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

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!

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

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.

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