Mind the Millennial Gap

You're not going to believe this story....sit back and listen to Gigi's wild weekend of willing herself into a Taylor Swift concert.

We are talking that pre-influencer life...we are talking about Teen magazines!

Gigi and Chris are back from their break and are discussing shopping stores and brands that no longer exist, are on the down-trend, or have resurged back into popularity after being forgotten.

Gigi and Chris discuss the widening acceptance of the spectrum of gender and non-gender identification, but seem to still find unconscious gender role outcomes persist in our day to day actions

Explore the collecting craze and the sordid driving force behind Beanie Babies.

Gigi and Chris discuss the growing trend of Americans moving or expatriating.

Prepare to journey thru the Taylor Swift eras with a super fan Gigi and her enabling partner Chris....we may or may not have worn Taylor Swift outfits ;)

While Gigi completes her life destiny of seeing Taylor Swift in concert, Chris and Producer Ace discuss the internet and how it changed lived experiences as they grew up

Gigi takes us back to neon colors, side ponytails, and trapper keepers. That's right, we discuss the Lisa Frank brand and sordid history of the company. Enjoy getting in the time machine with us!

Gigi and Chris discuss partner finances and the growing outcome that younger generations in partnerships join less and less financial data.

Gigi and Chris discuss the DIY that is embedded in Millennials and their own experiences DIYing!https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dremel-tells-gen-zers-and-millennials-when-it-comes-to-diy-you-got-this-301522482.htmlhttps://www.woodgrain.com/millennials-the-diy-generation/https://people.com/home/over-80-percent-of-millennials-have-done-a-diy-home-improvement-project-during-pandemic-shutdown/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8070533/Millions-millennials-bad-DIY-admit-change-light-bulb.html

Chris needs a hobby! For real tho! Gigi and Chris discuss hobbies while Chris is on the search to add a new hobby.....and he isn't the only millennial in this situation.

Gigi and Chris discuss the rise of the Social Media influencers during our Millennial lifetimes.Show credits:Articles:https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2022/07/08/the-rise-of-the-influencer-predictions-for-ways-theyll-change-the-world/https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2021/12/22/the-rise-of-digital-influencer-marketing-and-the-importance-of-intuition/Influencers mentioned:@acetofer on TwitchBe There in Five podcast@goodboynoah on Instagram@Keith_lee125 on Tik Tok

Gigi and Chris explore the history of New Years Resolutions and discuss their own brand of how they approach the topic.

Gigi and Chris discuss upcoming trends to look for in Millennial life for 2023.https://www.purewow.com/wellness/millennial-trends-2023

Gigi and Chris discuss the Oxford Dictionary word of the year.https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/dec/05/goblin-mode-new-oxford-word-of-the-year

Gigi and Chris discuss the influences that direct our Millennial minimalism.http://theconversation.com/cluttercore-gen-zs-revolt-against-millennial-minimalism-is-grounded-in-victorian-excess-182706https://www.becomingminimalist.com/millennials/https://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahweinswig/2016/09/07/millennials-go-minimal-the-decluttering-lifestyle-trend-that-is-taking-over/rhttps://millennialmagazine.com/2019/10/02/why-are-millennials-so-obsessed-with-minimalism/

Gigi and Chris discuss the alternative approaches millennials are taking when it comes to celebrating traditional Thanksgiving.

Gigi and Chris discuss the topic of Marijuana and the generational viewpoints within our culture.https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/sns-tft-millennials-fuel-cannabis-economy-20200226-hf3aqwtx2napvdzctusdkmykxy-story.htmlhttps://www.dallasobserver.com/arts/the-differences-between-boomer-and-millennial-stoners-12025737https://www.ypulse.com/article/2021/08/10/millennials-are-smoking-more-weed-than-ever/https://earthmed.com/blog/generational-opinions-about-weed

Chris and Gigi have a special guest Sarah on to discuss mental health and the Millennial Generation.We recognize that we are all at different stages of life and there a many inputs that affect our day to day life's.We belief that recognizing and taking steps to maintain or improve individual mental health is paramount to navigating our modern life and integral to our individual well being.We encourage everyone to look within and outside of themselves and invite everyone to take steps to improve their mental health or support others on their journey to improve.Whether you are burnt out in your workplace or personal life, or find that you have more serious symptoms, there are resources that are available to you.If you are in need of help, we encourage you to reach out to a trusted person in your life or community or there are resources such as the National Crisis text line 741741 that are trained to assist those looking for help. Additionally, there is a National Crisis and Suicide number 988 that is also available with trained resources that are in place to assist.Gigi and I love our small community and are here to support everyone on the successes and failures of their life journey.

In this time machine episode, Gigi and Chris discuss the things that freaked us all out in the 90's

Gigi and Chris discuss the facts provided by the Pew Research center on how US Millennials view other countries compared to other generations and the concept that American exceptionalism might be fading.

Do you remember Daren the Lion? Did you resist drugs so well you became a D.A.R.E role model? Join us in our first ever Time Machine episode where we discuss D.A.R.E.!https://americanaddictioncenters.org/blog/why-the-dare-program-failedhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/07/12/a-brief-history-of-d-a-r-e-the-anti-drug-program-jeff-sessions-wants-to-revive/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJVrs_MGAdM

In this episode, Gillian and Chris discuss their elopement in Australia and the trending facts surrounding elopements as a marriage option.

How and when (and IF!!) millennials say “I Do” is very different than generations of the past. Join us this week as we discuss the facts and our own theories and observations about how the millennial generation is approaching marriage! https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2020/05/27/as-millennials-near-40-theyre-approaching-family-life-differently-than-previous-generations/https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220408-why-millennials-arent-cohabiting-as-a-trial-marriagehttps://www.brides.com/4-ways-marriage-as-a-millennial-is-different-5194851

In this episode, Gillian and Chris discuss the measured decline of the teenage millennial workforce and the different experiences being a teenage worker...or not.https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/07/22/millennials-genz-teen-jobs/

Whether you have a pupper or are a proud cat lady, Millennials love their pets and we love to talk about it.

What do you think about the Rise and Grind, Hustle Culture?! On this episode we discuss how our Millennial view points adopt or rebuke the constant parade of American Hustle Culture.

Who has tattoos? Turns out, more and more Millennials! Listen to how much, tattoos of what, and if anyone has tattoo regret!

Podcast and Chill are episodes that are lite in content matter. In this episode we review items that Millennials are accused of "killing". Beer, Department Stores, and Diamonds to just name a few!https://mashable.com/article/things-millennials-have-killed

We wrap up our millennials and religion series today with a slightly chaotic-yet-fun episode on MYSTIC MILLENNIALS! Why are more millennials getting into crystals, tarot, and astrology? Is this just a trend? We also hear from our favorite mystic Millennial, Ms. Meagan, on her journey into mysticism, AND she does a live Tarot reading on air!

If Millennials are leaving religion, where are they going? In this episode we discuss the many paths millennials are taking to find authenticity and community outside of traditional religious structures.Resources cited:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IrreligionintheUnitedStates#:~:text=A%202010%20Pew%20Research%20Center,and%2074%25%20were%20religiously%20affiliated.https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/millennials-havent-forgotten-spirituality-theyre-just-looking-new-venueshttps://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-millennials-religion-zodiac-tarot-crystals-astrology-20190710-story.htmlhttps://www.thegoodchristian.co/blog/have-millennials-replaced-religion-with-work/https://www.ypulse.com/article/2021/04/20/these-are-the-top-places-gen-z-millennials-say-they-find-community/

What's going on with Millennials and religion? Are we really the least religious generation in history, or is this more millennial slander? Join us as we start a multi-part journey through the current state of Millennials and religion.Want to get in touch? Email us at mindthemillennialgap@gmail.com.Works Cited:https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/29/millennials-lead-shift-away-from-organized-religion-as-pandemic-tests-faith.htmlhttps://fivethirtyeight.com/features/millennials-are-leaving-religion-and-not-coming-back/https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2019/10/17/in-u-s-decline-of-christianity-continues-at-rapid-pace/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/millennials-are-leaving-organized-religion-heres-where-some-are-finding-communityhttps://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2010/02/17/religion-among-the-millennials/https://emmacopper.medium.com/anything-but-christian-why-millennials-leave-the-church-ccae210dfb06https://newpittsburghcourier.com/2020/09/05/jesus-or-somebody-take-the-wheel-why-millennials-are-leaving-religion/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMXeFcvvC88

Chris and Gigi discuss the eating habits of Millennials. Cooking, Food Delivery Service, "why's no one eating cereal anymore?" and more!

On this lighter episode, we chat about the phenomenon of Millennial Pink! What is it, why there's a color named after a generation, and what it has to do with subway cars in Japan!Works Cited:https://www.thecut.com/2017/03/why-millennial-pink-refuses-to-go-away.htmlhttps://www.thecut.com/2020/03/will-the-millennial-aesthetic-ever-end.html

Bigfoot, The great resignation, "is college right for me", "I don't ever use my degree for my career"works cited: https://www.highereddive.com/news/unlike-boomers-millennials-didnt-find-good-jobs-until-their-30s-heres-w/624019/, https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/17/nearly-half-of-older-millennials-wish-theyd-chosen-a-different-career.html

Hi and welcome to Mind the Millennial Gap! In this first episode we introduce ourselves and discuss some common millennial myths and stereotypes.Works Cited:https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/01/17/where-millennials-end-and-generation-z-begins/https://imagerestorationcenter.com/what-is-millennial-generation/https://heidicohen.com/30-millennial-demographics-chart/\https://eternitymarketing.com/blog/10-surprising-facts-about-millennialshttps://www.factinate.com/things/41-straight-facts-millennials/https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/food-and-drink/articles/what-avocado-toast-costs-across-the-countryhttps://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/myth-busting-millennial-tropes-8-common-myths-bustedhttps://www.bentley.edu/news/nowuknow-why-millennials-refuse-get-marriedhttps://connatserfamilylaw.com/millennials-avoid-divorce/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-your-theory-about-millennials-and-participation_b_58d2e4f6e4b002482d6e6ddc