The Silent Generation. Baby Boomers. Generation X. Generation Y. Millennials. Generation Z. Each of these terms refers to a specific generation across different time spans beginning in the early 1900s all the way into the 21st century.

In celebration of women across all generations, here’s a fascinating look at some of the influential milestone events that shaped each generation!

You’ll also discover primary positive traits -- the “superpowers” -- of each generation (including yours!) plus we’re sharing the most accessible pathways to receive support with Eden Energy Medicine, based on your generation’s preferences and level of comfort with technology.

The Silent Generation

Birth Years
Between 1928 and 1945

Milestone Events of the Era
The Great Depression in the United States
World War II

Famous Silent Generation Women
Elizabeth Taylor
Barbara Streisand
Donna Eden

Level of Comfort With Technology
Low

Accessible Ways to Receive Support from EEM

Bestselling books by Donna, David and Dondi (learn more here) and 1 on 1, in person sessions from your local EEM practitioners (refer to our practitioner directory here)

Silent Generation Superpowers:
Ethical
Incredibly strong work ethic
Committed to their values and ideals

Baby Boomers

Birth Year
Between 1946 and 1964

Milestone Events of the Era
The Apollo moon landing
Woodstock music festival
Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union

Famous Baby Boomer Women
Cher
Oprah Winfrey

Level of Comfort With Technology
Average

Accessible Ways to Receive Support from EEM

1 on 1, in person sessions from your local EEM practitioners (refer to our practitioner directory here), group classes and events like the 2024 Eden Method Winter Wonderland Cruise (learn more here)

Baby Boomer Superpowers:
Responsible
Collaborative and community-oriented
Ambitious 

Generation X

Birth Year
Between 1965 and 1980

Milestone Events of the Era
Soaring divorce rates (increase in single parent households)
End of the Cold War
Fall of the Berlin Wall

Famous Generation X Women
Janet Jackson
Jennifer Aniston

Level of Comfort With Technology
Good

Accessible Ways to Receive Support from EEM

Free EEM Facebook group (join us here), quick, easy-to-follow free videos on YouTube (find our YouTube channel here), free online classes (learn more here) and transformational, in-depth programs and courses (learn more here).

Generation X Superpowers
Flexible and adaptable
Highly independent
Results-driven

Millennials

Birth Year
Between 1981 and 1996

Milestone Events of the Era
Rise of the internet
The Great Recession of 2007
9/11 terrorist attacks

Famous Millennial Women
Serena Williams
Beyoncé

Level of Comfort With Technology
High

Accessible Ways to Receive Support from EEM

Instagram (follow us here); easy-to-follow free videos on YouTube (find our YouTube channel here); free EEM Facebook group (join us here); free online classes (learn more here) and transformational, in-depth programs and courses (learn more here)

Millennials’ Superpowers
Confident
Dedicated to making a positive difference
Diversity-focused

Generation Z

Birth Year
Between 1997 and 2010

Milestone Events of the Era
Invention of the smartphone
The rise of social media
Climate change

Famous Millennial Women
Malala Yousafzai
Simone Biles
Amanda Gorman

Level of Comfort With Technology
Extremely high

Accessible Ways to Receive Support from EEM

Anywhere online! Find us on Instagram (follow our account here), YouTube (find our YouTube channel here), free EEM Facebook group (join us here), free online classes (learn more here) and transformational, in-depth programs and courses (learn more here)

Generation Z Superpowers
Empowered
Excited about new ideas
Friendly and sociable