The 15 Best Gen X Women Podcasts (2026)

Megan Bennett and Lesley Meier started this podcast after their Facebook group of the same name turned into a mosh pit of menopausal women swapping stories about growing up in the '70s, '80s, and '90s. The show is a rambling, ADHD-fueled conversation where the two co-hosts use their Indianapolis upbringing as the backdrop for Gen X nostalgia and pop culture commentary. Episodes drop twice a month and typically run long enough for a proper trip down memory lane.

The format leans heavily into listener participation. "Five Minutes of Fame" stories and "Dear GenX Women" letters come in from Facebook group members and get read on air with consent. One standout episode, "The Mall, an ADHD Fever Dream," captures the show's spirit perfectly. It's part of Latchkey Kids Media, LLC, which the hosts describe as a company where they "make things they like because they want to." That's about as Gen X a mission statement as you'll find.

If you grew up as a latchkey kid with a house key on a shoelace around your neck, this show is going to hit different. Bennett and Meier aren't trying to be polished or professional. They're two friends who happen to have microphones, and the chemistry is genuine. The conversations wander the way real conversations do, and that's exactly the point.

Jackie Ghedine and Mimi Bishop are certified life coaches, co-founders of The Resting Mind, and the hosts behind Modern Gen X Woman. Their big-picture goal is ambitious: make Generation X the wealthiest female generation. Each weekly episode draws on neuroscience, positive psychology, and energy leadership to tackle subjects like confidence, finances, career identity, and choosing a meaningful second act after 40.

The pair developed a coaching program called Worth+Value=Wealth, and much of the podcast's content flows from those frameworks. You'll hear practical strategies for understanding your money mindset, identifying your unique value proposition, and packaging those strengths into real career or business growth. They've also appeared on other shows, including The People and Culture Success Show, where they discussed how Gen X women get overlooked in the workplace.

What sets this show apart from other coaching podcasts is how specifically it targets the Gen X experience. Ghedine and Bishop aren't speaking in generic self-help platitudes. They're addressing women who spent decades proving themselves at work, often at the expense of their own financial wellbeing, and who are now ready to reclaim that ground. The episodes are concise enough to fit into a busy schedule, and the hosts have a warm, direct style that feels more like a strategy session with friends than a lecture.

April Roberts brings serious credentials to this podcast. She's a corporate lawyer turned 7-figure entrepreneur, a top performer in financial services, a keynote speaker, and a high-performance coach who's been helping people for over 15 years. The Vixen Voice grew out of the Vixen Gathering, a community she founded during COVID for ambitious Gen X women entrepreneurs. With over 160 episodes released weekly, the show has built a loyal following.

The podcast's central thesis is that embracing femininity isn't a weakness in business. Roberts interviews successful women who've hit seven figures and beyond, asking them about imposter syndrome, the connection between self-care and self-love, and how they built revenue without sacrificing themselves in the process. Recent episodes cover clarity for high-performing women, goal-setting that actually aligns with your values, and growing a business without burning out.

Roberts doesn't sugarcoat things. She's been through the grind of corporate law and building businesses from scratch, so when she talks about what works, it comes from lived experience rather than theory. The show is particularly strong for Gen X women who've spent years succeeding on someone else's terms and are ready to build something of their own. Her coaching style is direct but encouraging, and the guest interviews consistently deliver actionable takeaways rather than vague inspiration.

Kandas Rodarte has been in digital marketing for over 30 years, and she's a metastatic breast cancer thriver. Those two facts tell you a lot about Gratitude Geek before you even press play. The podcast serves Gen X women solopreneurs who've been through something hard and are rebuilding their businesses and lives with strategy, systems, and a heavy dose of gratitude as a genuine business tool. With over 300 episodes in the archive, there's plenty to work through.

The show is built around interviews with other Gen X women entrepreneurs who've transformed adversity into wisdom and business growth. Episodes cover practical ground: marketing strategies, productivity systems, building authentic client relationships, and growing a business that fits your actual life rather than consuming it. Rodarte calls her audience micropreneurs, solopreneurs, and nano-influencers, and that specificity matters. This isn't a podcast about scaling to a billion-dollar valuation.

What keeps listeners coming back is Rodarte's perspective. She's not offering hustle culture advice or pretending that positive thinking solves everything. Her own experience with cancer informs the show's philosophy that gratitude and appreciation aren't soft skills but legitimate business strategies. The episodes are consistently practical, the guests are well-chosen, and the whole thing has a warmth to it that never tips over into sentimentality.

Reshma Saujani is best known as the founder of Girls Who Code, but this podcast catches her at a different moment. She's married, raising two kids, and by most external measures has achieved everything she set out to do. The question driving the show is blunt: why does she still feel so unsatisfied? TIME named it one of the 10 best podcasts of 2024, and the guest list explains why. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Gloria Steinem, Mel Robbins, and Esther Perel have all appeared on the show.

Produced by Lemonada Media, this isn't a DIY bedroom podcast. The production values are high, and Saujani's interview style is vulnerable in ways that public figures rarely allow themselves to be. She talks about midlife not as something to survive but as something to actually live through intentionally. The conversations range from sex therapy to career reinvention to the specific loneliness of high-achieving women who don't feel allowed to admit they're struggling.

The show stands out because of Saujani's willingness to go first. She doesn't position herself as the expert dispensing advice. She's openly confused, frustrated, and searching, and that honesty makes the celebrity guests more candid than they'd be in a typical interview. It's a smart, well-produced show that treats midlife as something worth paying serious attention to.

Heather Reilly Hiemstra launched GenX Hits Menopause in late 2024 with her husband John serving as her self-described "wingman" and co-host. Heather is the founder of Rockstar Blends, and the podcast is an extension of her interest in redefining what aging looks like for a generation that refuses to go quietly. The show blends candid personal conversation with expert interviews, covering everything from hormone science to intimacy to mental health.

What makes this podcast stand out in the menopause space is its refusal to treat the topic as purely a women's issue. John's presence as co-host means the conversations naturally include the partner's perspective, which is still surprisingly rare. Episodes like "Women Are Talking About This Stuff All The Time!" and "These Are the Good Hair Days" balance humor with genuine information. The show pulls from both traditional medicine and newer research, giving listeners a broader view than most single-perspective shows.

The podcast is still relatively new, with episodes dropping regularly since December 2024, but it's already tackling the subject with a refreshing lack of embarrassment. Heather and John talk about menopause the way it should be discussed: openly, with curiosity, and without pretending it's something to whisper about. If you're a Gen X woman (or her partner) looking for menopause content that doesn't feel clinical or preachy, this one's worth your time.

Angela Lomel calls herself the "Chief Moxie Officer, Recovering People Pleaser, Professional Eye-Roller," and that pretty much sets the tone for this podcast. Gen X Moxie launched in 2025 and targets women who are ready to stop proving themselves and start being themselves. Each episode blends mindset strategies with what Lomel describes as "Jedi level snark."

The show focuses on emotional resilience, breaking out of overthinking loops, and understanding why Gen X women tend to run on high alert all the time. Episode topics include hypersensitivity and the chronic DEFCON 1 habit, as well as turning Gen X rebellion into genuine self-awareness. Lomel's approach is grounded in the idea that much of the negative self-talk and people-pleasing behavior Gen X women carry started long before adulthood, and she's interested in pulling those patterns apart.

This is a newer podcast, so the episode catalog is still growing, but the quality is there from the start. Lomel writes with genuine wit, and her episodes are structured enough to deliver real takeaways without feeling scripted. She's particularly good at naming the specific Gen X experience of being fiercely independent on the outside while white-knuckling through life on the inside. If you've ever been told you're "too much" or "too sensitive" and responded by shutting everything down, this podcast was made for you.

Jules and Michele launched Spicy Midlife Women in mid-2025, and it's already built a following among women over 40 who are done with toxic patterns and rigid expectations. The show bills itself as "real talk, raw truth, and bold moves," and the hosts deliver on that promise. With over 30 episodes covering everything from dating and friendships to career changes and empty nesting, the catalog is growing quickly.

The co-hosts met as two midlife women with real stories, and their chemistry drives the show. They don't bring in guests for most episodes. Instead, it's the two of them hashing out topics like setting new standards after 40, making bold choices, and what it actually means to be "spicy" in midlife. Their definition: it's a mindset about saying "hell no" to what doesn't serve you and rediscovering joy in silver hair, red lipstick, and whatever else makes you feel alive.

The episodes are punchy and don't waste your time with long intros or filler. Jules and Michele clearly enjoy each other's company, and that energy makes even heavy topics feel approachable. The show is strongest when it tackles the messy realities of midlife reinvention. You won't find polished self-help scripts here, and that's the appeal. It's more like eavesdropping on two sharp, funny friends who've stopped caring about other people's opinions.

Peggie Kirkland holds a Ph.D. and is a certified life coach, and she built Momma's Motivational Messages around a simple premise: stressed-out Gen X women need to put their own needs first before they can take care of everyone else. Since launching in December 2020, the podcast has released over 80 episodes, each averaging about 16 minutes. That short format is intentional and well-suited for women who are juggling caregiving for both children and aging parents.

The show targets the sandwich generation specifically. Kirkland talks about self-care not as bubble baths and wine, but as a serious strategy for avoiding burnout and crisis. Episodes cover self-talk, affirmations, the trap of perfectionism (she calls it "Honor Roll Hangover"), empty nesting, and the identity loss that comes after years of putting everyone else first. Her concept of self-forgiveness as a tool for physical and psychological wellbeing is backed by research rather than wishful thinking.

Kirkland's delivery is calm, measured, and genuinely encouraging without being saccharine. She comes across as the wise friend who happens to have a doctorate and isn't afraid to tell you that loving yourself isn't selfish. The episodes are short enough to listen to during a commute or while waiting in a pickup line, and each one tends to land on a single actionable idea rather than trying to cover too much ground.

Dalene Higgins retired at 50. That's the credential that makes everything else she says on Wealthy After 40 worth listening to. She's a financial coach and the creator of the Aligned Money Method. The podcast has racked up over 145 episodes and sits in the top 5% of personal finance podcasts, which is notable for a show specifically targeting Gen X women and couples.

The episodes are practical and jargon-light. Higgins covers personal budgeting, debt payoff, retirement planning, savings strategies, and money mindset. She's built her coaching practice around helping Gen Xers who feel like they started too late to catch up on retirement savings, and the podcast reflects that with episodes like "Starting Late? Here's How to Save for Retirement at 40." There's also content on fighting budget fatigue and leaving a financial legacy for future generations.

What separates this show from the avalanche of personal finance podcasts out there is how narrowly Higgins focuses her advice. She's not talking to 25-year-olds maximizing their 401k contributions from day one. She's talking to women in their 40s and 50s who are staring down retirement with a knot in their stomachs. Her own story of retiring early gives the advice real weight, and her tone is encouraging without minimizing how stressful money can be.

Senetra McDuffie came up with the podcast name as a joke, but it stuck because it perfectly captures the Gen X attitude toward self-doubt: deal with it directly and don't be polite about it. The show mixes solo episodes with interviews featuring people who've pushed past their own limiting beliefs. Guests have included author TJ Austin and an angel reader named Nami, and the topics range from relationships and negative thinking patterns to generational curses around ambition.

Senetra is candid about her own journey. She describes herself as a Gen X mom who got used to being caught up in feelings of self-doubt, regret, and failed relationships. The podcast started as her way of facing her own fears and breaking what she sees as a generational pattern of not following your dreams. That personal transparency runs through every episode and makes the advice feel earned rather than handed down from someone who's figured it all out.

The production is straightforward and no-frills, which fits the show's personality. This isn't a podcast trying to impress you with slick editing or celebrity bookings. It's one woman sharing her struggle and inviting others to share theirs. The name "pimp slapping self doubt" uses Gen X slang as a term of endearment, representing the determination to overcome challenges with strength. If you respond to authenticity more than polish, and you're tired of self-help content that feels performative, this show delivers.

Wendy Valentine has a backstory that reads like a country song: death, debt, divorce, depression, and a dull midlife. She came through all of it and turned the experience into The Midlife Makeover Show, which has climbed to the top 1% of podcasts globally and hit #1 in midlife on both iTunes and Spotify. She's also the author of "Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose and Play," published in September 2025.

The show is a mix of solo coaching episodes, expert interviews, and midlife makeover stories from listeners. Topics span menopause, empty nesting, gray divorce, career reinvention, spiritual growth, and weight management. Valentine brings in specialists for hormone health, relationship advice, and financial planning, and the interview episodes tend to be more informative than inspirational. The weekly release schedule keeps fresh content flowing consistently.

Valentine's style is warm and direct, with a good sense of humor that keeps heavier topics from feeling overwhelming. She positions herself as someone who's been through the worst of midlife and come out the other side, which gives her authority without arrogance. The podcast works well for women who want both practical strategies and emotional encouragement, and the range of topics means you can dip in based on whatever you're dealing with at the moment.

Jennifer Bechtold ran My So-Called (Mid)Life from 2020 to 2025 and racked up 228 episodes before signing off with a final episode titled "It's not goodbye, it's see you later." The show earned a 4.7-star rating on Apple Podcasts, and for good reason. Bechtold brought a genuine comedic voice to midlife content, covering relationships, dating, menopause, and current events with the kind of humor that made listeners feel like they were catching up with a sharp, opinionated friend.

The podcast was a solo show for the most part, with Bechtold riffing on whatever was on her mind that week. One episode might tackle the absurdity of dating apps after 40, and the next could veer into true crime or celebrity news. That unpredictability was part of the charm. She didn't stick to a narrow lane, and the result was a show that felt genuinely personal rather than formulaic.

With 228 episodes in the archive, there's a deep catalog for new listeners to work through. The show's strength was always Bechtold's voice. She was funny without trying too hard, honest without being performative, and willing to say the things that most midlife women think but don't say out loud. The weekly humor format hit a sweet spot between entertainment and real talk, and the episode backlog remains a solid resource for anyone who wants to laugh about the absurdities of being a Gen X woman in the modern world.

Jessica Long is a certified menopause coaching specialist and health coach who hosts this weekly show, previously known as Belong Wellness before the rebrand to Midlife Advice. The name change reflects a sharper focus: this is where smart, sassy women over 40 come for honest guidance on hormones, careers, relationships, and everything else that shifts during perimenopause and beyond.

The podcast mixes Jessica's personal stories of her own midlife experience with expert interviews and conversations with everyday women. Topics include hormone health, burnout, career pivots, parenting through midlife, marriage shifts, nervous system support, and sleep. She's particularly good at breaking down the science of perimenopause symptoms into plain language and connecting them to actionable steps for nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset.

What makes the show work is Jessica's combination of professional knowledge and personal candor. She doesn't pretend to have all the answers, and she's open about her own struggles with feeling like herself again. The podcast is evidence-based without being clinical, and encouraging without being preachy. Each episode delivers real-life tools that you can actually implement, which is more than most wellness podcasts manage. For Gen X women who are tired of being told their symptoms are "just stress" and want someone who takes their experience seriously, this show is a strong pick.

Deanna Pizitz is a certified integrative nutrition health coach and midlife lifestyle creator based in Birmingham, Alabama. Well & Worthy Life started as a blog and coaching practice before expanding into a podcast that's been running since 2019. The episodes are intentionally short, running 15 to 30 minutes, and they cover health, wellness, and purpose without trying to overwhelm you with information.

The show has a southern warmth to it that feels genuine rather than performative. Pizitz talks about perimenopause, menopause, strength training, nutrition, and the emotional side of aging with equal comfort. She brings in guest experts for topics like functional medicine and peptide therapy, and her solo episodes tend to focus on mindset and practical lifestyle changes. One of the show's recurring themes is the all-or-nothing trap that derails so many women's health goals, and Pizitz is good at offering a more sustainable alternative.

As a certified integrative nutrition health coach, Pizitz brings real training to the health content, which matters in a space full of influencers making claims they can't back up. The podcast sits comfortably at the intersection of health coaching and life coaching, and the episodes feel like check-ins with someone who genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's a good fit for midlife women who want practical health advice delivered with kindness and without the pressure of dramatic transformation promises.