The Gen X Happy Hour Podcast
Candid conversations about mid-life, menopause, messy relationships and the magnificent chaos of life in your 50s
Are We Turning Into Our Parents? Here’s A Checklist… We Turning Into Our Parents? Here’s A Checklist…
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Ep. 40
June 18, 2026
Are We Turning Into Our Parents? Here’s A Checklist… We Turning Into Our Parents? Here’s A Checklist…
It starts with saying "Because I said so," and ends with getting excited about the weather. Are we becoming our parents? In this episode Kristina and Denise are checking off the boxes on becoming our parents and the evidence is alarming. Listen to see how many boxes you check...
20 min
Are We Turning Into Our Parents? Here’s A Checklist… We Turning Into Our Parents? Here’s A Checklist…
Ep. 39
June 11, 2026
Gen X…We’re Still At The Top Of Our Game So We’re Deciphering Gen Z Slang
In this weeks episode we are debating whose slang is number 1...... Gen X Vs Gen Z…Hint Gen X always wins! WORD! Listen to this episode as we play the slang game.
18 min
Gen X…We’re Still At The Top Of Our Game So We’re Deciphering Gen Z Slang
Ep. 38
June 4, 2026
Growing Up Analog Vs. Digital…How Did We Survive Without Google??
This week we are talking about what it was really like growing up analog versus todays digital world. From memorizing 20 phone numbers to having to wait all week for you favorite show. We would have to wait for our favorite song to come on the radio, today it's instance streaming. We didn't have location…
21 min
Growing Up Analog Vs. Digital…How Did We Survive Without Google??
Ep. 37
May 28, 2026
Red Flags We Ignored Because He Was Tall and Handsome
In this episode, Denise and Kristina remember some of the silly things they did just because the guy was a 10 on the looks scale. Grab your favorite drink and let us know some red flags that you've ignored! Cheers friends! #genx #happyhour #midlife #redflags #relationships #theick #fun
25 min
Red Flags We Ignored Because He Was Tall and Handsome
Ep. 36
May 21, 2026
Nostalgia…With Teeth
In this episode, Denise and Kristina laugh about growing up in the 80s with the playground games, clothes and the childhood bedrooms that don’t exist in today's world. Grab your favorite drink and join us. Cheers!! #midlife #genx #happyhour #nostalgia #80s
24 min
Nostalgia…With Teeth
Ep. 35
May 14, 2026
Where Did My Mojo Go?
In this episode, Denise and Kristina talk about the mojo they used to have and wonder where it has gone! Laugh along with them as they reminisce about fun times in a game of truth or drink. Cheers Gen Xers!! *midlifecrisis *relationships *menopause *genxhappyhour
26 min
Where Did My Mojo Go?
About the Show
Your Regular Dose of Gen X Wisdom
The GEN X Happy Hour is more than just a podcast. It raises a glass to our generation's unique perspectives, remarkable resilience, and biting humor. Each episode Kristina and Denise gather around the virtual bar to discuss everything from totally awesome memories to today’s modern challenges.
Reminiscing about your rad record collection? Navigating career changes? Or simply looking for authentic conversations that speak to your experience? Pull up a bar stool and sip it all in.
About the Hosts
How It All Began
Denise Boudreau grew up in Orange County, where she learned early how to roll with life’s wild turns. Married at 20 and divorced at 21, Denise hung out in Hollywood’s creative circles and fell into music management. It’s a role that evolved to Chief of Staff and Estate Manager. She met her Mr. Right in her 40s, is a devoted mother to two sons, and finally learned to live life on her own terms.
Kristina Vela has Pennsylvania roots but radiates a true Texas spirit. She is a proud mother to two daughters and a loving Lala to two grandchildren. When her youngest headed off to college, Kristina traded carpools for closings and turned her passion for real estate into a successful career. Fate (and one fabulous home showing) introduced her to Denise, where the two instantly clicked.
One spa day turned into hours of unfiltered conversation, resulting in an enduring friendship. As co-hosts to the Gen X Happy Hour podcast, their fizzy chemistry infuses each episode with humor and heart. See how it all started in our very first episode!
Ep. 1
July 6, 2025
Welcome to the Gen X Happy Hour
In this inaugural episode of the Gen X Podcast, hosts Kristina and Denise introduce themselves and discuss why they felt the need for a podcast centered on the experiences of Gen Xers, especially those aged around 50. They share personal stories about aging, friendships, and the changes that come with menopause, as well as navigating…
52 min
Welcome to the Gen X Happy Hour