Gen X TrustFall

 For this week’s episode, we have a mix of new and previously released segments.   My chat with Ivy Villegas about empty nesting and the spoiling of her dog made me think that a re-release of our very first interview would be a good pairing.  Our Gen X TrustFall debut episode featured Vanessa Graciano and her midlife career change from technology to animal communication.   A whole episode dedicate...

Welcome to Gen X TrustFall; the podcast dedicated to planned and unplanned midlife changes and the ability to trust in the unknown.   In today's episode,  my young friend Gio is back for the game Gen X versus Gen Alpha.  Can the old lady beat the 10 year old in a pop culture throwdown?  Next, a fun conversation with Ann Roman, realtor, medium, and founder of Groovy Mystics.   Thanks so much for li...

Welcome to Gen X TrustFall; the podcast dedicated to planned and unplanned midlife changes and the ability to trust in the unknown.     In today's episode,  Donna Silva and I chat about our Gen X Hollywood crushes that include Shaun Cassidy, Ralph Macchio, and again, Matt Dillon.  Next, in part two of my  interview with Hollister’s own Kirk Ward we talk about the major changes that have hit Hollyw...

In today's episode,  Chico girl Amy and I chat about our Gen X Hollywood crushes that include Shaun Cassidy, Jimmy McNichol, and of course, Matt Dillon.  Next, in the first  of a two part interview, I talk with Hollister’s own Kirk Ward.  Known early on as Hot Soles, Kirk describes his journey from Teatro Campesino in San Juan Bautista to Hollywood actor, screenwriter, and producer.   

Welcome to Gen X TrustFall; the podcast dedicated to planned and unplanned midlife changes and the ability to trust in the unknown.   I’m Carla Loomis.  Well, I made it through 21 interviews before screwing up so badly that I had to ask for a do-over.  My guest, Joe Girillo, was kind enough to do a second full interview with me after absolving me of horrendous technical skills.  Our conversation a...

With summer approaching,  I thought it was time to drag out the old suitcase and take a trip back to the 70’s and 80’s.  Summer vacations for Gen Xers meant a wood paneled station wagon, some wild cousins, and plenty of unsupervised fun.   On this week’s episode, I chat with Crazy D, my brother Nick Mariottini, and TrustFall favorite Joe Felice about their childhood vacations.    Forget about the...

Welcome to Gen X TrustFall; the podcast dedicated to planned and unplanned midlife changes and the ability to trust in the unknown.   I’m Carla Loomis.  In today's episode,  my young friend Gio and I chat about his vision and goals for his future.    Next, I speak with Mark Clifford, a retired Marine and police officer whose health issues in retirement inspired him to confront his past and create...

Welcome to Gen X TrustFall; the podcast dedicated to planned and unplanned midlife changes and the ability to trust in the unknown. In today's episode, Chico girl Amy and I go back to our childhoods and pay tribute to the fictional women who made us who we are today. Next, I speak with Sharon Beagle, a childhood friend and Hollister native. Sharon tells her story of raising a special needs child,...

Welcome to Gen X TrustFall; the podcast dedicated to planned and unplanned midlife changes and the ability to trust in the unknown.   I’m Carla Loomis.  In today's episode,  Chico girl Amy and I chat about our younger selves and the advice we would offer those beautiful young women.    Next, in the second of a two part interview, we continue with Sonya Jacobson’s story.  Sonya lost her husband in...

Welcome to Gen X TrustFall; the podcast dedicated to planned and unplanned midlife changes and the ability to trust in the unknown.   I’m Carla Loomis.  To start off  today's episode,  Chico girl Rhonda and I chat about our younger selves and the advice we would offer those beautiful young women.    Next, in the first of a two part interview, I speak with Sonya Jacobson, whose husband was diagnose...

Welcome to Gen X TrustFall; the podcast dedicated to planned and unplanned midlife changes and the ability to trust in the unknown.   I’m Carla Loomis.  In today's episode, my baby brother and I chat about who will take care of him in his old age.  Next,  I continue to take advantage of my family by talking with my cousin Maureen Simmons, a placement specialist for families in need of assisted liv...

Welcome to Gen X TrustFall; the podcast dedicated to planned and unplanned midlife changes and the ability to trust in the unknown.   I’m Carla Loomis.  On today's episode, homegirl Pattie Saso and I chat about our many hobby attempts later in life. Next I talk with Hollister's Susan Postigo about her son's and grandsons' diagnosis of ATRX, widowhood, and her passion for helping others. Thanks so...

I was going to say that I loved my first few episode chats so much that I felt a montage would be fun and intriguing for listeners.  While that is true, I do love the chats with my friends at the beginning of the episodes, the reality is that I was scrambling for guests this week.  My sound engineer is going on tour across the country and I had to create 4 episodes in one week before he left.  I w...

Welcome to Gen X TrustFall; the podcast dedicated to planned and unplanned midlife changes and the ability to trust in the unknown.   I’m Carla Loomis.  With Spring in the air and concert season approaching,  I thought I would lighten things up a bit.  If you grew up in a small town like I did, concerts were a big deal and snagging a ticket was like winning the lottery.  On this week’s episode, I...

This is the second in a two-part interview with Chelsea.  If you haven’t listened to part one of this interview, you may want to do so for context.   When the interview left off in part one, Chelsea described her chaotic childhood, the loss of her baby very close to the delivery date, and a tumultuous marriage.  Part two continues her story just after the birth of her second daughter and the begin...

Welcome to Gen X TrustFall; the podcast dedicated to planned and unplanned midlife changes and the ability to trust in the unknown.   I’m Carla Loomis. This week’s episode is the first in a two-part interview with Chelsea.  A good friend told me about Chelsea, saying she had an inspirational story and might be willing to talk.  My first impressions upon meeting Chelsea were of  warmth and kindness...

Gen X TrustFall is the podcast dedicated to planned and unplanned midlife changes and the ability to trust in the unknown.   In today's episode, my bestie Lisa Mitchell and I chat about how our sleep abilities and rituals have changed from our college days.  In part 2 of this episode, I decided to change things up a bit and brought in an expert.   Robert Freitas is a local social worker and therap...

Welcome to Gen X TrustFall---the podcast dedicated to planned and unplanned midlife changes. On today's episode, I chat with my friend and real estate agent about menopausal facial hair and our battles with it. Later, I talk with Hollister's own Jacqueline Dilley about the life-changing accident that left her paralyzed. Jacque's story is filled with adversity, tenacity, laughter and tears and I am...

Gen X Trustfall is dedicated to planned and unplanned midlife changes. Sometimes I have a segment that doesn't quite fit with a longer form interview. This week's episode is one of those, so I've chosen to release it on its own. If you struggle to enjoy the holidays and find yourself wondering why, this is the episode for you. Chico girl Amy Clifford returns to discuss our separate Christmas traum...

Gen X TrustFall is dedicated to life's planned and unplanned changes. In this episode, Chico girl Amy Clifford and I create a foolproof checklist for traveling with other couples. Later another Chico girl, Tracey Levea, and I talk about unexpectedly having to care for her parents and her battle with invasive lobular carcinoma. 

Gen X TrustFall is dedicated to planned and unplanned midlife changes. I could not get my sh1t together this week. No intro, no interview, no credits. BUT, this is a short and fun conversation between me and my bestie, Lisa Mitchell, about our hormone replacement therapy experiences. Next week, back on track.

Gen X TrustFall is dedicated to life's planned and unplanned changes. In this episode, my friend Pattie Saso and I put complete trust in each other by sharing our browser histories. Next, I talk with my favorite coach and husband about baseball, missing teeth, and who will end up in a nursing home first (he definitely will....).

Welcome to Gen X TrustFall---the podcast dedicated to planned and unplanned midlife changes. On today's episode, I chat with my longtime friend and former neighbor Dana (Crazy D) about some recent and not so recent senior moments. Later, I talk with Hollister's own Joseph Felice about life-changing events, including his adoption story and his heart transplant in 2024.

On this episode, I talk with two eldest daughters and how they're caring for their parents, navigating retirement, and, in Peggy Markham Callahan's case, coping with widowhood. My first conversation is with Chico girl Susan Wilson Freitag about lying, hoarding parents. Next, Peggy Markham Callahan shares her path from career woman to the sudden loss of her husband. Her strength and resilience in t...

Gen X TrustFall is dedicated to planned and unplanned midlife changes. On today's episode, I chat with my friend since 2nd grade (!), Anne Davis, about aging parents and whether we should have cameras in their houses to keep an eye on them. (Can you ever wipe your eyes clean from those images?) Next, I talk with San Juan Bautista's very own Anne Caetano about her career in the NYC fashion industry...