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We sit down with Giovanni Contrada from L.A. who has literally reinvented himself from a life of booze and alcohol into a creative icon with thousands & thousands of followers on social media. His passion is clearly in the beautiful hand-crafted, hand-dyed, custom jackets that he creates; in the scrumptious and easy meal assemblage and his authentic connection with his followers. Listen in to how...

Conversation between Andrea and Barbara about the "WHY" behind their digital starter course "Picking Up The Pieces and Moving On" that's on track to be released January 5th, 2026. Have a listen now to how we humans are meaning making machines and how we can learn our way out of a crisis by tapping the traits we all have inside us. And with the help of your personal field guides, i.e. Andrea and Ba...

We’re sitting down with Lisa Schnebly Heidinger, a journalist, author, adventure girl and the granddaughter of the late Sedona Schnebly of the Arizona town by the same name. One of the many joyful things about this interview is that we talked with Lisa some 6 years ago. And this time she's asking us the tough questions!:) It was sheer joy to be on the other side in this interview! We talk about th...

You never know who might cross your path and reveal a life story full of surprises, discovery, success, pain, love and courage! That was the case when we met Irina at a local Lowe's Home Improvement Store. We sat down with Irina, a neuroscientist who has traveled the world spanning continents and career pivots. Together we explore identify, resilience, control, transitions, and the evolving field...

We sit down with two hilarious chicken mammas - Cindy and Amy, both residing in Tucson, AZ less than 4 miles from each other's chicken coops! Who would think that these 2 women have been in our lives for 15+ years! We couldn't wait to "interrogate" them about their experiences raising chickens and how their flocks are very much like humans. We actually couldn't sleep the night before our recording...

Other than when we need to call 911, how often do we imagine the toll it takes on the lives of those whose job it is to save our own? More relevant than ever these variable and volatile times call upon those who remain steadfast on the front lines of caring for our citizens no matter what. Listen in while Dr. Michael Marks shares his own decades long journey supporting the mental health of those w...

We sit down with Susan Luzader - a published author of a series of books titled "Wine and Cereal." As Susan begins to console herself and rebuild her life following a distressing divorce, she begins to write short blogs sprinkled with her unique sense of humor and slowly finds joy and grace again. That's not where the story ends dear listener. With the help of others, Susan parlays her blog into 3...

Our guest Phillipa Leseberg experiences life in sections of eight years. Eight years being married to her soulmate, 8 years since he died from cancer. It's those blocks of time that seem surreal to her and yet define her life. Join us for a heart-rending conversation as Phillipa shares her life unfolding; how she and her husband faced his terminal diagnosis, what they attempted to do outside of me...

We check in with Licia Berry, the international bestselling author, educator, facilitator, and neuroscience advocate to inquire how she's managing to stay grounded just 7 days prior to our highly divided national election. Connecting with Licia and hearing her calming, nurturing voice reminded us to take care of our spirit, mind and body in a variety of ways. Tune in to hear how Licia's life on 14...

Andrea and I sit down with Dana Kennedy, the State Director AARP AZ to chat about our state and country during these days of uncertainty, political division and fear. And we ask: What is a leader to do? What are the responsibilities and messaging that we as leaders should be thinking about? How this time in history is evoking the personal leadership in us as citizens? We also talk about: (1) AARP'...

We delighted in sitting down with Jaybee Nickelson to chat about her multi-dimensional transformation, her stunning photos & branding and her new book "Priority Me" now available on Amazon. How do you know when you're settling and when do you know that something needs to change? Have a listen to this authentic voice that speaks to overcoming personal struggles and heeds the ultimate call to become...

With goose bumps a plenty, we sit down with Dan Kruse and chat about his journey of being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, and his perspective and mindset for staying stimulated, active and connected. You'll be delighted to hear about Dan's sources of gratification and his precious knowledge and love of music and the musical project that he pioneered. It's a tender, sweet and inspiring conversa...

Are you feeling the weight of uncertainty on your body right about now? Do you ever feel powerless about what's going on around us? Are you able to live with unanswered questions at least for a while? Andrea and I sit down to talk about this perfect storm of stress and anxiety that many of us are feeling everyday. Often happenings in our community and in the world are outside of our control or imp...

Tune into our conversation with Deb Beroset a “spirited and bodacious” woman whose most recent retreat here in Tucson inspired us to get familiar with her background as a creator and facilitator of retreats for women. Her process is an opportunity to become unapologetic, unabashed and unleashed. You will thoroughly enjoy this conversation! BONUS for our listeners: Use the code BOOMTALKVIP to get y...

It's always so inspiring to sit down with Dana Kennedy to see what AARP is up to. This time we talk about social isolation and the havoc it creates for people of all ages, particularly the older generation. It is a situation that affects people's health, their emotional status and even their hearing. There are solutions and help. Tune in for all the possibilities and answers. And let us know your...

Dorothy’s life has been a long and winding road, full of multiple roadblocks that tested how she came to terms with the interruptions. Facing off against a melanoma diagnosis, as well as a divorce that presented itself amidst the chaos, Dorothy used this time to find wisdom and listen to her dreams, creating a much longer life path for herself than was predicted by the doctors. Answering the call...

We sit down with Sybil - Peruvian born, Le Cordon Blue trained chef who moved to the U.S. in the 1990's to avoid dangerous war and drugs in her beloved Peru. As a single mom with one growing son, Sybil pursues her dream of preparing healthy and nutritious meals for people living in the Southwest. She always wanted to make it on her own. She tells us that her friends knew her better than she knows...

Lori is the modern Eat, Pray, Love heroine. After living in several places in the U.S. including Tucson, AZ and California she finds herself relocating to Italy. Of course she is captured by the natural beauty of that country, but also by the men and a true sense of community. Experience her "freakoutness" about this major move and ultimate comfort that she finds from the decision she made. Follow...

Dominic has been in a serene place of contentment in his photography career for years, until one day inspiration to explore wraps him up tightly, and a coincidental notice to move out of his apartment leaves him with almost no choice but to seize the opportunity. Following this persistent calling to live freely and see the world, lively and ambitious Dominic tells two daring tales of spontaneous t...

We sit down with Darrell to talk about her path in life including raising children as a single mom, alcoholic husband, friendship that leads to love, 2nd marriage and a slew of professional endeavors and successes. Listen in to how things just "fall in front of her" and how she continues to adopt to the circumstances that arise in her life. Darrell's energy is contagious and her comfort of speakin...

Our guest Ana was ready to turn the page in her life. Her business closed down after COVID and she was looking forward to a new, yet undermined path. When she received a call from the hospital that her opioid addicted, and mostly estranged daughter, was giving birth and could not possibly care for the newborn child. Listen in how Ana surrenders to a detour will all its synchronistic gifts, and ult...

Dr. Andrea and BB sit down for a cross-interview as they begin to work on a new and exciting book project with the working title "Pathways & Possibilities: Moments of Choice, Seasons of Change." The two creators dive deep into their own life pathways and set a tone for the journey they're embarking on with future guests and their life stories. What an exciting 2023 this will be!

Join Dr. Andrea and BB as we reveal what's behind our newest Relief-Let "Wisdom Within & Without" A brilliant compilation of original poetry and photography from the heart of our Art Director - Mark D. West. We take you on the journey that Mark personally experienced and behind the scenes of how we produce our work to inspire and noursh the human journey. We can't wait for you to listen in and the...

Have you wondered how you can improve your state of mind and therefore your well-being? Who among us has not suffered yet from COVID fatigue? In this episode our own Dr. Andrea addresses the women of The Transition Network in New York with a myriad of ways that she has seen her clients cope and thrive during these turbulent times we live in. We hope you enjoy this presentation and we invite you to...

Do what you love! We sit down with Dr. Linda Arzoumanian who for 17 years worked as the superintendent of schools for Pima County - Arizona's second most populist county. Dr. Linda talks about transitioning from educational boardroom to doing something she loves! And to our delight, we recorded this episode on Zoom while being supported by a dozen of her dear friends/colleagues. If a change in car...