The Gen X Happy Hour Podcast
Candid conversations about mid-life, menopause, messy relationships and the magnificent chaos of life in your 50s
Red Flags We Ignored Because He Was Tall and Handsome
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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?
Ep. 34
May 7, 2026
We Get By With A Little Help From Our Friends…Part 4
In this episode Denise and Kristina answer questions that have been sent to their Gen X email. They cover some delicate subject matter, along with getting to know your neighbors and dealing with a difficult mother-in-law and family relationships during midlife and menopause. Join them for some unexpected laughs! Cheers!!🍾
25 min
We Get By With A Little Help From Our Friends…Part 4
Ep. 33
April 30, 2026
Why Are Our Adult Kids Still Living With Us? Baby Step Them Right Out The Door!
On this episode we discuss the new epidemic of grown kids outstaying their welcome and making their parents’ home their own!! Let’s talk strategies to reclaim our homes and our lives! Being a Gen Xer can be tough! Cheers friends 🍾 #genx #midlife #grownkids #happyhour #drinks
18 min
Why Are Our Adult Kids Still Living With Us? Baby Step Them Right Out The Door!
Ep. 32
April 23, 2026
We’re Not From Different Planets, We Just Got Completely Different Instruction Manuals
It Has Been over 30 Years .....But It Seems Like We Are Still From Different Planets. Come on, ladies let’s get our decoders out and let's dive in. In this episode, we discuss why a man and a woman can see and hear the same thing yet interpret it very differently. Believe it or…
20 min
We’re Not From Different Planets, We Just Got Completely Different Instruction Manuals
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