep. 26: Surviving Thanksgiving: 6 Post-Election Tips for Dinner Table Conversations

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 07:05:21 GMT

🦃 Does the thought of Thanksgiving dinner table conversations make you want to fake a last-minute stomach bug or hide in the closet crying into your wine glass?

If you're worried about those tense post-election conversations with family or friends and dreading the drama, this episode is here to help. Tune in for six quick tips to keep your sanity around the dinner table, find more peace and ease, and maybe even repair some of those strained relationships.

🌟 Instead of debating or diving into what’s dividing us, this episode is all about practical coaching and mindfulness tips to keep your cool and make it through the holidays without losing your mind. From setting intentions before you walk in the door to decompressing afterward, you'll walk away with concrete strategies to manage triggering conversations, establish healthy boundaries, and prioritize your well-being.

🗝️ Key Takeaways

(00:00) Navigating Holiday Challenges Post-Election

(03:02) Setting Intentions for Peaceful Gatherings

(05:45) Identifying Triggers and Managing Reactions

(08:59) Implementing the BRB Mindfulness Technique

(12:06) Finding Neutral Ground in Conversations

(15:05) Letting Go of the Need to Change Minds

(17:54) Creating a Post-Event Decompression Plan

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Ep. 25: The Future of Gen X Health: The Power of Pharamcogenomics, Genetic Testing, and Microdosing with Matt Comneck

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:05:41 GMT

Are you one of the 131 million Americans [which is 66% of the adult U.S. population] who is on prescription drugs?

Did you know that according to the Personalized Medicine Coalition, the percentages of people who are on ineffective prescription drugs [i.e., drugs that don’t work best for them], are:

38% for anti-depressants
40% for asthma
43% for diabetes
50% for arthritis
70% for Alzheimer's
65% for cancer?

Most Gen X’ers out there know what it’s like to feel victimized by a formulaic health care system that takes a one-size-fits-all approach to prescription medicine, making you suffer through the trial and error of various medications to figure out what, if anything, works best for you.

In the meantime, your physical, mental, and emotional health suffers, along with your loved ones.

What if you could:

better understand how your body–based on your genetics–metabolizes prescription medications and drugs [like caffeine]?
decrease your prescription drug costs and increase the efficacy of the drugs you are taking?
access a more tailored healthcare plan that allows you to take more control over your health and your life?

Enter Matt Comneck of Grounded Healthcare.

In this week’s groundbreaking conversation, Michele and Matt get into:

[18:13] Pharmacogenomics [understanding what it is and the future of it]

[24:45] The Intersection of Genetics and Lifestyle

[38:23] Taking Control of Your Health Through Genetic Insights

[41:10] Understanding Epigenetics and Its Impact

[44:56] The Cost of Ineffective Medications

[01:00:14] The Role and Benefits of Microdosing Mushrooms

[01:26:03] Matt’s Personal Journey with Navigating Grief and Microdosing

⭐️Article: Psilocybin microdosers demonstrate greater observed improvements in mood and mental health at one month relative to non‑microdosing controls

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Ep. 24: A Gen X Survival Guide for the 2024 Elections (and Beyond)

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:05:23 GMT

“What I want to do through these practical survival guide tips today is invite you to start with your damn self.”

Feeling angry, sad, stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious about the 2024 elections?

If so, then this episode is just for you!

Look . . . whatever you’re experiencing around the elections isn’t just caused by the elections. There’s an undercurrent in which we’ve been getting swept away for quite some time now. It just gets exacerbated during the elections.

And although there are lots of great tips out there to distract yourself from whatever you’re feeling around the elections (like watching cute puppy videos and staying off social media), I want to give you 5 mindfulness tips that you can use as your own survival guide during the elections and beyond.

Because here’s the thing: Before you go out in the world and react to other people or their actions, you have to start with yourself.

You have to know how to regulate your own damn self before you even engage with the rest of the world or do the kind of work that you want to do, whether that’s advocacy work or the daily work of living!

You have to find ways to respond wisely rather than reacting unwisely.

You have to know how to regulate your own nervous system and get out of survival mode–whether you’re trying to survive with anger, sadness, or anxiety.

And we can do that with a few, simple and practical mindfulness meditation practices.

So give this quick episode a listen. Key takeaways include:

[07:02] Understanding Emotions During Elections

[19:48] Understanding the Survival Response

[21:38] Survival Tip #1: Plant Your Feet, Take a Breath

[24:30] Survival Tip #2: Compassion for Yourself

[27:01] Survival Tip #3: Remember - "Just Like Me"

[29:24] Survival Tip #4: Find Equanimity

[33:05] Survival Tip #5: See the Stories

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Ep. 23: A 3-Part Mindfulness Meditation Framework for Facing Change with More Peace and Clarity with Michele L. Walter

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:05:19 GMT

What’s the most common thing that gets in the way of facing change with more peace and clarity?

In a word: Resistance

What if you could understand and become more aware of the Resistance that gets in your way of change?

What if you could find a framework to face change (whether voluntary or involuntary) with more peace and clarity?

Well, this is your day because in this week’s solo, shorty episode, I walk you through a 3-piece framework for doing just that.

Learn:

(00:05:00): How our bodies are changing 1% every day, so we are constantly changing.

(00:08:00): How Resistance puts us in survival mode (fight, flight, or freeze), which impairs our ability to think clearly as we face change.

(00:10:00): Why staying the same is an illusion.

(00:17:00): What Resistance looks like.

(00:15:0): A 3-part equation for understanding Resistance.

(00:18:00): A 3-legged foundation for mindfulness meditation to ease Resistance.

(00:30:00): A 3-step integration to lessen your Resistance to change by living a mindful way of life.

With this 3-piece framework, it’s possible to face change with even a little bit more peace and clarity. We don’t need to have an “all or nothing” mentality when it comes to change. We can face it 1% at a time through practicing a mindful way of life!

Don’t forget to download your free cheat sheet for this episode to help you walk through this 3-piece framework and write down some important reflections that I offer in the episode.

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⭐️ Ep. 17: 3 Key Observations on Change and Transition

⭐️ Ep. 18: Get Your Shift On With These 3 Tips

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(00:00) Preview

(00:56) Welcome to Gen X Shift Podcast

(01:58) Facing Change with Peace and Clarity

(06:23) Understanding Resistance to Change

(15:22) The Three-Part Equation

(18:28) The Three-Legged Foundation of Mindfulness

(23:32) Understanding Nonjudgment

(24:54) Recognizing Unhelpful Judgments

(26:09) Understanding Compassion

(28:01) The Three-Legged Foundation of Mindfulness

(30:39) The 3-Step Integration and ACE Method

(36:29) Formal and Informal Mindfulness Practice

(42:36) Final Thoughts and Reflections

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Ep. 22: Empathetic Leadership, Entrepreneurial Insights, and Reimagining the Legal Profession with Ben Grimes

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:05:45 GMT

It may be safe to say that a lot of Gen X’ers were raised with models of leadership that centered around competitive, dictatorial, heavy-handed methods. And often, many of us find it hard to believe in our own leadership abilities, assuming that “leaders are born.”

But what if the most powerful leadership actually focuses more on empathy, connection, and curiosity?

What if every single one of us could realize that leadership is a skill that can be cultivated–both in and out of our career lives?

This week’s guest, Ben Grimes, is the brilliant mind behind BKG Leadership Coaching. In this empowering conversation, we learn about Ben's extraordinary journey through a challenging childhood to becoming a lauded military leader and DOJ attorney, before transitioning into an executive leadership coach working with new law firm partners. Listen to Ben’s candid insights on cultivating genuine leadership through empathy, trust, and curiosity, while shunning the often cutthroat law firm mentality.

Ben offers practical strategies for navigating career shifts, addressing imposter syndrome, and aligning personal values with professional goals.

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Ep. 21 You Are Not Broken: Healing Through Individualism, Shame, and Systems of Oppression

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:05:35 GMT

One of the biggest hurdles for Gen X’ers moving through transitions is our stubborn steadfastness to wanting to DIY everything on our own!

This adherence to rugged individualism is something we learned through various systems growing up, and it’s a bell that’s challenging to unring.

Combine that with internalized shame about ourselves, and we have a toxic cocktail that keeps many of us drunk in the systems of oppression that hold us and others back. And in our stupor, we double down on our efforts to do everything in isolation, feeling even more shame every step of the way when we aren’t able to make the powerful life changes that we want.

This week’s guest, myisha t. hill, has been a life-saving guide on my journey over the last few years to heal through my rugged individualism, shame, and systems of oppression. (And yes - myisha’s name is intentionally not capitalized).

myisha is a writer, podcaster, life coach, and healer who’s leading a revolution of heart, mind, and soul. Her work awakens others to purposeful passion and serves as a guide towards personal accountability and intergenerational healing. Learn more by diving into her new book, Heal Your Way Forward: The Co-Conspirator’s Journey to an Antiracist Future.

myisha and I invite you to come join us in the Check Your Privilege Community and the Co-Conspirators Lounge so that you can be held and supported in a compassionate community to do this vital work!

💥 Full show notes.

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REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW

⭐️Check Your Privilege Podcast (myisha’s original podcast)

⭐️Heal Your Way Forward: The Co-Conspirator’s Guide to an Anti-Racist Future

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Episode preview

(01:00) Introduction to the Gen X Shift Podcast

(03:51) The Impact of Privilege and Systems of Oppression

(07:06) How Michele Discovered myisha’s Work and Its Influence

(12:44) myisha’s Personal Journey and Insights

(25:55) Exploring Interlocking Systems of Oppression

(29:52) Healing and Moving Forward

(32:53) Rugged Individualism and Gen X Challenges

(38:20) Exploring Generational Struggles and Vulnerability

(41:24) The Impact of White Feminism on Gen X Women

(45:35) Understanding Shame as a Teacher

(49:57) Addiction and the Journey to Rehumanization

(57:48) The Importance of Community for Gen Xers

(01:02:31) Final Thoughts and Invitation to Community

#genx #genxers #transitioncoach #transitions #genxcoach #midlifecoach #midlifechanges #genxgrownup #podcast

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Ep. 20 Just Calm Your Shit Down: The Power of Non-Violent Communication with Jen Gergen

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:05:42 GMT

Tired of yelling at your teenager when they stay out late or come home drunk?

Not sure how to talk to your partner about the growing divide in your relationship?

Worried about how to talk with your parent about moving into a retirement home?

In this return episode after summer break, Michele sits down with Jen Gergen for a journey through Non-Violent Communication (NVC). “What the hell is NVC?” you ask? For Gen X’ers in the midst of various transitions, NVC offers a transformational way to connect to ourselves and others through awareness of what’s truly present – the feelings and needs that each person is experiencing. This approach offers a profound invitation to a deeper way of listening and connecting to ourselves and each other.

In fact, the creator of NVC, Marshall Rosenberg, used NVC to bridge divides in situations ranging from gang violence in cities, to the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

So, chances are, NVC can hold a profound opportunity for you to connect to yourself and others more deeply in your life.

And remember: NVC is a practice. There is no perfection or “end point” in NVC. Start small with some of the key takeaways, like journaling at the end of the day about all the things you did and how they met a need you had.

Other key takeaways include:

Understanding the importance and messages of anger
A different approach to compliments and apologies
How to express your feelings and needs
The importance of self-empathy
When to shut your mouth (because it’s best for you and others)

💥 Grab your free NVC Quick Resource Guide from Jen!

Jen is a liberation activist committed to dismantling the interlocking systems of oppression who started her

nonviolent communication (NVC) journey in 2008 training with Marshall Rosenberg and has been

collaborating with fellow NVC Practitioner myisha t hill of Check Your Privilege (CYP) bringing regular NVC practice to the CYP community since 2021. She is dedicated to the practice, facilitation, and ongoing

education of NVC and is particularly interested in how empathy and presence can better serve her and

fellow co-conspirators in the movement for social change.

Make sure to sign up for Jen’s in-person NVC retreat on October 19 at the Carlson Club in River Falls, WI (use discount code Gen X for 25% off)

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💥 Instagram Live with Jen and Michele on NVC and Mindfulness

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Ep. 19 Gen X Unplugged: Summer Break, Rebel Community, and Mindfulness

Michele L. Walter — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:05:01 GMT

With 18 episodes out in the world, it’s time to take a summer break for a few weeks to work on some other projects (including an IRS tax audit!), find a college intern to help with the podcast, and prepare an exciting free program for Gen X’ers who feel lost, trapped, and hopeless.

As Michele celebrates launching the podcast and producing 18 episodes, she reflects on the Gen X community of rebels that she wants to build through this podcast and her work. The Gen X’ers who:

💥 want to do the deeper, reflective self-work that will support themselves, their families, and their communities through the next several decades;

💥 don't want to use their humor anymore to deflect or avoid the very real shit that's happening in our lives at this stage;

💥 are true rebels who are sick and tired of feeling weighed down by other people's expectations;

💥 who have forgotten who they are and don’t recognize themselves any more; and

💥 are ready to blaze their own path forward.

While the podcast is on a break, take this time to catch up and to take your first step toward the mindfulness meditation practice that Michele talks about. Grab your 50% off code for the Kickstart Your Mindfulness Meditation program: an online, self-paced program where for about 20 minutes a day, you can learn how to create the foundation for finding more peace and clarity as you move through transition. 💥 Use code “podcast50” to get this program for only $49.50 through August 27, 2024.

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Taking a Summer Break and Prioritizing Other Projects

(01:29) Searching for an Intern and Launching New Programs

(03:20) The Importance of Celebrating Victories

(06:13) Building a Community of Like-Minded Gen Xers

(10:06) Building Gen X Community

(15:31) Invitation to Catch Up on Previous Episodes and Discount on Mindfulness Meditation Program

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Ep. 18 Gen X Unplugged: Get Your Shift On With These 8 Tips

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 06:05:17 GMT

“If we can find ways to shift our perspective on what change is and what we find to be acceptable or unacceptable change, we might actually see that we can move through it with more confidence, courage, and clarity.”

When you’re facing a major change in life, it’s normal to feel like a deer caught in the headlights, not knowing which direction to turn or what to do. But there’s a way to find your way across the road safely and with less fear.

Dovetailing off Episode 17 last week (3 Key Observations on Change and Transition), Michele shares eight practical tips for being able to make the small shifts and transitions that make up the bigger changes in life. From career shifts to physical transitions and everything in between, this episode will give you a clear path forward.

Key takeaways include:

(04:49) Step 1: Mindfulness Meditation

(09:56) Step 2: Develop Self-Compassion

(12:31) Step 3: Know Your Why

(14:55) Step 4: Adopt a Growth Mindset

(22:14) Step 5: Figure Out What Works for You

(25:58) Step 6: Focus on Tiny Shifts

(29:20) Step 7: Create Accountability

(31:27) Step 8: Celebrate Your Progress

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REFERENCES FROM SHOW

💥 Free Download: Get Your Shift On With These 8 Tips

💥 The Gen X Shift 1x1 Program with Michele & Life From The Summit

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Ep. 17 Gen X Unplugged: 3 Key Observations on Change and Transition

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 06:05:29 GMT

“Think of transition or shifts as the tiny micro moments that eventually make up the big change that you notice.”

In this week’s shorty solo episode, Michele dives into 3 key observations about the distinctions between change and transition that can make all the difference in how you face (or don’t face) life’s changes.

The reason these observations are key is because when change has happened to us, or when we’re anticipating making a change, we can become so focused on the gap between where we are now and where we were or want to be after the change, that we freeze in our tracks. And, as Michele shares, there are 3 obstacles that change presents to us that can make that gap seem like too much ground to cover.

The result: we feel lost, hopeless, and trapped between “before” the change and “after” the change.

And, when we can learn the difference between “change” and “transition,” as well as the importance of focusing on the subtle transitions rather than the huge change, we can find a different perspective for moving through life’s changes.

This podcast is called The Gen X Shift for a reason . . . it’s not the The Gen X Change. The subtle shifts are where true change lies.

Make sure to grab your free download for the episode.

💥 7 Quotes to Guide Gen X Through Transitions in Our 40s and Beyond

REFERENCES FROM SHOW

💥 Free Download: 3 Key Observations on Change and Transition

💥 The Gen X Shift Ep. 14 with Michael O’Brien and code for 50% of Pause, Breathe, Reflect merchandise

💥 Dr. Rick Hanson (neuroscientist and mindfulness meditation teacher)

💥 Andrew Huberman (neuroscientist)

💥 The Gen X Shift 1x1 Program with Michele & Life From The Summit

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Stay Gold, Gen X’ers . . . .

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Preview

(00:56) Introduction to the Gen X Shift Podcast

(02:43) Shoutout to Michael O'Brien and His Inspirational Gift

(04:00) Diving into Change vs. Transition

(05:00) The difference Between Change and Transition

(10:04) Change Catches Our Attention, Not Transition

(12:48) Three Obstacles to Change

(22:01) The Importance of Small Shifts

(25:11) Reflection Questions and Next Week's Preview

(26:55) Gen X Shift Program and Closing Remarks

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Ep. 16 Transition Mastery: Frameworks for Career Shifts, Retirement, and Beyond with Suzanne Campi

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 06:05:06 GMT

Is it possible to become a master of transitions? It is when you realize that all transitions - whether it's a career shift or retirement - are basically the same at the end of the day. They take time, require honoring an ending, and demand intentionality about a new beginning.

In this must-hear episode, Michele teams up with transition coach Suzanne Campi – a Baby Boomer with a wealth of wisdom who shares her secrets on mastering life's big shifts—from soul-aligned career changes to reimagining retirement. This episode dives deep into 'repurposing' versus 'retirement', holistic retirement planning, the essential pillars of Suzanne's “Retirement Wheel,” and how to navigate the identity shifts that come with a career change or retirement. Hold on for this fast-paced conversation about bringing a more holistic approach to these big life shifts!

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Ep. 15: Embracing Self-Worth: Practical Insights to Create Your Fullest Life with Dr. Adia Gooden

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:05:31 GMT

Of all the transitions that Gen X’ers are facing at this stage of life–from dating to finding our purpose–do you know what they all have in common?

They all often have a missing link that looms like a shadow over our ability to find the confidence, courage, and clarity we need to make important shifts.

And more often than not, that missing link is our unconditional self-worth: the belief that you deserve to be alive, to be loved and cared for, and to take up space just because you're human.

This week’s guest, Dr. Adia Gooden, is an expert when it comes to embracing our unconditional self-worth. Dr. Adia gave a TEDx talk called “Cultivating Unconditional Self-Worth” which has over 1.5 million views. She hosts the Unconditionally Worthy podcast and coaches high achieving professional women to embrace their unconditional self-worth.

This electrifying, pragmatic episode will give you actionable strategies and insights about the importance of unconditional self-worth and how it can help you create your fullest life.

Key takeaways include:

(00:15:00): The definitions of self-worth (versus self-esteem) and unconditional worthiness

(25:05) The Importance of Rest and Self Worth

(36:38) The Impact of Perfectionism and Overcoming it

(42:11) Understanding Imposter Syndrome and Stereotype Threat

(52:03) The Role of Shame in Self-Worth

(57:43) The Power of Self-Forgiveness

(01:01:07) Intergenerational Trauma and Self-Worth

(01:08:51) Dating and Self-Worth

(01:32:39) Career Transitions and Self-Worth

DR. ADIA INFO AND OFFERS

⭐️Instagram: @dradiagooden

⭐️LinkedIn

⭐️Website

⭐️Cultivating Unconditional Self Worth TED Talk

⭐️Insight Timer Course: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

⭐️Unconditionally Worthy Podcast

⭐️Episode 20 of the Unconditionally Worthy Podcast: Self-Worth as an Effective Foundation for Leadership with Darren Pierce

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Ep. 14 A Gen X Journey to Mindfulness: From Near-Death Experience to Emotional and Physical Healing with Michael O’Brien

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 06:05:16 GMT

Michael O’Brien’s last bad day was a head-on collision with a motorist while he was training on his bike on the sweltering roads of New Mexico that almost killed him. Fast forward through weeks of rehab and the moment when Michael remembered a lesson from playing sports growing up: when things are going too fast, take a timeout and breathe.

Michael began pausing, breathing, and reflecting . . . a practice which helped him heal not only his physical wounds, but also his lifelong emotional wounds of never believing that he was enough.

This conversation is an epic journey through the topics of:

Feelings of low self-worth
Climbing the ladder of success to meet external expectations
Healing through physical pain or illness
Creating a practical mindfulness meditation practice and life
Creating a more supportive mindset and perspective

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⭐️ The Kintsugi Podcast

⭐️ Instagram

⭐️ LinkedIn

⭐️ Pause, Breathe, Reflect (PBR) app

⭐️ PBR Merch (50% off with code GENX)

⭐️ The Rich Roll Podcast, Episode 824 with Michael O’Brien

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Ep. 13 Thinking Differently About Dementia: Practical Advice for Dementia Caregivers with Lizette Cloete

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:05:30 GMT

Welcome to this week’s episode on redefining dementia and what it looks like to be a caregiver of someone with dementia. Michele’s conversation with Lizette Cloete is bound to inform and inspire Gen X’ers who are handling the challenging journey of caring for a loved one with dementia. Lizette is the owner of Think Different Dementia, where she works with caregivers to transform their caregiving journey with faith-based support. In this conversation, Lizette walks us through the different types of dementia, the characteristics of resilient caregivers, her process for working with caregivers, and advice for caregivers who want to heal their relationship with the person who has dementia.

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⭐️Linked In

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⭐️Email: lizette@thinkdifferentdementia.com

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⭐️Free Monthly Workshop

⭐️Sign Up for Year Long Family Access Coaching Program

⭐️Dementia Caregiving Made Easy Free download

REFERENCES FROM SHOW

⭐️Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, by David C. Pollock and Ruth Van Reken

⭐The Monetary Mixtape Podcast with Will Hoffman and Lizette Cloete (coming soon)

CONNECT WITH MICHELE

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Stay Gold, Gen X’ers . . . .

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Characteristics of Successful Caregivers

(01:28) Host intro

(05:54) Guest intro, growing up in South Africa, US, and Brazil

(35:33) The Shift to working with caregivers of people with dementia

(43:06) Characteristics of dementia caregivers and similarities to entrepreneur mindset

(44:18) Changing the narrative about dementia

(48:07) Exploring the Different Types of Dementia

(55:13) Identifying characteristics to support caregivers

(58:54) Differences between normal forgetfulness and dementia

(01:03:53) Lizette's process for working with caregivers

(01:06:17) Prioritizing Caregiver Well-being and Future Planning

(01:10:36) Teaching caregivers how to speak dementia

(01:17:34) Importance of stress assessment for caregivers

(01:34:21) Client caregiver success stories

(01:40:00) Recognizing when it may be too hard to be the caregiver

(01:49:02) Finding Joy and Connection in Dementia

(01:56:15) Lizette's complimentary offers and services

(02:00:16) Gen X Lightning Round

(02:11:20) Host wrap-up

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Ep. 12 Soul-Driven Confidence: Shifting to Life on Your Own Terms with Cris Howard

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 06:03:12 GMT

Sometimes, no matter how impressive our resume or list of accomplishments are, we can’t seem to outrun the sense that we’re never going to be enough or do enough. And when we spend decades living under the shadow of that “not enoughness,” we learn to please everyone else except ourselves. As a result, we end up living life on everyone else’s terms instead of our own.

This week’s guest, Cris Howard, spent decades people-pleasing, trying to prove that she was enough, and living up to impossible standards of perfectionism. Despite a successful corporate career, being an elite Ironman triathlete, and several other accolades, she never loved and fully accepted herself. It wasn’t until she received a melanoma diagnosis that she paused to consider how she wanted to live life on her terms. She quit her job, listened to her inner voice, and decided to reconnect to herself by hiking the Appalachian Trail.

Cris’ journey is one of deep healing and unlearning the patterns that keep us in spirals of shame and unachievable perfectionism. By learning to listen to and trust who she is on a soul level, she was able to find a deep source of power that allows her to live life on her own terms.

This week’s conversation is sure to inspire you to find your own grit. To listen to your own inner voice. To reconnect to your soul wisdom. And to learn how to find a life on your own terms.

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Episode Preview

(00:28) Podcast intro

(01:05:07) Host intro

(04:31:00) Guest Introduction and Synchronistic Meeting

(30:33) Innate Curiosity and Unlearning Limiting Beliefs

(33:20) Struggles with Body Image and Healing

(36:45) Journey of Self-Acceptance

(39:15) The Complexities of Self-Acceptance

(39:49) The Female Experience and Menopause

(43:48) The Journey to Self-Acceptance

(48:50) The Catalyst for Seeking Help

(52:26) The Impact of Injuries on Identity

(57:32) The Shift in Physical Health and Well-being

(01:02:59) Letting Go of Expectations and Embracing What You Can Do

(01:05:23) Patching Over Not Enoughness

(01:07:45) Navigating Divorce and Cancer Diagnosis

(01:13:26) Finding Healing and Growth after a Cancer Diagnosis

(01:20:20) Embarking on the Appalachian Trail Journey

(01:28:30) Starting the Appalachian Trail and Overcoming Challenges

(01:33:34) The Inner Voice and Resilience

(01:40:09) Lightweight backpacking and lessons from nature

(01:42:02) Health challenges on the trail

(01:48:44) Physical changes from the start to the end of the hike

(01:51:48) Transitioning back to the real world

(02:00:51) Courage to listen to the inner voice

(02:01:00) Where to find Cris Howard

(02:02:00) Gen X Lightning Round Fondest Gen X childhood memory

(02:09:00) Host wrap-up

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Ep. 11 How to Find Your Authentic Personal Style and Be Brave Enough to Wear It with Holly Chayes

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:05:51 GMT

Are you one of those Gen X’ers who has a closet full of clothes that you don’t wear anymore? Maybe they don’t fit right or don’t feel like “you” anymore? Or you have to dress a particular way at work that doesn’t really align with who you are. Or maybe you’re a casual, jeans, t-shirt, sneaker-wearing Gen X’er who’s never uttered the words “personal style.” Well, after this episode, you’re going to have a whole new appreciation for what personal style really means.

This week Michele sits down with Holly Chayes, a personal style coach and consultant focusing on everyday genuine style and helping you build and wear the wardrobe you love. (Even when you’re running late, fighting a cold, and it's laundry day.)

Holly's got the goods on everything from clearing out and systematizing your closet, to owning your style at work, to understanding why high-quality shoes are a must. With her 3-step system, Holly will get you stoked for finding your authentic style and being brave enough to wear it!

Michele and Holly also get into the importance of allowing yourself to grieve the identity shifts that have caused your wardrobe to change. Whether it’s grief over the size that you used to be, or grief over a shirt you wore on that first date that didn’t work out, it’s critical to allow yourself the space to grieve as you venture out of your closet to embrace your personal style.

Episode website: https://www.lifefromthesummit.com/podcast/11

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⭐️ Website: https://whowearswho.com/

⭐️ Work with Holly: https://www.whowearswho.com/working-together/

⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whowearswho/

⭐️ Podcast: Talking About Clothes: https://www.whowearswho.com/podcast/

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Introduction to Personal Style and Identity

(00:43) Show intro

(01:24) Host Intro

(05:45) Guest introduction

(11:35) Guest background and childhood

(25:14) Defining Personal Style

(31:53) Commercial break inviting to rate, review, and share the show

(33:13) Holly's 3-step process for finding your personal style

(33:21) Embracing Personal Style: The Process of Self-Exploration

(36:11) Respecting Your 'Maybe': The Decision-Making Process

(39:31) Grieving the Process of Letting Go: Emotional Attachment to Clothing

(56:33) Discovering Your Personal Style: What Feels Good and Important

(01:02:55) Clothing Sizing Chaos: Prioritizing Comfort and Self-Worth

(01:10:34) Body Acceptance and Kindness: Clothing Sizing and Wardrobe Choices

(01:20:06) Navigating Societal Standards and Workplace Culture

(01:29:34) The Evolution of Workplace Culture and Personal Style

(01:34:11) Commercial break for sponsor - Life From The Summit

(01:35:31) Dangers of switching from high heels to flats too suddenly

(01:36:18) Self-Acceptance and Embracing Individuality

(01:37:34) Holly's podcast

(01:38:27) Lightning Round

(01:46:47) Host wrap-up

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Ep. 10 Parental Loss Unplugged (Part 3): Tips for Gen X’ers on Grieving the Loss of a Parent with Christina Lord

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 21 May 2024 04:05:54 GMT

Welcome to the follow-up episode in the conversation with Christina Lord where Michele and Christina get into practical tips to support Gen X’ers in grieving the loss of a parent. As always, the first step is to acknowledge and validate your grief, as well as the past grief that can re-surface later. Christina discusses how important it is to be kind to yourself, tune into what your body needs, and seek support when you’re grieving. The conversation also highlights the impact of identity shifts when Gen X’ers lose a parent, like the identity as a child or caregiver. Christina and Michele also share their experiences of what can feel helpful or unhelpful for other people to do or say when you’re grieving. Christina emphasizes how breathwork and coaching have been instrumental in her healing process and offers practical breathing exercises for managing stress and emotions. If you haven’t done so already, please go back and listen to the first part of this conversation in Episode 9: https://www.lifefromthesummit.com/podcast/9

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Episode preview on healing grief around death of parent

(00:54) Show intro

(01:35) Host welcome

(04:08) Guest welcome and recap of prior episode

(05:56) How to begin healing from the pit of shit

(08:21) Grieving the loss of identity in losing a parent

(14:11) Loss of caregiver identity

(15:35) Turning Toward Grief and Giving Space for Healing

(18:13) Sensing into what brings you comfort

(22:07) Gen X can be too stoic

(26:43) The role of trauma in grief

(29:57) Starting with basic needs for healing

(33:39) What's helpful and unhelpful to do or say to someone in grief

(37:34) Offering Empathy and Support to Those Grieving

(38:01) The Power of Self-Compassion in Grief

(39:01) Being Present and Offering Support in Grief

(40:40) Breathwork and Mindfulness for Healing

(50:17) The Importance of Seeking Professional Help

(56:56) Connecting to emotions and yourself for healing

(01:00:59) Finding resources and support for grief and healing

(01:05:05) How to connect with guest

(01:06:42) Gen X Lightning round

(01:13:34) Host wrap-up

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Ep. 9 Parental Loss Unplugged (Part 2): A Gen X Journey of Losing Both Parents with Christina Lord

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 14 May 2024 04:05:00 GMT

Welcome to Part 2 of this month-long series on navigating parental loss as a Gen X’er. This week Michele sits down with Christina Lord, owner of Authentic Action Coaching, who shares her experience of navigating the loss of her parents and the impact it had on her life.

Christina discusses the differences in grieving for her mother and father, and the importance of giving herself grace and space to feel her feelings. As Gen Xers, we often try to tough it out and do things on our own, but it's crucial to ask for help and support during times of loss. Christina emphasizes the need for Gen Xers to learn how to connect to their grief and support each other through the process.

The conversation explores the need to prioritize healing and self-care, the challenges of navigating grief in a society that avoids the topic, and the significance of understanding the mind-body connection. This conversation with Christina prompted a second part, which will be published in the next episode, on specific practices to support Gen X’ers in healing through the loss of our parents.

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Preview of grieving process

(00:40) Welcome to the Gen X Shift podcast

(01:23) Intro

(05:45) Navigating the Loss of Parents

(06:44) Giving Yourself Grace and Space to Grieve

(09:37) Recognizing the Signs of Grief and Asking for Help

(10:07) From Career Burnout to Making a Shift

(56:39) Supporting Grieving Individuals: Empathy and Presence

(58:33) Challenges of Addressing Grief in Society

(01:05:42) The Mind-Body Connection in the Grieving Process

(01:07:39) Grief as a Transformative Experience: Clarity and Growth

(01:22:58) Navigating the Challenges of Caregiving and Grief

(01:26:48) The Transformation of the Parent-Child Relationship

(01:31:40) The Importance of Self-Care and Support in the Grieving Process

(01:44:05) Surrendering to Grief and Allowing for Healing

(01:49:21) Practical Tips for Coping with Grief

(01:55:12) The Wisdom Gained from the Grieving Process

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Ep. 8 Parental Loss Unplugged (Part 1): 10 Ways I Began Healing My Grief with Michele Walter

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 07 May 2024 04:05:49 GMT

This month marks the start of a special series to address the journey that so many Gen X’ers find ourselves on–losing our parents. In Part 1, your host, Michele, discusses her personal experience of losing her mom, Patty, in 2012 from a sudden heart attack at the young age of 58. Michele shares some of her fondest memories of her mom and how her mom was her biggest champion. And when her biggest champion was gone, without warning, Michele found herself feeling untethered and unequipped to adequately process that grief. Over the next 12 years, Michele slowly brought herself back to life and is now sharing 10 ways that she’s healing that grief. Michele emphasizes that your grief is your own personal journey, and one for which no one else has any business dictating timeframes or parameters. Michele ends the episode by sharing a poem that her mom wrote, which Michele entitled Patty’s rainbow. If you’re a Gen X’er who has lost one or both of your parents, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone and that you can find ways to heal through your grief.

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Introduction and Personal Connection to the Topic

(06:10) The Identity Shift of Losing a Parent

(07:10) The Lack of Support and Understanding Around Grief

(13:00) Struggles with Grief and Coping Mechanisms

(25:10) 10 Tips for Navigating the Healing Process

(37:12) Finding Purpose and Healing

(44:02) Practicing Mindfulness Meditation

(45:18) Talking About the Loved One

(46:37) Allowing Time and Space for Grief

(48:38) Talking to the Loved One

(49:49) Acknowledging the Depth of Pain

(51:27) Finding Wisdom Within Yourself

(53:50) Seeking Support and Not Doing It Alone

(55:05) The Healing Power of Pets

(58:25) Being Your Own Champion

(59:39) Believing in the Continued Presence

(01:04:58) Allowing Yourself to Cry

(01:07:20) Patty’s Rainbow poem

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Ep. 7 Unleashing the Voice Within: Healing Toward a Radiant, Empowered Life with Sara Giita Flores

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:04:27 GMT

Michele’s guest this week is Sara Giita Flores, owner of Embrace Your Voice. Sara transformed her life from a place of trauma-induced silence and shame into one of radiant self-expression. Drawing wisdom from her 17 years as a voice coach, speaker, and singer/songwriter, Sara helps soulful women to speak their truth and spread their message. Her healing work has been featured on NBC News, KGNU Radio, Westword Magazine, and more. In January 2024 she released her first full-length book called Unleash Your Goddess Voice, which is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Introduction: Transforming Trauma into Radiant Self-Expression

(13:40) Creating Space for Something Bigger

(38:23) The Journey of Healing and Finding Your Voice

(46:16) Growing Beyond Patterns and Living Fulfilled

(54:12) Supporting Others and Setting Boundaries

(01:11:43) Creating a Culture of Mutual Empowerment

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Ep. 6: Free Your Mind and Health: Creating Systems for Gen X Health with Dr. Leona Allen

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:05:11 GMT

Michele sits down with Dr. Leona Allen of Freedom Health Systems and The Heal Deal Podcast. Dr. Allen shares her personal healing journey from being overweight and dealing with pre-diabetes, fatty liver, and gallbladder disease. As a chiropractor and functional nutritionist for 20 years, Dr. Allen emphasizes the importance of mindset in healing and the need to believe in one's ability to heal. She also highlights three fears that prevent women from taking autonomy over their physical well-being.

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Episode preview

(00:43) The Gen X Shift Intro

(01:25) Host introduction

(03:50) Guest introduction

(07:07) Guest background

(14:19) Challenges in Developing Connections and Trust

(28:12) Freedom Health Systems

(36:13) Dr. Leona clients and business

(39:50) Hiding Behind Others' Needs

(43:42) Health freedom and wellness

(45:38) Having systems in place

(55:37) 3 Fears that block health

(01:16:24) Overcoming Fears and Obstacles

(01:23:55) Commitment and Patience

(01:34:25) Success Stories: Coming Off Medications

(01:38:44) Gen X Lightning Round

(01:51:56) Host wrap up and guest media info

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Ep. 5 Gen X Finances Unplugged: Values-Driven, Practical Strategies for Wealth Management with Will Hoffman

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 06:03:05 GMT

This week Michele sits down with independent financial advisor, Will Hoffman, to discuss financial issues facing Gen X’ers.

Will is a Financial Advisor, an AIF® designee, and Founder and President of Hoffman Wealth Management. As a financial advisor for 20 years, Will develops customized and comprehensive financial planning solutions for his clients, while building strong relationships with them so that he fully understands their goals and objectives.

Will educates his clients and helps them to pursue their financial goals by management of taxable and retirement investments, provides detailed retirement planning services, and helps to ensure proper insurance and estate planning strategies are in place. He does this all while considering the Hoffman Wealth Management mission: To provide INDEPENDENT Wealth Strategies revolving around our clients’ needs and becoming their most trusted financial ally.

Will graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg with a degree in Business Management. He resides in Harrison City with his wife Jamie and their sons, Liam, Miles, and Nolan. He is also an avid golfer and runner who has completed the Pittsburgh, Chicago, New York City and Boston Marathons.

Grab a pen and paper for this episode, because you’ll want to take some notes!

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Introduction and Background

(02:38) Influence of Growing Up in the 70s and 80s

(08:11) Messages About Money from Parents and Society

(12:43) Starting a Business and Leadership Roles

(22:58) Financial Concerns of Gen X

(26:58) Addressing the Lack of Retirement Savings

(33:10) Importance of Understanding the 'Why' and 'Who'

(33:38) The Value of Knowing Your Why

(36:06) Creating a Budget for the Future

(41:36) Finding the Right Financial Advisor

(45:36) Overcoming Fear and Judgment

(50:33) The Benefits of Working with a Financial Advisor

(56:46) Advice for Those Already Saving

(01:02:53) Setting Goals for Retirement

(01:04:23) Setting Realistic Goals and Taking Action

(01:06:03) Planning for Caregiving and Aging Parents

(01:09:40) The Importance of Planning for the Future

(01:13:11) Resources for Financial Planning

(01:16:10) Running Marathons for a Cause

(01:21:35) Favorite Gen X Childhood Memory

(01:22:50) Advice for Gen Xers Going Through Transitions

(01:23:34) Gen X Introduction or Walk-On Theme Song

(01:27:32) Favorite Gen X Era Word or Phrase

(01:28:45) Proud of Being Raised in Gen X

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Ep. 4 The "How" Is Not Your Business: Empowered Leadership and Career Shifts with Jen Porter

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 06:24:10 GMT

This week Michele sits down with friend and fellow coach, Jen Porter. Jen is a leadership coach who specializes in helping ambitious women connect their purpose with their work and carve their own path for the second half of life. She spent the first half of her career helping Fortune 500 companies, as well as global non-profits and ministries build strong, effective teams through recruiting talent. She transitioned into her second career after experiencing the transformative power of coaching. Since starting her coaching practice (Transformative Coaching, LLC) in 2017, she has helped over 300 leaders deepen their impact, find greater satisfaction and be empowered in their leadership. Today she focuses on helping women reconnect through community and faith in her new offering The Radiant Leader.

With one critical question, Jen helped Michele shift from being a lawyer to starting her own business. This question, along with Jen's personal story and her coaching insights, will leave you inspired to make a career shift!

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:01) Welcome

(02:43) Introducing guest

(07:30) Prioritize why, what, values, and identity over how.

(13:35) Women face barriers and limited opportunities growing up.

(17:38) Embracing difference and curiosity shaped personal growth.

(24:56) Discovering autonomy and self-expression in thirties.

(28:14) Loss led to finding the value of existence.

(33:59) Find support, start small, embrace worthiness.

(41:03) Big decision to move, pursue deep dreams.

(48:32) Everyone can be a leader with impact.

(54:54) Coaching is about drawing out inner potential.

(01:00:28) Teaching inner strength and strategies for growth.

(01:05:54) Challenges with affording coaching and self-investment.

(01:08:08) Coaching successful women to find clarity, fulfillment.

(01:14:23) Focused coaching helps clients reach their goals.

(01:19:31) Female lawyer reflects on challenges in profession.

(01:23:44) Finding personal style, overcoming self-doubt, and confidence.

(01:32:56) Reflecting, dreaming, and planning for a fulfilling year.

(01:36:48) Transitions shape life, seek guidance and wisdom.

(01:41:56) Reflect on conversation, subscribe, rate, and review.

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Ep. 3 It's Gettin' Hot In Here: The Entrepreneur Lifestyle with Josh Thurmond

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:10:00 GMT

This episode is comin’ in hot with a conversation with Josh Thurmond, who is the owner and creator of Lava Box Portable Campfire, Shark Tank winner, adventurer, and designer. This episode is for anyone who would like to start a side hustle, your own business, or be inspired about how to keep reinventing yourself in your 40s and beyond. Josh bestows us with some powerful words of wisdom at the end, including his 3 mantras as a business owner and the biggest piece of advice he has for anyone who’s ever had an idea!

Also, don’t forget your special podcast listener discount on snagging a Lava Box Portable Campfire!

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Episode featuring Josh, inspiring entrepreneur with diverse experiences.

(07:24) Meeting in van, asking stranger's age. Founder of Lava Box.

(12:08) Entrepreneurship is inspiring and encourages others.

(16:38) Healthy competition over comparison, focusing on authenticity.

(24:02) Struggling with budget, enjoys creating, spouse is forensic scientist.

(30:17) Switched from helping people on worst days to creating peak experiences at National Sports Center for the Disabled.

(35:38) Left-handedness linked to creativity, faced cultural challenges.

(40:50) Resilience against failure and academic success upbringing.

(44:36) Leaning into discomfort and failure for growth.

(48:23) Innovative campfire idea leads to successful prototype.

(57:20) Joy in mission-oriented company supporting disabled individuals.

(01:01:33) Gen X values intentional, rebellious, mission-oriented work.

(01:06:46) Corporate involvement in river cleanup is wrong.

(01:09:37) Partner values philanthropy, but struggles with donations.

(01:15:53) Key lesson for entrepreneurs: can't serve everyone.

(01:19:32) Overcome imposter syndrome and fear of failure.

(01:27:42) Proud of kids, hopeful for future correction.

(01:30:27) Gen Xers embracing creativity and finding solutions.

(01:37:14) Entrepreneurial inspiration, freedom, and making a difference.

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Ep. 2 Let's Get Physical: Healthy Tips and Wisdom with Monique Jones

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:05:09 GMT

Michele welcomes her first guest, dear friend, and badass Gen X’er, Monique Jones. Monique is a 2-time Ironman, fitness instruction, and plant-based athlete who shares her fitness journey in the hope of inspiring other women, and particular communities of color, to find a healthier lifestyle.

Monique is an attorney by day and a health and wellness coach by night. She hails from Detroit, Michigan. And after living in the DC/Maryland/Virginia (DMV) area, Chicago, and the Denver area, she now lives in Jacksonville, Florida with her two fur babies, Lola and Onyx. Monique is also a two-time Ironman, a fitness instructor, jet setter, avid gardener, and self-professed foodie.

Last year, she started her own plant-based health and wellness coaching business called Plant Power Peoples. She uses this business to spread the good news about fitness and a plant-based lifestyle to women and communities of color. Her mantra is to live your best life outside the box with grace and laughter and plenty of wine.

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Embracing self-acceptance, joy, and healthy habits.

(06:27) Curious about your background and our relationship.

(13:37) Supportive friendship during life transitions and fitness changes.

(19:25) Enjoy eating but feel ashamed in public.

(22:55) Questioning impact of toxic beauty standards in US.

(31:14) Reimagine fitness beyond traditional jock mentality.

(34:11) Chicago is great for triathlons and races.

(38:06) Choose activities you like so you can create healthy habits.

(45:24) Self-improvement leads to empowering others.

(51:07) Meal prep saves time for busy lifestyles.

(53:24) Share what works, without pressuring others.

(59:39) Family accommodating plant-based diet in gatherings.

(01:03:39) Start small, don't force major dietary changes.

(01:13:23) Feeling inspired to embrace plant-based wellness.

(01:15:47) Torre Washington, Badass Vegan bodybuilder and athlete.

(01:20:06) Soul food misconception and food during slavery.

(01:29:43) Share your thoughts.

(01:30:30) Passionate plea to support Gen X podcast with rate, review, and share.

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Ep. 1 This Is How We Do I: Welcome Episode with Michele Walter.mp4

Michele L. Walter — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:00:29 GMT

Don’t take your dreams to the graveyard. Hosting a podcast has been a dream of mine for years. And I’ll be damned if I was gonna take this dream to the graveyard with me. So, in keeping with the saying that “done is better than perfect,” I’m launching my dream into the world.

Welcome to The Gen X Shift podcast! In this inaugural episode, I share a bit of my backstory, why I started this podcast, and what you can expect. Plus, stay tuned to the end for a special story that will make you wax a little nostalgic.

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