GenX Adulting Podcast
Real People. Real Stories. Real Conversations. From Every Generation.
Hosted by two GenXers
Episodes
81 episodes
Episode 16 - GenX Speaks Series: Jasmin's Story
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 forma...
Episode 17 - GenZ Women Series: Brooke
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...
Episode 18 - GenX Speaks Series: Kendall's Story
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 fam...
Episode 19 - GenZ Series: Dr. Farzon Danesh
In this episode we welcome Dr. Farzon Danesh from Labyrinth Audiology. Farzon shares with us how his parents immigrated to America from Iran so his father could pursue his education in Idaho and Tennessee. His family eventually sett...
Episode 20 - GenX Speaks Series: Jenn's Story
In the latest episode of our GenX Speaks series, we are thrilled to welcome Jenn. We hear about Jenn’s idyllic childhood in her beloved hometown of Buffalo, New York. After graduation, Jenn pursued not one, not two, but 3 degrees!&n...
Episode 21 - The Millennials - Andrew
In our first episode of The Millennials series, we welcome Andrew to the studio. Andrew reflects upon his upbringing in Maine, which included playing ice hockey in a cemetery using shoes for goals, lots of baseball and a very “GenX” child...
Episode 22 - Midlife, Menopause & Reclaiming Your Energy
In this episode, Brian and Nicole delve deeper into the concept of someone reclaiming their energy. Nicole theorizes that although peri/menopause is certainly a factor of women reclaiming their energy midlife, it isn’t the only reason. They dis...
Episode 23 - GenZ Women Series: Grace
In this episode we welcome Grace to the studio. Grace tells us about her unique upbringing growing up in a town where her community knew of her family and the pressures she experienced from such a situation. She shares about her piv...
Episode 24 - GenZ Women Series: Kierstin
In this episode we welcome Kierstin to the studio. Kierstin shares with us how she was always the quiet and shy girl through her formative years and typically internalized everything. Her mother’s battle with cancer through Kierstin...
Episode 25 - 2025 March Madness - Bracket Selection
In this episode, Brian, Nate and Andrew pick the official GenX Adulting Podcast 2025 ESPN Tournament Challenge March Madness bracket. There are some hot takes, wild picks and general gibberish with their expert picks. Tune in to hea...
Episode 26 - Boomer Series: Lou
In this episode we welcome Lou, a boomer, to the studio. Lou shares about his childhood growing up in Queens, NY, where he spent his summers riding bikes and playing basketball and stickball with his friends. Lou was a hard w...
Episode 27 - The Millennials - Guller
In this episode we welcome Guller, a Millennial/Zillennial. Guller shares with us his father’s move from Turkey to America, and his parents eventual meeting on a blind date at Chapel Hill. He shares the origin of his name, which is ...
Episode 28 - GenX Speaks Series: Mary's Story
In this episode we welcome Mary, a GenX. Mary shares about her upbringing in a small town in south New Jersey, where she was the youngest of 6. A natural athlete, Mary followed in her siblings steps by joining the local swim team at...
Episode - 29 - GenX Core Memories
In this episode we share our core memories from our GenX childhood. We reminisce on shared experiences and perspectives from the movie Grease to Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 Countdown, to pet rocks to metal lunchboxes, to Love Boat to Du...
Episode 30 - GenZ Series: Nick Wucher - Co-Founder of YIFNO
In this episode we welcome Nick Wucher, the Co-Founder and Creative Director of the clothing brand YIFNO, which stands for “Yo, It’s F*cking Nice Out.” Nick is a GenZ/Zillennial who has spent a good part of his 20s solidifying himself as ...
Episode 31 - The Millennials - Jacob Kirstein - Founder of Chapie and TERA
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, w...
Episode 32 - Attachment Styles and Relationship Dynamics
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...
Episode 33 - Parenting Adult Children
In this episode, Brian and Nicole discuss parenting adult children. They share how they've had to transition as parents in order to continue to be supportive and offer guidance while respecting their adult children's space. They ref...
Episode 34 - GenX Speaks Series: Marlon's Story
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 Hind...
Episode 35 - GenZ Series: Ali
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 destinati...
Episode 36 - Hashimoto's, Thyroid Disease and Perimenopause
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 tou...
Episode 37 - Cheating and Your Partner Having Friends of the Opposite Sex
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 rela...
Episode 38 - GenX Speaks Series: Julie Golden - Founder and Host of The Big D Dating Show
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 Chic...
Episode 39 - GenX Speaks Series: Dr. Patrick Lynch
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 a...
Episode 40 - The Millennials - Craig Salazar - The Steph and Craig Show
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 t...
