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. 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.

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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.  

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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!

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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.

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