GXJ Replay: Honoring the In-Between: Rites of Passage, Life Transitions, and the Power of the Pause with Keri Mangis

GXJ Replay-Beyond the Nest Egg: Redefining Retirement, with Aaron Kirsch and Laura Zettel-Watson (Part 1 of 2)

This week on the Gen X Juggler Podcast, host Deb is joined by Aaron Kirsch, a Certified Financial Planner, and Laura Zettel-Watson, a psychology professor specializing in aging, to discuss their unique collaboration on The Rewarding Retirement Workbook. This workbook aims to provide a comprehensive guide to retirement planning that goes beyond financial preparation to include goals, purpose, relationships, and health.   The conversation highlights the importance of a holistic approach to retirement planning, addressing common pitfalls and offering actionable advice on how to create a fulfilling life in retirement. Whether it's advice on keeping healthy, maintaining relationships, or finding purpose, this episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to make their retirement years truly rewarding.   00:00 Introduction to Today's Guests 00:57 Meet Aaron Kirsch and Laura Zettel Watson 01:41 The Genesis of the Rewarding Retirement Workbook 02:29 The Importance of Planning Beyond Finances 03:35 Collaborating for a Holistic Approach 04:50 The Role of Psychology in Retirement Planning 07:11 Behavioral Finance and Happiness 08:58 Defining Happiness and Its Impact on Retirement 20:02 The Importance of Relationships in Retirement 23:26 The Three Phases of Retirement 24:19 Health and Wellness in Retirement 33:00 Planning and Communication for Couples 40:13 Final Thoughts and Resources   Purchase The Rewarding Retirement Workbook on Amazon: https://a.co/d/768Mb2W [https://a.co/d/768Mb2W]   To learn more, go to: https://rewardingretirementworkbook.com/ [https://rewarding]   For speaking and event enquiries, please contact Deb at: genxjuggler@gmail.com [Deb@GenXJuggler.com]   **Want to be a guest on Gen X Juggler Podcast? Send Deb Foster a message      on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler]   Links to Gen X Juggler: https://youtube.com/@genxjuggler?si=GdErb9FBtfInJMTC [https://youtube.com/@genxjuggler?si=GdErb9FBtfInJMTC] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr] https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr] https://www.instagram.com/gen_x_juggler?igsh=MXRvb3hyZDA4b3MzMQ== [https://www.instagram.com/gen_x_juggler?igsh=MXRvb3hyZDA4b3MzMQ==] https://www.tiktok.com/@debfoster88?_t=ZP-8yp0VGqHois&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@debfoster88?_t=ZP-8yp0VGqHois&_r=1] **THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IN ANY FIELD INCLUDING LEGAL, MEDICAL, FINANCIAL OR MENTAL HEALTH. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY GUESTS ON THIS PODCAST ARE THEIR OWN AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE HOST AND/OR PRODUCERS.**

GXJ Replay-Welcome to the Digital Jungle: Helping Kids & Teens Survive Screens with Sue Atkins

This week on the Gen X Juggler Podcast, host Deb discusses digital safety, parenting, and technology management with author and broadcaster Sue Atkins.   They delve into the increasing complexity of parenting in the digital age, sharing practical tips and strategies to help parents protect their children's mental health and well-being online. They also highlight the importance of having open conversations, enforcing practical digital habits, and fostering critical thinking in children.   Sue Atkins shares insights from her experience and resources from her podcast, Navigating the Digital Jungle, to empower parents to guide their children safely through the digital landscape.   00:00 Parenting Meets Digital Threats 01:08 Meet Sue Atkins 01:59 Why Sue Started Helping 04:12 Gen X vs Online Risks 05:41 When Kids Get Phones 08:57 Safety Settings and Balance 10:31 Roblox and Online Predators 12:30 Trust and Open Communication 15:19 AI Dangers and Deepfakes 16:50 Critical Thinking and Kindness 21:33 AI and Human Values 23:25 Dinner Table Digital Chats 24:27 Family Meals Matter 25:24 Kids Learn By Example 25:45 Meaningful Screen Time 26:46 Breaking The Scroll Habit 27:53 Mental Health Link 29:52 Boredom Builds Creativity 32:06 Sleep And Overstimulation 32:39 Podcast And Resources 34:17 Filters And Comparison 37:11 Confident Parenting Boundaries 38:05 Delay Smartphones Strategy 39:44 Wrap Up And Thanks    Links to Sue Atkins:   https://navigatingthedigitaljungle.com [https://navigatingthedigitaljungle.com]   https://www.facebook.com/share/1A9F8S4ZcC/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/1A9F8S4ZcC/?mibextid=wwXIfr]   For speaking and event enquiries, please contact Deb at: genxjuggler@gmail.com [Deb@GenXJuggler.com]   **Want to be a guest on Gen X Juggler Podcast? Send Deb Foster a message      on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler]   Links to Gen X Juggler: https://youtube.com/@genxjuggler?si=GdErb9FBtfInJMTC [https://youtube.com/@genxjuggler?si=GdErb9FBtfInJMTC] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr] https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr] https://www.instagram.com/gen_x_juggler?igsh=MXRvb3hyZDA4b3MzMQ== [https://www.instagram.com/gen_x_juggler?igsh=MXRvb3hyZDA4b3MzMQ==] https://www.tiktok.com/@debfoster88?_t=ZP-8yp0VGqHois&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@debfoster88?_t=ZP-8yp0VGqHois&_r=1]   **THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IN ANY FIELD INCLUDING LEGAL, MEDICAL, FINANCIAL OR MENTAL HEALTH. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY GUESTS ON THIS PODCAST ARE THEIR OWN AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE HOST AND/OR PRODUCERS.**

62. Gen X Women & Midlife Metabolism: Menopause, Weight Gain, GLP-1s and Aging Well with Lori Eber

On the Gen X Juggler podcast, host Deb interviews Lorie Eber, a metabolic health and midlife wellness educator, about aging well through daily lifestyle choices rather than genetics. Lorie recounts her 23-year career as a corporate litigator, then spending 10 years in self-discovery that led to aging studies, volunteering as an elder-care ombudsman, and teaching health and wellness courses for 20 years. They discuss midlife weight gain, perimenopause symptoms and lack of menopause education in medical training, the mixed guidance on hormone replacement therapy and newer non-hormonal hot-flash drugs, and how stress, sleep, cortisol, and emotional eating affect metabolism, plus considerations for GLP-1 use such as nutrition, protein, hydration, and strength training.  Links to Lorie Eber: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HMKTKS7Mp/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/1HMKTKS7Mp/?mibextid=wwXIfr] https://youtube.com/@lorieeber7203?si=FTI0zDvMEAFzEvmB [https://youtube.com/@lorieeber7203?si=FTI0zDvMEAFzEvmB] https://www.instagram.com/lorieeber?igsh=NHk4bDRhaDhwOWcw [https://www.instagram.com/lorieeber?igsh=NHk4bDRhaDhwOWcw] https://www.tiktok.com/@lorieeber?_r=1&_t=ZP-97IXtma1t7P [https://www.tiktok.com/@lorieeber?_r=1&_t=ZP-97IXtma1t7P] **Contact Deb Foster for speaking engagements at Deb@GenXJuggler.com [Deb@GenXJuggler.com] **Want to be a guest on Gen X Juggler Podcast? Send Deb Foster a message      on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler]   Links to Gen X Juggler: https://youtube.com/@genxjuggler?si=GdErb9FBtfInJMTC [https://youtube.com/@genxjuggler?si=GdErb9FBtfInJMTC] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr] https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr] https://www.instagram.com/gen_x_juggler?igsh=MXRvb3hyZDA4b3MzMQ== [https://www.instagram.com/gen_x_juggler?igsh=MXRvb3hyZDA4b3MzMQ==] https://www.tiktok.com/@debfoster88?_t=ZP-8yp0VGqHois&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@debfoster88?_t=ZP-8yp0VGqHois&_r=1] **THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IN ANY FIELD INCLUDING LEGAL, MEDICAL, FINANCIAL OR MENTAL HEALTH. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY GUESTS ON THIS PODCAST ARE THEIR OWN AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE HOST AND/OR PRODUCERS.**

GXJ Replay: Honoring the In-Between: Rites of Passage, Life Transitions, and the Power of the Pause with Keri Mangis

This week on the Gen X Juggler Podcast, host Deb welcomes author, speaker, and cultural critic Keri Mangis. The discussion focuses on breaking down societal norms and rethinking life transitions, with an emphasis on viewing menopause as a rite of passage rather than a crisis.   The conversation also explores the importance of emotional reflection, pausing in our busy lives, and embracing creativity as a vital part of our existence.   Keri sheds light on her TED Talk, her book 'Embodying Soul,' and her upcoming book, 'The Essential Ingredient,' encouraging listeners to see themselves as crucial components in the larger tapestry of life.   00:00 Breaking the Status Quo   00:45 Welcome and Guest Intro   01:20 TED Talk Menopause Reframed   04:09 Rites of Passage and Elderhood   07:50 Pause to Metabolize Pain   12:48 Vulnerability as Real Strength   18:14 Freedom from Fixing   22:45 Liminal Space Explained   25:34 Perfectionism and Self Grace   30:05 Creativity as Lifesaving   36:07 Books and Where to Find Keri   40:13 Closing Thanks and Wrap Up   Links to Keri Mangis:   www.KeriMangis.com [http://www.KeriMangis.com]   https://www.instagram.com/kerimangis?igsh=MW1keDN3N3N6N2w4cw== [http://www.KeriMangis.com]   Watch Keri’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/QP0GE56iUm0?si=d8-Vzmnlw63JKzBq [https://youtu.be/QP0GE56iUm0?si=d8-Vzmnlw63JKzBq]   Amazon link to purchase Embodying Soul: https://a.co/d/1GGGMIU [https://a.co/d/1GGGMIU]   **Contact Deb Foster for speaking engagements at Deb@GenXJuggler.com [Deb@GenXJuggler.com] **Want to be a guest on Gen X Juggler Podcast? Send Deb Foster a message      on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler]   Links to Gen X Juggler: https://youtube.com/@genxjuggler?si=GdErb9FBtfInJMTC [https://youtube.com/@genxjuggler?si=GdErb9FBtfInJMTC] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr] https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr] https://www.instagram.com/gen_x_juggler?igsh=MXRvb3hyZDA4b3MzMQ== [https://www.instagram.com/gen_x_juggler?igsh=MXRvb3hyZDA4b3MzMQ==] https://www.tiktok.com/@debfoster88?_t=ZP-8yp0VGqHois&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@debfoster88?_t=ZP-8yp0VGqHois&_r=1]   **THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IN ANY FIELD INCLUDING LEGAL, MEDICAL, FINANCIAL OR MENTAL HEALTH. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY GUESTS ON THIS PODCAST ARE THEIR OWN AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE HOST AND/OR PRODUCERS.**

GXJ Replay: Grief is Not a 4-Letter Word: Finding Hope and Purpose through the Pain of Loss with Michelle Bader Ebersole

This week on the Gen X Juggler Podcast, host Deb introduces Michelle Bader Ebersole, a woman who transformed her profound grief into a mission of helping others. Ebersole shares her personal story of losing her husband, Luke, to cancer while raising young children. She details the journey of caregiving, grieving, and ultimately finding a new purpose. Ebersole talks about founding her nonprofit Widow Goals and her Christian podcast, Widowed 2 Soon, both dedicated to supporting widows. She emphasizes the importance of community, the church's role in supporting widows, and offers practical advice on what to say and do when someone you care about is grieving. Tune in for an insightful conversation on finding hope and purpose after a profound loss. 00:00 Guest Intro And Teaser 00:57 Meet Michelle And Gen X Chat 02:36 Love Story With Luke 03:21 Cancer Diagnosis And Amputation 05:12 Family Life After Treatment 06:19 Cancer Returns And Kids Told 07:56 Last Wishes And Hospice Care 10:22 Final Hours And Goodbye 13:41 Early Widowhood And COVID Grief 17:28 Healing Tools And New Purpose 21:22 Widow Goals Nonprofit And Retreats 23:04 Book Widow Goals And Chosen Vision 25:08 Chosen Launch Tribute 25:24 Workbook to Leaders Guide 26:02 Widows Programs in Churches 27:04 Finding Love Again 30:57 Supporting Widows Mission 31:31 Remembering Key Dates 37:15 How to Help Grievers 44:05 Grief Waves Not Stages 46:04 Retreat and Ripple Effect 49:06 Where to Find Her   Links to Michelle Bader Ebersole widowgoals.org [http://widowgoals.org] https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals?_r=1&_t=ZP-93qoZuRxvJ9 [https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals?_r=1&_t=ZP-93qoZuRxvJ9] https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals?igsh=OXd0b3d3eXE2enF4 [https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals?igsh=OXd0b3d3eXE2enF4] https://www.facebook.com/share/1CAsC2ZJoW/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/1CAsC2ZJoW/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Checkout Michelle's Podcast, Widowed 2 Soon, on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and other podcast platforms. For speaking and event enquiries, please contact Deb at: Deb@GenXJuggler.com [Deb@GenXJuggler.com]   **Want to be a guest on Gen X Juggler Podcast? Send Deb Foster a message      on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler]   Links to Gen X Juggler: https://youtube.com/@genxjuggler?si=GdErb9FBtfInJMTC [https://youtube.com/@genxjuggler?si=GdErb9FBtfInJMTC] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr] https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr] https://www.instagram.com/gen_x_juggler?igsh=MXRvb3hyZDA4b3MzMQ== [https://www.instagram.com/gen_x_juggler?igsh=MXRvb3hyZDA4b3MzMQ==] https://www.tiktok.com/@debfoster88?_t=ZP-8yp0VGqHois&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@debfoster88?_t=ZP-8yp0VGqHois&_r=1]   **THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IN ANY FIELD INCLUDING LEGAL, MEDICAL, FINANCIAL OR MENTAL HEALTH. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY GUESTS ON THIS PODCAST ARE THEIR OWN AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE HOST AND/OR PRODUCERS.**