Kickass Boomers

Caring for someone with Alzheimers Disease is a true challenge. Betsy has been there, done that, and has the experience to help guide you through the tough times. Betsy tells her story of how she was able to care for her own mother-in-law with Alzheimer’s Disease, and she shares advice on how to get the support you need to care for your loved one.

Betsy Wurzell is a retired Licensed Practical Nurse and Preschool Teacher’s Aide. She is a mom to her son, Josh who is 37 and has special needs. She was also a caregiver for her mother-in-law for 5 years. She has never heard of Alzheimers until her mom-in-law was diagnosed! Her husband Matt was diagnosed in 2010 with Early Onset Alzheimers. Matt’s journey changed her life. She became an advocate. She is the the creator and founder of Kick Alzheimer’s Ass Movement group on Facebook. She believes that no one should ever walk this journey alone during caregiving or after caregiving!

Join me in this episode and learn why Betsy Wurzell is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 – 08:57] Ask for Help When Memory Problems are Observed

[08:58 – 25:01] The Troubles of Alzheimers and Dementia

[25:02 – 34:49] Advocate for Those Who Need Help

[34:50 – 38:59] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“There’s no excuse for caregivers not to be educated. You have to do the work.” – Betsy Wurzell

“This is not just an older person forgetting. This is dementia or Alzheimer’s. This is serious. We’ve got to get him help so the more people can hear other people’s stories, the better.” –  Terry Lohrbeer

“For us, boomers, we want change. We’re going to help people change. We’re going to fight so that when things happen, we’re going to fight for the rights that we have and our loved ones have and we’re going to be advocates.” – Terry Lohrbeer

Email [email protected] to reach out to Betsy Wurzell and check out her Facebook group and podcast Chatting With Betsy

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

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Our Kickass Boomer of the day is artist and tandem surfer, Myra Burg. A licensed architect, Myra has been an artist since she was a kid and was only introduced to tandem surfing in her early 30’s. Almost a decade later, she met her partner, Charlie, with whom she’s been artistically gliding along the waves in a seemingly magical way.

Join me in this episode and find out why Myra is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 – 05:57] Opening Segment

[05:58 – 11:38] Myra the Tandem Surfer

[11:39 – 21:22] Myra the Artist 

[21:23 – 29:55] Myra’s 93-Year-Old Inspiration

[29:56 – 31:20] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Sometimes, the worse I feel, the more important it is for me to jump in the water.” – Myra Burg

“Everyday you wake up, you might as well make that effort because you don’t know on what day you’re not going to wake up.” – Myra Burg

“I think that we don’t really change much. We become more of who we are.” – Myra Bur   Youtube of Myra & Charlie tandem surfing

This is video of Myra & Charlie tandem surfing. Click the link.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HOFgq949yT4

Email [email protected] to reach out to Myra. Check out her Website and her Pinterest and Instagram pages to see more of her artworks! 

Resources mentioned:

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Welcome Back to Kick Ass Boomer, Today we are joined by D.R. Fay. 

Having your own podcast has been in the back of your mind for a while now and recently it has started occupying your every thought. Do you know those times when you look up and say “Just give me a sign”? Well, THIS is that sign and it’s big, it’s bright and it has flashing-neon-arrows pointing at it.

D.R. Fay has combined her love of podcasting with her passion for editing, graphic design, strategy, and everything that makes up the production side of the business. It’s a job not only to make sure that her client's message is upfront and center, but also that their airtime is used efficiently.

Contrary to popular belief, monetizing a podcast is not a One-Size-Fits-All situation. So Together, Let’s hear D.R Fay as she discusses how she customizes a strategic plan that will maximize her client's return on investment. And help them build their audience and business while saving time, frustration, and money.

[00:32 - 09:20] How to Make a Podcast That Succeeds

[09:10 - 17:35] How to be a successful podcaster: Tips from an experienced affiliate

[17:36 - 28:11] How to Start a Podcast and Make Money

[28:13 - 32:25] Closing Segment

Connect with D.R. Fay through their website at mouthybroadmedia.com

Affiliate Link Podcast Manager Course: https://cutt.ly/PodcastManagerCourse

For questions and inquiries to D.R. Fay don’t hesitate

to email her at [email protected]

Tweetable Quotes

“If you wait til you’re perfect you’re never ever going to do it." - D.R. Fay

BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!

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You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected]. 

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Charlie Sheldon, the author of “The Strong Heart” book trilogy. Previously, he worked on seaports for almost 30 years as a tribal negotiator, construction manager, project manager, and eventually executive. After retirement, he briefly returned to the sea for four years as a merchant sailor before becoming a full-time writer. 

The product of his 11-year writing journey is his trilogy, which he considers a timeless classic. When he’s not writing, Charlie is bonding with his family and hiking in the Olympic National Park. 

Join me in this episode and learn why Charlie is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 – 04:51] Opening Segment

[04:52 – 14:44] Writing a Book

[14:45 – 24:32] Creating a “Strong Heart” 

[24:33 – 34:42] Becoming a Timeless Human 

[34:43 – 43:56] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“I wanted to write in a setting that let me be more timeless.” – Charlie Sheldon

“It was the telling of stories around campfire that made us modern human beings.” – Charlie Sheldon

Email [email protected] to connect with Charlie or check out his personal website to know more about his work. 

GRAB copies of his book on Amazon!

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!

Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  

You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected]. 

Welcome Back to Kick Ass Boomer, Today we are joined by Michael Cobb. At the height of a successful career in the computer industry, Mr. Cobb left to pursue more pioneering opportunities in the emerging real estate markets of Central America. In 1996, he and his business partner formed a company, Exotic Caye International, to provide loans to North Americans purchasing properties in Belize, Honduras, and throughout the region.

As the need for capital outstripped the supply, the mortgage company was converted to an international bank under the jurisdiction of Belize. It continues to provide mortgage services but has expanded its services to encompass the full realm of financial products.

Mr. Cobb also saw the need for a regional real estate company that would serve the Baby Boomer consumer with a North American standard product for the next 2 decades. He led the group into real estate development and created a holding company for several properties including a resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize. In August of 2000, Exotic Caye purchased 3.5 miles of Pacific Beachfront property due west of Managua, Nicaragua. This master-planned community hosts world-class infrastructure, homes, and condominium units. In February of 2006, the ECI Development group acquired 1100 acres and 3km of coastline in Costa Rica, setting the stage for expansion into this popular market. Most recently they merged their Belize property with a much larger parcel and have begun to develop 200 condominiums units on Ambergris Caye, Belize.

Additionally, Michael has spoken at hundreds of international conferences about real estate financing and development. He has acted as a consultant to The Oxford Club and gives counsel to various real estate projects throughout Central America.

[00:30 - 07:40] Boomers find inspiration in overseas property

[07:41 - 15:05] How to Actually Do It Right the First Time

[15:05 - 22:09]  Breaking 15 Guide Questions into 3 Main principles

[22:10 - 29:05] How to Rule in a Country in Three Days

[29:05 - 36:13] Renting is a great option for people who are thinking about downsizing or who are just starting out in their careers.

[36:13 - 37:25] Closing Segment

Connect with Michael Cobb through their website at www.ecidevelopment.com

Get your CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE for Free!by sending Mike an email through [email protected]Use KICKASS as a subject line and ask for your copy!

Tweetable Quotes

“It's interesting because 1 in 10 of the baby boomers is considering a property overseas. There are a thousand people a day considering a property overseas. And there are already 8 million ex-pats living outside of the USA and Canada.”  - Michael Cobb

“Our mission as a company is to deliver inspired lifestyles and a fun place overseas for adventurous people. My personal mission is to help people who are making the decision to move overseas. To actually do it right the first time” - Michael Cobb

BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

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Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Laura Eiman. She was overweight, newly divorced, without direction and unemployed 20 years ago until she began studying the mindset of Olympic athletes, Navy Seals, and Greek philosophers. As a result, she has developed a unique mental toughness program to overcome negative attitude, lack of direction and life threatening sugar addiction once and for all. 

Join me in this episode and learn why Laura is a Kickass Boomer! 

Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro is an award-winning and celebrated author, speaker and educator. She earned her doctorate in education from Northern Illinois University and completed postdoctoral studies at Harvard after a very successful and rewarding 35-year career as a high school special education teacher, with 12 years as a university graduate school adjunct professor.

Marni is a lover of animals, nature, music and world travel. She values honesty, integrity, equality and goodness and prays for peace on earth. She was born in the South, raised her children in the Midwest and has made the Caribbean her home.

Inspired by hundreds of true accounts, Marni’s critically acclaimed, 5-Star Reader’s Favorite and 2020 Best Books Award-Winning Spiritual fiction God Came To My Garage Sale, about a questioning Atheist woman who experiences numerous Spiritually transformative encounters, has received praise from prominent endorsers, including the talented James Redfield, best selling author of The Celestine Prophecy series. Additional praise comes from renowned psychic mediums Thomas John, Lisa Williams and Christopher Stillar, along with founding directors of IANDS Santa Barbara’s Barbara Bartolome and Chicago’s Diane Willis.

Marni wrote a 5-book series entitled: TRUE DECEIT FALSE LOVE, a creative approach offering information and tools for healing from Family Trauma. Book 1 of 15,555 Terms & Phrases on Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse & Parental Alienation was released in September 2021 and was prominently endorsed by Dr. Jennifer Harman, Dr. Sam Vaknin, Lisa A. Romano, Tracy A. Malone, and Tamara Gerstemeir Sweeney.

Marni’s guest articles have been featured in top magazines, and newspapers and she has been interviewed on TV and on numerous podcasts. In addition to her writing and speaking endeavors on embracing Spirituality after surviving Domestic Violence, severe Narcissist Abuse, extreme Parental Alienation, and Intergenerational Family Trauma, Marni is a contributing author to numerous anthology books. She was also inducted into the Bestselling Authors International Organization.

[00:31 - 09:31] Opening Segment

[09:31 - 17:58] What is spiritual fiction?

[17:58 - 26:38] 5-Book Series on Domestic Violence: True Deceit False Love

[26:38 - 35:04] Healing through family childhood trauma work

[35:04 - 43:18]It's Important to Understand the Dynamics of Abuse

[43:19 - 48:47] Closing Segment

Resources Mentioned

Visit Dr. Mani Hill Foderaro's website at www.godcametomygaragesale.com

Tweetable Quotes

“As far as my own relationship with my parents. And so many things that, came to light when I got older, when I was putting the pieces of the puzzle of my situation together because it's so important, you have to go back and do the inner work. You have to look at your own family dynamics and try to make sense of what made you a target for a situation.” - Dr. Mani Hill Foderaro

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• Peter takes us on his journey as an educator to corporate life and finally entrepreneurship with a cause.
• How Peter’s 21st birthday gift from his father helped him secure success in the business world. 
• Hear about a health crisis where Peter almost let go before completing his legacy.
• How a small village in Thailand is benefiting from Peter’s mission.
• Go to www.peterbeckenham.com for more information.

In Today’s Kickass Boomers we are joined by Kathryne Savage Imabayashi. Kathy is an educator, parent, and coach, residing in Fukuoka, Japan. During a rich career in education spanning four decades, she has been dedicated to empowering children, parents and teachers to be their best and do their best. Having experienced a variety of countries and cultures, both as a teacher and a school leader, her perspective of the critical role parents play in the life of a child has deeply impacted her mission.

Since retiring, she has been able to pursue her passion full time. In less than two years she has created a business (sonhoodcoaching.com), published two on-line courses (The Blueprint:How to Intentionally Parent Your Son & The 7 SuperPowers Parents of Boys Need ), published a book and co-authoring another, and has  used social media to share  her knowledge of boys (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube).  

[00:26 – 09:26] Kathy’s Successful Reverse-Her-Vows Journey

[09:26 – 18:35] Easygoing Woman finds her dream

[18:35 – 27:42] Resilience Prevails in Difficult Times

[27:42 – 35:00] This woman is sharing her wisdom on how to be a great parent even after you die.

[35:00 – 48:39] Closing Segment

Visit Kathy’s Website http://sonhoodcoaching.com/ or email her through [email protected]

Grab the FREE mini-course: The 3 Day Challenge For Parents of Boys

Tweetable Quotes

“You really have to trust your instincts and you have to reach out and learn more. You have to understand what’s out there and the more you educate yourself, the more aware you become.” – Kathryne Imabayashi 

Happy 4th of July! Everyone!, I'm kicking back with a solo episode about the history and celebration of America's independence day. Independence day is a big holiday in America. In this episode, we'll learn about the history of independence day and the important events that took place on July 4th 1776. We'll also explore some of the celebrations that are held on this special day each year. I hope you enjoy this episode!

Fun Facts about July 4! 

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!

Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  

You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected].