Best twoboomerwomen Podcasts (2024)

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Beyond The Typical Vacation with Michelle Chang 58:22

5d ago58:22

58:22

Michelle Chang and her husband, Jedd, didn’t set out to become "intentional" travelers, but traveling captured them and if you’re going to travel, intentional is a great idea. In this episode Michelle explains Why we need some level of digital/phone literacy to travel well nowadays Preparing our phone before travel Good apps to have Crossing border…

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'Grey Area Drinking' and Why It's on The Rise with Sarah Rusbatch 53:42

13d ago53:42

53:42

Sarah Rusbatch is a grey area drinking coach. If you don’t know what that is, but enjoy your wine habit, listen in. In this episode, Sarah explains: What grey area drinking is How alcohol use disorder in women has increased over 80% in the last 30 years The interaction between menopause and drinking The physiological response to alcohol in women Wh…

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Create Lasting Changes in Your Life with Denise Miceli 55:17

20d ago55:17

55:17

Denise Miceli is an inspiring, empathic guide and mentor who creates space for women ready for personal growth and change. She asks “Have you succeeded in one or more areas of your life? yet have a nagging feeling that something is missing?” Matches my statement that my old life is no longer enough. In this episode, Denise explains the subconscious…

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Remembering a Strong Mother as His Own Life Unfolded with Robert W Norris 1:26:00

27d ago1:26:00

1:26:00

Robert Norris – Bob – comes from pretty strong genetic stock – large extended family who’s Depression-era experiences are reminiscent of “The Grapes of Wrath”. His mother was a force before women had many rights at all: proving herself as an athlete, standing her ground as a divorced woman, getting a pilot’s license, playing the organ, confronting …

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Living Your Gender Truth with Karen Anne Coccioli 1:11:11

1M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

Karen Anne Coccioli had a traumatic childhood that left her broken for years. For a lot of years, many things didn’t get better. But, she played by “their” rules and, inside, never gave up. She always managed to see a light of hope no matter how dim at times until finally, she was free to be herself. Today, she discusses: When she knew she was gay …

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True Wealth: More Than The Money with Therese Nicklas 59:26

1M ago59:26

59:26

Therese Nicklas is a Financial Planner, a Certified Money Coach and she describes “True Wealth” as, money, yes, but also what money can’t buy – purpose, passion, unlimited possibilities. In this episode, Terri explains: The two events that focused her mission to make sure women were financially literate Why money such an emotional topic Why it rema…

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Estate Organization and End-of-Life Tasks with Adam Zuckerman 57:31

2M ago57:31

57:31

Adam Zuckerman is the Founder of Buried in Work, a leading eCommerce platform specializing in estate planning/organization, end-of-life tasks, and estate transitions. That service is just a small part of his CV – but the important part he talks about today. How organizing his dad’s estate and making sure everything was set up properly for his mom s…

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Boomer Women and Online Dating with Deb Dutcher 1:05:42

2M ago1:05:42

1:05:42

Deb Dutcher is a Boomer Online Dating Coach. She learned the hard way, but now that she’s mastered how to navigate the sometimes-murky waters of online dating, she shares: How to handle your reluctance to join a site How someone who has not dated for decades prepare themselves to date The five biggest mistakes Boomer gals make with their online pro…

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Interconnectedness in These Times of Change with Kate Heartsong 57:59

2M ago57:59

57:59

Kate Heartsong is the author of “Humanity’s Cry for Change”, written to help you create a happier life, to gain hope, to realize you can make positive changes for yourself and humanity. Today Kate discusses: Interconnectedness and our innate energy Our emotions and how to take the steps from the darker ones to the higher vibration ones Emotions as …

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Why Las Vegas is a Great Retirement Town with Tina Dixon-Smith 51:53

2M ago51:53

51:53

Tina Dixon-Smith has lived in a number of US cities and chooses to call Las Vegas home, promoting Nevada in general and Las Vegas in particular. She has a number of convincing reasons why it makes sense! Today she discusses: The allure of Las Vegas for her Non-nationals buying in Las Vegas Income and property taxes and insurance costs The 10-year v…

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Discovering Self via a Nomadic Lifestyle with Gila Melamed 1:08:41

3M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

Gila Melamed is my first real follow-up conversation. We chatted last Summer about a road trip she was taking in a camperized car – her carpartment – and I knew at that time she was returning home to “up-size” – to a mini van. Now, many months into Phase 2, Gila tells us about: her journey of self-discovery and healing. (Gila’s explanation makes so…

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Exiting Your Small Business with Len Bruskiewitz 51:52

3M ago51:52

51:52

Len Bruskiewitz was born into a business environment so it comes as no surprise he followed that path. His early career was with some pretty notable companies and then he focused on exit planning for owners of small businesses. In this episode he discusses: Why exit strategy isn’t part of all the other plans that go into business planning Options f…

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Shattering Age Barriers with Ande Lyons 1:02:50

3M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Ande Lyons has a podcast called “Don’t Be Caged by Your Age”. She has an expression “Pastures are for horses, not humans.” Needless to say, the conversation revolves around age-ism, in many of its shapes and sizes. Ande discusses: age-ism: corporate, social and internalized “retirement” and other aging fallacies how pro-aging could save societies b…

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Dealing With & Managing Chronic Pain with DK Ciccone 59:32

3M ago59:32

59:32

DK Ciccone experienced a back injury at age 13. Several possible causes are hindsight, of course, but help fuel her passion for helping others understand pain, emphasizing the critical connections between the physical, mental, and emotional realms. In this episode, DK explains: Bio/psycho/social model of pain How diet culture might make us more sus…

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Sexual Health with Eve Hall 48:50

3M ago48:50

48:50

Eve Hall is a Licensed Physical Therapist who treats conditions regarding Sexual Health. She is also a Certified Health Coach who is on a mission to destigmatize conversations about sex and sexual health! In this episode, Eve discusses health conditions such as: Vaginal dryness Erectile dysfunction Pain Incontinence Boredom And other subjects: Big …

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Laura Broome: Flourishing After Adversity 1:04:23

4M ago1:04:23

1:04:23

Laura Broome personifies resilience and positivity. When life gives you lemons… well, Laura could open a lemonade shop. Laura’s had a series of challenges over her life that might have done another person in. In this episode, she discusses Resilience “radical acceptance” The three things in your control (your words, your thoughts, your actions) How…

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Build Muscle and Eat Intentionally with Kim Rahir 1:01:14

4M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Kim Rahir is a former journalist with a doctorate in Political Science. Like many of us, she made a career change in mid-life to a passion career and now promotes… I love this… intentional eating for us mid-life women, as well as building AND maintaining muscle as we get older to delay, possibly even avoid many of the health issues too many people …

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Solo RV Travel with Jenell Jones 1:03:33

4M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Have you ever contemplated getting into a vehicle and seeing where the road led? A camperized van, maybe a beautiful RV could be your new home? Perhaps you’re flying solo however, and the concept of being out there on your own deflates the dream. Jenell Jones is the solution. Her Wandering Individuals Network is the RV club for anyone traveling on …

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Cybersecurity Awareness with Wendy Battles 1:05:30

4M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Wendy Battles is on the cybersecurity team at Yale University so she trains and explains to the security aware and the security uninitiated. In this episode, Wendy discusses: Passwords and password managers Phishing emails Scam phone calls How to check for data breaches that might affest you Imitation websites Her Bee Cyber Fit Podcast discusses mo…

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The Expat Life with Doreen Cumberford 1:05:09

5M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

Doreen Cumberford has lived and worked across cultures in 8 countries as a junior diplomat, a corporate climber, an entrepreneur and an accompanying spouse over the last four decades. Doreen discusses: How our past might influence our ability to wander The three facets of “intercultural interactions” Expats and repats Some common challenges expats …

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Trusts and Other Financial Decisions with Greg Kurinec 53:09

5M ago53:09

53:09

Greg Kurinec talks to us about “retirement” planning… and what we do with our money as we tackle/plan for this next chapter (and what might happen to that money when we depart this world). Greg discusses: trusts and their efficacy considerations for dealing with the tax-person social security questions to consider when planning While Greg’s info is…

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Age-, Trauma-, Newbie-Informed Yoga with Ellen O'Hara 1:03:07

5M ago1:03:07

1:03:07

After my first few (only) highly disappointing yoga classes I was pleased to have Ellen O’Hara address all my concerns and explain what age/joint/health sensitive yoga should look like. Ellen discusses: Yoga through her nursing lens explains vinyasa yoga and trauma-informed yoga how to feel comfortable in class what the props are and how to use the…

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Understanding Men's Post-Career Transitions with Michael Kay 53:01

5M ago53:01

53:01

Michael Kay talks to mid-age men about the transition from work to whatever’s next. He approached me asking if he could share how we mid-age women could support the men in our lives, how to have those non-threatening conversations. His request was like having the tables turned when I hadn’t thought about their turnability. Michael explains: Why pos…

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Family and Friend Estrangement with Wendy Green and Bonus Discussion: Boomer Podcasts 57:19

6M ago57:19

57:19

Wendy Green is both a Boomer podcaster and a coach to help people find their vision for the next chapter of life. In this episode we discuss: Estrangement from siblings Estrangement from children Estrangement from friends Interesting topics as both of us have estrangement in our lives… and there’s a good chance you might too. I mentioned Wendy’s a …

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Combat Zones to Spirituality with John Lawyer 41:48

6M ago41:48

41:48

From desert combat zones to a battle within, John Lawyer transformed from soldier to spiritual seeker. John’s military service took him to Afghanistan, Kuwait and Iraq. John is candid about living in war zones with his wife, his culture shock in returning to civilian life, and the VA therapist who may have saved his life. He explains: What is dharm…

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Sandy Kaye Interviews Our Favourite Musicians From the 60s, 70s, 80s 1:15:55

6M ago1:15:55

1:15:55

After a career in media and entertainment media, Sandy Kaye was a natural to interview all the musicians we know and love across three continents. In this episode, Sandy has memories, anecdotes, and shares so much about so many music artists. When I listen to her podcast (which I do now, often!) I'll think "I don't know that musician..." and then "…

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Firewalking, Board Breaks and More with Dave Albin 1:03:12

6M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Dave Albin’s company is Firewalk Productions. Firewalking is a 1,000 year old rite of passage ritual and he’s firewalked hundreds of thousands of people. In this episode, he explains: firewalking glasswalking board breaks and arrow breaks why people don’t get burned why it is SO empowering for participants Dave also shares his morning ritual for he…

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Estate Planning & Asset Protection with Scherrie Prince 1:00:52

6M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Dying. We’re all going to do it, that‘s a given… but what happens to your property, your heirs, your business after you take your last breath? Scherrie answers: What exactly is estate planning? What are assets? What are they basic legal forms everyone should have, in terms of estate planning? Is planning with a small ,mom and pop business different…

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Eating Disorders in Mid-Age Women with Nicole Christina 58:28

7M ago58:28

58:28

Social and media pressures haunt us from our early years all the way through to our crone years. Even we, the wise women, are not immune. Did you know that, recently, the number of eating disorders in mid-life women has increased dramatically. In this episode I ask Nicole: Why eating disorders are increasing in mid-life women. What defines an eatin…

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The Wisdom of Morrie with Son and Editor Rob Schwartz 1:05:21

7M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Mitch Albom wrote the first book. Rob Schwartz lived the reality. What reality? Morrie Schwartz… you know, Tuesdays With Morrie, was Rob’s dad. Almost thirty years after his dad died, Rob has released a book: The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully – manuscripts he found in his dad’s desk years after Morrie had passed. I ask …

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Live Your Third Act to Its Fullest with Carol Ebert 1:04:14

7M ago1:04:14

1:04:14

Sometimes when I interview health professionals, their advice sounds great but when they’re 30-40 years younger than me I can’t help but think their knowledge is based on book learning, not experience. Carol Ebert is the exact opposite: she's the poster woman for Boomer Women. In this episode I ask her: What is your definition of "wellness"? Your s…

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Break Free of ”The Rules” with Heather Whelpley 1:04:40

7M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Heather Whelpley started life as an audacious, confident, whole-life child… but as she grew through her teens into womanhood, she wore the societal rules so many of us grew up with, that many of us hold true to this day. Until one day, as she says… she woke up. How did Heather wake up to this reality? Are rules gender separate or gender neutral? Ho…

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The Boomer Woman’s Podcast 2023 Year-End Wrap 22:23

8M ago22:23

22:23

Season 4 is done and dusted. Who can believe it. Before I kick off Season 5 I review the amazing guests of 2023. It's a quick and easy review - the link to all the episodes is the show notes! Find the links to your favourite... or your missed episodes at https://boomwithabang.com/podcast-2023/By Boom With A Bang!

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Gila Melamed: Nomad by Choice (Replay) 54:31

8M ago54:31

54:31

My conversation with Gila Melamed, released in September was the most listened to episode of 2023. Gila Melamed is an acquaintance of an acquaintance of mine. I knew Miriam had travelled North America in a camperized van for six months last year and when she told me she was hosting a woman who was travelling North America in a camperized car for a …

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Fernando Diez: The Galapagos Islands and Other Destinations 56:40

8M ago56:40

56:40

Fernando Diez’ story starts with his mother, who fell in love with The Galapagos at age 16. A decade later she introduced her future husband to the islands and he fell in love with them too. The rest is, as they say, history! Fernando calls himself and his brothers the Mowglis of The Galapagos. Fernando shares some history of Quito, Ecuador and so …

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Barbara Schnarr Giatti with Senior Workbooks 58:55

8M ago58:55

58:55

Barb Giatti experienced dementia with both her parents while she was living internationally, so she moved back to small town, Michigan to take care of them. Barb discusses some of the experiences with her parents – you’ll be relieved to know your parents aren’t worse than others. Barb’s mother would never understand a computer or the internet so Ba…

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Taru Fisher on Ageism... Rageism? 58:49

9M ago58:49

58:49

Taru Fisher has been a guest on this podcast before. New topic for us, old topic between us… age-old topic between us. Ageism is the last socially accepted form of prejudice. We discuss Internalized ageism, Cultural ageism, Implicit ageism, and Benevolent ageism. All are irritating, and wrong. The medical system, tech subjects, are areas where peop…

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Jeanne Andrus: The Gift of Menopause 1:07:17

9M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

My guest today had a perfectly fine life… until age 48; Jeanne Andrus then uses the verb “clobbered” to explain what perimenopause did to her. That began her 4 year journey through personal experience, research, and training to understand how and why menopause affects women so completely. It's hard enough that our mothers probably never talked abou…

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Beate Chelette With Thoughts for Women Planning the Next Chapter 1:04:25

9M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Beate Chelette has an amazing story… actually she has more than one. So many good ideas… and almost every calamity except pestilence… and then a gift: the Small Business Administration (U.S.A.) A smart business woman who could stay one step ahead of the trends – maybe she created them? – the truth lies somewhere between kismet and serendipity. This…

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Cristina Castignini: Eating Disorders at Any Age 51:23

9M ago51:23

51:23

Cristina Castignini had an eating disorder. Once she had her PhD in Counseling Psychology, perhaps it was inevitable that she focus in on eating disorders. In this episode, Cristina explains eating disorders and blows some myths out of the water. As women, we tend to think that young women are the prime suspects for eating disorders, but menopause …

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Chris Donaldson: It’s The Journey Not The Destination 46:59

10M ago46:59

46:59

From bullets and bombs in Belfast in the 70s to a variety of civil wars in Africa… not to mention crossing the Sahara on a café racer… Chris Donaldson’s life did not lack excitement and danger in 1979/80. As Chris’ “trip” unfolded he realized the destination was no longer the “thing” – he was traveling for the sake of traveling (… still on the Moto…

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DON’T Be Dismissed by the Medical System with Amanda Laden 58:51

10M ago58:51

58:51

Amanda Laden’s medical issues went undiagnosed… or misdiagnosed for decades. Ridiculously debilitating periods, several miscarriages… until the right doctor happened to be in attendance and recognized all the signs. As Boomer Women, we are past our baby-making years but this might be vital info for our daughters or granddaughters. We are, however, …

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Swami Nityananda on Living in Joy and Freedom 1:08:04

10M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

From the moment she joins the conversation Swami Nityananda’s warmth and joy shines through. I start at the beginning, requesting a better understanding of “Swami” and her names. If, for even a second, you struggle to find your true self… or you define yourself by one of the roles you play in life, Swami will remind you of your strengths, and lovel…

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Nan Ives on Your Ultimate Retirement Life 1:01:58

10M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Retirement is in need of a reboot. That is Nan Ives’ mantra and she is the woman to show you how to do that. Don’t arrive at retirement thinking it will unfold. In today’s world, you may have 30 years to go after you relinquish the 9-5. Nan encourages you to consider options, to experiment your way forward… but do it before you get the golden hands…

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Paula Harris on Financial / Life Planning for Widows 1:02:52

10M ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Paula Harris found herself often helping widows sort out and plan finances after the death of their husband… and thus her business had a focus. Paula shares a few of the very unfortunate scenarios she has encountered and then discusses the realities of “older” folk who are not as computer literate as they might need to be to access financial inform…

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Dana Diaz on Narcissistic Abuse 1:03:45

11M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Narcissism… do you know it has both physical and mental effects on people? Narcissists have an over-inflated ego they need to feed… at any cost. Dana Diaz has been the victim of narcissists and the manipulation that goes with that. She’s a smart woman with a good education and yet she still fell victim and married one. In this episode, she describe…

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Lisa Sakai - Bucket List Accelerator 1:09:10

11M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

Money. You’ll hear different financial advisors from time to time on this podcast because many of us are a generation for whom A. it was a taboo subject and B. our husbands made the decisions around money… even though they might have been none the wiser. Lisa Sakai is The Bucket List Accelerator. How do you know what to put on that bucket list if y…

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Tina Davidson on Secrets and Creativity 1:04:55

11M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Tina Davidson has a very unusual childhood story… which she didn’t learn the truth of until she was a young adult. As an adult she became a highly regarded pianist and composer. Tina discusses her road to success with no female role models and her experience now as the subject of dissertations by students who probably do see her as their role model…

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Color Guru Gila Melamed Becomes a Nomad 53:28

11M ago53:28

53:28

Gila Melamed is an acquaintance of an acquaintance of mine. I knew Miriam had travelled North America in a camperized van for six months last year and when she told me she was hosting a woman who was travelling North America in a camperized car for a year… I was intrigued. A Mazda CX-5 is a nice car… but to live in it? By choice? I do ask some prac…

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Haden Starbuck - Creatrix: Embrace Your Creativity 1:00:34

12M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

This episode almost didn’t happen because Haden and I laughed so much right from the get-go. Creativity is your ‘soul voice’ – you being you – is Haden’s definition of creativity. Phrases like “nurture the magic” “living in flow” “perspective shifts” work in Haden’s view of the world. Other terms like comfort zone and perfectionism and inner critic…

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