Generation X is navigating one gnarly transition after the next in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. From retirement, career change, health issues, caring for parents, empty-nesting, loss, and finding purpose, it often feels like reality bites. Each week, join certified coach and mindfulness meditation teacher, Michele L. Walter, as she and her guests bring you deep, introspective conversations designed to shake up how you think about life. These episodes are a mixtape of bold wisdom, practical lessons, and badass nostalgia to help you emerge stronger through life’s transitions.
Ep. 21: You Are Not Broken: Healing From Individualism, Shame, And Systems Of Oppression
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.
Ep. 20: Just Calm Your Shit Down: The Power of Non-Violent Communication
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.
Ep. 15: Embracing Self-Worth: Practical Insights to Create Your Fullest Life
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!
Ep. 14: A Gen X Journey to Mindfulness: From Near-Death Experience to Emotional and Physical Healing with Michael O’Brien
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.
Ep. 12: Soul-Driven Confidence: Shifting to Life on Your Own Terms with Cris Howard
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.
Ep. 11: How to Find Your Authentic Personal Style and Be Brave Enough to Wear It, with Holly Chayes
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!
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.
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
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.
Ep. 7: Unleashing the Voice Within: Healing Toward a Radiant, Empowered Life with Sara Giita Flores
Sara Giita Flores, owner of Embrace Yours Voice, shares her personal journey of healing from the trauma of sexual assault and reclaiming her voice, and how she helps others do the same. Michele and Sara get into how to tell the difference between people-pleasing and being of service, the impact of trauma on our ability to express ourselves, and the importance of creating a sense of safety in our bodies. Sara also gives us some practical tips for unleashing our inner voice.
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