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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Welcome to The Gen X Shift podcast!