Episode 63 - GenX Speaks Series: Julie Fahy - You Keep Me Sane Podcast

In this episode, we welcome Julie Fahy, co‑host of the “You Keep Me Sane” podcast.  Julie takes us back to her childhood in Woodford, a town in the countryside outside Brisbane, Australia, where she grew up with the kind of free‑range GenX upbringing that many of us, whether from the suburbs, the city, or the countryside, instantly recognize.Julie shares the early moment she realized she was a high achiever, and how that awareness shaped her path, including the imposter syndrome that often shadowed her success.  Her story spans continents, from Canada to Thailand to Germany and beyond, and includes her years producing documentaries, work that eventually brought her to Russia.After a long season of exploration and searching for purpose, Julie found grounding and deep validation in motherhood.  This part of her journey resonated strongly with Nicole, and we dive into the complicated ways society values (and undervalues) stay‑at‑home moms as well as discuss gender norms and roles.We also explore the perimenopause and menopause experience, the quest for authenticity in midlife, and Julie’s current creative work on her novel.  She reflects on how the “You Keep Me Sane” podcast focuses on self‑worth, especially for women navigating midlife transitions.We absolutely loved our conversation with Julie, made even more special because she’s our very first international guest.  Her story is rich, inspiring, and full of heart, and we know listeners will enjoy every moment of the ride as much as we did!Check Julie Out Here:Website: https://www.youkeepmesane.com/Online Store: https://stan.store/YouKeepMeSaneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/youkeepmesane.pod/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YKMS-01Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouKeepMeSanePodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/108333425/#genx #genxtalks #genxcrew #over40 #over50 #menopause #womenshealth #selfworth #podcast #marriage #family #motherhood #mom #parent #parenting #stayathome #workingmom #travel #australia #brisbane #queensland #london #impostersyndrome #novel #writer #midlife #aging #authenticity #growthmindset Check us out at genxadulting.com#generationx #genx #podcast #marriage #relationship #interview #mom #family