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. 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.
Ep. 5: Gen X Finances Unplugged: Values-Driven, Practical Wealth Strategies with Will Hoffman
Michele interviews Will Hoffman of Hoffman Wealth Management in an unfiltered conversation about wealth management issues facing Gen X’ers. Will emphasizes the importance of understanding the “why” behind financial decisions.
Ep 4: The “How” Is Not Your Business: Empowered Leadership and Career Shifts with Jen Porter
Michele talks with friend and career coach, Jen Porter, owner of Transformative Coaching. If you’re a Gen X’er who’s been thinking of making a career shift, then this one’s for you! Jen inspires us with her wisdom and coaching acumen to guide you in finding more empowerment and leadership to align your work with your purpose in your 40s and beyond.
Ep. 3: It’s Gettin’ Hot In Here with Josh Thurmond
Michele sits down with Josh Thurmond, owner and creator of Lava Box Portable Campfire. This is for anyone who would like to start a side hustle, your own business, or be inspired about how to keep reinventing in your 40s and beyond.
Ep. 2: Let’s Get Physical with Monique Jones
Monique Jones shares her fitness journey and the impact of societal and cultural messaging on body image growing up. She talks about the importance of nutrition and fitness in communities of color, particularly in food deserts, and shares her motivation for working with women in these communities to help them find a healthier lifestyle.
Ep. 1: This Is How We Do It with Michele Walter
Don’t take your dreams to the graveyard.
Hosting a podcast has been a dream of mine for years. And I’ll be damned if I was gonna take this dream to the graveyard with me.
So, in keeping with the saying that “done is better than perfect,” I’m launching my dream into the world.
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