GenX Adulting Podcast

In this episode of our GenX Speaks series, we welcome Kendall.  Kendall opens with painting a picture of her almost “Hallmark” type upbringing on a Christmas tree farm in Beavercreek, Oregon where she spent time with her large extended family.  She describes how she felt “taken” when her family moved to fulfill her dad’s dream of always living in Alaska, and shares with us what it was like to spend a good portion of her formative years growing up in a small town in the middle of Alaska.  College aspirations landed her in the idyllic town of Ashland, Oregon, where she made many friends, including Brian and Nicole.  Balancing her social life and studying became a challenge, which led to Kendall eventually dropping out of school.  Looking back, she suspects some of her academic issues during that time were related to undiagnosed ADHD.  Kendall is gracious enough to give us a window into the trauma she endured during her marriage, and her subsequent divorce.  We touch on her new beginning in a new home and her current journey that is beyond impressive and inspiring.  We loved having Kendall in the studio and look forward to her next guest appearance!Check us out at https://genxadulting.com#podcast #interview #genx #family #fyp #fypシ゚ #fyptiktok #fypyoutube #relationshipadvice #podcastclips #marriage #motherhood #mom #workingmom #stayathome #divorce #over50 #menopause #generation X #genx #phases of life #relationshipCheck us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family

In episode 17 we welcome Brooke, a GenZ woman who was gracious enough to share the twists and turns of her tumultuous childhood.  We start in Dearborn, MI where Brooke was born, then head to southwest Florida, which becomes the backdrop to the instability of her childhood.  She gives us glimpses into her mom, step-dad and biological dad’s alcoholism and substance abuse, then contrasts that with growing up in the Mormon Church.  Her sophomore year in high school deserves its own episode alone.  She tells us about the first and last time she ever lived with her biological dad, and reflects on how her step-dad became a source of stability for her.  She proudly shares her mom and step-dad’s success of sobriety and the eventual healing of her relationship with them.  In truth, we are touched by Brooke’s vulnerability in sharing the chaos of her formative years, and in awe of hearing about all she has accomplished today.  We can’t wait to see where her life takes her now that she stands on her own foundation of strength and resolution, and look forward to hosting her again!#genz #mormon #church #religion #childhood #storytime #life #podcast #fyp #genx #substance abuse #recovery #family #trauma #womanhoodCheck us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family

In the second installment of our GenX Speaks series, we welcome Jasmin.  We open with Jasmin describing her experience as a “military brat” that included multiple moves throughout her childhood as well as spending the majority of her formative years overseas.  Her family eventually settled in Florida where she finished high school then headed for adventure in Miami followed by another move to North Carolina where she landed a job that would set her on track to a very successful career.  Jasmin shares her outlook on a woman waiting until later in life to marry and start a family, and how she incorporated the balance of going back to work and caring for her family.  We learned about her outlook on aging as a woman and how she’s redefining it for herself, as well as how her midlife awakening has led her back to academics and learning in addition to honoring her authentic self.  We also touched on the concept of a “grey divorce”, and how many women are choosing to prioritize themselves and reclaim their energy as they hit midlife.  It was a pleasure having Jasmin in the studio and we truly appreciated her candor and trust in us as she spoke her story.Check us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family

In this episode we welcome Nate, a GenZ/Zillennial who also happens to be our older son.  Nate shares his memories of his early childhood years in New Jersey, followed by the experience of being the new kid starting a new school in a new state all during the middle school years.  He reflects on his motivation to veer off the Catholic school path to attend public high school, and his single focused decision to attend Florida State University.  We truly enjoyed hearing stories from his fraternity years including his own self-motivation to learn how to DJ which helped his frat pivot as a whole on the social front.  We touch on how Covid distorted his generation's natural path into adulthood, and how the effects are still noticeable today, especially when it comes to dating and communication.    We examine how technology as a whole has altered the younger GenZs and how the consumption of the 24/7 news cycle is significantly contributing to the anxiety epidemic.  We are grateful for the opportunity to spend this time with Nate and are looking forward to his return as a regular guest.Check us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family

In this episode we welcome Abdel, who is a GenZ/Zillennial.  Abdel shares with us how he grew up in a bilingual home where his Dominican parents made sure he was fluent in both Spanish and English.  He reflects on his love of baseball in childhood and how at a young age he knew that he wanted to work behind the scenes with the players and an MLB team.  We get a glimpse into his college years at Florida State University that included gaining a true brotherhood of lifelong friends through Kappa Sig fraternity.  Abdel touches on how Covid forced him to put his dreams of working in the MLB on hold and how he had to temporarily pivot his career.  Nevertheless, Abdel’s perseverance paid off with an internship with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.  He continued to pursue his dream by accepting a position in the minor leagues which led him to his current role with the Milwaukee Brewers.  We loved having Abdel as a guest and look forward to his return in the future. #mlb #baseball #fsu #genz Check us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family

We kick off the first episode of our GenX speaks series with Nicole’s life story.  Nicole shares her experiences through a tumultuous childhood that included multiple divorces, remarriages, step siblings, half siblings, moves, new schools and other events that created a perilous foundation for her to stand on.  She reflects on the role of men in her life and how ultimately meeting Brian was the beginning of her healing journey.  Nicole gives the audience a glimpse into her world of coping mechanisms she used to survive various circumstances in her life, and how unpacking her childhood trauma piece by piece led to true contentment and joy in her life.  We are excited to introduce this series onto our platform where we can give GenXers a space to share and speak their stories, something they are not known to do very often.Check us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family

In this episode we host our first Boomer, Dana.  She shares some of her family history, which includes the Oregon Trail, Billy the Kid and the James Brothers.  She reflects on the day JFK was assassinated, and why she never went to college.  We learn about her time as a TWA flight attendant and meeting her first husband on a real blind date in 1968.  She graciously shares her experience of child loss as well as the birth of a child with severe mental and physical disabilities, and resulting divorce that followed.  Partying in the Bay Area in the 70s and two more marriages and divorces follow.  We enjoyed every minute of her perspective which moved us to tears at times and included many laughs.#boomer #family #marriage #divorceCheck us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family

In the first episode of our GenZ Women Series, Nicole welcomes Kaya, Ashlin and Vanessa to the podcast where they share their perspectives on dating, social media and mental health.  They also touch on their experiences in the working world and their personal outlook on what a quality career looks like to them.  They reflect on how technology has made the “slow burn” out of reach and marvel at the way GenX used to communicate with each other.  We loved having them and look forward to their next visit!Check us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family

In this episode, come along on an adventure with Zillennial Ben Greenfield as he gives us a window into his recent world travels. From the many reasons he loves Denver, Colorado to working and living Pura Vida in Costa Rica, to how getting fired gave him the opportunity to travel the world, Ben’s captivating storytelling paralleled with his fearless spirit is one not to be missed.  Ben surfed through most of his travels, even going so far as to travel with not one, but two surfboards as he tackled waves in Moracco, Australia and Bali.  His journey covered Spain where he hit Barcelona, Valencia and Madrid, as well as Singapore, where he vaped in the strictest country in the world but also enjoyed delicious chili crab.  He relays a memorable night of vodka and cigarettes with Russians in Thailand, and a wild encounter with locals at a jungle party in Sri Lanka.  Ben expresses his love and appreciation for the strong friend group that formed during his travels, and shares how they all lived their best life in Bali.  We even get a little insight into his adventures of Burning Man and learn how he became a certified yoga instructor at a month long retreat in Thailand.  We can’t wait to have Ben as a return guest where he can share more of his latest adventures!Check us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family

In this episode Brian and Nicole discuss all things marriage. They consider the pros and cons of getting married young as well as their individual perspectives when it came to their own nuptials. They reflect on how the ups and downs of marriage bring a couple closer and Nicole shares her thoughts on the secret to being married for 30 years. The changing attitude of GenZ and younger Millennial women toward marriage and children is discussed as well as the shift in what they expect from a partner compared to past generations. We examine how the effect of women entering the workforce decades ago permanently altered the load women carry to this day. We also go into the challenges that GenZ and younger Millennials face today when it comes to acquiring the American Dream.Check us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family