The Millennial Middle Child Syndrome

Text Us Your Karen StoriesIn this episode, we delve into the early cultural moments that shaped millennials, exploring nostalgia for past experiences and the contradictions of growing up during significant societal changes. References for today's episode:"The Oregon Trail Generation: Life before and after mainstream tech | LinkedIn" - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/oregon-trail-generation-life-before-after-mainstream-tech-morganScott, Shaun. Millennials and the Moments That Made Us: A Cultural History of the U.S. from 1982-PresentHarris, Malcolm. Kids These Days: Human Capital and the Making of MillennialsKeywords: millennials, nostalgia, cultural moments, Billie Jean, generational trauma, Karen stories, cultural shifts, 1980s, social commentary, healthcare experiences, parenting, childhood, technology, social media, cultural influences, generational differences, childhood experiences, digital communication, pop cultureLastly, please follow us on Instagram (@youcancallmekaren), TikTok (@YCCMKPod), and like/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!As always - a big thank you to Steve Olszewski for the art and images, Calid B and SJ Fadeaway for the musical mixings, and huge credit to Malvina Reynolds (writer) and Schroder Music Co. (ASCAP) (publisher) of the song “Little Boxes