Boomer Banter, Caregiving, Purpose, Connection

Finding yourself considering dating after the end of a relationship can be daunting, especially as you get older. Have the rules changed? Where do you meet kind, interesting people? How do you avoid the scammers and game players on the dating sites?

Something else to think about. If you are in a long term relationship, are you still dating? What are you doing to make your relationship special? Many of the tips we will learn from Dating Coach Christine Baumgartner will apply to you also.

Christine has over 10 years of experience as a Dating Coach, having trained with John Gray, author of "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus." I promise you this will be a fun, lively and useful conversation. 

Ok, all you carnivores, here is your opportunity to learn about the Vegan Lifestyle. You may not be ready to give up meat totally. But learning about alternative pathways to health, as well as the impact that the vegan lifestyle can have on the planet is very interesting.

Deanna Meyler is a Master Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator and she has lived the vegan lifestyle since 1998. Her mission is to help people who want to become vegan to find simple, easy ways to prepare healthy, tasty meals and to find ways to eat out successfully. Deanna shares her knowledge with compassion and non-judgment.

https://heyboomer.biz

https://aneverydayvegan.com/

Episode #38

Dr. Thelma Reese recently published a book called "How Seniors are Saving the World." In it, she and her co-author, BJ Kittredge profile 24 seniors from 65 to 95. Each profile looks at how the individual has become an activist to an cause or an issue that speaks to their heart and their passion.

In my discussion with Dr. Reese, we covered what she had learned in the process of writing the book, we talked about what motivates activists and we talked about aging and how time impacts our perspectives on life. We also discussed how our society looks at aging and the barriers that are there to make intergenerational understanding difficult.

It is a fascinating and inspiring conversation.

Thanks so much for listening.

1. Life long learning
2. The advantages of a life review
3. Staying involved with the younger generation
4. Learn to live with yourself and what your values are

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Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the

sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.”

Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop 

Faye Fulton is CEO and CSO (Chief Storytelling Officer) of a boutique consulting firm specializing in one particular area of communication – business storytelling.

Faye inspires professionals to better communicate the value of their company, the value of their products or services, and what they have to personally offer through strategic storytelling.

She spent more than two decades diving into the art and science of storytelling so she could help others find, craft, and perfect their stories.  Today she has a proven process for crafting and delivering stories that connect, influence, and get results.

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We all have stories to tell, but have you ever thought about writing a book, sharing your wisdom and experience with the world?  Or maybe you have started writing and stopped writing several times.

Denise Michaels is a book coach and ghost writer.  She helps people create books that make readers' lives better and authors proud.  She has worked with best-selling authors and she has helped many people become best-selling authors.

So many of us have had varied and rich, work and life experiences.  If you have ever thought about turning those experiences into a book, you will want to listen to this show!  We had a lively discussion with a lot of audience participation.

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Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the

sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.”

Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop

What does Taoism, Aging and Caregiving have to do with a former actress, author, motivational speaker, wife and mother? In my discussion with CJ Golden you will find out.

CJ Golden, author of Tao-Girls Rule! and Tao of the Defiant Woman, is a motivational speaker who travels the country (pre-Covid) inspiring all with her unique “Tao and defiant” spirit. Bringing the ancient philosophy of the Tao to our modern-day culture, she helps women and girls travel an easier path through life as they find confidence, balance and boldness in a world of challenges.

Her latest book One Pedal at a Time. CJ shares her adventure as caregiver to her cyclist husband after his cancer diagnosis and subsequent strokes. It was only in retrospect that CJ recognized that her Tao and defiant spirit was what eased her way through the challenges she faced.

You can find more information on her website at cjgolden.com

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This entire broadcast was about Purpose Moments.  What are they? They are moments that are meaningful to you and to someone else.  Purpose does not have to be a CAPITAL P Purpose. Purpose can be made up of life's little moments that feel purposeful.

Vicki Thomas and Joyce Cohen of MyFuturePurpose.com talk about how they have had the opportunity to like and love the work they have done and that they are doing now. They remind us to get over the fear and move on to what is left to do and what you are meant to do.  Don't carry regrets with you, rather follow your dream, start to connect or reconnect with those who can help you and those whom you can help. And keep learning.

Purpose, like happiness, is not a destination. It is a journey.

Today's broadcast was sponsored by FacilitatorOnFire.net

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In 2014, Durrell Hood decided to go for a bike ride . . . across the country. He had to carry all of his supplies on his bicycle. He had to find new supplies and shelter along the way. He had some amazing adventures and met some caring, interesting people during this adventure.

In this time of so much division in our country, hearing the stories of strangers who helped Durrell during his journey can restore some of your faith in our fellow humans.

He continues to embark on remarkable adventures, and will inspire you and entertain you with some of his tales.

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There is a power in music that many of us experience, when listening to an orchestra or a rock and roll band. There is also a power in music that seems to connect patients with dementia and other brain altering ailments, to parts of themselves that other therapies don't touch.

In this episode you will hear a story of love and passion and the healing power of music. You will be moved and amazed by this show.

Carol Rosenstein is the Founder & Executive Director of Music Mends Minds--a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates musical support groups for patients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and PTSD. These musical support groups foster a community between the musicians and singers, as well as their families, friends, and caregivers, all of whom thrive on socialization and music-making.

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Have you ever thought about writing down your family history for your kids, and then stopped before you started because you don't even know where to start? Are there some memories of your parents and grandparents history that will be lost if you don't pass it on to your children and grandchildren?

My guest next week, Naomi Grossman, has created a program that will walk you through creating your Life Story.  When you are done you will get a book, with pictures, that you can share with your children to preserve the family history. It is fun, it brings up memories, and even in our digital age, it will become a family treasure.

Naomi will share her experience starting as a journalist and moving to a life story gatherer, working with seniors to help them capture their life stories. Join us to learn about her Life Story Challenge.  I am creating a book for my kids. Maybe you will want to also.

www.lifejourneysmedia.com

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