If the holidays feel like a bittersweet mix of nostalgia and stress because traditions aren’t what they used to be, this episode is your permission slip to grieve, honor your past, and reimagine. Whether you're mourning the loss of what once was or trying to create something meaningful in its place, this episode has you covered.

There are two ways that change happens: desperation and inspiration. And yoo need both. Join host, Michele Walter, and her guest, Eric Nehrlich, as they take you through an epic journey of finding your own power of choice to make change in your life.

I've had so many questions from people lately asking, what can we do? What can we do now? And my response is always to start with your damn self. This week Michele gives you 6 tips for surviving those tricky dinner table post-election conversations this Thanksgiving.

If you’re a Gen X’er who’s tired of feeling victimized by a formulaic health care system that takes a one-size-fits-all approach to prescription medicine, this episode is for you! Michele talks with Matt Comneck of Grounded Healthcare to learn how phramacogenomics can help you take back control of your health. You’ll also learn about the benefits of microdosing mushrooms for improved well-being.

The 2024 elections are finally here…and along with them is a lot of anger, sadness, stress, overwhelm, and anxiety.

But before you lash out at the world, shut down, or try to take action, you need to start with yourself by learning how to down-regulate your survival mode so that you can respond wisely instead of reacting unwisely. The 5 mindfulness meditation practices in this week’s episode give you a survival guide for doing just that!

Get ready for a short solo episode where Michele walks you through a 3-piece mindfulness meditation framework that will help you face change with more peace and clarity. Get a better handle on the Resistance that trips you up and learn how making just 1% change leads to powerful momentum!

Ben Grimes is a decorated military attorney, helicopter pilot, and Department of Justice attorney turned entrepreneur and executive leadership coach. This week he shares his leadership lessons and entrepreneurial insights for Gen X'ers both in and out of the legal profession.

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 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.

Michele sits down with Jen Gergen for a journey through Non-Violent Communication (NVC).  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.  

The Gen X Shift is taking a summer break for a few weeks, but not before we celebrating publishing 18 episodes! Tune in for an invitation for the rebellious Gen X’ers who want to build a true supportive community to do our deeper work, and how you can build your mindfulness foundationn for these transitions!

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.

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

Big life transitions all have one thing in common: they’re all a process that takes time, honoring an ending, and being intentional about the new beginning. In this must-hear episode, Michele teams up with transition coach Suzanne Campi to learn her secrets on mastering life's big shifts—from soul-aligned career changes to reimagining retirement.

In this electrifying Gen X Shift episode, Michele and Dr. Adia Gooden of UnconditionallyWorthy Co., delve into the powerful concepts of self-worth and unconditional worthiness. Discover game-changing insights on tackling imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and trauma. Learn why uncomfortable calm relationships could be a sign of healthy love and how to align your life to your true desires. Get ready for actionable advice and transformative takeaways that will revolutionize your dating life and career moves!

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. Fast forward through weeks of rehab in a New Mexico hospital and the moment when Michael remembered a lesson from playing sports growing up: when things are going too fast, take a timeout and breathe. This conversation is an epic journey through everything from low self-worth, to creating a mindful way of life that reframes your perspective through any transition.

Many Gen X’ers are finding themselves as a caregiver for a loved one with dementia. This week’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 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.

This week’s conversation between Cris Howard and Michele is sure to inspire you to find your grit and listen to your deepest inner voice - to your soul - to unlearn patterns that have kept you from making a shift so that you live life on your own terms.

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.) Because our lives are lived between monumental milestone moments. With her 3-step system, Holly will get Gen X’ers stoked for finding your authentic style and being brave enough to wear it!

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. This episode covers tips around self-care, seeking support, breathwork, mindfulness, and movement.

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. 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. T