Generation X is navigating one gnarly transition after the next in their 40s, 50s, and beyond.  From retirement, career change, health issues, caring for parents, empty-nesting, loss, and finding purpose, it often feels like reality bites.  Each week, join certified coach and mindfulness meditation teacher, Michele L. Walter, as she and her guests bring you deep, introspective conversations designed to shake up how you think about life.  These episodes are a mixtape of bold wisdom, practical lessons, and badass nostalgia to help you emerge stronger through life’s transitions.

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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

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.

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

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

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

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, and 10 ways that she’s healing that grief. If you’re a Gen X’er who has lost one or both 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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