Kickass Boomers

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Michael Wader, who has more than 40 years of hands-on experience in implementing Lean Technology and Leadership principles. His over 4 decades of experience include 22 years of mentoring, coaching, teaching and consulting experience in 16 countries.

He joins us in this episode to talk about "leading yourself first" and why it is important whether in a personal or professional setting. Mike also shares some practical tips for Boomers to build good habits and in turn live better lives.

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

[00:01 - 04:46] Opening Segment

[04:47 - 14:51] Why Lead Yourself First

[14:52 - 24:30] A Leader’s Priority 

[24:31 - 34:50] The Simple Step to Build Habits

[34:51 - 40:06] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“If you are not taking care of yourself, how can you take care of anybody else? How can you lead a team if you don’t know how to lead yourself?” - Michael Wader

“We owe it to our spouses and our families to stay in good condition and that takes effort.” - Michael Wader

Email [email protected] to connect with Mike or follow him on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Visit his personal website to learn more about his work. 

Resources Mentioned

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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]. 

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Carol Harris. She is 78 years young living in a small town in Wales, Great Britain, with her husband, Paul. She has run businesses of her own in many years and has coached other people to do the same. In this episode, Carol will talk about the benefits of neuro-linguistic programming and other things that can make the lives of boomers more fulfilling and satisfying.

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

[00:01 - 03:40] Opening Segment

[03:41 - 12:32] Benefits of Neuro-Linguistic Programming

[12:33 - 22:35] Things to Enjoy in Your Boomer Years

[22:36 - 25:42] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“The interesting thing about [neuro-linguistic programming] is it enables us to go into detail about how people think.” - Carol Harris

“As people get older, they should hopefully have a bit more time to do the things they like.” - Carol Harris

Get in touch with Carol by emailing [email protected] or follow her on LinkedIn. Visit her personal website to learn more about her work. 

GRAB a copy of her books and learn more about neuro-linguistic programming!

Resources Mentioned

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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]. 

In this solo episode, I am inviting you to reflect with me as we continue to go through these trying times. Some of you may already be getting tired and probably looking for inspiration on how we can make this world a better place. Well, I have more than 50 episodes that can give you not only inspiration but also actionable, practical steps to make your life--and the world--better.

I will share with you some of my amazing conversations with our fellow baby boomers from Thailand, Canada, Australia, Finland, Great Britain, Germany and of course the USA. Although they come from different places all over the world, they all have the same messages that you probably need to hear today. 

Let’s dive right in and be Kickass Boomers! 

Tweetable Quotes:

“We can rise above our circumstances and set the example for our family, friends and those we come in contact with each day.” - Terry Lohrbeer

“Don’t forget to laugh. After all, laughter is the best medicine and when you are laughing it’s hard to be sad or angry.” - Terry Lohrbeer

Resources Mentioned

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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]. 

Katharine Esty, PhD, 87, is a best-selling author, practicing psychotherapist, a widow, a mother, a grandmother, and an activist for aging well. She’s on a mission to dispel myths about old age and to end ageism, which limits and undermines the most experienced among us. She lives in a retirement community west of  Boston. Her recent book, Eightysomethings - A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well, and Finding Unexpected Happiness, was published by Skyhorse. 

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

[00:01 - 04:22] Opening Segment

[04:23 - 14:09] How to Age Well

[14:10 - 24:13] How to Live Longer

[24:14 - 34:01] How to Enjoy Your 80s

[34:02 - 38:28] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“It pays to be in good shape.” - Katharine Esty, PhD

“One of the things I really want to do is get out the word that there’s so much good news about what it's like to be older.” - Katharine Esty, PhD

Get in touch with Katharine by emailing [email protected] or visit her personal website to learn more about her work. 

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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]. 

We continue our interview with Kickass Boomer, Robert Yoho, MD. In the first part of our interview with him, he talked about why he left the healthcare industry despite a successful career. In this episode, he will talk about some steps that baby boomers should take to improve their health.

One important point we’ve gone through today is coming up with our personal healthcare philosophy, which serves as the basis to the idea that we should do our own research to take care of ourselves.

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

[00:01 - 04:28] Opening Segment

[04:29 - 09:49] Having Your Own Healthcare Philosophy

[09:50 - 19:31] Doing Your Own Research

[19:32 - 28:30] Understanding Modern Diet Prescriptions

[28:31 - 29:05] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“You have to find someone who you like and trust but always do your best to verify everything.” - Robert Yoho, MD

“Ultimately, you’re going to have to come up with your own healthcare philosophy.” - Robert Yoho, MD

Get in touch with Robert by emailing [email protected] or visit his personal website to learn more about his work. 

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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]. 

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is retired doctor, Robert Yoho, MD. He joins us in the podcast today to talk about his career and the reasons that pushed him to leave such a lucrative industry.

He shares some things he had observed, particularly the conflicts of interest doctors face, as well as the daily ethical considerations they need to address. He also discusses some thought-provoking information about pharmaceutical companies and the healthcare industry as a whole. 

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

[00:01 - 02:40] Opening Segment

[02:41 - 14:12] Healthcare Industry Unpacked

[14:13 - 24:46] Ethics in Healthcare

[24:47 - 31:47] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“The key thing is to become your own advocate and learn as much as you can.” - Robert Yoho, MD

“It’s hard to be ethical when your pocketbook is on the line.” - Robert Yoho, MD

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

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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]. 

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Susan Cattaneo, one of Boston’s most respected singer/songwriters, blending rock and folk with a healthy dose of country.

Susan won the CT Folk Festival and has been a finalist or winner at some of the country’s most prestigious songwriting and music contests including: Kerrville New Folk, Emerging Artist Falcon Ridge, the International Acoustic Music Awards, the Independent Music Awards and the USA Songwriting Competition.

Her latest album The Hammer and The Heart charted #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and yielded a folk radio #1 single and top 10 album. 

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

[00:01 - 04:55] Opening Segment

[04:56 - 14:53] Work Hard, Love Harder

[14:54 - 24:33] The Beauty of Learning

[24:34 - 33:34] Finding Purpose in Life

[33:35 - 37:04] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“I found that my journey is not just one river. It had a lot of tributaries and occasional little side things. It’s been a wonderful journey.” - Susan Cattaneo

“I don’t believe in being sedentary in my life.” - Susan Cattaneo

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Email [email protected] to connect with Susan or follow her on Facebook. Check out her personal website to learn more about her music. 

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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]. 

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Gabe Nelson, a financial advisor and the host of the Solopreneur Money Podcast. He offers financial planning and investment advice specifically to solopreneurs and self-employed professionals who want to put their finances and investments under control.

Gabe also shares some practical tips for Boomers for them to maximize their earnings from their side hustles and a few insights about the importance of investing in a financial planner. 

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

[00:01 - 03:48] Opening Segment

[03:49 - 14:00] Financial Planning for Boomers

[14:01 - 19:06] Side Hustles for Boomers

[19:07 - 26:28] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Your first place to get an understanding of how to master those finances is to understand where you currently are.” - Gabe Nelson

“Do the simple things first. Start with your little budget...how much is coming in? How much is going out?” - Gabe Nelson

Resource mentioned:

Email [email protected] to connect with Gabe or follow him on LinkedIn. Check out Gabe Nelson Financial, Inc. to learn how solopreneurs and self-employed professional clients can utilize financial planning and investment advisory services.

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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]. 

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Hunter Leonard, multi-awarded business owner and founder of Silver & Wise. Started in 2016, Silver & Wise has been on a quest to end ageism by helping mature-aged individuals in planning for their work future or running a successful business.

Hunter and his team have started organizing workshops and launching books and courses that have helped thousands of mature Australians. Now, they want to help thousands more around the world. 

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

[00:01 - 05:00] Opening Segment

[05:01 - 15:21] The Future of Work

[15:22 - 25:55] Experience Has Value Too

[25:56 - 29:48] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“You can’t tell me that experience and wisdom [don’t] have value...it has nothing to do with age!” - Hunter Leonard

“Just remember you have value and don’t let anyone else tell you [that] you don’t.” - Hunter Leonard

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Email [email protected] to connect with Hunter or follow him on LinkedIn. Let’s end ageism by checking out Silver & Wise today!

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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]. 

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Philip J Martin, a transformative speaker and a college teacher with a passion for theater. He is author of “Take the Stage: 64 Essential Leadership Lessons Learned From Theatre” and “Play Hard-Have Fun: A Philosophy for Life”. His engagement in theater arts got him wearing many hats - being a writer for television and musicals, performer, director, published playwright, and songwriter, receiving awards and rave reviews.

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

[00:01 - 05:21] Opening Segment

[05:22 - 10:14] Opening Doors to Opportunities

[10:15 - 14:16] Recognizing Our Similarities in the Grand Scale

[14:17 - 22:32] The Father’s Role and the Virtue of Doing

[22:33 - 24:50] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“If we hadn't put ourselves out there by choice, we would have never had this chance.” - Philip J Martin

“This is about your entire life, the way you look at your attitude towards life, that if you find something you love, you put in the hard work to do it. It's going to be so much more fun when you do it.” - Philip J Martin

Resource mentioned:

Email [email protected] to connect with Philip!

Check out his website to know more about his work.

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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].