The Gen X Guide to Middle Age

Is it ever too late to rewrite your habits and reclaim your health? In this episode, Ethan sits down with returning guest Lisa De Pasquale to discuss her latest book, *The Gen X Handbook to Middle Age*. Together, they dive deep into the unique experience of their generation, exploring how "latchkey kids" are now navigating the challenges of aging and health.

Ethan and Lisa bond over their shared history, discussing how the explosion of processed food in the 1980s shaped their early habits and left them to figure out wellness later in life. Lisa opens up about her own transformation, detailing her 170-pound weight loss and the reality of maintaining it while dealing with loose skin and the physical limitations that come with getting older. They discuss the importance of making fitness fun, using movie montage playlists to stay motivated, and why perfection is not the goal.

The conversation touches on the nostalgia of fast food culture, the judgment surrounding diet choices, and why it is crucial to reject the idea that you have missed the boat on getting healthy.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Intro and Welcome

00:39 The Gen X Identity Crisis

02:07 The Wealth Transfer Myth

03:22 The First Generation of Processed Food

05:37 Starting Health Journeys Later in Life

07:19 The Power of the Perfect Workout Playlist

10:31 Training Montages and Movie Nostalgia

13:17 Adapting Workouts to Busy Schedules

15:17 The Realities of Aging and Mobility

17:51 Fast Food Nostalgia and Marketing Collabs

20:25 The Judgment of Food Choices

25:18 How Independence Fueled Bad Habits

29:51 There Is No Finish Line

32:05 Dealing with Loose Skin and Surgery

37:06 Swimwear Anxiety and Body Image

38:29 Generational Food Pyramids

41:18 The Politics of Health and Food

44:23 Dealing with Public Disappointment After Weight Loss

47:43 Navigating Career Identity Post-Weight Loss

49:03 The Gen X Approach to Plastic Surgery

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