Gen X Juggler Podcast

Today on the Gen X Juggler podcast, Deb interviews Candi Morris, creator of the Estranged and Rearranged podcast, about supporting parents whose adult children go no contact. Candi shares her personal estrangement from her 35-year-old son since July 2022, the loss of contact with her granddaughter, and the earlier death of an adult daughter, describing estrangement as “ambiguous grief.” She discus...

This week, Deb enjoys an enlightening conversation with Alison Bladh. They discuss menopause myths and how to utilize nutrition and movement to balance our hormones and and regain our sparkle.✨ Alison Bladh is an award-winning registered Nutritional Therapist and Beauty Therapist. With over 30 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Alison has specialized globally in women's heal...

This week on the Gen X Juggler podcast, Deb welcomes Jacintha Field, a family and child counselor, art therapist, and founder of Happy Souls Kids. They dive into the importance of teaching children and grandchildren how to self-regulate their emotions through various tools and techniques.   Jacintha shares her journey from media and PR to becoming a counselor, inspired by her own challenges as a m...

In this episode of the Gen X Juggler podcast, Deb welcomes nurse practitioner, author, and coach Jenn Robb. Jenn shares the poignant journey she and her daughter Chloe underwent during Chloe's battle with mental health issues, including depression and self-harm. Highlighting the importance of finding the right professional help and the transformative power of faith and perseverance, Jenn discusses...

In this episode of the Gen X Juggler Podcast, Deb is joined by Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, the first woman in the U.S. to be board certified in urogynecology.   They discuss the unexpected symptoms of menopause, the importance of pelvic floor health, and different treatment options including hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.   Dr. Betsy emphasizes the importance of gut health and stress management for...

In this insightful episode of the Gen X Juggler Podcast, host Deb engages in a deep conversation with Bern Mendez, a neuroscience-based dating and relationship coach with over 14 years of experience. Specializing in helping high-achieving women over 40 attract emotionally available partners, Bern shares his unique approach that blends neuroscience, emotional attunement, and real-world strategy. To...

🎙️ Meet David Ask — Entrepreneur, Inventor & Identity Coach What does it mean to truly know who you are before chasing what you do? In this episode, we sit down with David Ask, often called the most encouraging person on earth. From launching his invention into 3,700+ retail stores to guiding high-performing leaders through identity-first transformation, David helps people unlock the grit, pur...

Today on the Gen X Juggler podcast, Deb interviews Candi Morris, creator of the Estranged and Rearranged podcast, about supporting parents whose adult children go no contact. Candi shares her personal estrangement from her 35-year-old son since July 2022, the loss of contact with her granddaughter, and the earlier death of an adult daughter, describing estrangement as “ambiguous grief.” She discus...

Today on the Gen X Juggler podcast, Deb welcomes Dustin Kleinschmidt, an author, coach, and former pastor with over 25 years of ministry experience and the author of The Wilderness Way: Finding Freedom in Life’s Fractures.   Dustin shares his unconventional path into ministry and how returning to a Texas church after a senior pastor’s affair and COVID-era turmoil led to years of crisis leadership,...

Deb returns to the Gen X Juggler podcast’s “back to basics” roots and welcomes lifelong friend Debbie Avinger, who previously appeared in the early audio-only days.   They reflect on 42+ years of friendship, midlife pressures, parenting stages, and how difficult seasons can pile up. Their conversation centers on “baggage”—personal burdens and the unseen burdens others carry—and how to respond with...

This show features Shelley McIntyre, a certified coach specializing in helping Gen X professionals leave corporate life and start creative ventures that align with their values.   Shelley discusses recognizing signs that it's time for a career change, the importance of reconnecting with one's values and essence, and practical steps for making a successful transition. She also shares stories of cli...

  This week on the Gen X Juggler podcast, Deb welcomes life coach Maxim Shapiro about men, midlife crisis, and authenticity in a culture redefining masculinity. Shapiro shares his personal journey from lifelong depression and playing small—shaped in part by being an only child of Soviet immigrants whose parents kept him sheltered—toward reclaiming risk, self-respect, and an “inner hero,” sparked b...

This week on the Gen X Juggler Podcast, host Deb is joined by Aaron Kirsch, a Certified Financial Planner, and Laura Zettel-Watson, a psychology professor specializing in aging, to discuss their unique collaboration on The Rewarding Retirement Workbook. This workbook aims to provide a comprehensive guide to retirement planning that goes beyond financial preparation to include goals, purpose, relat...

This week on the Gen X Juggler Podcast, host Deb is joined by Aaron Kirsch, a Certified Financial Planner, and Laura Zettel-Watson, a psychology professor specializing in aging, to discuss their unique collaboration on The Rewarding Retirement Workbook. This workbook aims to provide a comprehensive guide to retirement planning that goes beyond financial preparation to include goals, purpose, relat...

This week on the Gen X Juggler Podcast, host Deb discusses digital safety, parenting, and technology management with author and broadcaster Sue Atkins.   They delve into the increasing complexity of parenting in the digital age, sharing practical tips and strategies to help parents protect their children's mental health and well-being online. They also highlight the importance of having open conve...

On the Gen X Juggler podcast, host Deb interviews Lorie Eber, a metabolic health and midlife wellness educator, about aging well through daily lifestyle choices rather than genetics. Lorie recounts her 23-year career as a corporate litigator, then spending 10 years in self-discovery that led to aging studies, volunteering as an elder-care ombudsman, and teaching health and wellness courses for 20...

This week on the Gen X Juggler Podcast, host Deb welcomes author, speaker, and cultural critic Keri Mangis. The discussion focuses on breaking down societal norms and rethinking life transitions, with an emphasis on viewing menopause as a rite of passage rather than a crisis.   The conversation also explores the importance of emotional reflection, pausing in our busy lives, and embracing creativit...

This week on the Gen X Juggler Podcast, host Deb introduces Michelle Bader Ebersole, a woman who transformed her profound grief into a mission of helping others. Ebersole shares her personal story of losing her husband, Luke, to cancer while raising young children. She details the journey of caregiving, grieving, and ultimately finding a new purpose. Ebersole talks about founding her nonprofit Wid...

Host Deb welcomes Janice Goldmintz, an expert in gerontology, whose mission is to prepare families for the aging process of their parents. The discussion covers essential topics such as starting conversations about aging, the importance of being prepared, dealing with the emotional aspects of caregiving, and the necessity of self-care for caregivers. Janice Goldmintz also shares insights from her...

This week on the Gen X Juggler Podcast, Deb interviews Australian hiker, writer, and educator Belinda Coker about her midlife transformation from a stressed, out of shape, home-centered life to pursuing adventure and rebuilding confidence through action.   Belinda describes how the pandemic prompted her to reassess her health, begin hiking with a meetup group, and learn that confidence grows by sh...

This week on the Gen X Juggler podcast, Deb welcomes Rick and Clancy Denton, empty nesters who host The Loud Quiet podcast and wrote a book of the same name about life after kids leave home. They explain that the podcast began after Clancy worried about what their marriage would be like without “kid glue,” becoming a weekly intentional connection point. The conversation covers how empty nesting ch...

Today, we address sleep struggles, especially for the sandwich generation, through a conversation with sleep medicine doctor and seminary student Dr. Benjamin Long, author of Sleep Habits Journal: Practices, Prayers and Devotions to Ease Your Sleepless Nights.   Long explains integrating evidence-based insomnia care (including CBT-I and the SATED sleep health framework) with a Christian worldview,...

Host Deb welcomes Jen Hardy, founder of the Pick Your Label movement and Power Up Society, about redefining midlife as an awakening rather than a crisis. Hardy shares her creator journey, including starting a blog and YouTube Channel while managing chronic illness and raising seven children, then shifting from discussing illness to being “fabulous over 50,” which rapidly grew her channel toward 20...

Today on the Gen X Juggler Podcast, Deb discusses the challenges and opportunities of midlife with guest Angela Burk, author of Real Girls Guide to Midlife.    They talk about the importance of rejecting outdated narratives, the impacts of menopause, and the significance of embracing one's true self. The conversation explores how midlife can be a time for rewriting personal stories, overcoming soc...

Today on the Gen X Juggler podcast, Deb welcomes Dustin Kleinschmidt, an author, coach, and former pastor with over 25 years of ministry experience and the author of The Wilderness Way: Finding Freedom in Life’s Fractures.   Dustin shares his unconventional path into ministry and how returning to a Texas church after a senior pastor’s affair and COVID-era turmoil led to years of crisis leadership,...