Ep. 40: The Gen X Shift Turns 1: A Top 8 Countdown to Inspire Small Changes (Part 4)
“It's not perfect because there is no such thing. I could have stayed stuck in the illusion of doing this ‘perfectly’ and never actually gotten it off the ground. And as with so many things in this business and in this entrepreneurial life, I am literally building the plane as I fly it.”
Michele L. Walter
🎉 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.
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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 (and check out the ABC Afterschool Special - Over the Limit that Ellen was in!)
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