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The Gen X/Z Exchange

The Gen X/Z Exchange

Di: Chris and Lily Perkins
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You might be wondering why you aren’t happier, where your career is going, or feeling adrift without a clear sense of direction. You’re asking, “How do I figure out what I’m even supposed to be doing?”


If you feel that familiar knot of confusion, dissatisfaction, or just plain stuckness, you've just found your kindred spirits.


This is The Gen X/Z Exchange. Where a Gen X dad and his Gen Z daughter bridge the generational divide to tackle modern life’s biggest headaches.


These aren't just your problems, they're the unspoken struggles of an entire generation - or two!


You're not alone in battling the quiet anxieties of a life that feels off-kilter. Happiness can be hard to find. Perhaps concerns about your mental and physical wellbeing are always bubbling away. Your most important relationships might feel strained, or the relentless demands of your career and finances are leaving you exhausted. These are the universal whispers that, surprisingly, span generations. We can help you untangle all this.


Chris has navigated layoffs, career pivots and found happiness after the infamous midlife slump, while Lily is figuring out her career after changing her degree path and reflecting on her early choices in the world of work. Our different generational viewpoints bring new ideas to tackling the big issues we’re both grappling with.


We chat about all this with honesty, realism and the openness a father-daughter relationship brings.


Our candid conversations will help you realise that you’re not alone in feeling this way too. You’ll gain fresh perspectives, practical insights, and the comforting realisation that many of your worries are universal – and solvable.


We’ll get to the heart of your frustrations, offering solutions we figure out together that you won't find anywhere else.


Hit follow and join us.


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  • Why Do I Like This Song So Much? The Psychology of Catchy Music
    Jan 14 2026

    Why do you like a song so much… and why does it become your song? Why can't you recite the lyrics to an old favourite on demand - but the second the track starts, you’re singing every word?

    In this episode of The Gen X/Z Exchange, we go beyond “favourite bands” chat and get into the psychology and neuroscience of music - starting with our all-time favourite songs, then unpacking the three things that can turn any track into a lifelong favourite.

    From the ‘Reminiscence Bump’ (why music from certain ages sticks more) to the cascading version that explains why your parents’ classics can feel like your nostalgia too, this one’s a proper brain-meets-bangers deep dive.

    We cover how a live band can become a 'biological conductor' of the crowd, the role music plays in films and laugh at a few misheard lyrics.

    You’ll learn:

    • The science behind “favourite songs” and why some tracks feel so personal
    • What the Reminiscence Bump is - and how it shapes Gen X vs Gen Z taste
    • Why lyrics live in your brain differently than spoken words
    • How to find new music (and why many of us stop searching as we get older)
    • How to run an inter-generational family listening party

    Listen in and you’ll discover how music can unlock memory, boost connection, and - even in some cases - help people access speech and movement when other routes fail.

    Hit play now!


    1.02 Chris and Lily each briefly discuss their all-time favourite song

    3.02 The three things that can make a song a favourite

    5.40 The 'Reminiscence Bump'

    8.03 Why you can't recite lyrics on demand, but as soon as the song starts you can sing along all the way through

    10.07 Where to find new music and why we stop listening to new music as we get older

    17.23 The 'Cascading Reminiscence Bump'

    18.39 How to run an inter-generational family listening party

    26.43 Live music - three things that make for a great live performance

    31.40 The Playlist for Life and the effect music can have on people who have lost speech or motor skills

    33.53 Film music

    35.17 Misheard lyrics

    You can find out more about Playlist for Life here:

    https://www.playlistforlife.org.uk/


    Send us a voice message on Speakpipe!

    https://www.speakpipe.com/thegenxzexchange

    Connect with us:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisperkins172/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-perkins-8446a82bb/


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    41 min
  • 2026 trailer and thank you message
    Dec 17 2025

    We're taking a short break over Christmas and New Year....but we have lots planned for 2026!

    Have a listen to this short trailer to hear some of the topics we have coming up and a thank you message from us for all your support over the last six months.

    If you've enjoyed the show this year, the best Christmas present you could give us is a five-star rating and review to help new listeners discover the show.

    Thanks for all your support! Have a great festive season and we'll see you in January!

    Send us a voice message on Speakpipe!

    https://www.speakpipe.com/thegenxzexchange

    Connect with us:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisperkins172/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-perkins-8446a82bb/


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    3 min
  • Gen X, Gen Z, Boomers & Millennials: Gabby Rosely decodes how the generations can all get along at work
    Dec 3 2025

    Ever wondered why your boss, your mentor, or your Gen Z colleague just doesn’t seem to “get” how you work? Or why feedback that fires up one generation can shut down another?

    Chris and Lily sit down with Gabby Rosely - former competitive swimmer turned entrepreneur, corporate leader and now multigenerational teams expert - to unpack the real reasons behind generational friction at work.

    Gabby has managed teams spanning Boomers to Gen Z while still in her twenties, and she’s here to share what actually helps us connect, communicate, and collaborate across age divides.

    You’ll learn:

    • The surprising historical forces that shaped each generation’s work style
    • Why “Engage-Discuss” vs. “Command-Obey” is the key model to understanding generational differences
    • How different generations view and want to receive feedback - and how to adapt when it’s not your style
    • Whether gender plays a role in these workplace dynamics
    • The story behind Gabby’s 77-year-old mentee - and her personal motto, “Say yes before you’re ready!”

    Whether you’re managing, mentoring, or just trying to get along in a multigenerational team, listen in and you’ll discover how to bridge the gap - and build a workplace where every generation thrives.

    Hit play now and decode the generations with us.


    3.10 Intro to Gabby

    4.20 Gabby’s story

    6.53 Historical influences shaping each generation (7.33 Boomers; 9.13 Gen X; 12.04 Millennials; 13.55 Gen Z)

    12.34 Engage-Discuss vs Command-Obey

    15.49 How the generations connect and motivate people at work (16.12 Boomers; 17.20 Gen X; 19.45 Millennials; 20.40 Gen Z)

    21.18 Different generational views on feedback

    23.06 How to avoid getting it wrong with other generations

    27.27 Is there a gendered element to these challenges?

    32.03 How each generation wants to receive feedback (32.15 Gen Z; 32.54 Millennials; 33.16 Gen X; 33.56 Boomers)

    34.30 How to respond if feedback doesn’t meet your preferences

    36.08 Gabby’s 77-year-old mentee

    38.55 Gabby’s motto - “Say yes before you’re ready!”

    41.26 Walking away and moving to Costa Rica

    46.48 Gabby’s programs and how you can connect to learn more

    49.00 Our key takeaways


    Connect with Gabby Rosely:

    https://www.gabbyrosely.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabbyrosely/


    Send us a voice message on Speakpipe!

    https://www.speakpipe.com/thegenxzexchange

    Connect with us:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisperkins172/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-perkins-8446a82bb/


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    52 min
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