Gen X and the 80's: Big Hair, Mix Tapes, & Memories

Gen X and the 80's: Big Hair, Mix Tapes, & Memories

Update: 2025-09-29
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What was it really like to grow up as a Gen Xer in the 1980s? In this episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I take you back to the days of latchkey kids, Saturday morning cartoons, cassette mixtapes, and big hair held together by way too much Aqua Net.

But it wasn’t all neon and fun. I also share my own journey—navigating the shock of being adopted, my teenage rebellion, first loves, and the choices that shaped me during those years. From sneaking out and testing boundaries to the music, movies, and friendships that defined a generation, this episode is part nostalgia trip and part honest life story.

Whether you grew up in the 80s or you’re curious about what made Generation X the resilient, independent group we are today, this episode will take you back in time while reminding you of the life lessons we still carry forward.

👉 Tune in, share your favorite 80s memory with me, and let’s make connections through stories that last a lifetime.

#GenerationX #80s #nostalgia #comingofage #podcast #travelpodcast #tunein #lifejourneys #traveltimestorieswithshannon

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Gen X and the 80's: Big Hair, Mix Tapes, & Memories

Gen X and the 80's: Big Hair, Mix Tapes, & Memories

Shannon Lamkin