What Our Childhoods Taught Us About Belonging and Adapting

Julie and Dan are both members of Generation X, but their childhood experiences were worlds apart. Dan grew up in rural Connecticut, where children rode bikes for miles, wandered through multiple towns, and were expected to entertain themselves. Julie grew up in El Salvador and several major American cities, where outside play, community, independence, and even the meaning of “home” looked very different. Their conversation includes plenty of Gen X nostalgia, a few surprising childhood confessions, and an honest discussion about boredom, productivity, fitting in, and learning how to adapt. Julie also shares a deeply personal remembrance of September 11, including what she witnessed while driving toward Long Island, how she helped people contact their families, and what she learned about grief and our capacity to come together during painful moments. In this episode: • Dan reveals where he finally found the missing car keys • Julie and Dan compare city and rural Gen X childhoods • They debate how far children were allowed to roam • Julie confesses to framing her younger sister • They explore why adults have such a hard time being bored • Julie remembers what she witnessed on September 11 • They discuss resilience, differences, and our need to belong Tell us in the comments: Were you raised more like Julie or Dan? Learn more about Julie and the Recalibrate Retreat: https://goconfidentlycoaching.com Visit Casa De Confidence: https://casadeconfidencepod.com I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here... Support the show Casa De Confidence is a podcast for women navigating midlife reinvention, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Hosted by Julie DeLucca-Collins, the show explores confidence, sustainable business success, visibility, authority building, and aligned growth for women entrepreneurs ready to lead boldly and live intentionally. Through real conversations and practical insights, listeners gain clarity, strengthen confidence, and develop strategies to expand their impact, voice, and opportunities. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. For more about me and what I do, check out my website. If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Follow Julie DeLucca-Collins on Instagram at @julie_deluccacollins