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Back in the 70s and 80s, the pets were just as feral as the kids. Roaming the streets, marking their territory, and never hesitating to sink their teeth or claws into your skin if you got too close. They didn't go to the vet, they didn't get pampered with a groomer, there were no puppuccinos, no one celebrated a "gotcha day" and they certainly were not allowed in the bed.

But thankfully, we have evolved. Thankfully, pets are celebrated and loved more than ever. In this week's episode, Eileen speaks about her Soul Dog, Bear. Reflecting on the stark differences in our relationship with our pets from the 80s to now. So curl up with your fur baby and tune in to Gen X Pets.

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This week, Eileen meets a real-life stranger on the internet but you would have never known without us saying so. Special guest Kira Sabin joins the show this week to talk all things Gen X. From comfort toxic television, trauma, the perimenopause madness, to learning how to break the patterns that most of us weren't even aware existed. Kira and Eileen connect and cackle their way through the toxicity that Gen X collectively wears as a badge of honor. Things get a little nutso in the buttso, but it's time we talked about it.

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Kira is a personal coach who has over 18 years of experience helping people, primarily women, quiet their overthinking, realize their self-worth, build unshakeable relationships, or uncover more little moments of joy throughout their day. A self-proclaimed Hope Dealer helping others channel their rage.

Kira offers group intensive coaching programs, personalized 1:1 midlife edit coaching, and inspiring retreats designed specifically for women who want clarity, confidence, and joy—without the BS. No fluff, just results.
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Chapters List
00:00 Introduction and Excitement for Podcasting
05:07 Exploring Gen X and Historical Context
07:29 The Power Dynamics of Gen X Women
10:22 Navigating Aging and Life Challenges
13:00 Media Influence and Societal Norms
16:00 Trauma and Unspoken Experiences of Gen X
18:56 Addressing Past Harms and Healing
21:38 Numbing and Coping Mechanisms of Our Generation
24:16 Numbing Mechanisms and the Need for Healing
25:49 Encouraging Emotional Healing in Men
27:17 The Impact of Generational Trauma
29:21 Empowerment and Emotional Expression
31:32 Processing Trauma and Compassion
33:04 Breaking the Cycle of Silence
34:24 Navigating Parenting and Emotional Validation
36:13 The Humor in Childhood Experiences
39:06 Cultural Connections Through Food
41:23 Social Anxiety and Coping Mechanisms
47:17 Nostalgia and Television as a Babysitter
49:51 Cultural Influence of Past Generations
52:35 Romantic Comedies and Their Impact
55:20 Gender Dynamics and Societal Expectations
59:17 Breaking Generational Cycles
01:03:18 Navigating Relationships and Emotional Health
01:09:23 Sibling Abuse and Family Dynamics
01:11:11 Generational Trauma and Parenting Challenges
01:14:05 Healing and Empowerment of Gen X Women
01:16:49 Work-Life Balance and Generational Differences
01:19:03 Setting Boundaries and Self-Advocacy
01:22:03 Reflections on Childhood and Cultural Shifts
01:24:35 Humor Across Generations and Its Impact
01:31:24 FULLSWKOUTRO.mp4

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Picture This: Summer 1980s You've got sunshine for days and a neighborhood ripe with opportunities. There will be movies at the drive-in, hours at the arcade, music pumping through the speakers from a homemade cassette tape, sunburns, sweat, ice cream for a dollar, and the company of your closest friends.

Could you do it all over again? This week Eileen is reminded to be greedy about her time and the people she keeps in her company.
Summer of 2026 will be used as a portal to go back to the past. Reclaim the season and spend way more moments creating memories and indulging in the present just as we did when we were young.

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This week, Strangers With Kittens is celebrating National Gen X Day with a minisode. An episode that combines some of our favorite moments on the show.

Revisit clips with guests: Chris Shahnahian, Vijai Nathan, Cynthia Levin, and Becky Veduccio.

Strangers With Kittens returns to their regular scheduled programming next week!

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This week, special guest Becky Veduccio joins Eileen Kelly on the show. In an instant these two reconnect through invisible threads and shared memories.
"All The Things I Don't Wanna Tell You" is an episode that pulls out the dark, the ugly, the embarrassing, and the traumatic parts of our lives in an effort to find ourselves and become human once again. Often discovering that the part we REALLY don't wanna say out loud, is the part that needs to be heard the most, and in our case the punchline for all our jokes.

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This week, Eileen and special guest Kristi Belcamino discuss dating. Relationships are complicated, and if you are like many women who are finding themselves in toxic relationships or loveless marriages, this one is for you.

Your 50s are about three things: Fun, Peace, and Freedom. Listen to Belcamino as she details how she found unexpected freedom and happiness as a single woman thriving in her 50s, and how she has become a safe space for other women seeking the single life after decades of marriage.

This is 50. (Flirty, Fun, and Free)

Kristi Belcamino is a USA Today Best-Selling Author.

You may also know her from the Gia Santella Crime Thriller Series

The Queen of Spades Series or The Gabriella Giovanni Series

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In this episode, Eileen recalls a poignant moment between Gen X and younger generations, recognizing that we are all living life for the first time. That no matter our age or season, we are all human. A gift not given to most of Gen X.

We grew up figuring it out for ourselves, fumbling miserably, and fighting for some sense of security, stability, and sanity. Our parents were detached and disappointed in our incredible ineptitude. (But was that necessarily our fault?)

Listen for the Boston Family Vacation of 1976 that never was. Offering a glimpse into a childhood littered with insecurity, neglect, and manipulation.

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Ushering in the summer season just a little bit early. Eileen recalls some of the more obscure products long forgotten from the 70s, were they too legit or just full of Formaldehyde? GLP-1s are giving major side-eye, but why? Plus, don't miss a Gen-X Spotify Hack for those of you who are sick of the algorithm trying to dictate your mood. Listen to the all-new minisode now!

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Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. Original music composed and performed by Chris Hajian. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts.

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