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. 37: The Gen X Shift Turns 1: A Top 8 Countdown to Inspire Small Changes (Part 1)
The Gen X Shift Turns 1! 🎉 A Year of Big Conversations & Bold Moves. All month, we’re celebrating with a 4-part anniversary series, counting down the top 8 life-changing topics (Casey Kasem-style) covered by my guests. This week kicks off #8: Health - Let’s Get Physical and #7: Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Career Shifts - The Eye of the Tiger.
Ep. 36: The Deep Work of Healing: Shame-Free, Practical Wisdom with myisha t. hill
If you’re a person who cares about other people and wants to make the world a better place for everyone, then consider this your invitation to embrace the notion of healing your way forward. myisha t. hill returns this week with a powerful interview to celebrate the paperback release of her book, Heal Your Way Forward: A Co-Conspirator’s Guide to An Anti-Racist Future.
Ep. 35: A Journey of Surrender: Reignite Your Inspiration, Be in Creative Flow, & Reclaim Yourself with Ellen Latzen
Ready to reignite your inspiration, find your creative flow, and reclaim yourself by learning to surrender? This week’s guest—Ellen Latzen—will have you “shittin’ bricks” on this epic journey through reclaiming who we are.
Ep. 34: It’s Never Too Late: How Curiosity & Ditching the Bucket List Can Create Big Life Changes with Sue Willoughby
Over 40 and wondering, "Is this all there is?" You're not alone. This week, we’re talking with Sue Willoughby about reinvention, resilience, and the power of trying new things—at any age. Gen X’ers, it’s never too late to shake things up!
Ep. 32: Scrappy Menopause: A Candid Conversation to Empower Gen X Women with Suzanne Greiner
Menopause is as much a part of life as other hormonal fluctuations we experience as teenagers or during or after pregnancy (for those who have children). Yet for decades, menopause has been stigmatized and mocked, leaving women to navigate this critical life shift in silence and often, shame.
Well no more! It’s time to get scrappy about menopause!
Ep. 27: Finding Your Power of Choice: Eric Nehrlich’s Journey from Desperation to Inspiration
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.
Ep. 25: The Future of Gen X Health: The Power of Pharamcogenomics, Genetic Testing, and Microdosing with Matt Comneck
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.
Ep. 22: Empathetic Leadership, Entrepreneurial Insights, and Reimagining the Legal Profession with Ben Grimes
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.
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. 16: Transition Mastery: Frameworks for Career Shifts, Retirement, and Beyond with Suzanne Campi
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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
Ep. 6: Free Your Mind and Health: Creating Systems for Gen X Health with Dr. Leona Allen
Dr. Leona Allen of Freedom Health Systems has been a chiropractor and functional nutritionist for 20 years. Dr. Allen shares her personal healing journey from being overweight and dealing with pre-diabetes, fatty liver, and gallbladder disease. She emphasizes the importance of mindset in healing and three fears that prevent women from taking autonomy over their physical well-being.
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