"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"

"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"

By Barb DesmaraisSociety & Culture
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"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers" episodes

  • Boomers & Intimacy

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    Laira Thomas, an intimacy facilitator, stops by to chat with Barb about how we can open up to our loved ones effectively--especially in times of struggle. They discuss what true intimacy means, share tips on how to start a difficult conversation, and deal breakers in relationships.

    Find Laira Thomas at https://lairathomas.com/

    Find us on Instagram @convoswithboomerspod.

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    40 min
  • What's Next? Downsizing.

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    This week, Barb chats with Real Estate agent, Richard Ferguson and they discuss downsizing after we've become empty nesters.

    Find Richard Ferguson at https://itstimetodownsize.ca/

    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!

    36 min
  • Success at Boomer's Door

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    Tim Wade returns for another fun chat with Barb, and they discuss how they view 'success' after having lived through professional life, reaching multiple milestones, and what it means after retirement.

    Find Tim Wade at https://lionhearted.men/

    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!

    37 min
  • A Happiness Review

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    This week, our very dear friend and favourite life coach, Tim Wade, returns for another fun conversation. Barb and Tim discuss how their definition of happiness has changed through the years, how they manage their happiness, and the true meaning of the 'pursuit of happiness.'


    Find Tim Wade at https://lionhearted.men/

    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!

    41 min
  • Super Aging Part 3: Creating Connections

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    The Super Agers are back! Larry Wolf and David Cravit have returned to talk to Barb about how to create and maintain social connections in our senior years. They also discuss how technology and the government are playing a part in helping us sustain a meaningful life as we reach our golden years.

    Find David & Larry at https://superaging.info/
    You can purchase their book here.


    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!

    36 min
  • Super Aging Part 2: Attachment

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    Co-Authors of Amazon's #1 Best Selling book, "Super Aging: Getting Older Without Getting Old,"  David Cravit and Larry Wolf, return to the show to talk about one of the most important part of the 7 pillars of Super Aging--Attachment.

    Find David & Larry at https://superaging.info/
    You can purchase their book here.

    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!

    38 min
  • Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

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    Friend of the Pod and Dating Coach, Tim Wade, returns for another wisdom-filled conversation with Barb. They discuss what it's like to go through break-ups if you're back in the dating scene in your 60s, what not to do when you're breaking up with someone,  the importance of knowing yourself and how important it is to listen to your intuition.

    Find Tim Wade at https://lionhearted.men/

    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!

    35 min
  • Come And Knock On Our Door...

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    This week, Barb chats with her neighbours of almost 30 years, about re-locating after retirement. Chris and Dale Simonson return for another chat about their post-retirement move from Vancouver (the city) to Vancouver Island.  It is a bittersweet conversation between friends who have shared so much throughout the years, but also discussing what lies ahead in the future as Chris and Dale embark on new adventures in Victoria, British Columbia.

    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!

    33 min
  • Grandmahood Update with Lorna

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    One of our favourite podcast friends, Lorna Hart, returns to chat with Barb about the joys of being a grandma. Lorna and Barb both became grandmas at almost the exact same time, and they share what the last two and a half years have been like now that both their grandchildren are now toddlers.

    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!

    23 min
  • Fatherhood with Tim Wade

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    Barb is back for another "booming"  season! Welcome to Season 7.
    Tim Wade, of LionHearted Men, is back for another engaging conversation about fatherhood. Barb and Tim discuss what we can learn from horses, the highlights of being a great father and what it means for the new dads of the future.

    Find Tim at https://lionhearted.men/ to learn more about his coaching practice and their Men's retreat at https://www.sylvandale.com/specials/confident-man-ranch-retreat.

    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!

    40 min

About "What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"

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What’s Next? Conversations with Boomers is a candid, cross-generational dialogue exploring life after the milestones—career shifts, retirement, relationships, family, reinvention, and…

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