The Gen X Happy Hour Podcast
Candid conversations about mid-life, menopause, messy relationships and the magnificent chaos of life in your 50s
Sex And Naps After Fifty
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Ep. 50
September 9, 2026
Sex And Naps After Fifty
Join Denise and Kristina as they laugh about sex and naps after the age of 50. Things are changing!! How are you coping with mid-life? Let us know! Cheers friends! #genx #happyhour #sex #midlife #afternoonnaps #tired #comanaps
18 min
Sex And Naps After Fifty
Ep. 49
September 3, 2026
Botox and Boobs…Beauty Disasters!!
Join Denise and Kristina as they talk about decades of beauty disasters!! From Sun-In and blue eyeshadow back in the 80s to current hair and botox disasters. Some lessons are learned late in life or never at all! Grab your favorite drink and laugh along with us. Also let us know what your worst beauty…
18 min
Botox and Boobs…Beauty Disasters!!
Ep. 48
August 27, 2026
Would You Rather?
Join Denise and Kristina for a fun game of “would you rather” and let us know what your answers are. We also laugh about crazy 80s fears. Email us at thegenxhh@gmail.com #genx #happyhour #midlife #funandgames #lifeguards #florida #siestakey #girlstrips
25 min
Would You Rather?
Ep. 47
August 20, 2026
Remember When….
n this episode, we take a trip down memory lane and ask one simple question: Remember when…? Remember piling into the car for the annual family photo at the department store studio? And somehow Mom always managed to coordinate everyone in matching outfits—whether we liked it or not! We also talk about how much the…
19 min
Remember When….
Ep. 46
August 13, 2026
The Sport Of Dating
Join Denise and Kristina as they catch up on summer fun and talk about dating. It's so different dating now than it was back in the day. We do miss the fun of getting to know people before social media and all of the apps took over! Swipe right on this episode! Cheers! #genx #happyhour…
24 min
The Sport Of Dating
Ep. 35
August 6, 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