Gen X Juggler Podcast

Yesterday, we were the fun-loving feral kids of the 80’s, and today we’re grownup Gen Xers juggling the many joys and demands of midlife. That happened fast! This podcast will cover topics that matter most to us as we navigate the uncharted waters of midlife and all that comes with it. We’ll reminisce about the good old days as we gather resources and share stories that help us make the most of the here and now.

Gen X Juggler Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 84 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #81

  No Contact: Grieving the Relationship without losing hope with Candi Morris

  Aug 13, 202642 min

  Today on the Gen X Juggler podcast, Deb interviews Candi Morris, creator of the Estranged and Rearranged podcast, about supporting parents whose adult children go no contact. Candi shares her personal estrangement from her 35-year-old son since July 2022, the loss of contact with her granddaughter, and the earlier death of an adult daughter, describing estrangement as “ambiguous grief.” She discusses why estrangement feels more prevalent, citing social media algorithms, cultural focus on the self, media coverage, and a reported 38% of adults estranged from a family member. They address impacts on grandchildren and family legacy, missing grace and forgiveness, links to divorce, tragedy, therapy advice, and spouse/partner influence. Candi urges parents to hold hope for reconciliation while continuing to live, improve themselves, and seek support via estrangedandrearranged.com and free weekly Zoom groups. 00:00 No Contact Rising 00:46 Meet Candi Morris 02:10 Her Estrangement Story 03:54 From TikTok to Podcast 08:37 Ambiguous Grief Explained 09:03 Why Estrangement Is Trending 14:53 Legacy and Grandkids 20:02 Grace and Growth 23:05 Trauma Divorce and Therapy 29:28 Building Resilience Again 33:48 Spouse Influence and Alienation 37:22 Hope Without Waiting 40:44 Where to Find Support 41:31 Final Encouragement Links to Candi Morris: estrangedandrearranged.com https://www.instagram.com/estrangedandrearranged?igsh=a3puenZiYWh4YWdu https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C1ARkRgfr/? For speaking and event inquiries, please contact Deb at: 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 Links to Gen X Juggler: https://youtube.com/@genxjuggler?si=GdErb9FBtfInJMTC https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965 https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/gen_x_juggler?igsh=MXRvb3hyZDA4b3MzMQ== 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.**

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  Episode #80

  GXJ Replay: When Faith Leaders Burn Out: Identity, Expectations & Healing in the Wilderness, with Dustin Kleinschmidt

  Aug 6, 202650 min

  Today on the Gen X Juggler podcast, Deb welcomes Dustin Kleinschmidt, an author, coach, and former pastor with over 25 years of ministry experience and the author of The Wilderness Way: Finding Freedom in Life’s Fractures. Dustin shares his unconventional path into ministry and how returning to a Texas church after a senior pastor’s affair and COVID-era turmoil led to years of crisis leadership, resignation, and a severe spiral into depression and anxiety. He describes how God challenged him to examine his unmet expectations behind the disappointment and reframed this season in the “wilderness” between rescue and the promised land, where beauty and brokenness coexist and God is present. They discuss ministry’s performance pressures, identity and significance, setting values and boundaries, and Dustin’s coaching approach focused on spiritual, emotional, relational, and organizational health, plus his book, workbook, and upcoming music release. 00:00 Burnout And Calling 00:59 Meet Dustin Kleinschmidt 01:38 Gen X Midlife Weight 02:33 Ministry Origin Story 06:37 From Music To Pastor 10:17 Church Crisis And Collapse 11:58 Resignation And Spiral 14:29 Disappointment Expectations 18:16 Wilderness Way Framework 23:32 Tenderness Through Suffering 25:58 Leader Pressure And Masks 28:12 Performing For Expectations 29:50 Feeling Far From God 30:54 The Thing Underneath 31:54 Significance And Identity 36:12 Idols And True Rest 38:24 Burnout In Creative Work 41:03 Redefining Values And Boundaries 43:33 Coaching Approach Explained 46:21 Book Music And Where To Find 48:47 Closing Reflections And Thanks Links to Dustin Kleinschmidt: www.dustinkleinschmidt.com https://www.instagram.com/dustinkschmidt?igsh=MW9lMzQyMHZlcnhjbA== https://www.instagram.com/walkingthewildernessway?igsh=MXV0cnl4b3dvMXl4bA== https://www.facebook.com/share/18Xwj2Qn9G/?mibextid=wwXIfr Find Dustin's book, The Wilderness Way: Finding Freedom in Life's Fractures, at: https://a.co/d/00eFUMq7 And pick up the accompanying workbook as well at: https://a.co/d/0fhV3pB1 **For speaking and event enquiries, please contact Deb at: 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 StatGuardPlus Go to: https://StatGuardPlus.com Use promo code: GenX10 to get 10% off Be sure to join Deb for “Talk-O Bout it Tuesday,” a weekly live session on the Gen X Juggler Podcast Facebook page where we talk about this week's episode, connect, and have a fun conversation, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Central Time. Links to Gen X Juggler: https://youtube.com/@genxjuggler?si=GdErb9FBtfInJMTC https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965 https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/gen_x_juggler?igsh=MXRvb3hyZDA4b3MzMQ== 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.**

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  Episode #79

  64. The Baggage We Carry: Friendship, Faith, and Letting Go of What Was with Debbie Avinger

  Jul 30, 202645 min

  Deb returns to the Gen X Juggler podcast’s “back to basics” roots and welcomes lifelong friend Debbie Avinger, who previously appeared in the early audio-only days. They reflect on 42+ years of friendship, midlife pressures, parenting stages, and how difficult seasons can pile up. Their conversation centers on “baggage”—personal burdens and the unseen burdens others carry—and how to respond without regret by leaning on God and community. They discuss Christ-centered tools such as breath prayers using scripture, the nervous system’s tendency to replay “what was,” and the challenge of self-isolation, pride, and shame when struggling. Debbie shares a short piece, “The River of Was,” about giving burdens and even “crowns” to God, who “was, is, and is to come,” emphasizing daily mercy and taking life one day at a time. 00:00 Back to Basics 00:46 Meet Debbie Avinger 02:46 Lifelong Friendship 04:37 Kids and Teaching 06:47 Hard Seasons Ahead 08:01 Baggage and Jesus 11:02 Breath Prayer Practice 16:49 Prompted to Reach Out 24:19 Isolation and Pride 32:49 River of Was 38:45 Living in the Is 42:31 Closing Thoughts Debbie Avinger's son has a YouTube Channel! Find it on Youtube @Mr.Shmeeshmoe For speaking and event inquiries, please contact Deb at: 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 Links to Gen X Juggler: https://youtube.com/@genxjuggler?si=GdErb9FBtfInJMTC https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965 https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/gen_x_juggler?igsh=MXRvb3hyZDA4b3MzMQ== 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.**

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  Episode #78

  GXJ Replay: Burned Out, Stuck, and Dreaming of More? How to Leave Corporate and Find Your True Calling with Shelley McIntyre

  Jul 23, 202641 min

  This show features Shelley McIntyre, a certified coach specializing in helping Gen X professionals leave corporate life and start creative ventures that align with their values. Shelley discusses recognizing signs that it's time for a career change, the importance of reconnecting with one's values and essence, and practical steps for making a successful transition. She also shares stories of clients who have found fulfillment in new careers and offers advice for others contemplating a similar move. 00:00 Gen X Crossroads 01:00 Meet Shelly McIntyre 01:49 Stuck Between Roles 03:17 Build a New Foundation 03:45 Rediscover Values 05:15 Values in Action 09:04 Loyalty Myth Breaks 12:08 Start Before Burnout 12:53 Essence Exercise 15:54 Take Your Power Back 17:55 Call Your Network 19:41 Delegate What Drains You 20:29 Leap Story Begins 21:24 Joy Led Career Pivot 21:56 Ballroom Dance Handbook 23:10 Your Interests Matter 24:46 Signs Its Time To Pivot 28:00 Stop Negative Bonding 29:55 First Practical Steps 32:45 Build Your Support Network 35:56 Offgassing After Quitting 39:09 Where To Find Shelly Links to Shelley McIntyre: https://burnthemapcoaching.com/ https://www.instagram.com/burnthemapcoaching/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-mcintyre?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app For speaking and event inquiries, please contact Deb at: 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 Links to Gen X Juggler: https://youtube.com/@genxjuggler?si=GdErb9FBtfInJMTC https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965 https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/gen_x_juggler?igsh=MXRvb3hyZDA4b3MzMQ== 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.**

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  Episode #77

  GXJ Replay: Midlife, Masculinity, and Meaning with Maxim Shapiro

  Jul 16, 202642 min

  This week on the Gen X Juggler podcast, Deb welcomes life coach Maxim Shapiro about men, midlife crisis, and authenticity in a culture redefining masculinity. Shapiro shares his personal journey from lifelong depression and playing small—shaped in part by being an only child of Soviet immigrants whose parents kept him sheltered—toward reclaiming risk, self-respect, and an “inner hero,” sparked by a coach who later became his romantic partner. They discuss how Gen X wasn’t taught to trust intuition, how midlife crises can happen despite external success when accomplishments don’t match inner contentment, and the importance of living a genuine rather than performative life. The conversation also covers “toxic masculinity” versus masculinity, men and women as complementary rather than competing, shifting gender roles, and family choices. 00:00 Gen X Midlife Shift 01:05 Meet Coach Max 02:19 Depression And Playing Small 04:59 A Wake Up At Forty 07:33 Men And Women Complement 09:53 Roots Of Fear And Safety 13:11 Finding Intuition And Authenticity 18:10 Sponsor Thermostat Wars 19:02 What Midlife Crisis Really Is 21:38 Authentic vs Performative Life 24:08 From Self Discovery to Coaching 25:29 Reframing Toxic Masculinity 30:25 Men and Women Same Team 32:40 Bear vs Man Debate 35:14 Authenticity and Family Choices 39:47 Midlife Wake Up Call 40:33 Where to Find Maxim 41:29 Closing Thoughts Links to Maxim Shapiro: Forwardmotioncoach.ing https://youtube.com/@maximshapiro?si=vXc4-upO3666bCJ9 https://www.facebook.com/share/182xKB5N1m/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxim-shapiro-mba?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app For speaking and event enquiries, please contact Deb at: 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 Links to Gen X Juggler: https://youtube.com/@genxjuggler?si=GdErb9FBtfInJMTC https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-x-juggler-podcast/id1792338965 https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLEHVGu9H/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/gen_x_juggler?igsh=MXRvb3hyZDA4b3MzMQ== 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.**

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