B.Boomer Unleashed

Episode 91 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "A Final Look at Eating Habits Through the Decades," takes a brief look at what we've previously discussed in this series, and then take a look at the "Whys" of healthy eating and getting the right amount of exercise. Beginning next week, through Election Day 2020, we'll take a look at voting, and politics through the ages, and how things have dramatically changed over the years. These episodes aren't designed to convince you who to vote for, but rather to convince you of the importance of voting. Hopefully, you'll join us for this historical journey through the years as we look at the election process. We hope you'll listen to this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Some future episodes we have planned are "A Historical Look at WSAZ and other pioneer broadcasters, Holiday Traditions, Historical Events that have shaped our country, and many more." Drop us an email with your comments to [email protected]. If you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, let us know what you'd like to discuss, and we'll do our best to get you on our show. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you. 

Episode 90 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Serving Healthy Meals at School," turns our focus to the evolution of school meals. We talk with Rhonda McCoy, Director of Food Services for Cabell County Schools. We discuss how school cafeterias went from "home cooked" meals in the 50s and 60s, to open and heat processed food meals in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. We also talk about how Rhonda's local school district has turned back the hands of time, and students are once again receiving made from scratch meals. Rhonda tells us about the massive job of feeding our kids during the Pandemic. I hope you'll join us for this timely and insightful episode with Mrs. McCoy. Next week, we'll conclude our discussion of the evolution of eating habits through the decades. We hope you'll join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. You can also help us by sharing our podcast with your friends, and by dropping us an email at [email protected] with your comments, suggestions, and ideas for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you. 

Episode 89 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "Adding Exercise to a Heart Healthy Diet," features Exercise Physiologist Cindy Gibson, as we talk about the importance of regular exercise. Cindy explains to us that Diet or Exercise won't get the job done alone. We have to have a mixture of a good Heart Healthy Diet, and regular exercise to promote good health. Cindy works in the Cardiac Rehab Center at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Join Cindy and I as we discuss the advantages of regular exercise. Next week, we'll be chatting with Cabell County Schools Director of Food Service, Rhonda McCoy about the changes in school food over the years, and how the Pandemic has impacted delivering healthy meals to our students. I hope you'll join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Please share us with your friends, and drop us an email at [email protected] with your suggestions, comments, or criticisms. If you'd like to be a guest on B.Boomer Unleashed, let us know what you'd like to discuss, and we'll do our best to get you on our show. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.

Episode 88 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "A Look at Healthy Eating Habits," explores some healthy eating options with Dietician Cheryl Rittinger. Cheryl is also a Certified Cardiovascular and Diabetes Educator at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. She gives us some great tips for making better choices at home, the grocery store and our favorite restaurant. She also identifies some foods that we Baby Boomers should probably mark off our list. Please join us as we discuss this important topic with Cheryl. Next week we invite you to join us as we interview Cindy Gibson who works in the Cardiac Rehab Center at St. Mary's Medical Center as we discuss some common sense exercises to go along with a heart healthy diet. We encourage you to join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Share us with your friends, and drop us an email at [email protected] with your comments, questions, and suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.

Episode 87 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "A Look At Unhealthy Fast Food Choices," explores some of the worst choices we can make when ordering at the drive-thru window. We'll look primarily at Calories, Fat, Carbohydrates, Sugars, and Sodium. There are many other ingredients to be considered, but these culprits which taste extremely good, are at work behind the scenes to make us unhealthy. We Baby Boomers didn't have to contend with these temptations when we were growing up, but as we came of age, fast foods came into their own. That's why so many Baby Boomers are overweight, have heart disease, and other medical issues today. Next week we'll interview a Dietician who will give us some healthy alternatives without sacrificing taste. I hope you'll join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Drop us a note at [email protected] with your comments and suggestions. If you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, let us know what you'd like to talk about, and we'll try our best to get you on our show. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you. 

Episode 86 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "A Look at Eating Habits Through the Decades (Part 2)", provides us with a massive list of restaurant franchises that have come into existence since the beginning of the 20th Century. This list which is certainly not exhaustive, gives us a glimpse at just how many places there are out there to eat. Next week, we'll take a look at the nutritional value of some of the choices we make, and attempt to determine if there are healthier alternatives. We hope you will join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.

Episode 85 of B.Boomer Unleashed "A Look at Eating Habits Through the Decades (Part 1), utilizes an article entitled"History of American Restaurants in the 20th Century The Rise of the Franchise" By Lorri Mealey to give us a background on how eating habits and restaurants have changed over the past decades. In America, many families have exchanged eating around the kitchen or dining room table, for sitting down for a casual dining experience at one of many family friendly restaurants. Things have certainly changed since I grew up as a Baby Boomer. Next week we'll continue this discussion and share a list of several hundred franchises that came into existence since the beginning of the 20th Century. You'll be surprised at the number of choices available for your dining enjoyment. Please join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Share us with your friends and share your comments with us at [email protected]. If you'd like to be a guest on the B.Boomer Unleashed Podcast, let us know what you'd like to talk about and we'll do our best to get you on our podcast. Have a great week and may God bless each and every one of you.

Episode 84 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Fascination With Socialism - Perspective of an Old-Timer (Part 2) concludes our discussion regarding Socialism in America. We take a look at responses to questions from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) which are published on their website in their own words. This topic will allow you to make an informed decision with regard to who you choose to support in November. The choice is simple. It's not Democrat vs. Republican. It's not even Biden vs. Trump. It's Life as we know it now vs. Life under Socialistic rule. Your decision in November will have a lasting impact for generations to come. I encourage you to listen to this episode, and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Regardless of how you vote in November, I implore you to vote. Exercise your constitutional right to vote and let your opinions be heard. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.

Episode 83 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Fascination With Socialism - Perspective of an Old-Timer (Part 1)" is a discussion of the tenets of socialism as described by the leadership of The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) from their own website. I didn't need to find some Conservative Commentator to take on the Socialist platform. I was able to get that from their own website. In Part 1, we expose what they unapologetically stand for, and the principles they promote. Next week, we look at specific questions they answer regarding Socialistic principles. Please join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Drop us an email at [email protected] with your comments, criticisms, or suggestions for future episodes. If you'd like to be a guest on B.Boomer Unleashed, let us know what you'd like to talk about, and we'll do our best to get you on our podcast. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.

Episode 82 of B.Boomer Unleashed, "The Fascination of Socialism - A GenX Perspective (Part 2)" concludes our two part interview with fellow podcaster Barry Cook of "Sheep No More." In this episode we discuss the adverse effect socialistic principles are having on our schools, the workplace, and our families. Please join us for this episode and all the episodes of B.Boomer Unleashed. Drop us an email at [email protected] and give us suggestions for future episodes. Have a great week, and may God bless each and every one of you.