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.
Gen X at Midlife
Claim This Podcastby Courtney Daniels
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11 episodes
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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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Recent Episodes
December 31, 2025
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<p>In this episode, I talk to my longtime close friend, Juli Huss. Juli lived in Manhattan during the best era, was a talented and hilarious writer, and experienced 911 before moving back to Southern California to help take care of her parents before they died. We discuss how she knew her mom’s cancer was gone, how she got sober, how she quit smoking, and what she’s up to now. </p><p><br /></p><p>Show music by Daniel DiPrima.</p>
December 4, 2025
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November 15, 2025
"Approach others with curiosity, not suspicion"
<p>In this episode I talk to high school classmate Victor Komlos, who lives in LA and works in the adult beverage industry. We reflect on a well-liked classmate, Jimmy Jongebloed, who passed away this summer. Victors shares a surprise plot twist in his career, why he won’t be retiring early like some of his friends, being on a different page than his spouse at the empty-nest stage, and how he shared his love of music with his daughter.</p><p><br></p><p>Show theme music by Daniel DiPrima. </p>
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