Gen X-Unlatched

Gen X-Unlatched

By Dr. MarioEducationSelf-Improvement
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Gen X-Unlatched episodes

  • This: A Simple, Complex Love Story | Episode 48

    In this episode, Dr. Mario talks to Naomi Rivers, a writing team comprised of two wives living on the east coast. 

    Listen as they discuss: 

    • Why they decided to write their first novel

    • The joys and pains  of the writing process 

    • Their advice to anyone who’s interested in publishing a novel

      • Share your feedback about the episode. Please rate, review, and share this episode.  


      CONNECT WITH NAOMI RIVERS 

      • Web: https://www.naomiriversbooks.com/ 

      • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naomiriversbooks 

      • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naomiriversbooks/ 

      • Twitter: https://twitter.com/nrivers_books 

        • BRAINSTORM WITH DR. MARIO

        • Got an issue that you need to talk about? Schedule your 30-minute brainstorming session on my calendar  

          • NEED A COACH? 

          • Create a clear path to the next chapter of your life. Reserve your complimentary strategy session on my website

            • FREE WEBINAR  

            • Add your name to the waiting list for the next Lifestyle Vision Challenge webinar 

              • LET’S CONNECT 

              • Want to connect on social media? Follow me on Facebook and Instagram
              • Need support with your lifestyle transition? Join the conversations in the Gen X-Unlatched Facebook group
                • 56 min
              • My Father the Queen | Episode 47

                In this episode, Dr. Mario talks to Lisa N. Alexander, Director, Producer and Storyteller. Lisa talks to Dr. Mario about her latest independent film, My Father the Queen. 

                Listen as they discuss: 

                • How her life events inspired the film

                • Why Lisa believes the film’s message transcends Generation X

                • Her advice to anyone interested in filmmaking and producing     

                  • Share your feedback–please rate, review, and share this episode. 


                  CONNECT WITH LISA  

                  • Web: https://lisanalexander.com/ 

                  • My Father the Queen: https://myfatherthequeen.com/   

                  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFatherTheQueen/ 

                  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfatherthequeen/   

                    • BRAINSTORM WITH DR. MARIO

                    • Got an issue that you need to talk about? Schedule your 30-minute brainstorming session on my calendar  

                      • NEED A COACH? 

                      • Create a clear path to the next chapter of your life. Reserve your complimentary strategy session on my website

                        • FREE WEBINAR  

                        • Add your name to the waiting list for the next Lifestyle Vision Challenge webinar 

                          • CONNECT WITH DR. MARIO 

                          • Want to connect with me on social media? Follow me on Facebook and Instagram

                          • Need support with your lifestyle transition? Join the conversations in the Gen X-Unlatched Facebook group


                            • 58 min
                          • What Does it Mean to be UNLATCHED? | Episode 46

                            In this episode, Dr. Mario explains what it means for Gen Xers to be UNLATCHED. 

                            Listen as he shares: 

                            • How he came up with the term and what it means 

                            • Why he believes Gen Xers can reignite the spirit of their youth to achieve their life goals  

                            • Simple strategies that help you shift your mindset and get UNLATCHED 

                              • If this episode resonated with you, please rate and review it. Leave some comments about how you’re getting UNLATCHED. 

                              RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

                              • Episode 36: You Can’t Get Clear Until You Do It

                              • Gen X-Unlatched Facebook group

                                • BRAINSTORM WITH DR. MARIO

                                • Got an issue that you need help with? Schedule your 30-minute brainstorming session on my calendar  

                                  • NEED A COACH? 

                                  • Create a clear path to the next chapter of your life. Reserve your complimentary strategy session on my website

                                    • FREE WEBINAR  

                                    • Add your name to the waiting list for the next Lifestyle Vision Challenge webinar 

                                      • LET’S CONNECT

                                      • Want to connect on social media? Follow me on Facebook and Instagram
                                      • Need support with your lifestyle transition? Join the conversations in the Gen X-Unlatched Facebook group


                                        • 19 min
                                      • The Reason Why Taking a Leap of Faith Helps You Live Your Best Life | Episode 45

                                        In this episode, Dr. Mario talks to Melanie Whittaker, owner of You Are Your Marketing. 

                                        Listen as they discuss: 

                                        • Why taking the leap of faith and relocating to Spain was the best decision  

                                        • What her lifestyle transition has been like moving to a new country 

                                        • How she helps her clients show up for themselves to get the marketing and PR results they want 

                                          • Share your feedback about the episode. Please rate, review, and share this episode.  


                                          CONNECT WITH MELANIE 

                                          • Web: www.youareyourmarketing.com 

                                          • Facebook: www.facebook.com/youareyourmarketing 

                                          • Instagram: www.instagram.com/youareyourmarketing  

                                            • BRAINSTORM WITH DR. MARIO

                                            • Got an issue that you need to talk about? Schedule your 30-minute brainstorming session on my calendar  

                                              • NEED A COACH? 

                                              • Create a clear path to the next chapter of your life. Reserve your complimentary strategy session on my website

                                                • FREE WEBINAR  

                                                • Add your name to the waiting list for the next Lifestyle Vision Challenge webinar 

                                                  • LET’S CONNECT 

                                                  • Want to connect on social media? Follow me on Facebook and Instagram

                                                  • Need support with your lifestyle transition? Join the conversations in the Gen X-Unlatched Facebook group

                                                    • 58 min
                                                  • The Reason Why Almost Doesn’t Count | Episode 44

                                                    In this episode, Dr. Mario explains what to do when the people you care about can’t meet your expectations for how you want to be treated.

                                                    Listen as he shares:

                                                    • 2 questions that help you frame what’s at stake when you’re not getting what we need from people most important in your life
                                                    • Quick and easy exercises that help you shift your mindset
                                                    • How to get support so you can take your next step in addressing the issue

                                                      • Please Rate and review this episode, and leave some comments about how you’ve dealt with this issue.

                                                      RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

                                                      • Gen X-Unlatched Facebook group

                                                        • BRAINSTORM WITH DR. MARIO

                                                        • Got an issue that you need to talk about? Schedule your 30-minute brainstorming session on my calendar 

                                                          • NEED A COACH?

                                                          • Create a clear path to the next chapter of your life. Reserve your complimentary strategy session on my website

                                                            • FREE WEBINAR

                                                            • Add your name to the waiting list for the next Lifestyle Vision Challenge webinar

                                                              • LET’S CONNECT

                                                              • Want to connect on social media? Follow me on Facebook and Instagram
                                                              • Need support with your lifestyle transition? Join the conversations in the Gen X-Unlatched Facebook group
                                                                • 24 min
                                                              • Who’s Opinion Matters Most: Yours or Other People’s? | Episode 43

                                                                In this episode, Dr. Mario explains what to do if you rely too much on other people’s opinions.

                                                                Listen as he shares:

                                                                • How a desire for the approval of others develops into a people-pleasing personality
                                                                • Why relying on external validation is problematic, even for people-pleasers
                                                                • Resources that help you shift your people-pleasing personality

                                                                  • Lastly, don’t forget to answer this week’s poll question (for Spotify listeners only). Let him know if you’re a people-pleaser on not.


                                                                  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

                                                                  • Gen X-Unlatched Facebook group

                                                                    • BRAINSTORM WITH DR. MARIO

                                                                    • Got an issue that you need to talk about? Schedule your 30-minute brainstorming session on my calendar 

                                                                      • NEED A COACH?

                                                                      • Create a clear path to the next chapter of your life. Reserve your complimentary strategy session on my website

                                                                        • FREE WEBINAR

                                                                        • Add your name to the waiting list for the next Lifestyle Vision Challenge webinar

                                                                          • LET’S CONNECT

                                                                          • Want to connect on social media? Follow me on Facebook and Instagram
                                                                          • Need support with your lifestyle transition? Join the conversations in the Gen X-Unlatched Facebook group
                                                                            • 21 min
                                                                          • Is 2023 your year to make BIG life changes?

                                                                            Let this year be the year you finally step into a new way of living 

                                                                            Changing your lifestyle can range from something as simple as creating new habits to moving to a new country. The problem with making a lifestyle transition is that most people don’t have a clear vision of the years ahead. That’s why I created the workshop, so you can take your first step towards creating a vision of your ideal style of living.

                                                                            The honest truth is that lifestyle transitions don’t happen overnight. STOP beating yourself up because you haven’t changed fast enough! I give you permission to stop being so hard on yourself. There’s help for you.

                                                                            I invite you to gain the clarity you need to finally get out of the neutral zone and make your transition a reality.

                                                                            Attend my FREE 5-Day workshop where you’ll:

                                                                            • Create a vision for the lifestyle you desire, using change as an opportunity
                                                                            • Identify potential obstacles and explore your new learning curve
                                                                            • Reframe your mindset to change your dysfunctional beliefs to practical ones
                                                                            • Develop your Lifestyle Transition Blueprint by taking an honest look at the gap between your current reality and your goals
                                                                            • Identify accountability practices that help you stay on the path to achieving a new way of living

                                                                              • Who should attend?

                                                                              This workshop works best for busy professionals who:

                                                                              • Are secretly burned out and have a hard time admitting it
                                                                              • Experience guilt or shame when they are unable to complete everything on the calendar
                                                                              • Feel unproductive when relaxing or enjoying downtime
                                                                              • Have an overwhelming fear of failure that’s keeping them stuck
                                                                              • Want to understand why they are struggling to make the changes they desire

                                                                                • What should you expect?

                                                                                Each day, you’ll receive an email from me outlining the day’s activities. The email will contain a short reading and 1-2 questions for you to complete about the day’s topic. Additionally, we will meet via Zoom for a live, 1-hour Q&A session to discuss the questions and expand our learning. The Q&A session is an excellent time for you to get your questions answered and connect with other workshop participants. Overall, you should expect to commit 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete the daily activities. That’s a total of 5 hours for the workshop.

                                                                                Reserve your seat here!

                                                                                10 min
                                                                              • Is Family Support Necessary for Living Your Dream Life? | Episode 42

                                                                                In this episode, Dr. Mario explains what to do when your life vision differs from what your loved ones expect of you.

                                                                                Listen as he shares:

                                                                                • A personal experience where he realized some of his family members didn’t support his lifestyle transition goals
                                                                                • How he dealt with the anger and disappointment arising from the lack of family support
                                                                                • 4 strategies to deal with negative emotions and how to stay committed to your lifestyle vision

                                                                                  • Don’t forget to answer this week’s poll question. Let Dr. Mario know what you think about the role of family support in pursuing your life’s dreams.

                                                                                  Resources Mentioned in this Episode

                                                                                  • Gen X-Unlatched Facebook group

                                                                                    • Let’s keep in touch on social media!

                                                                                    • Want to connect on social media? Follow me on Facebook and Instagram
                                                                                    • Need support with your lifestyle transition? Join the conversations in the Gen X-Unlatched Facebook group
                                                                                    • Want to create a clear path to your lifestyle transition? Go to my website to reserve your complimentary strategy session
                                                                                      • 27 min
                                                                                    • How to Gain Mental Clarity for Goal-Setting | Episode 41

                                                                                      Join Dr. Mario for the first episode of Season 4. In this episode, he explains why you can’t set goals or achieve your dream life without mental clarity.

                                                                                      Listen as he shares:

                                                                                      • The role mental clarity plays in making sustainable life changes
                                                                                      • 4 areas of life that could be preventing you from gaining clarity
                                                                                      • How to gain clarity if you’re struggling

                                                                                        • Dr. Mario also shares the inaugural Aww, Hell Nah! award of the week. Don’t forget to answer the poll question, Dr. Mario wants to hear from you. 

                                                                                        Resources Mentioned in this Episode

                                                                                        • Work with Dr. Mario

                                                                                          • Let’s keep in touch on social media!

                                                                                          • Want to connect on social media? Follow me on Facebook and Instagram
                                                                                          • Need support with your lifestyle transition? Join the conversations in the Gen X-Unlatched Facebook group
                                                                                          • Want to create a clear path to your lifestyle transition? Go to my website to reserve your complimentary strategy session
                                                                                            • 21 min
                                                                                          • Season 3 Recap | Episode 40

                                                                                            Join Dr. Mario as he recaps Season 3 and shares what’s in store for the next podcast season. Subscribe to the podcast, so you don’t miss any episodes in Season 4!

                                                                                            Listen as he shares:

                                                                                            • His love for 80s TV dramas like Dynasty, Falcon Crest, and Dallas
                                                                                            • The top 3 episodes to binge listen before the next season begins
                                                                                            • Next season’s show format and a special request for listeners

                                                                                              • Resources Mentioned in this Episode

                                                                                              • Episodes 38 & 39: The Female Perspective of Navigating Gen X dating
                                                                                                • Episodes 38 (Part 1): https://spoti.fi/3G0mhYv
                                                                                                • Episode 39 (Part 2): https://spoti.fi/3I4ZQnB
                                                                                                • Episode 22: Worker Mindset or Owner Mindset?
                                                                                                  • https://spoti.fi/3jCrPRC
                                                                                                  • Episode Episode 23: Divorce-It’s not Just an Action
                                                                                                    • https://spoti.fi/3VpmAC1

                                                                                                      • Let’s keep in touch on social media!

                                                                                                      • Want to connect on social media? Follow me on Facebook and Instagram
                                                                                                      • Need support with your lifestyle transition? Join the conversations in the Gen X-Unlatched Facebook group
                                                                                                      • Want to create a clear path to your lifestyle transition? Go to my website to reserve a complimentary strategy session
                                                                                                        • 18 min

                                                                                                      About Gen X-Unlatched

                                                                                                      From the publisher's feed

                                                                                                      Many Gen Xers struggle to balance their responsibilities to others and live life on their own terms. If your inner voice is screaming, “I wish something would change already!” then this podcast is for you.