Gen X Moxie | Gutsy Mindset Hacks for Gen X Women
You grew up fast, felt everything hard, and learned to survive on sarcasm and self-reliance. You’ve been adulting since elementary school, and those default cycles have taken their toll on your relationships, routines and overall wellbeing. But now? You’re ready to break those patterns of just pushing through and pretending to be fine. You’re ready to replace those old school trauma responses for true resilience. You’re ready to show up for yourself and others with intention, grounded wisdom and calm, not cortisol and inner chaos. Gen X Moxie™ is a podcast for fiercely independent, creative and resourceful women who are ready to eject the mixed tape of negative thoughts and emotions, and press play on finally being themselves instead of proving themselves. Each episode blends gutsy mindset hacks, emotional resilience strategies, and Jedi level snark so you can stop white-knuckling through life and start living it on your own terms. We’re rewriting grit gospel of “suck it up” and “get over it, one emotional plot twist at a time. If you’re ready to drop the weight of who’ve you had to be — you’re in the right place. Surviving our teens required moxie. Let’s use that moxie to thrive as an adult (with our signature side-eye, of course!)
Episodes
This episode addresses the difference between overreacting and being stuck in emotional high-alert — and how that Gen X programming probably started long before adulthood. Using the M.O.X.I.E. Method™, you’ll learn practical ways to stop absorbing everyone else’s energy, how to calm the emotional spiral, and start regulating your reactions with confidence.
Today we'll break down why comparison cuts so deep for Gen X women— and how it’s not just stealing your joy, it’s reshaping your identity. Using the M.O.X.I.E. Method™ you'll learn what’s really going on under the surface, so you can choose actions that reconnect you with your own voice, values, and joy - and rewrite the story you tell yourself when someone else’s win triggers your worth.
Overthinking isn’t just annoying — it’s exhausting. And for Gen X women, it’s often a survival strategy dressed up as productivity. In this episode, we'll break down why our brains default to mental gymnastics, how it keeps us stuck, and what to do about it. Using the 5-step M.O.X.I.E. Method™, you'll learn a grounded, practical way out of the loop so you can be more calm and present in your life.
If you’ve ever felt uneasy during quiet moments, or stuck in a cycle of always “bracing for impact" even when all is well, this episode is for you. You'll hear how hypervigilance shows up in everyday life — and why so many Gen X women confuse high alert with creating safety. Listen to learn how the 5-step M.O.X.I.E. Method™ can help you move from always being on-edge to feeling more grounded, even when hypervigilance kicks in.
If your inner teen is still yelling, “You’re not the boss of me!” — this episode is for you. We'll dive into how rebellion shaped our Gen X survival strategy…and how that same energy can turn into burnout when left unchecked. You’ll learn how to use the M.O.X.I.E. Method™ to shift from a default setting of defiance to grounded resilience.
In this episode, we'll unpack why many Gen X women got stuck emotionally somewhere around junior prom… and how we can finally grow up those reactive parts of ourselves. Using the M.O.X.I.E. Method™, we'll walk through five steps to shift your emotional responses that prove you’re no longer stuck in 9th grade survival mode.
(eye-roll) Emotional suppression — a classic Gen X habit of bottling it up, smoothing it over, and locking it down tight. We'll examine why we mute our emotions, how our emotional security system keeps us stuck, and what it looks like to finally pry open the vault. Using the 5-step M.O.X.I.E. Method™ as a guide, you’ll learn how to practice emotional strength by giving your feelings a a safe exit route.
Today’s foundational episode introduces the M.O.X.I.E. Method™: a 5-step framework created specifically for the generation raised on self-sufficiency, sarcasm, and solo problem-solving.
Whether this is your first toe-dip into mindset work or you’ve done many laps in the self-help pool, this method helps you rewire your Gen X brain so you can stop drowning in survival mode and start living with intention.
Popular Podcasts
United States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts Lyra Smith and George Civeris go into one aspect of the Kennedy story.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.