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GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E11 Surviving the Messy 70s and 80s - A Gen X Reality CheckWant to weigh in? Send us a text!Remember when your parents smoked in the car with the windows up? When teachers could paddle students in front of the class? When asbestos was in our schools and lead was in our paint? Megan and Lesley strip away the nostalgia to examine the genuinely problematic aspects of growing up in the 70s and 80s that shaped our generation.Following their catch-up on recent life changes, the hosts pay tribute to recently departed musical icons Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, then celebrate the 50th anniversaries of both...2025-06-211h 05

Culture ConversationsFrom Isolation to Collaboration with Heather BennettJoin host Megan Robinson in this episode of Culture Conversations as she dives deep into the importance of support in leadership with special guest Heather Bennett, a managing director and partner at Newport LLC. With over 25 years of experience in career and business coaching, Heather shares her expertise on how leaders can combat the loneliness that often comes with being at the top. In this episode, you'll learn: What good support looks like for leaders and their teams The critical role of vulnerability and active listening in effective support How to identify when you or your...2025-06-1826 min

Conversations with Rich BennettFrom Fired to Fearless: Megan Ewing’s Entrepreneurial RebirthSponsored by Harford County Living After being fired from her federal government job, Megan Ewing didn’t crumble; she transformed. In this powerful episode, Megan shares her deeply personal journey of rebuilding her life and redefining success. From overcoming imposter syndrome to launching two books and a growing movement that empowers youth with vision boards, Megan shows how resilience and self-belief can create a ripple effect that changes lives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with self-worth, thinking of starting a business, or needing inspiration to reclaim their narrative.2025-06-091h 14

GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E10: School's Out for Summer (We Had Three Months Off and Nobody Died)Want to weigh in? Send us a text!Remember when summer lasted forever? Megan and Lesley take you back to those glorious days when school let out on Memorial Day and didn't resume until after Labor Day—a true three-month break that today's kids can only dream about.The hosts share their wildly different summer experiences, from Megan's structured daycare and camp life to Lesley's rural gardening adventures and theater camps. They reminisce about the sensory touchstones of Gen X summers: the distinctive sound of approaching ice cream trucks, orange sherbet push-ups that defined childhood ha...2025-06-0751 min

Bite Size Nutrition Podcast with Gillian Bennett#174: from tracking to trust: Megan's shift from die hard macro tracker to mindful eaterIn this episode, I’m joined by Megan, a former client who shares her journey from relying heavily on macro tracking to building a more trusting, confident relationship with food and her body.Whether you're considering nutrition coaching or wondering if the results actually stick, Megan’s story is proof that the right support can create change that lasts far beyond your time together.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:How Megan’s background as a college athlete shaped her food beliefs and fears of weight gainThe downside of macro tr...2025-06-0228 min

GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E9: GenX - No Retirement, No Supervision, No PoniesWant to weigh in? Send us a text!Remember when a birthday party meant friends, pizza, and a Mylar balloon that floated in your house for months? When financial advice was more reassuring than "we just don't know"? When the sound of race cars echoed through an entire city on Memorial Day weekend?In this episode, Megan and Lesley dive into the unique experience of growing up as latchkey kids in the 1980s—a generation whose parents were busy "doing shit" and sometimes forgot we existed. The conversation takes a timely turn when Megan shares he...2025-05-2448 min

GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E8: Is Kermit a Zaddy? Could Kurt Loder be my Dad? Who's old? Not us!Want to weigh in? Send us a text!Megan and Lesley dive into the surprising disconnect between celebrity ages and our mental images of them, sparked by discovering Kurt Loder recently turned 80 years old.• Lesley shares her harrowing experience with a stomach virus that left her with a "puke baby"• Discussion of the new American Pope Leo XIV, his Midwestern roots, and what his selection might signify about America's changing global position• Revelation that Kermit the Frog is 70 years old while Miss Piggy is only 50, creating a surprising 20-year age gap between the Muppet...2025-05-1051 min

GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E7: Friday Night Was for More than Videos!Want to weigh in? Send us a text!Remember when Friday nights didn't require checking your phone every five minutes? When plans were made in person at school and then you just showed up somewhere? Megan and Lesley take us back to their teenage weekend rituals in the 1980s and early '90s, and the nostalgia hits like a caffeine rush from those bottomless Perkins coffees (or teas) we all drank at 2am.With their new vintage bar setup as the perfect backdrop, the hosts trade stories about the weekend social rituals that defined Gen...2025-04-2652 min

From the Playground to the ForegroundEP 15: 🎙️ Classmates, School Boards & Slam Dunks with Megan TimmeIn this episode of From the Playground to the Foreground, Jon Altschuler and Scott Bennett are joined by former classmate and current Richardson ISD school board member Megan Timme—and it’s a reunion packed with laughs, memories, and meaningful conversation.They swap stories from their own school days, shout out favorite teachers, and talk about why top teacher pay is more important than ever—especially as Jon campaigns for the HPISD board.It’s also Day 711 since Scott’s heart transplant, and of course he brings a “prop” to commemorate...2025-04-1435 min

GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E6: We Were Promised Robot Maids and Underwater Cities, But All We Got Was This Lousy SmartphoneWant to weigh in? Send us a text!We reflect on what we thought the future would be like when we were kids, compared to the reality of our current world.• Tribute to Val Kilmer, discussing his iconic roles from Real Genius to Tombstone• Expectations vs reality of technology—where are our flying cars and robot maids?• Childhood predictions about life in the year 2000 and beyond• How Gen X believed in a future of improved health, environment, and space exploration• Memories of nuclear war fears and Disney's optimistic visions of tomorrow• Five M...2025-04-121h 02

GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E5:Puppies, Periods, and Pac-Man Cereal: An After School SpecialWant to weigh in? Send us a text!What do breakfast cereals, women's health concerns, and government overreach have in common? They're all part of the rich tapestry of Gen X experiences that Megan and Lesley explore in this wide-ranging, authentic conversation.The episode opens with exciting puppy news as Megan introduces her new emotional support puppy, Olive! Lesley transparently shares her recent postmenopausal health scare, walking listeners through her experience seeking prompt medical care. The good news? Everything turned out benign. The more important message? Women's health matters, and places like Planned Parenthood provide...2025-03-2956 min

We Know How to ReadWe Know How To Read: Dragon Season : Author Interview : AE BennettAfter a brief spring break we are back with an amazing Dragon Season Author interview with the talented A.E. Bennett. Step into the world of The Serrulata Saga a speculative sci-fantasy you have to read! In the distant future, the United States is long gone... the Realm stands in its place... and one peasant woman will become the catalyst for a revolution. We absolutely LOVED having A.E. Bennett on to talk books, writing, and author business. We hope you enjoy our interview as much as we did!2025-03-211h 21

GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E4:We are Super Sick of This Shit - Let's Go to Casa Bonita!Want to weigh in? Send us a text!Ever wondered why those kitschy themed restaurants of the 80s and 90s still hold such a special place in our hearts? That yearning for escape isn't just nostalgia—it's a lifeline for the sandwich generation.Between advocating for our own health and caring for everyone else, Gen X women are desperately seeking moments of joy and transportation. From Medieval Times to Casa Bonita (now gloriously resurrected by the South Park creators after a $40 million renovation), we celebrate these immersive experiences that briefly whisk us away from reality.2025-03-151h 05

Cut To The Chase: Podcast Hosted by Gregg GoldfarbHow Public Relations Can Transform Your Brand | Megan BennettAre you struggling to create brand awareness despite your relentless social media efforts? In today's digital age, especially within law firms and the broader legal industry, the challenge isn't just about visibility, but authenticity. With brand perception playing a critical role, could public relations be the key to cutting through the noise? In this Cut to the Chase: Podcast, we're joined by Megan Bennett, CEO & President of Light Years Ahead, a boutique public relations firm. With 20+ years of experience in PR, Megan’s here to shed light on the nuanced role PR plays in enhancing br...2025-03-0522 min

GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E3: Clash of the Dragon Jellies, Release the Sex DriveWant to weigh in? Send us a text!Join us as we explore the nostalgia of 80s escapism through films, cartoons and personal stories. We laugh about our memories of past fantasy films, how they helped us survive adolescence and how they can bring us joy and hope now. • Discuss the re-release of 'Purple Rain' March 5th • Share thoughts on the current state of intimacy among couples• Debate the return of jelly shoes and our fashion frustrations • Reflect on nostalgic toys and their impact on childhood • Dive into the escapism of 80s fantasy films...2025-03-0150 min

GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!S2E2: Love in the 80s, Romance Scams & Gamer Girls Gone Mildly WildWant to weigh in? Send us a text!LOVE! What is it good for? Gossip and a billion dollar scam industry. Get Megan and Lesley's GenX take on lots of vital (hyper-specific to our own experience) nonsense including the following:Cursing Groundhog Day (fucking winter)BS and Hot Gos: Gossip about 80s celebrity couples and their influences Whose dead NOW?? Soap stars, Planned Parenthood Queen and ... Shrek?What shit are we sick of today? Romance scams targeting vulnerable people - we offer resources for protecting loved ones from becoming victims...2025-02-151h 15

Campfire Moto Stories’s PodcastSeason 2 Episode 3 Matt Lynn, Teri Lynn, and Megan Bennett special V-day episodeSpecial Guests Matt and Teri Lynn on Campfire Moto Stories We are excited to host former AMA Pro Superbike racer Matt Lynn and motorcycle enthusiast Teri Lynn in our upcoming episode. Join us as we delve into their experiences in the motorcycle world and discuss how their shared passion has strengthened their bond. About Our Guests: • Matt Lynn: With a distinguished career in professional motorcycle racing, Matt brings valuable insights and stories from the track. • Teri Lynn: An advocate for women in motorcycling, Teri has collaborated with notable brands and is dedicated to fostering a welc...2025-02-153h 54

The Scott Michlin Morning ProgramFarmington Public Library "February Update" : With Megan Bennett & Scott MichlinMegan Bennett of the Farmington Public Library joins host, Scott Michlin in the studio today to discuss upcoming events at the Farmington Public Library. 2025-02-0521 min

Plugged InHoming: A Quest to Care for Myself and the Earth with Alice Irene WhittakerOn this episode of Plugged In, author Alice Irene Whittaker discusses her new book Homing: A Quest to Care for Myself and the Earth and the importance of personal stories of care, love, and humanity in addressing climate change and social justice.This book was so nourishing for me - just reading it. The book evokes feelings of regeneration, renewal, and inspiration - amid hard, honest, heart-breaking questions and observations Alice Irene takes us to beautiful places, introduces us to inspiring people and brings us into her world, her family, and her journey of finding...2025-02-0231 min

GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Season TWO! Episode ONE! "Where's the Bean?" Will you be my GenX Valentine?Want to weigh in? Send us a text!Megan and Lesley here, back from a holiday break and feelin' spunky. We have made no improvements or changes to this podcast during our time away. We defied capitalism and rested. So, "You get what you get and you don't throw a fit."It's cold as fuck and our streets look like Hoth but we made it to the studio just for youdio! (Youyouyoudio - oh oh)What do saggy testicles and shrinking lady bits have in common? Buckle up buttercup - you're gonna find...2025-02-011h 07

GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Episode 15! Leg Warmers & Lawn Ornaments: A Very Gen X HolidayWant to weigh in? Send us a text!Navigating the complexities of holiday obligations often brings up feelings of nostalgia and frustration. In a heartfelt discussion, Megan and Lesley explore their memories of holiday traditions, share experiences of unwrapping gifts, and highlight the struggle between maintaining cherished customs and the need for intentional change. • Reflections on 80s fashion and the bewildering return of certain trends • The emotional toll of holiday obligations versus joyful traditions • Conversations from the community about navigating the holiday season • Nostalgic memories of childhood gifts and family gatherings • The evolution o...2024-12-211h 33

GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Episode 0: Water 0, Cat 1Want to weigh in? Send us a text!Get to know Megan and Lesley as they find themselves suddenly making a podcast *GASP*. In this episode Megan and Lesley learn about levels and volume consistency. Megan and Lesley get upstaged by a cat. Megan and Lesley ramble on about high school and try to figure out what in the hell they are actually doing and if they should keep doing it. TBA!Support the showGet your hands on our MERCH!!! DONATION SCHEDULE! We donate $1 per...2024-12-2156 min

GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!Episode 14: Where Did You Put The D?Want to weigh in? Send us a text!Megan and Lesley talk about holiday movies past and present. Support the showGet your hands on our MERCH!!! DONATION SCHEDULE! We donate $1 per item sold with a minimum of $200 to each organization! Jan-Feb 2025 - Center for Reproductive Rights March-April - Planned Parenthood May-June 2025 - Indy Pride July-August 2025 - WFYI September-October - ACLU November-December 2025 - Second Helpings Love the pod? Love us? Love GenX? L...2024-12-071h 01