The Gen-X Files

Endings

In this final episode of the season, Ken and Jim look back at the moments in this season of Gen X at 60 that shaped them — the conversations that opened them, surprised them, or shifted something deep inside as they navigated the transition to 60. Together, they explore why endings matter, what they reveal, and how they quietly change us long before we realize it. A thoughtful, honest conversation about the part of growth we so often avoid: the endings that make space for something new. Leave your thoughts via Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2439483/fan_mail/new]

Gen X and the Art of Forgiving Without Forgetting

Forgiveness sounds so simple: Just let go of the resentment you feel about someone’s offense, flaw, or mistake. But for Gen X — the generation raised to “suck it up,” and keep moving — forgiveness is a bit more complicated. In this episode, Ken and Jim dive into the real work of forgiving others and ourselves without pretending the past magically disappears. They explore the difference between guilt and shame — how one opens the door to learning and growth while the other holds us down — and why the old commandment to “forgive and forget” never matched the way memory, hurt, and hope actually behave in the human heart. With humor, honesty, and the perspective that comes with turning 60, they look at what it means to lighten the emotional loads we’ve carried for decades. What grudges have shaped us? Which ones still grip us? And what might shift if we learn to release the parts of the past that are still weighing us down? This is Forgiveness, Gen X style: thoughtful, imperfect, and rooted in the desire to move into what’s next with a little more freedom. Leave your thoughts via Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2439483/fan_mail/new]

60...Not a Cliff. A Pivot

Stanford researchers say we hit biological pivot points at 44 and again at 60 — moments where our bodies shift and our choices matter a little more.  In this episode, Ken and Jim explore what those pivots actually mean for Gen X, why they’re not warnings, and how small, intentional changes can shape a healthier path forward. They unpack the science, share personal stories, and talk honestly about hope, forgiveness, and the freedom that comes from knowing it’s never too late to turn in a better direction. Leave your thoughts via Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2439483/fan_mail/new]

The Generation Gap...at Work

Ken and Jim have an intergenerational conversation with Madison Asher, host of the podcast 'We (Used to) Work', about redefining success across generations — and why the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” might have been the wrong one all along. Together, they unpack the meaning and purpose of work, the tug-of-war between who we are and what we do, and the pressures of a marketing-driven world that keeps reshaping how we define ourselves.  It’s a candid, curious, and surprisingly empathetic conversation that reveals both the envy and the understanding that surface when generations talk honestly about purpose, identity, and the lifelong pursuit of feeling fulfilled. To learn more about Madison… Socials - IG @we_used_to_work Website - MadisonAsherCoaching.com Podcast-We(UsedTo)Work Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/7HY8JAMh7Y7qMx0q7AHZMy?si=8502316d33a04867] Leave your thoughts via Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2439483/fan_mail/new]

The Gen-X Files

AARP (the American Association of Retired Persons) continues to shine a spotlight on Generation X, and the results are both validating and unnerving.  In this conversation, Ken and Jim dig into what some AARP-referenced studies and research says about how we’re aging—from our complicated relationship with technology to growing concerns about financial readiness and emerging insights about Gen X health. They also tackle the idea of “obsolete skills” — the ones we once relied on that now make us sound like museum pieces.  With humor, honesty, and a touch of nostalgia, they explore what it really means to be the generation still figuring it out as we go. Leave your thoughts via Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2439483/fan_mail/new]