GenX Adulting Podcast

In this episode we welcome Craig Salazar, the Producer and Co-Host of “The Steph & Craig Show” podcast.  Being a Xennial/elder Millennial, Craig shares how his childhood closely resembled a typical GenX childhood.  Growing up in the town of Grantsville, Utah, which is situated in a valley surrounded by beautiful mountains, Craig spent his formative years playing baseball and riding his bike with friends all over town.  He touches on how the lack of emotional development that is common for many GenX and elder Millennial boys was dealt with through physical altercations with his older brothers as well as friends at school.  His parents divorce resulted in sporadic involvement from his dad in his life, which just added to the disconnect he had already been feeling from his father.  After graduating high school, Craig spontaneously headed to Minnesota to have a whirlwind romance, or two, before ultimately returning home a few months later.  A move to Salt Lake City led to meeting his first wife, the adoption of his first daughter and the birth of his second daughter.  Craig reflects on the joys he experienced while being a stay-at-home dad for several years, while continuing to hustle with part-time jobs to help support his family.  After moving the family back to Grantsville, Craig eventually became a corrections officer and ultimately a police officer.  His insight into both experiences is riveting, as is the story of why he was fired.  After the divorce from his first wife, Craig married his current wife Stephanie and they became a family of six, with Craig becoming a father to his third daughter and son.  Life after leaving law enforcement resulted in a spiritual awakening that led Craig to ThetaHealing as well as the “Energy is Love” podcast, where he would host various guests from the spiritual and healing world, in addition to sometimes co-hosting with Stephanie.  A pivotal moment in Craig’s life was discovering the Evryman men’s organization, followed by a year of intensive therapy using MDMA that both he and Stephanie participated and flourished in.  Craig shares how the therapy, in addition to microdosing psilocybin, opened the door for the couple to live their most authentic life.  A move to Tennessee followed, where the couple built the studio for their current project, “The Steph & Craig Show” podcast, which is a culmination of their life’s journey, work and healing that was created to connect, resonate and help people feel understood.  We also touch on the importance of a woman’s partner putting in the effort to educate themselves about perimenopause in order to be a truly supportive partner.  We loved going on the ride of Craig’s story, and look forward to becoming regular listeners of “The Steph & Craig Show” to continue to learn and be inspired!Visit Craig at:https://www.stephandcraig.co/https://www.tiktok.com/@stephandcraighttps://www.instagram.com/steph.and.craig/https://www.youtube.com/@stephandcraig/?sub_confirmation=1https://www.facebook.com/stephandcraigUs:https://linktr.ee/genxadultinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@genxadultinghttps://www.instagram.com/genx.adulting/https://www.youtube.com/@genxadultingCheck us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family

In this episode we welcome Dr. Patrick Lynch to the studio.  Pat shares about being a child of divorce that included estrangement from his mom and a strained relationship with his dad and step-mom.  After some typical GenX childhood antics, Pat was sent to military school at Riverside Preparatory Academy for high school.  There he learned to follow a strict regimen where he ultimately thrived and earned the privilege of leading his own platoon of cadets.  After graduation he almost immediately moved to Ashland, Oregon to attend Southern Oregon University.  During his time in Ashland Pat found a space where he could find and honor his authentic self.  Pat’s diverse experience in Ashland included attending classes, making friends of various backgrounds, learning to be a professional painter, immersion in yoga, meditation and breathwork, being a caretaker of a beautiful property and even meeting his future wife.  Pat reflects on his reunification with his mom after almost two decades, in addition to reconnecting with other family members from his father’s side while living in Santa Cruz.  He also shares when he first realized he was colorblind, and how that has affected his life.  We learn about his passion for snowboarding and the exciting experiences surrounding it, including snowboarding in Valdez, Alaska.  We are also offered a glimpse into his Ayahuasca experience in Washington state.  The birth of his son brought immense joy, purpose and fulfillment.  A move to Portland, Oregon to study Chinese medicine was followed by a move to Bend, Oregon where Dr. Lynch opened his current practice.  Dr. Lynch serves his patients by focusing on the root of infection in the body that may be the cause of chronic illness, including autoimmune diseases.  Dr. Lynch’s protocol has healed many people, including some who have found Dr. Lynch as their “last stop” after seeing numerous doctors and spending hundreds or thousands of dollars.  We highly encourage anyone who is suffering from disease or chronic illness to consult with Dr. Lynch about their symptoms, as he is a wealth of knowledge on health and getting to the root of illness.  We truly enjoyed Pat’s life story, and plan on having him return as a guest to provide a deeper dive into his knowledge on yoga, meditation, breathwork and healing the root cause of disease.  Dr. Lynch's Web Site & Health Resources:https://skyridgeacupuncture.com/https://trilliumhealthsolutions.com/https://www.youtube.com/@DrPatrickLynchDr. Lynch's Social Media:https://www.tiktok.com/@drpatricklynch12https://www.instagram.com/drpatricklynch/https://www.youtube.com/@DrPatrickLynchVisit Us At:https://linktr.ee/genxadultinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@genxadultinghttps://www.instagram.com/genx.adulting/https://www.youtube.com/@genxadultinghttps://www.amazon.com/shop/genxadulting#health #autoimmunedisease #thyroiddisease #hashimotos #hashimotosdisease #lupus #ms #rheumatoidarthritis #ra #thyroiditis #militaryschool #family #ayahuasca #divorce #chinesemedicine #colorblind #estrangement #snowboardingCheck us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family

In this episode we welcome Julie Golden, the Founder and Host of The Big D Dating Show, a comedy matchmaking show for divorced singles, specifically in the Generation X age range.  Julie shares about her GenX upbringing in the city of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.  We learn of her parents divorce and eventual remarries, the torment of her middle school years that many of us can relate to and a move to a new high school her junior year that gave her the opportunity to participate in the theater program while also inspiring her academic pursuits.  She landed at The University of Wisconsin where she studied film and enjoyed her college years that were filled with friends, parties and a summer study abroad to Italy.  An opportunity to work in the film industry in Hollywood followed where she climbed the ladder from assistant to executive.  She reflects on how the Me Too Movement changed the industry forever, and shares a glimpse into her own experience.  A shift to screenwriting brought new opportunities her way, and an eventual switch to producing Reality TV followed.  Julie shares about marriage and motherhood, as well as the path of divorce.  Midlife brought a new and authentic chapter for Julie when she discovered comedy, which has proven to be an exciting, challenging and incredibly fulfilling vehicle in her life.  Through her comedic talent and experience in reality television, plus her naturally intuitive nature to read people, Julie created The Big D Dating Show, a place where GenXers in the dating world post-divorce can spend an evening laughing, relating and feeling understood.  Through Julie’s matchmaking abilities combined with talented comedians, The Big D Dating Show has been such a tremendous success in Los Angeles that she has now taken the show on tour to different cities in America.  What Julie has created is a one-of-a-kind experience that has given GenX the perfect event to let their guard down and simply enjoy themselves in a more authentic environment, all while being entertained and maybe even meeting a potential someone.  Julie is a beautiful example of how GenX is redefining aging by continuing to reinvent ourselves and truly tackle and live life no matter our age.  We can’t wait to see where The Big D Dating Show goes and look forward to having Julie return as a guest in the future!Sites & Links Mentioned In The Show:https://www.thebigddatingshow.comhttps://rosemont.zanies.com/show/the-big-d-a-comedy-matchmaking-show-for-divorced-singles-special-event/zanies-comedy-club-rosemont/rosemont-illinois/https://www.micdropcomedyplano.com/shows/321048https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/30/the-big-d-show/https://armoire.style/https://www.instagram.com/lesleywolffisthephotobomb/?hl=enVisit Us At:https://linktr.ee/genxadulting#dating #date #genx #divorce #marriage #chicago #LA #hollywood #metoo #realitytv #screenwriter #comedy #comedian #aging #menopause #miscarriage #theater #film #college #italy #filmindustry #podcast #interview #losangeles #family #women #tourCheck us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family

In this episode Brian and Nicole discuss cheating in a relationship or marriage from both the male and female perspective.  They touch on trust, the impact on the family if the couple has children and the decision to stay or leave the relationship/marriage after finding out your partner has been unfaithful.  They also discuss whether it’s appropriate to have friends of the opposite sex when you’re in a long term relationship or marriage, and how any “best friend” needs from the opposite sex should be fulfilled by your partner.  They reflect on the concept of making friends as an adult and how the approach toward making new friends varies significantly between introverts and extroverts.  They also stress the importance of your partner truly being your best friend and how that friendship will help sustain the relationship/marriage through the challenging times that are sure to come as you do life together.  They take on the topic of “masking” in the dating world and at the beginning of a relationship, and how the term “choose better” is unfairly used in many situations.  Nicole discusses the current “Man of the Year” trend happening on social media, which exposes the dark side of how some men treat the women in their lives in private.  She also shares some advice for people looking for solid, loyal partners who are great parents: “Marry a Nerd!”Visit Us At:https://linktr.ee/genxadultinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@genxadultinghttps://www.instagram.com/genx.adulting/https://www.facebook.com/genxadultinghttps://www.youtube.com/@genxadultinghttps://x.com/genxadultinghttps://www.amazon.com/shop/genxadulting#cheating #relationship #marriage #divorce #manoftheyear #boyfriend #dv #nerd #friendship #narcissist #masking #introvert #extrovert #podcast #interview #genx #family #fyp #fypシ゚ #fyptiktok #fypyoutube #podcastclips #over50 #generationX #phasesoflife #relationship #memories #instagram #tiktok #tiktokvideo #tiktokviral #genxtalks #genxmemories #over40 Check us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family

In this episode Nicole shares her journey with Hashimoto’s Disease and Thyroid Disease.  She shares how important an ultrasound of her thyroid was to getting an accurate diagnosis, in addition to bloodwork.  Once diagnosed, Nicole touches on the different medications that have been prescribed to her over the years and which ones worked best for her.  In addition to going over the symptoms of thyroid disease, she also covers the symptoms / signs of perimenopause, which hit her shortly after she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and Thyroid Disease.  Nicole shares the adjustments she made in her diet to bring down inflammation, which included going gluten-free and significantly cutting alcohol out of her life.  Additionally, she covers specific examples of some of the meals she eats throughout the day, her exercise routine, stress management tools and supplements she takes daily.  She reflects on the reasons she got a hysterectomy at the age of 49 and how hormone replacement therapy has been life changing for her.  She also focuses on how the weight of stress women carry in their daily lives can significantly contribute to triggering an autoimmune disease, as well as the importance of self-care and prioritizing oneself.  Nicole hopes that sharing her experience and what she learned along the way will be a helpful resource for people, especially women, who may be struggling with they symptoms of an autoimmune disease or perimenopause, or as in her case, both.Visit Us At:https://linktr.ee/genxadultinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@genxadultinghttps://www.instagram.com/genx.adulting/https://www.facebook.com/genxadultinghttps://www.youtube.com/@genxadultinghttps://x.com/genxadultinghttps://www.amazon.com/shop/genxadulting#thyroiddisease #thyroid #hashimotos #ms #lupus #autoimmunedisease #multiplesclerosis #gravesdisease #hashimotosdisease #type1diabetes #crohnsdisease #rheumatoidarthritis #health #wellness #stress #perimenopause #menopause #hysterectomy #stressmanagement #endocrinesystem #glutenfree #alcoholfree #sobercurious #inflammation #podcast #interview #genx #family #fyp #fypシ゚ #fyptiktok #fypyoutube #podcastclips #over50 #generationX #phasesoflife #relationship #memories #instagram #tiktok #tiktokvideo #tiktokviral #genxtalks #genxmemories #over40 #parenting #emptynest #opennest #adultchildrenCheck us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family

In this episode we welcome Ali, a GenZ / Zillennial who spent most of his formative years growing up in Morocco, where most of his family still resides.  Ali tells us about the beauty and culture of Morocco, and how it is a great destination as it offers so many different experiences from the beach to the mountains to the desert.  We learn about his move from Morocco to St. Petersburg, Florida with his mother, father and older brother where he spent his preschool years to first grade until they all moved back to Morocco after his mother’s unexpected deportation.  Back in Morocco, Ali attended a private American school where he was taught a similar curriculum to what was being used in the US, and played various sports against schools from different parts of Morocco.  In addition to learning English while in America and French in Morocco, Ali also learned Darija, a Moroccan dialect of Arabic, in the home.  After his sophomore year in high school, Ali moved back to St. Petersburg and went through the adjustment of not only living in America again, but experiencing American high school culture.  After graduation, Ali attended Florida State University.  He reflects on his time living on his own, joining a frat after only being back in American culture for 2 1/2 years and putting himself through college.  We learn about his first job in the corporate world post-college, and the experiences he learned while there that he took to his next/current job at SAP, which led him to a move to Boston.  A return to Florida a year later found him living in Fort Lauderdale with Nick Wucher, the Co-Founder and Creative Director of the brand YIFNO (Yo It’s F*cking Nice Out) (Episode 30), with an eventual move to Miami where he currently resides.  Ali shares about his father’s battle with Parkinson’s Disease from the age of 47 and how Deep Brain Stimulation, a brain surgery he received at the age of 62 at Tampa General by Dr. Oliver Flouty, removed the Parkinson’s symptoms and gave his father back an active and healthy life.  It’s truly a miracle!  Ali shares insight into the dating scene for his generation which includes touching on situationships, dating apps, coffee dates and chivalry.  Ali also offers some life advice for the younger generations coming after him.  We loved having Ali in the studio to share his story and have already added Morocco as a destination on our travel bucket list!  We can’t wait to have him back in the future to hear where his journey has taken him.Tampa General Hospital:https://www.tgh.org/?utm_source=ExtNet&utm_medium=YextDr. Oliver Flouty:https://www.getcare.tgh.org/providers/oliver-flouty-1265790356Visit Us At:https://linktr.ee/genxadultinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@genxadultinghttps://www.instagram.com/genx.adulting/https://www.facebook.com/genxadultinghttps://www.youtube.com/@genxadultinghttps://x.com/genxadultinghttps://www.amazon.com/shop/genxadulting#parkinsonsdisease #parkinsonsawareness #brain #deepbrainstimulation #morocco #travel #yifno #dating #genz #datingadvice #fsu #floridastateuniversity #kappasigma #miami #tampa #ftlauderdale #sap #corporate #jobCheck us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family

In this episode we welcome Marlon, a Genxer from Trinidad who became an American citizen.  Marlon describes the differences between Trinidad and Tobago, known as the “Twin Islands”.  He shares his family background rooted in both Hindu and Arawak, and how coming from a blending of both led to him being exposed to overt racism from his own family.  We learn about his formative years in school in Trinidad, in addition to the sports, food, weather, government system and overall culture of Trinidad.  A particularly riveting story Marlon shared with us reflects on the time he was “scooped up” and arrested with other men that resulted in a two week stay in prison before he was finally released.  He shares about his years of being punk and being a member of a punk band, and how a moment at a party when he used a computer for the first time led to his first job at a newspaper on Trinidad where he started in classifieds and eventually worked on the front page.  Working on a project that involved Mariah Carey gave him the opportunity to come to America for the first time which led to his goal of moving to America and becoming a citizen.  We learn about his time living in Miami, as well as the time he was homeless but still maintained a job that had a commute that required a lot of creativity, determination and time, and even included having to hang out in the Miami Airport some nights.  Marlon’s work ethic shines as we learn about the many positions he’s held at various businesses as he’s built his reputation not only in graphic design, but as an exceptional individual.  We learn about his wonderful 11 year relationship with his girl, and how he makes time for his passions, one being his dedication to working out.  In addition to the many creative outlets Marlon has, including music, he is currently working on a children’s book!  We were very impressed with Marlon’s dedication to creating and making time for the things that are important to him, and enjoyed learning about what and who inspires him, one of which includes Tony Robbins.  We were honored to hear Marlon’s amazing story of courage, determination, creativity and talent and are truly inspired by what he shared.  We look forward to having him return in the future!  Visit Us At:https://linktr.ee/genxadultinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@genxadultinghttps://www.instagram.com/genx.adulting/https://www.facebook.com/genxadultinghttps://www.youtube.com/@genxadultinghttps://x.com/genxadultinghttps://www.amazon.com/shop/genxadulting#trinidadandtobago #trinidad #america #citizen #graphicdesign #gym #workingout #artist #job #corporate #purpose #life #courage #advice #inspiration #tonyrobbins #punk #music #band #author #homeless #MariahCarey #prison #miami #airport #genx #podcast #interview #fyp #fypシ゚ #fyptiktok #fypyoutube #podcastclips #over50 #generationX #80s #70s #memories #instagram #tiktok #tiktokvideo #tiktokviral #genxtalks #genxmemories #over40 #childhood #americandream #immigrant #immigration #comingtoamericaCheck us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family

Brian and Nicole explore the evolving dynamics of parenting adult children. They emphasize the shift from traditional oversight to a more sibling-like relationship, focusing on independence while still offering support. The challenges of adulting in a tough economy and the different communication styles of Gen Z in the workplace are discussed. They also reflect on the importance of nurturing family ties, maintaining open communication, and creating an 'open nest' environment where adult children feel welcome yet independent.

In this episode, Brian and Nicole discuss attachment styles and relationship dynamics.  Styles discussed include anxious, dismissive avoidant, fearful avoidant and secure attachment styles.  They share their own attachment styles they’ve had throughout their life and relationships.  They touch on how various characteristics of avoidant attachment can be highly damaging to a relationship and partner, as well as how anxious attachment can be very triggering and intense.  They cover the emotional development of GenX men, women and the generation as a whole, and how it has possibly not only affected marriage and relationships for GenX, but contributed to the rise in divorce for them as well.  Nicole once again raises the topic of perimenopause and menopause, and shares the importance of having a partner that will evolve with a woman through this phase of her life.  We reflect on the fate of GenX and how recognizing your own attachment style as well as your partner’s can play a vital role.  We really enjoyed delving into these topics and may revisit them in a future episode!Links Related to Attachment Styles:https://www.attachmentproject.com/blog/four-attachment-styles/ https://www.attachmentproject.com/about/Visit Us At:https://linktr.ee/genxadultinghttps://shop.genxadulting.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@genxadultinghttps://www.instagram.com/genx.adulting/https://www.facebook.com/genxadultinghttps://www.youtube.com/@genxadultinghttps://x.com/genxadultinghttps://www.amazon.com/shop/genxadulting#podcast #interview #genx #family #fyp #fypシ゚ #fyptiktok #fypyoutube #podcastclips #over50 #generationX #phasesoflife #relationship #80s #70s #memories #instagram #tiktok #tiktokvideo #tiktokviral #genxtalks #genxmemories #over40 #childhood #corememories #attachment #attachmentstyles #stylesCheck us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family

In this episode we welcome Jacob Kirstein, the founder of the brands Chapie and TERA.  Jacob, a Zillennial Millennial, shares about moving with his family to different parts of Florida when he was young, and eventually settling in Tampa, where he spent his formative years until 8th grade.  After his parents divorce, he moved to South Florida where he discovered a love for graphic design and 3D printing in his Drafting and Design Class in high school.  This led to pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering at University of Central Florida, where he was presented with many opportunities, one being building a satellite that was sent into space, all while working on his first invention.  We get a glimpse into the world of SpaceX, where Jacob worked one summer during college, as well as his thrilling experience skydiving in Hawaii.  After graduating, he accepted a job at NASA, where he once again was presented with unique and rare opportunities that few get to experience.  After accepting a corporate job, Covid hit, and he found himself once again in South Florida living with his then girlfriend, now fiancé.  Jacob’s endless drive led him to inventing Chapie, a vacuum insulated container to keep your chapstick from melting in the heat.  Chapie’s line grew to include containers perfect for lipstick, epipens, make-up, deodorant, your phone and even an extra large, spill proof water bottle.  Jacob’s curious mind then invented the TERA cooler, which is a cooler that literally meets every need.  In addition to keeping food and beverages cold, it has drink and towel holders, a speaker, dry storage, phone charger, bottle opener and it even floats!  Even while Jacob’s constantly thinking and curious mind has led him to even more business ventures, he has never lost sight of his goal of creating a positive impact on the world through his work and inventions.  He is also looking forward to his upcoming wedding and having a family with his bride-to-be.  Nicole and Brian fully support the Chapie and TERA brands, as we know they will both help make people’s lives easier and more enjoyable, and were invented with good and authentic intent.  We look forward to Jacob’s return to the studio in the future so we can hear about what new things he has created and experienced!  Check Out Jacob's Linktree:https://linktr.ee/JacobKirsteinBuy Chapie:https://www.mychapie.com/Buy Tera Gear & The Awesome Cooler:https://www.teragear.co/Visit Us At:https://linktr.ee/genxadultinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@genxadultinghttps://www.instagram.com/genx.adulting/https://www.facebook.com/genxadultinghttps://www.youtube.com/@genxadultinghttps://www.amazon.com/shop/genxadulting#entrepreneur #smallbusiness #genz #ucf #orlando #miami #inventions #coolers #brand #branding #merchandise #merch #podcast #chapstick #floatingcooler #spacex #nasa #job #genx #interview #engineering #engineeringdegree #bocahigh #bocaratonhighschool #epipen #epipenprotection #elonmusk #aerospaceengineering #aerospaceengineer #rocket #satellite #space #skydiving #coldplunging #work #millennialCheck us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family