Chris and Lily Perkins
The Gen X/Z Exchange: Navigating Career, Purpose & Modern Life Across Generations
Ever find yourself wondering why you aren’t happier, where your career is going, or why life suddenly feels uncertain — even when everything looks fine on paper? If you’ve ever felt stuck, off-track, or unsure what comes next, you’re not alone. The Gen X/Z Exchange is a life navigation podcast where a Gen X dad and his Gen Z daughter explore the biggest challenges facing modern life - from career direction and purpose to relationships, wellbeing, identity and the changing world of work. Across generations but facing many of the same questions, Chris and Lily bring honest conversations and real...
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Chris and Lily Perkins
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Jul 1, 2026
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Episodes
Bad bosses: why are they like that and what to do if you have one! 16.07.2025 23:43
We’ve all had them. Bad bosses. From the infuriating to the bad habits to the downright dangerous. Whether it’s your first job and not knowing how you should react to something that seems off, or you’re in a senior role and someone is trying to move you out, dealing with a bad boss is tricky. In this episode, we swap stories about some experiences with bad bosses and also look at the very real imp...
How to tell if you’ve got Imposter Syndrome - and what to do about it 16.07.2025 30:03
If you’re feeling like a fraud, like you aren’t good enough, or you’re going to get found out at work - you’ve got Imposter Syndrome. This isn’t about not being good at your job. In fact, you know you’re more than competent - you just have this nagging feeling that you’re out of your depth and it’s all going to go horribly wrong any day now. Those feelings of being out of your depth or inadequate...
Am I having a midlife/quarterlife crisis? 16.07.2025 39:12
Are you freaking out about what’s going on in your life? You may well be experiencing a very common transition in life. But don’t worry, it’s almost certainly not a crisis. In this episode, you’ll get a better understanding of why you’re feeling this way. If you’re Gen X, we unpick some of the myths about the stereotypical ‘midlife crisis’ and, if you’re Gen Z, we’ll look at the newer ‘quarterli...
The Gen X/Z Exchange: episode preview 09.07.2025 2:58
We are excited to finally be launching The Gen X/Z Exchange! Welcome to this sneak peek of our four launch episodes, which will drop next week. Episode 1: Am I having a midlife/quarterlife crisis? In this episode, you’ll get a better understanding of why you might be feeling lost or dissatisfied. If you’re Gen X, we unpick some of the myths about the stereotypical ‘midlife crisis’ and, if you’...
Trailer: The Gen X/Z Exchange 02.07.2025 1:42
Meet father-daughter co-hosts Chris and Lily Perkins. In this short trailer you'll learn a bit about us and the topics we'll be covering in The Gen X/Z Exchange. We've learned that the challenges Gen X and Gen Z face in life are not so different. Whether you're a student or are just entering the world of work, or a parent and mid-career professional, we hope you'll enjoy o...
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