"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"

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Barb interviews her French teacher, Simona Niculescu, on her approach to inspiring her students to immerse themselves in the French language and the French culture, regardless of age, creed or background.

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Welcome to Season 2! To ring in the new season, Barb interviews our favourite guest, Deb Pedersen, and reminisce about what it was like to be a teenager in the '60s.

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Additional Music:
"Twist and Shout'' by The Beatles
"Hey Jude" by The Beatles
"Imagine" by John Lennon
"All You Need is Love" by The Beatles
"Tomorrow Never Knows" by The Beatles
"Light My Fire" by The Doors
"Sympathy for the Devil" by The Rolling Stones
"California Dreamin'"  by The Mamas and The Papas
"Cry Baby" by Janis Joplin
"Bad Moon Rising" by Credence Clearwater Revival
"Mrs. Robinson" by Simon and Garfunkel
"Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?" by Carole King

We do not own these samples. All rights are reserved for the respective Artists. Music is used solely for historical commentary.

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Just when you think you're "empty nesters," your adult offsprings break the news that they are moving back in. In this episode, Barb interviews her dear friend of 34 years, Sharon Vipond and her husband Mike Vipond, about the challenges of the current housing market that their millennial children are struggling with.

White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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If the Pandemic taught us anything is that life is short and love can find you if you really want it--even in your 60s. In this episode, Barb interviews one of her widows support group members, Jen Switzer, who found new love four years after the death of her spouse, at the height of a global pandemic.

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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/

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In this episode, we have not one, not two, nor three, but four guests on our show. Barb interviews her book club and they discuss what makes this special social circle one of a kind.

Barb and Mela talk about the books that have inspired and shaped them.

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In this episode, we are talking about FRIENDSHIP.  And who better to discuss that with than our very first guest from Episode 1, Deb Pedersen, Barb's best friend from childhood. A 57-year friendship is rare and quite special. Barb and Deb dive deep into what makes their relationship withstand the test of time.

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In this episode, Barb talks to two of her good friends, Jennifer and Serge Zibin, who are living their best retirement lives full of crafts, travel, and.....pumpkin pie??

Original Music:
White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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In this episode, Barb interviews her son Marc, and his girlfriend Jorey, about the upcoming arrival of baby Indy.

Original Music:
White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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In this fun episode, Barb interviews one of her best friends with whom she has shared a very special bond with. They experienced their first pregnancies together and now 3 decades later, they are about to embark on another milestone together--Grandmotherhood.

In celebration of the new generation, Barb and Mela play "Boomer Vs. Millennial Slang."

Original 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/

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In this special Pride episode, Barb interviews Chris and Dale whose son became their daughter.

For more information on Trans Health and Resources, visit BC Children's Hospital, TRANSCARE BC , and World Professional Association for Transgender Health.

Happy Pride! 🌈

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