"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"

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As boomers, chances are your children are in the phase of their lives where they themselves are having children and raising their own families, or trying to find their place in the world that is fulfilling and rewarding. Our babies are now fully grown, living their lives as adults, and our roles as parents must grow and adapt as they slowly become somewhat of our contemporaries, but of course never forgetting that we are still their parents. 

In this episode, our good friend Jennifer Zibin is back for a conversation about raising our adult children.

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White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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Why does getting older have to be depressing? The answer is, it doesn't. 

Welcome to Season 3! In this premiere episode, Barb and pod bestie, Deb Pedersen, discuss the myths, misconceptions, and of course all the perks of getting older. 

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White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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In our Season 2 finale, Barb and Mela discuss what technology means to both of them and how it has influenced their lives. They discuss some of the pros and cons, and whether or not it is something we can live without.

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 White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet
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In this vibrant episode, Barb has invited pod favourite, Deb Ped, to continue our conversation about the ever changing roles of women, and what we face in the 21st century.

Audio Intro:
Clip of then Prime Minister Julia Gillard's infamous speech on the misogyny within the Australian Parliament. Originally recorded in 2012. 

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White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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In this spirited, bi-generational conversation, Barb interviews our pod favourite, Deb Ped, and our very own audio phenom, Mela, about the changing roles of Women in society. 

Buckle up, boomers! You're in for a truly deep, enlightening conversation about Womanhood.

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White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

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In this episode, Barb interviews her producer, Mela, about the state of Masculinity in the current dating landscape, and the ever changing roles of Women in the modern world.

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 White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet
Find Mela on Twitter @xo__mela

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Feeling hungry? Us too. In this delicious episode, Barb and our pod regular, Deb Ped, discuss how much of what they ate and how they ate during their childhood has changed through the years. They talk about food trends and radical new food items that shook their relationship with food throughout the years.

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 White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

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Adoption in the 1950s/1960s was a very different reality to most women of that era. Babies born out of wedlock were forced to be surrendered to the Catholic Church and given up for adoption. In this very in-depth conversation, Barb interviews her friend, Rosalind Reid--an adoptee, about her family history and how it has impacted her life.

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White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet
Find Mela on Twitter @xo__mela 

Find us on Instagram @convoswithboomerspod.

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Have you thought about letting your hair go grey? Why is this topic more controversial for women than it is for men?
In this episode, Barb explores this very subject and chats with her fellow book worm, Lori Major, about letting her hair do what nature wants it to do. She also seeks some expert advice from her stylist and daughter-in-law, Jorey, for grey haircare.

Here are some of the products recommended by Jorey:
L'Oreal Paris Magic Root Cover Up Root Touch Up Spray
Bumble and Bumble Color Stick for Unisex Hair Color

Smoothing Shampoo for Coarse Grey Hair:
Kevin Murphy Smooth Again Wash (Smoothing Shampoo, for Thick, Coarse Hair)
Pureology Nanoworks Gold Transformative Vegan Shampoo for Dull Hair - Sulfate-Free Shampoo

For Blondes/Grey Haircare:
Pureology Strength Cure Blonde Anti-Brass Shampoo - Purple Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair
ORIBE Hair Care Bright Blonde Shampoo
Kevin Murphy Blonde Angel Colour Enhancing Treatment (for Blonde Hair)


Theme Music:
 White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
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Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet
Find Mela on Twitter @xo__mela

Find us on Instagram @convoswithboomerspod.

If you like our show, make sure you follow us on your favourite Podcast player. Feel free to rate and review our show and tell us what you'd like to hear, and what other topics you'd like Barb to explore!

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In this touching episode, we have invited back one of our previous guests, Jennifer Zibin, to talk about how caring for her 99 year old mother has been, and the challenges the pandemic has added to an already difficult responsibility. Barb shares her experience with her own mother and they both give advice on what to do when a parent's cognition and memory starts to decline.

Theme Music:
White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet
Find Mela on Twitter @xo__mela

Find us on Instagram @convoswithboomerspod.

If you like our show, make sure you follow us on your favourite Podcast player. Feel free to rate and review our show and tell us what you'd like to hear, and what other topics you'd like Barb to explore!