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’ve had throughout their life and relationships. They touch on how various characteristics of avoidant attachment can …

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, where he spent his formative years until 8th grade. After his parents divorce, he moved to South Florida where he…

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 a high-level entrepreneur. We are offered a look into Nick’s childhood, where his parents seemingly excelled in …

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 Dukes of Hazzard, to MTV and the roller rink, and many more memories that made an impact on us. It was a fun episo…

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 the young age of three. She continued to swim through her formative years and eventually swam at the collegiate level…

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 a combination of his Turkish and rural North Carolina roots. We learn how Guitar Hero literally struck a chord in him …

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 worker at an early age and by the time he was 20 he had worked for his father, a bricklayer, on various construction sites, he…

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 hear who they picked to win it all and details on how you can get in on the action. See the info and links below for how …

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’s middle school years, and eventual tragic passing when Kierstin was in 8th grade, further amplified those characteri…

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 pivotal college years, where she found space to finally be her authentic self as well as meeting her future husband. We d…

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 discuss the motivations of women reaching the point where they’re “done” in a marriage or relationship, and w…

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” childhood. Andrew was part of the first generation to experience the repercussions that can result from pictures post…

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! Her love of cheerleading, which began during middle school, led to her becoming a cheer coach and eventually a Buffalo …

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 settled in south Florida where Farzon flourished in a home life filled with love, family and his Persian culture against t…

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 family. She describes how she felt “taken” when her family moved to fulfill her dad’s dream of always living in Ala…

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 the instability of her childhood. She gives us glimpses into her mom, step-dad and biological dad’s alcoholism …

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 formative years overseas. Her family eventually settled in Florida where she finished high school then headed for adv…

In this episode we welcome Nate, a GenZ/Zillennial who also happens to be our older son. Nate shares his memories of his early childhood years in New Jersey, followed by the experience of being the new kid starting a new school in a new state all during the middle school years. He reflects on his motivation to veer off the Catholic school path to a…

In this episode we welcome Abdel, who is a GenZ/Zillennial. Abdel shares with us how he grew up in a bilingual home where his Dominican parents made sure he was fluent in both Spanish and English. He reflects on his love of baseball in childhood and how at a young age he knew that he wanted to work behind the scenes with the players and an MLB team…

We kick off the first episode of our GenX speaks series with Nicole’s life story. Nicole shares her experiences through a tumultuous childhood that included multiple divorces, remarriages, step siblings, half siblings, moves, new schools and other events that created a perilous foundation for her to stand on. She reflects on the role of men in her …

In this episode we host our first Boomer, Dana. She shares some of her family history, which includes the Oregon Trail, Billy the Kid and the James Brothers. She reflects on the day JFK was assassinated, and why she never went to college. We learn about her time as a TWA flight attendant and meeting her first husband on a real blind date in 1968. S…

In the first episode of our GenZ Women Series, Nicole welcomes Kaya, Ashlin and Vanessa to the podcast where they share their perspectives on dating, social media and mental health. They also touch on their experiences in the working world and their personal outlook on what a quality career looks like to them. They reflect on how technology has mad…

In this episode, we explore various ways some American women are coping with the results of the 2024 presidential election. We touch on the history of the 4B movement and how it’s been adopted by a group of women in the US. The blue bracelet and blue heart tattoo trend is also covered, as well as a more insidious practice some women seem to be cons…

In this episode, come along on an adventure with Zillennial Ben Greenfield as he gives us a window into his recent world travels. From the many reasons he loves Denver, Colorado to working and living Pura Vida in Costa Rica, to how getting fired gave him the opportunity to travel the world, Ben’s captivating storytelling paralleled with his fearles…

In this episode Brian and Nicole discuss all things marriage. They consider the pros and cons of getting married young as well as their individual perspectives when it came to their own nuptials. They reflect on how the ups and downs of marriage bring a couple closer and Nicole shares her thoughts on the secret to being married for 30 years. The ch…

In this episode we discuss the various changes we’ve made as well as new additions on our health journey. We reveal how incorporating daily walks has become the foundation for our overall success. We share our challenge of getting adequate sleep each night and how it sidetracked our 5am walks. Nicole shares what supplements she’s added, how she sta…

In this episode Nicole shares her experience with giving up alcohol. We discuss the reasons why she gave it up, the changes she noticed, the role alcohol has played in our lives and the use of it as a coping mechanism. She touches on how going alcohol free affected her social life as well as how alcohol affected her marriage and family. We discuss …

In this episode we discuss the phases of life. As GenX hits mid life, a lot of us might be reflecting on the different parts of our life we've already experienced and the new chapter we're entering. Our discussion revolves around the concept that the first and possibly second phases of life derive from a general "script", but mid life presents an e…

In this episode we take on the idea of Man vs Bear. Brian shares why he chose the bear. We discuss "how is man a threat to woman" and why are some men taking the Man vs Bear trend so personally. Additionally, we cover such topics as it's not the men you don't know/it's the men you do know, victim blaming and how a man's perspective on personal safe…

In this episode we discuss all things music! Our first concerts, favorite shows and newest discoveries. We share how we introduced our kids to live music and how music has continued to strengthen the bond between them. Nicole shares her admiration for the phenomenon that is Taylor Swift, as well as the mother/daughter years of music for her and Kay…

In this episode we discuss the different phases we've gone through while raising our three kids and the importance of defining how you envision your "homefront" before marriage. Brian explains in detail how he built his career in information technology and offers advice for younger generations. We also cover Brian's 9/11 story, our big move to Flor…

In this episode Brian and Nicole introduce themselves by sharing their different backgrounds, which is followed by a discussion on an assortment of topics including the GenX childhood, children of divorce vs traditional family, a shift in society's perspective on Hollywood and how Tik Tok has had a hand in it, anxiety and GenX vs Millenials/GenZ, s…