Strangers With Kittens: Gen X Stories from the Least Parented Generation.

Post-Vacation Babbles

Ushering in the summer season just a little bit early. Eileen recalls some of the more obscure products long forgotten from the 70s, were they too legit or just full of Formaldehyde? GLP-1s are giving major side-eye, but why? Plus, don't miss a Gen-X Spotify Hack for those of you who are sick of the algorithm trying to dictate your mood.  Listen to the all-new minisode now! Support the show [https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/contact] Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts.  Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media  Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556914352080&mibextid=LQQJ4d%20https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556914352080&mibextid=LQQJ4d] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/strangerswithkittenspodcast/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@strangerswithkittens] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/Wix] Keep The Conversation Going  https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/ [https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/]

Creativity, Community & Chaos: The 3 C's of Gen X

This week GenXer Taigi Smith joins Eileen on Strangers With Kittens. The studio audience grows by one canine and doubles the drama, (or maybe trauma). Listen as these two dredge up some collective trauma, and some stories that feel unreal but are 100% true.    Read More About This Week's Guest Here:  Taigi Smith is a Television Producer for the award-winning ABC NEWS Show, 20/20. She has an incredible fascination with true crime and a passion for stories. When she isn't on camera or behind the scenes, you'll find her at the local food co-op or in the garden. Support the show [https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/contact] Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts.  Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media  Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556914352080&mibextid=LQQJ4d%20https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556914352080&mibextid=LQQJ4d] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/strangerswithkittenspodcast/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@strangerswithkittens] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/Wix] Keep The Conversation Going  https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/ [https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/]

Hey Mama, You're Doing Great

This one is for the moms. Join Eileen and special guest Audra Socinski while they hash out motherhood. In celebration of Mother's Day, this episode recognizes all the bits of motherhood, including the moments that nearly knock you out. Moms are constantly told to "enjoy it" but if we are being honest, this job is pretty freaking hard to enjoy most of the time. So this year, we are skipping the flowers, the cards, and the macaroni necklaces. This year, we want honest conversations about parenting, and a couple of compliments.   Support the show [https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/contact] Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts.  Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media  Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556914352080&mibextid=LQQJ4d%20https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556914352080&mibextid=LQQJ4d] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/strangerswithkittenspodcast/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@strangerswithkittens] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/Wix] Keep The Conversation Going  https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/ [https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/]

It's Deja Vu All Over Again

Are we the only ones reading the news headlines and wondering what year it is?  This week on Strangers With Kittens, Eileen wrestles with time. In preparation of her own daughter's college graduation, Eileen acknowledges the similarities between Gen Z and Gen X. When Gen Xers were entering the work-force things were bad. As Gen Z enters adulthood, the workforce and beyond, it seems not much has changed. Tune in for your weekly dose of Gen X cynicism, comedy, and musings.  Support the show [https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/contact] Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts.  Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media  Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556914352080&mibextid=LQQJ4d%20https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556914352080&mibextid=LQQJ4d] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/strangerswithkittenspodcast/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@strangerswithkittens] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/Wix] Keep The Conversation Going  https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/ [https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/]

Boys Don't Cry (And That's A Problem)

This week Eileen and special guest Kimmi Berlin, founder and creator of the non-profit organization BuildUpBoys discuss parenting, mentoring, and nurturing boys. These two GenXers are all too familiar with the clear gender roles of generations past which is why they had so much fun criticizing cultural norms and challenging society's idea of what a man should or shouldn't be. Boys aren't bad, it isn't in their biology. We can nurture boys' ability to remain attuned to their emotions, love unabashedly, and communicate. Turns out boys will be boys... but that doesn't have to be a bad thing.  BuildUpBoys serves boys from Pre-K through 6th grade. But also educate their parents, grandparents, caretakers, teachers, and coaches on why encouraging them to feel, express, and regulate their entire range of emotions is so important. If you would like more information or to donate, please visit  www.buildupboys.com Support the show [https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/contact] Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts.  Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media  Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556914352080&mibextid=LQQJ4d%20https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556914352080&mibextid=LQQJ4d] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/strangerswithkittenspodcast/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@strangerswithkittens] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/Wix] Keep The Conversation Going  https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/ [https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/]