Gen X at Midlife
Gen X at Midlife
Podcast Description
People from all walks of life report being their unhappiest around 46 years old, on average. The good news is, many people’s happiness trends upward after that, with those in their 60s, 70s and 80s often enjoying life more fully than ever. Curious to hear how my Gen X peers are faring in the messy middle, I’ll be talking to people who’ve made it through the low point, are in it now, or who are just now experiencing it.
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Focuses on midlife experiences, personal growth, and the pursuit of happiness with episodes discussing themes like recovering from loss, overcoming depression, and career pivots, such as how artist Ray Beldner regained his creativity and Tess Hawes' journey through her midlife crisis.
People from all walks of life report being their unhappiest around 46 years old, on average. The good news is, many people’s happiness trends upward after that, with those in their 60s, 70s and 80s often enjoying life more fully than ever. Curious to hear how my Gen X peers are faring in the messy middle, I’ll be talking to people who’ve made it through the low point, are in it now, or who are just now experiencing it.
In Hollywood, it’s particularly hard not to compare your career to others’. Jay Kogen, a longtime, very successful TV comedy writer, shares thoughts on how to avoid making yourself miserable. I needed his wisdom and will want to re-listen to this episode occasionally to stay in the right headspace. We also cover how much advance planning Jay and I need for social engagements, how comedian Neal Brennan solved his stubborn depression, my number one tip for developing good habits, and Jay’s business idea for making them stick.
Awesome original music by composer Daniel DiPrima.
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