Because We Said So - Gen X Unfiltered

Some episodes have a plan...this one did not. In this week's episode, Fran sits down with friends Steve and Laura as they talk about everything and also a whole lot of nothing. They bounce from random observations to real-life moments, laugh a lot and go down a few side roads along the way.There is no neat bow on this episode, no big takeaway, and no carefully curated topic list. Just three people talking the way friends actually talk...unfiltered, unscripted, and occasionally asking, "How did we

This bonus episode is a throwback in the truest sense. Fran reads a story she wrote in high school - about being 17, skipping school with friends, borrowing a car, being completely boy-crazy and making the kind of choices that feel harmless at 17.Fran may have been influenced by the trending movies at the time. It seems pretty obvious which movies influenced her writing. If this episode brings back memories, do Because We Said So: Gen X Unfiltered a favor...follow the podcast, rate it, and share it

In this solo episode of Because We Said So: Gen X Unfiltered, Fran offers a gentle check-in for anyone feeling tired, overwhelmed, or stuck in that in-between space. No hot takes...just real talk and a reminder that you're not alone.If this episode resonates, I'd love to hear from you. You can follow the podcast on social media and share what you've been feeling lately - messages, stories, recommendations, jokes, recipes, dedications, Christmas lists, grocery lists  or voice notes are always

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Steve to talk about finding your people later in life - when you're not in school anymore, your routines are set, and making new friends feels awkward at best and impossible at worst. We talk about how real connections can come from the most unexpected places (yes, the gym), how friendship looks different as adults, and why sometimes you don't even realize what you were missing...until you have it.This conversation is about showing up, choosing community,

In Part 2 of my conversation with Dan, we dig deeper into how fitness became such an important part of both of our lives. I share the origins of my own gym journey - how it started, why it stuck, and what it's meant to me beyond physical strength.Dan opens up about his fitness journey as well, it's an honest vulnerable conversation about grief, resilience, and how the gym can become a place of healing, connection and survival - not just training.**Trigger Warning:This episode includes discussion of

In the first episode of Because We Said So: Gen X Unfiltered, I sit down with Coach Dan for a real, unfiltered conversation about parenting, honesty and growth. We talk about what it really looks like to be honest with your kids about your own past - including mistakes, drinking and the lessons that come with them.We also dive into Dan's journey into Spartan racing, how he got started, what drew him to the challenge and how those races became more than just physical - they became mindset. The

We raised ourselves. Now we have a podcast. Episode 1 coming soon!