The Gen X Happy Hour Podcast

Everyone needs advice from friends at some point. In this episode, Denise and Kristina answer emails sent in from our Gen X friends. They will be talking about a flirting husband, bad botox, and the overwhelming sadness at becoming an orphan no matter what age you are. From laughs to tears, we all get by with a little help from our friends. #genx #happyhour #themorganstewartshow #andersoncooper #g...

In this episode, Denise and Kristina talk about growing up as a Gen Xer and how different is was from today. They also talk about embarrassing moments at concerts and their love of napping. Join them for some laughs!!   #genx #happyhour #timmcgraw #concerts #naps #midlife #80smusic #over50 #menopause #grandparents #love

Join Denise and Kristina as they navigate through the summer of 2026. It has gotten off to a sad start, but they want to share what they’ve learned along the way. Denise talks about her next planned adventure to Columbia for stem cell treatments. And grandkids always brighten everything up!! #hospice #care  #deathofaparent #midlife #menopause #genx #happyhour #comfortcare #stemcells #columbia 

It starts with saying "Because I said so," and ends with getting excited about the weather. Are we becoming our parents? In this episode Kristina and Denise are checking off the boxes on becoming our parents and the evidence is alarming. Listen to see how many boxes you check...

In this weeks episode we are debating whose slang is number 1...... Gen X Vs Gen Z…Hint Gen X always wins! WORD! Listen to this episode as we play the slang game.

This week we are talking about what it was really like growing up analog versus todays digital world. From memorizing 20 phone numbers to having to wait all week for you favorite show. We would have to wait for our favorite song to come on the radio, today it's instance streaming. We didn't have location sharing or tracking. Our parents just guessed where we were and hoped for the best. 

In this episode, Denise and Kristina remember some of the silly things they did just because the guy was a 10 on the looks scale. Grab your favorite drink and let us know some red flags that you've ignored! Cheers friends! #genx #happyhour #midlife #redflags #relationships #theick #fun 

In this episode, Denise and Kristina laugh about growing up in the 80s with the playground games, clothes and the childhood bedrooms that don’t exist in today's world. Grab your favorite drink and join us. Cheers!!   #midlife #genx #happyhour #nostalgia #80s     

In this episode, Denise and Kristina talk about the mojo they used to have and wonder where it has gone! Laugh along with them as they reminisce about fun times in a game of truth or drink. Cheers Gen Xers!! *midlifecrisis *relationships *menopause *genxhappyhour

In this episode Denise and Kristina answer questions that have been sent  to their Gen X email. They cover some delicate subject matter, along with getting to know your neighbors and dealing with a difficult mother-in-law and family relationships during midlife and menopause. Join them for some unexpected laughs! Cheers!!🍾

On this episode we discuss the new epidemic of grown kids outstaying their welcome and making their parents’ home their own!! Let’s talk strategies to reclaim our homes and our lives! Being a Gen Xer can be tough! Cheers friends 🍾 #genx #midlife #grownkids #happyhour #drinks

It Has Been over 30 Years .....But It Seems Like We Are Still From Different Planets.   Come on, ladies let’s get our decoders out and let's dive in. In this episode, we discuss why a man and a woman can see and hear the same thing yet interpret it very differently. Believe it or not, they do pay attention; however, their brain works differently from ours. We will talk about these differences and...

This week on the Gen X Happy Hour, we are turning up the heat,- and cooling off with one of our favorite cocktails. From the surprise sizzle of hot flashes to the cold hard truth about midlife body changes, we will be serving up unfiltered laughs, real talk, and icy drinks to take the edge off. Grab your fan and your drink ladies ----it is about to get steamy!!!!

  Remember when staying out all night sounded like a good idea? Yeah... same. Now? Canceling plans feels like winning the lottery. This week we're talking about the unexpected joy of becoming a homebody-why it happens, why it's actually a good thing, and how staying in became the new going out.

Isn’t January always a code red? In this episode, we talk about life throwing you some curveballs and how we deal with them. Denise talks about becoming a new grandmother and all the things that go with it. January may not be starting well for a lot of people, but we have eleven months to make up for it. 

You’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated. You’re exhausted and there’s reason for it. In this episode we discuss why women over 50 are so damn tired…from hormones to mental loads to the fact that we’ve been doing everything for everyone for decades! And more importantly, how to get a little energy and sanity back. 

In this episode, we talk about the moment it flipped, and we become the responsible ones How to deal with aging parents and learning what works. What to do if parents have little income?  We tell you where you can find help. Balancing between "am I doing enough" or "am I overstepping?"

Help and advice from your friends is everything! In this episode we answer questions about fiancés, pets and future mother-in-laws. Cheers friends!   #genx #midlife #happyhour #fun#50s #winesfromfrance #beauty #diet 

Why was life so great in the 80s? In this episode we discuss freedom, music, finding friends but also stop drop and roll, quicksand and nuclear war.  #genxhappyhour #fun #80s #midlife #duranduran #plasticsurgery  #quicksand #nuclear 

Are you in your 50's and trying to figure out what comes next?  In this episode we breakdown ways to pivot your career, learn new skills, and embrace change.  We give examples of how you can learn new skills for free to pivot your career. We talk why CHANGE is hard for most people and what steps you can take to ease the fear. ONE SMALL STEP CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE.  THE KAIZEN METHOD.

Cheers friends! Join us as we give money saving tips on everything from clothes and accessories to travel and furniture. Looking great and living well doesn't have to cost you a fortune. #genx #happyhour #highlow #bargainshopper #midlife #fun #champagne

Happy 2026 friends!!  In this episode, we talk about making New Year's resolutions and whether people really stick to them. Some of the best things you can do for yourself are free. (taking a walk with a friend). Why habits become reality.  

Join us as we talk about men going through their own man-opause. Symptoms range from crying to forgetfulness and everything in-between! Laugh along with us as we all get ready to welcome in 2026. Cheers!! #genx #happyhour #midlife #50s #fun #2026 #menopause #symptoms #songs

Join us as we catch up and talk about our favorite Christmas gifts to give to our family and friends. Cheers everyone!! #genx #christmas #gifts #midlife #grandkids #fun #happyhour #franksinatra #christmasmusic 

Happy Holidays! Join us as we catch up and share some of the latest emails that we've gotten from you all. Cheers friends! #genx #genxhappyhour #holidays #fun #midlife #family #holidaydrinks #salmonspermfacials #mariahcarey #alliwantforchristmas