Gen X Juggler Podcast

Gen X Juggler Podcast

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Gen X Juggler Podcast episodes

  • GXJ Replay: The Loud Quiet of Empty Nesting: Letting Go, Reconnecting, and Having Fun with Rick and Clancy Denton

    This week on the Gen X Juggler podcast, Deb welcomes Rick and Clancy Denton, empty nesters who host The Loud Quiet podcast and wrote a book of the same name about life after kids leave home.

    They explain that the podcast began after Clancy worried about what their marriage would be like without “kid glue,” becoming a weekly intentional connection point. The conversation covers how empty nesting changes roles and routines, the need for intentionality to avoid drifting apart, and balancing independence with couple connection amid the risk of “gray divorce.”

    They discuss shifting from parent-in-charge to coach/mentor with adult kids, offering advice mainly when asked, and letting kids make non-catastrophic mistakes while staying supportive.

    They share rediscovering friendships and fun, and describe their book—organized by the first year’s seasons—capturing highs and lows, with their kids writing the foreword, and they direct listeners to theloudquiet.com, a Facebook community, and Amazon.

    00:00 Empty Nest Reality Check

    00:52 Meet Rick and Clancy

    01:42 How the Podcast Began

    04:45 Preparing for the Shift

    06:45 Intentionality Beats Inertia

    08:23 When Adult Kids Come Home

    10:01 Parenting as Coach Mentor

    13:06 Letting Them Fail Safely

    17:08 Rethinking the College Path

    20:06 New Roles and New Rhythms

    21:07 Independence and Friendships

    23:56 Saying Yes Staying Connected

    26:00 Reconnecting With Friends

    26:36 Rediscovering Dallas Nights

    28:28 Gen X Freedom Returns

    29:39 Feral But Responsible

    30:16 Writing Their Book

    32:19 Proud To Be Authors

    33:37 Kids Read It Too

    35:11 Graduation Gift Idea

    35:58 Empty Nest Daily Changes

    38:37 Embracing The Fifties

    39:49 Small Newness Matters

    41:16 Sadness And Tough Love

    42:48 Moving Forward Together

    44:27 Where To Find Them

    Links to Rick & Clancy Denton:

    https://theloudquiet.com

    https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18aPc3YHmT/?mibextid=wwXIfr

    Purchase their book at:

    https://a.co/d/0byi2IQE

    **For speaking and event enquiries, please contact Deb at: [email protected]

     

    **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.**

     

    46 min
  • GXJ Replay: Can Faith Help You Sleep? Midlife Insomnia, Sleep Science, and Theology with Dr. Benjamin Long
    Today, we address sleep struggles, especially for the sandwich generation, through a conversation with sleep medicine doctor and seminary student Dr. Benjamin Long, author of Sleep Habits Journal: Practices, Prayers and Devotions to Ease Your Sleepless Nights.
     
    Long explains integrating evidence-based insomnia care (including CBT-I and the SATED sleep health framework) with a Christian worldview, noting research linking religious service attendance to better sleep and religious doubt to worse sleep.
     
    The discussion covers midlife factors such as perimenopause, hot flashes, hormone therapy options, and increasing sleep apnea risk with age, including underdiagnosis and subtler symptoms in women.
     
    Long shares “sleepless night rules” (cease before bed, get out of bed if awake, connect with God, repeat, avoid sleeping in/naps), emphasizes prayer and the Daily Office, cautions against transactional “just trust more” thinking, and highlights biblical themes of sleep as gift, trust, and God’s presence in sleeplessness.
     
    00:00 Midlife Sleep Struggles
    01:16 Meet Dr. Long
    02:05 Faith Meets Sleep Medicine
    04:00 Science Based Sleep Tools
    06:25 Research On Religion Sleep
    10:25 Screens Stress And Sleep Stages
    12:46 White Noise Myths
    13:54 Midlife Changes And Menopause
    16:41 Sleep Apnea In Midlife
    19:46 Sleep In The Bible
    21:24 Sleep as Blessing
    22:45 Beloved Sleep Psalm 127
    24:44 Trust That Lets You Rest
    25:45 Trauma and Nonlinear Sleep
    28:35 Sleepless Night Rules
    30:01 Prayer and Daily Office
    33:53 Insomnia as Spiritual Formation
    36:21 Caregiving and Night Retreats
    40:48 Jesus Shares Our Sleeplessness
    42:05 Where to Find the Journal
    43:41 Final Encouragement and Thanks
     
    Links to Dr. Benjamin Long:
     
    https://www.sleephabitsjournal.com/
     
    https://www.instagram.com/thewholeheartedmd?igsh=MXB3cnI2b2hpNDlyYQ==
     
    https://www.tiktok.com/@thewholeheartedmd?_r=1&_t=ZP-94Yav67g3pP
     
    https://benjaminlongmd.substack.com/
     
     
    **For speaking and event enquiries, please contact Deb at: [email protected]

     

    **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.**

     

    45 min
  • GXJ Replay: Step into Your Power, and Choose Your Label! with Jen Hardy
    Host Deb welcomes Jen Hardy, founder of the Pick Your Label movement and Power Up Society, about redefining midlife as an awakening rather than a crisis. Hardy shares her creator journey, including starting a blog and YouTube Channel while managing chronic illness and raising seven children, then shifting from discussing illness to being “fabulous over 50,” which rapidly grew her channel toward 200,000 subscribers.
     
    They discuss choosing and changing personal labels, handling pushback from family and others, rejecting “anti-aging,” and giving women permission to prioritize themselves and make new choices. Hardy explains her “Power Up Generation” concept and her AI-assisted music creation, and both emphasize small 1% daily steps, mindset, connection, and ongoing growth; Hardy can be found at jenhardy.net.
     
    00:00 Power Up Generation
    00:54 Meet Jen Hardy
    02:11 From Illness to Creator
    05:12 Fabulous Over 50
    07:24 Pick Your Label
    09:26 Handling Pushback
    12:00 Right Time No Regrets
    17:13 Self Care and Fairness
    19:04 Midlife Choices Not Crisis
    21:01 Keep Growing Stay Engaged
    21:34 Longevity and Fun
    22:17 Teasing Jen’s Songs
    22:39 Songwriting Roots
    23:24 Creating Music With AI
    24:16 Power Up Generation
    25:20 Starting From Bed
    26:05 Chronic Illness Journey
    27:34 One Percent Better
    29:50 Phoenix Story Mission
    31:51 Unshakeable Midlife
    33:46 Train Ride Friendships
    38:34 AI Tools And Connection
    41:48 Human Touch Matters
    43:07 Where To Find Jen
     
    Links to Jen Hardy:
     
    www.jenhardy.net/links/
     
    Links to Jen Hardy's Latest Music:
     
    https://youtu.be/oULgNZO9e5k?si=UizihvlWGJwUuCGH
    **For speaking and event enquiries, please contact Deb at: [email protected]

     

    **Want to be a guest on Gen X Juggler Podcast? Send Deb Foster a message      on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler

     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.**

     

    45 min
  • GXJ Replay: Midlife-The Gift That Keeps on Giving: A Real Girls Conversation with Angela Burk
    Today on the Gen X Juggler Podcast, Deb discusses the challenges and opportunities of midlife with guest Angela Burk, author of Real Girls Guide to Midlife. 
     
    They talk about the importance of rejecting outdated narratives, the impacts of menopause, and the significance of embracing one's true self. The conversation explores how midlife can be a time for rewriting personal stories, overcoming societal pressures, and prioritizing self-care.
     
    Angela shares insights from her own experiences and her interactions with other women, encouraging listeners to embrace transformation and live authentically.
     
    00:00 Shrinking Woman Hook
    01:25 Meet Angela Burke
    02:54 Why Midlife Talk Matters
    04:36 Keep the Peace Pattern
    07:02 Hitting the Wall
    09:09 Remembering Yourself
    10:36 Stories We Believe
    14:16 Divorce Meets Menopause
    17:39 Leave the Stick
    24:12 Oxygen Mask First
    25:54 Permission and Saying No
    27:52 Rest Without Guilt
    28:28 Permission to Say No
    29:18 Spotting When You Shrink
    30:39 Say What You Need
    31:22 Taking Up Space
    33:21 Authenticity Attracts People
    34:32 Dropping Shame and Guilt
    35:46 The Exhaustion of Being Easy
    39:05 The Red Folder Origin Story
    42:38 Substack Health Breakthroughs
    46:58 Never Too Late to Begin
    48:14 Book Release and Where to Follow
    50:38 Final Thanks and Wrap
     

     

    **Contact Deb for speaking engagements at [email protected]

    **Want to be a guest on Gen X Juggler Podcast? Send Deb Foster a message      on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler

     
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    Links to Angela Burk:

    https://realgirlsguide.com

    https://realgirlsguide55.com

    https://www.instagram.com/realgirlsguide55?igsh=NnI1NjhucXpwNHBi

    Go to Amazon on December 15th, and grab your copy of Real Girls Guide to Midlife! 

    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.**

    52 min
  • 62. When Faith Leaders Burn Out: Identity, Expectations & Healing in the Wilderness, with Dustin Kleinschmidt
    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: [email protected]

     

    **Want to be a guest on Gen X Juggler Podcast? Send Deb Foster a message      on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler

     
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    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.**

     

    51 min
  • GXJ Replay: Disillusionment and the Legacy of Purity Culture with Dr. Angela Deulen

    Today on the Gen X Juggler podcast, Deb welcomes Dr. Angela Deulen, a professor of psychology at California Baptist University, to discuss the purity culture movement of the eighties and nineties and its unintended consequences. Dr. Deulen combines her expertise in behavioral neuroscience, clinical counseling, and Biblical studies to explore the disillusionment experienced by many Gen X individuals.

    They delve into topics like dissatisfaction, disillusionment, regret, the impact of purity culture on sexual satisfaction, and the importance of grace and holistic support within the church. Dr. Deulen emphasizes the need for the church body to provide comprehensive care, especially for those dealing with complex life issues such as the sandwich generation and divorce. She advocates for turning towards God and each other during times of disillusionment, highlighting the transformative power of grace and the synergy between neuroscience and Biblical truth.

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

    01:37 Generation X and Purity Culture

    04:05 Disillusionment and Its Layers

    08:05 Impact of Purity Culture on Women

    16:38 Challenges in Modern Church Support

    23:55 The Impact of Marriage on Women's Health

    24:32 Biblical Perspective on Divorce and Sin

    25:17 Approaching Heartache with Empathy

    28:22 The Role of Grace in Christian Life

    31:26 Purity Culture and Its Consequences

    35:14 The Value of Singlehood in Christianity

    39:15 Integrating Neuroscience and Biblical Truth

    42:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    Links to Dr. Angela Deulen :

    AngelaDeulen.com

    YouTube.com/ ⁨@DrAngelaDeulen⁩ 

    **For speaking and event enquiries, please contact Deb at: [email protected]

     

    **Want to be a guest on Gen X Juggler Podcast? Send Deb Foster a message      on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler

     
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    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.**

     

    45 min
  • GXJ Replay: Redefining Success with Amy Lenius: How to Create a Life That Feels Aligned and Meaningful
    In this episode of the Gen X Juggler podcast, Amy Lenius, Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University, joins the conversation to provide practical tools for breaking negative patterns and redefining personal success.
     
    Amy shares her journey of overcoming chronic illness, the importance of self-belief, self-worth, and consistency, and how these pillars can lead to a fulfilling and successful life.
     
    She also dives into the significance of self-awareness, the holistic approach to health, and the empowering role of adaptability and grit in achieving goals. Listeners are encouraged to pursue self-awareness and join the supportive community at Next Level Nation on Facebook.
     
    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
    01:29 Amy's Journey with Chronic Illness
    03:24 Holistic Healing and Women's Health
    04:26 The Importance of Self-Belief and Self-Worth
    11:16 Building Consistency in a Chaotic Life
    12:14 The Five Steps to Consistency
    20:48 Adapting and Overcoming Perfectionism
    23:49 Overcoming Perfectionism
    25:40 The Role of Grit in Success
    27:08 Embracing Cyclical Nature and Adaptability
    29:48 The Power of Habit Tracking
    36:39 Redefining Success and Core Values
    43:18 Connecting with Amy and Next Level Coaching
     
    Links to Amy Lenius:
     
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenextlevelnation
     
    https://www.instagram.com/amylenius?igsh=MWFtZmp1ZGQxMTJwYQ==

     

    **For speaking and event enquiries, please contact Deb at: [email protected]

     

    **Want to be a guest on Gen X Juggler Podcast? Send Deb Foster a message      on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler

     
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    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.**

     

    47 min
  • 61. The Loud Quiet of Empty Nesting: Letting Go, Reconnecting, and Having Fun

    This week on the Gen X Juggler podcast, Deb welcomes Rick and Clancy Denton, empty nesters who host The Loud Quiet podcast and wrote a book of the same name about life after kids leave home.

    They explain that the podcast began after Clancy worried about what their marriage would be like without “kid glue,” becoming a weekly intentional connection point. The conversation covers how empty nesting changes roles and routines, the need for intentionality to avoid drifting apart, and balancing independence with couple connection amid the risk of “gray divorce.”

    They discuss shifting from parent-in-charge to coach/mentor with adult kids, offering advice mainly when asked, and letting kids make non-catastrophic mistakes while staying supportive.

    They share rediscovering friendships and fun, and describe their book—organized by the first year’s seasons—capturing highs and lows, with their kids writing the foreword, and they direct listeners to theloudquiet.com, a Facebook community, and Amazon.

    00:00 Empty Nest Reality Check

    00:52 Meet Rick and Clancy

    01:42 How the Podcast Began

    04:45 Preparing for the Shift

    06:45 Intentionality Beats Inertia

    08:23 When Adult Kids Come Home

    10:01 Parenting as Coach Mentor

    13:06 Letting Them Fail Safely

    17:08 Rethinking the College Path

    20:06 New Roles and New Rhythms

    21:07 Independence and Friendships

    23:56 Saying Yes Staying Connected

    26:00 Reconnecting With Friends

    26:36 Rediscovering Dallas Nights

    28:28 Gen X Freedom Returns

    29:39 Feral But Responsible

    30:16 Writing Their Book

    32:19 Proud To Be Authors

    33:37 Kids Read It Too

    35:11 Graduation Gift Idea

    35:58 Empty Nest Daily Changes

    38:37 Embracing The Fifties

    39:49 Small Newness Matters

    41:16 Sadness And Tough Love

    42:48 Moving Forward Together

    44:27 Where To Find Them

    Links to Rick & Clancy Denton:

    https://theloudquiet.com

    https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18aPc3YHmT/?mibextid=wwXIfr

    Purchase their book at:

    https://a.co/d/0byi2IQE

    **For speaking and event enquiries, please contact Deb at: [email protected]

     

    **Want to be a guest on Gen X Juggler Podcast? Send Deb Foster a message      on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler

     
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    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.**

     

    46 min
  • 60. Midlife Adventure Awaits! Belinda Coker on Hiking, Confidence, and Budget Travel
    This week on the Gen X Juggler Podcast, Deb interviews Australian hiker, writer, and educator Belinda Coker about her midlife transformation from a stressed, out of shape, home-centered life to pursuing adventure and rebuilding confidence through action.
     
    Belinda describes how the pandemic prompted her to reassess her health, begin hiking with a meetup group, and learn that confidence grows by showing up, even when starting is hard.
     
    She shares a harrowing incident which involves a hurricane-damaged-tent incident and a hypothermia scare while traversing the Canary Islands that shook her confidence but reinforced safety lessons and exit planning.
     
    Belinda recounts memorable experiences hiking Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail and Australia’s red center, including powerful encounters tied to Indigenous culture. She explains house sitting as a frugal, healthier, community-immersive way to travel via her platforms Soul Treader and the House Sitting Collective, offering listeners a 20% discount with code GENX.
     
    00:00 Midlife Missing Piece
    00:48 Meet Belinda Coker
    01:34 Hurricane Tent Detour
    02:39 Life Before the Shift
    05:38 Pandemic Mirror Moment
    07:54 First Hike Wake Up Call
    10:17 Confidence Comes From Action
    13:19 Canary Islands Survival Scare
    24:01 Learning Safety the Hard Way
    27:03 Midlife Losing Yourself
    28:06 Choosing Early Retirement
    29:12 Adventure After Retirement
    30:28 House Sitting Explained
    34:49 Budget Travel Tips
    37:43 Greenland Solo Trek
    42:58 Red Center Spiritual Moment
    48:31 Resources Discount Farewell
     
    Links to Belinda Coker:
    www.soultreader.com
    www.housesittingcollective.com
     
    **For speaking and event enquiries, please contact Deb at: [email protected]

     

    **Want to be a guest on Gen X Juggler Podcast? Send Deb Foster a message      on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler

     

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    53 min
  • 59. Can Faith Help You Sleep? Midlife Insomnia, Sleep Science, and Theology with Dr. Benjamin Long
    Today, we address sleep struggles, especially for the sandwich generation, through a conversation with sleep medicine doctor and seminary student Dr. Benjamin Long, author of Sleep Habits Journal: Practices, Prayers and Devotions to Ease Your Sleepless Nights.
     
    Long explains integrating evidence-based insomnia care (including CBT-I and the SATED sleep health framework) with a Christian worldview, noting research linking religious service attendance to better sleep and religious doubt to worse sleep.
     
    The discussion covers midlife factors such as perimenopause, hot flashes, hormone therapy options, and increasing sleep apnea risk with age, including underdiagnosis and subtler symptoms in women.
     
    Long shares “sleepless night rules” (cease before bed, get out of bed if awake, connect with God, repeat, avoid sleeping in/naps), emphasizes prayer and the Daily Office, cautions against transactional “just trust more” thinking, and highlights biblical themes of sleep as gift, trust, and God’s presence in sleeplessness.
     
    00:00 Midlife Sleep Struggles
    01:16 Meet Dr. Long
    02:05 Faith Meets Sleep Medicine
    04:00 Science Based Sleep Tools
    06:25 Research On Religion Sleep
    10:25 Screens Stress And Sleep Stages
    12:46 White Noise Myths
    13:54 Midlife Changes And Menopause
    16:41 Sleep Apnea In Midlife
    19:46 Sleep In The Bible
    21:24 Sleep as Blessing
    22:45 Beloved Sleep Psalm 127
    24:44 Trust That Lets You Rest
    25:45 Trauma and Nonlinear Sleep
    28:35 Sleepless Night Rules
    30:01 Prayer and Daily Office
    33:53 Insomnia as Spiritual Formation
    36:21 Caregiving and Night Retreats
    40:48 Jesus Shares Our Sleeplessness
    42:05 Where to Find the Journal
    43:41 Final Encouragement and Thanks
     
    Links to Dr. Benjamin Long:
     
    https://www.sleephabitsjournal.com/
     
    https://www.instagram.com/thewholeheartedmd?igsh=MXB3cnI2b2hpNDlyYQ==
     
    https://www.tiktok.com/@thewholeheartedmd?_r=1&_t=ZP-94Yav67g3pP
     
    https://benjaminlongmd.substack.com/
     
     
    **For speaking and event enquiries, please contact Deb at: [email protected]

     

    **Want to be a guest on Gen X Juggler Podcast? Send Deb Foster a message      on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genxjuggler

     
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    Links to Gen X Juggler:

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    **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.**

     

    45 min

About Gen X Juggler Podcast

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Yesterday, we were the fun-loving feral kids of the 80’s, and today we’re grownup Gen Xers juggling the many joys and challenges of midlife. That happened fast! This podcast covers 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 and also share stories and valuable conversations that help us make the most of the here and now.