What if midlife isn’t about dramatic reinvention — but about noticing the wisdom tucked inside ordinary moments? In this conversation, Lorie shares stories from her book Chai on Life — from belly fat to Billy Joel — and reminds us that life may be difficult, but we can handle it.

In this episode, we explore:

Why personal reinvention doesn’t require a dramatic overhaul

The “one action a day” accountability log

Moving from “horrible” to “handsome” in the mirror

How to invite connection when loneliness creeps in

Forgiveness — including forgiving yourself

Why your life stories matter more than you think

Midlife may be full of transitions — but perhaps the joy really is in the journey.

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Find Lorie at https://www.loriekleinereckert.com/

Learn more about Lorie and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Lorie Kleiner Eckert

You don’t have to be extreme to step into adventure. In this conversation, Belinda and I explore beginner-friendly trekking — from simple day walks to village-to-village “walking holidays” in Europe. If fear, gear, fitness, or safety have ever stopped you, this episode gently removes those barriers.

How fit you really need to be to begin

Why hiking with a “wingman” builds confidence

Boots vs trail runners (and why fit matters more than brand)

What actually belongs in a beginner daypack

Why electronics can fail — and paper maps still matter

Easier European village-to-village walking holidays

Sometimes the hardest step isn’t the incline — it’s simply deciding to go.

Find Belinda at https://soultreader.com/

Learn more about Belinda and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Belinda Coker

Many women reach a quiet moment when the life that once fit no longer does — not because something went wrong, but because they changed. In this thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation, Agnes sits down with keynote speaker and communications strategist Monica Rivera to talk about what it really looks like to translate decades of experience into a next chapter that feels aligned, meaningful, and sustainable.

Rather than “starting over,” Monica invites women to recognize the value of what they already carry — their judgment, intuition, skills, and stories — and to trust themselves enough to experiment, show up imperfectly, and claim visibility without waiting for confidence to magically appear.

Why reinvention doesn’t require abandoning your past — only reframing it

How to recognize the inner signals that tell you it’s time for change

The difference between experience, intuition, and discernment

Why small experiments matter more than big leaps

Visibility as a pathway to recognition — especially for midlife women

What women often need to unlearn after long corporate careers

This episode is a grounded, generous reminder that your next chapter doesn’t start from scratch — it starts from you.

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Find Monica at You Wanna Do What?

Learn more about Monica and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-monica-rivera/

House and pet sitting is quietly transforming how women in midlife travel—and in this conversation, Belinda Coker explains why. From cost savings and safety to living like a local, we explore how house sitting offers a powerful balance between freedom and security. Belinda also shares candid stories from her own global experiences, including what she’s learned about trust, comfort, and redefining home.

Why house sitting creates both financial and emotional security while traveling

How staying in real homes changes your experience of a city or country

What midlife women should know about trust, safety, and choosing the right sit

Long-term vs short-term house sits—and which works best for different lifestyles

Cats, dogs, and the realities of pet care while traveling

How house sitting reshapes your idea of “home”

This episode is for women who want to travel thoughtfully—without giving up comfort, confidence, or independence.

Listener’s note: This conversation was recorded at 5:00 a.m. Belinda’s time and 9:00 p.m. mine—proof that meaningful conversations don’t always wait for optimal brain function (you may notice!)

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Find Belinda at The Housesitting Collective

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Retirement and tax planning become far more complicated when life crosses borders—whether you’re moving abroad or returning home. In this episode, Jimmy Miller addresses the hidden financial and tax traps that affect people living, working, or retiring across countries.

Jimmy explains how common decisions—often made years earlier—can create unexpected consequences for Americans living abroad and for non-Americans who have spent part of their working lives in the United States. With clarity and real-world examples, he breaks down why these issues tend to surface at retirement, when flexibility matters most.

In this conversation, we explore:

How tax “time bombs” affect expats in both directions

What Americans abroad need to understand about retirement income and taxes

Why non-Americans working in the U.S. can face surprises when they return home

How retirement accounts can trigger penalties or higher taxes later

Why midlife women are especially vulnerable to hidden financial risks

This episode is about foresight, clarity, and understanding the long-term impact of today’s financial decisions—no matter where life takes you.

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Find Jimmy Miller at Baobab Wealth Management

Learn more about Jimmy and find all his links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Jimmy Miller

What happens when an empty nest meets curiosity, creativity, and a box of puzzle pieces? In this episode, Agnes speaks with Monica about how puzzling became a powerful way to navigate retirement, deepen partnership, and build joyful community — one piece at a time.

The emotional reality of the empty nest — and how quiet can feel heavier than expected

How puzzling evolved from a solo pastime into a shared passion with her husband

Learning new technology and social media later in life — without fear

Why puzzling is far more social than people realize

From pubs to cruise ships: creating connection through play

Staying curious, relevant, and engaged at any age

This conversation is a reminder that reinvention doesn’t need to be grand — sometimes it begins at the dining room table.

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Find Monica at Puzzled About Everything

Learn more about Monica and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Monica Marlatt

In this deeply honest conversation, Linda Landon shares her personal journey into pleasure, embodiment, and Human Design — and why intimacy after midlife can be more expansive, not less. Linda explores unlearning shame, redefining sex beyond performance, and reconnecting with the body as a source of wisdom, vitality, and joy.

Why pleasure is a birthright — not a reward

How embodiment changes our experience of intimacy as we age

Reframing sex beyond goals, penetration, and performance

Human Design and what it reveals about desire, energy, and communication

Why resistance is not failure — but a doorway

Intimacy for single women, partnered couples, and everyone in between

Whether you’re curious, cautious, or quietly longing for something more, this episode offers a compassionate reframe of intimacy — one that honors where you’ve been and invites what’s still possible.

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Find Linda at Ignite Your Joy

Learn more about Linda and find more links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Linda Landon

Living alone has become the default — but is it serving us? In this thoughtful conversation, Annamarie Pluhar shares how shared housing can reduce loneliness, build connection, and create a sense of belonging at any age. This is a grounded, honest look at what it really takes to live well with others.

In this episode she explains:

Why loneliness isn’t a personal failure — it’s a human signal

The difference between a housemate and a homemate

How to choose the right person instead of just filling a room

Power dynamics, privacy, and real conversations that matter

Why shared housing can work for introverts, extroverts, and everyone in between

If you’ve ever thought, “Something has to change,” this episode offers a compassionate place to begin.

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Find Annamarie Pluhar at https://sharinghousing.com/

Learn more about Annamarie and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Annamarie Pluhar.

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What happens when a woman in midlife looks in the mirror and doesn’t recognize herself anymore? For Belinda Coker, that moment didn’t lead to reinvention seminars or vision boards — it led her into the rainforest, onto long trails, and eventually across continents.

In this episode, Belinda shares how solo hiking became both a reset and a reclaiming: of confidence, health, joy, and self-trust. From walking the Camino de Santiago to surviving storms in Greenland, from navigating menopause-related health challenges to serendipity on a bus to Hadrian’s Wall, this is a conversation about what happens when women finally do something for themselves.

The mirror moment that sparked Belinda’s midlife turning point

How hiking soothed anxiety and reset her nervous system

What solo hiking teaches you about confidence and self-reliance

Living with lipedema — and staying active anyway

How house sitting opened the world while keeping travel affordable

Why it’s never too late to start — and why midlife may be the perfect time

Belinda wraps it up reminding us there are surprises around every corner.

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Find Belinda at https://soultreader.com/ or at https://housesittingcollective.com/ 

Learn more about Belinda and find all her links - and that discount code - at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Belinda Coker

It’s hard to believe 2025 has run its course already.  I’m flying solo this week so I can share some news and a few changes coming in 2026 with you.

I love bringing this podcast to you each week. I hope you’ll jump on board with future developments and continue to share the show. Let me know what you like and what you don’t. Let me know who you want to hear from, what subjects you want to have addressed.

Listen now – it’s a short commitment this week!

The links promised:

2025 Podcast episodes and guest notes

Agnes’ Substack (free to subscribe)

Resources (so many resources!)