Gen X Dads and Money Anxiety: Laughing So We Don’t Lose Our Minds
Tue Feb 03 2026
In this episode, "Gen X Dads and Money Anxiety: Laughing So We Don’t Lose Our Minds", we dive into the stress of money, retirement fears, divorce, child support, dating later in life, and the pressure to “hold it all together” as a father in midlife. With a mix of comedy, vulnerability, and blunt truth, we talk about how financial stress affects mental health, relationships, and self-worth—and why so many Gen X men feel behind, alone, or ashamed to talk about it. This conversation is for dads navigating fatherhood, co-parenting, rebuilding after divorce, or worrying about whether retirement will ever feel possible, while also giving women insight into how men process money, fear, and responsibility. If you’re looking for relatable Gen X humor, real talk about finances, and reassurance that you’re not failing—you’re not alone—this episode speaks directly to you.
00:00 - Introduction - money anxiety
01:16 - What is the struggle
09:36 - Killing the Anxiety
23:00 - What are you doing now?
37:00 - How are you building your future
45:20 - The one thing we would have done differently
51:56 - Conclusion
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In this episode, "Gen X Dads and Money Anxiety: Laughing So We Don’t Lose Our Minds", we dive into the stress of money, retirement fears, divorce, child support, dating later in life, and the pressure to “hold it all together” as a father in midlife. With a mix of comedy, vulnerability, and blunt truth, we talk about how financial stress affects mental health, relationships, and self-worth—and why so many Gen X men feel behind, alone, or ashamed to talk about it. This conversation is for dads navigating fatherhood, co-parenting, rebuilding after divorce, or worrying about whether retirement will ever feel possible, while also giving women insight into how men process money, fear, and responsibility. If you’re looking for relatable Gen X humor, real talk about finances, and reassurance that you’re not failing—you’re not alone—this episode speaks directly to you. 00:00 - Introduction - money anxiety 01:16 - What is the struggle 09:36 - Killing the Anxiety 23:00 - What are you doing now? 37:00 - How are you building your future 45:20 - The one thing we would have done differently 51:56 - Conclusion