The Boomer Woman’s Podcast

In this deeply honest conversation, Linda Landon shares her personal journey into pleasure, embodiment, and Human Design — and why intimacy after midlife can be more expansive, not less. Linda explores unlearning shame, redefining sex beyond performance, and reconnecting with the body as a source of wisdom, vitality, and joy. Why pleasure is a birthright — not a reward How embodiment changes our e...

Living alone has become the default — but is it serving us? In this thoughtful conversation, Annamarie Pluhar shares how shared housing can reduce loneliness, build connection, and create a sense of belonging at any age. This is a grounded, honest look at what it really takes to live well with others. In this episode she explains: Why loneliness isn’t a personal failure — it’s a human signal The d...

What happens when a woman in midlife looks in the mirror and doesn’t recognize herself anymore? For Belinda Coker, that moment didn’t lead to reinvention seminars or vision boards — it led her into the rainforest, onto long trails, and eventually across continents. In this episode, Belinda shares how solo hiking became both a reset and a reclaiming: of confidence, health, joy, and self-trust. From...

It’s hard to believe 2025 has run its course already.  I’m flying solo this week so I can share some news and a few changes coming in 2026 with you. A.I. Substack Guests Resources I love bringing this podcast to you each week. I hope you’ll jump on board with future developments and continue to share the show. Let me know what you like and what you don’t. Let me know who you want to hear from, wha...

Postpartum recovery is often treated like an afterthought — mesh underwear, a squeeze bottle, and “good luck.” Britnee Wheeler has lived that gap five times, and she’s here to tell the truth, offer solutions, and change the experience for the next generation. In this episode: The shocking lack of postpartum support for moms — especially military spouses and women returning quickly to work. How Bri...

Russell Van Brocklen has over 10 years of experience in teaching students with Dyslexia techniques to overcome their current struggles and recognize the superpower they’ve been given. Today he explains: His background with dyslexia How his methods developed Client examples – they were so insightful. What a warrant is and how to use it. Advice for us as grandparents reading with dyslexic grands Rus...

Dr. Jim Heid is a board-certified family physician and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). He blends his extensive experience as a family physician with a passion for coaching. He works with individuals in challenging life situations—such as pastors, doctors, business owners, and those in recovery. He has a deep understanding of people and how to se...

Inna Segal helps people map the true origin of their suffering—emotionally, ancestrally, energetically—and guides them through a non-linear healing process that honours the wisdom of the body and the timing of the soul. She brings not only expertise, but lived experience of healing from loss, divorce, chronic illness, and narcissistic abuse. Today she shares: Her origin story as a child in an immi...

Inna Segal helps people map the true origin of their suffering—emotionally, ancestrally, energetically—and guides them through a non-linear healing process that honours the wisdom of the body and the timing of the soul. She brings not only expertise, but lived experience of healing from loss, divorce, chronic illness, and narcissistic abuse. Today she shares: Her origin story as a child in an immi...

Tina Coleman is the bold voice behind the upcoming book 50 Fabulous and F*ckable, a powerful guide that redefines what it means to be a woman at midlife. Her mission is to empower women approaching 50 and beyond to embrace reinvention, freedom, and unapologetic confidence while stepping into the most vibrant, authentic chapter of their lives. Today we discuss: How midlife can be the most powerful,...

Aaron Kersch and Laura Zettel-Watson joined forces to answer the question “What if there was a way to help everyone design their dream retirement before they even stepped into the office of a Financial Planner?” Aaron is the financial planner, Laura is a psychologist and a gerontologist (among other things!) The answer to that question is "The Rewarding Retirement Workbook: Six Essentials Beyond Y...

Michelle Walters is a self-described voracious imagination advocate. She’s a hypnotherapist and an A.I. advocate, and has blended her passion for marketing with hypnosis and A.I. to create “MakeMyHypno”, a first-of-its-kind custom hypnosis app. Today we discuss: The background of hypnosis The shows where people do silly things How hypnotherapy is surrounded with mystery The use of regression in tr...

Jack Calhoun is someone who deeply understands the emotional and practical challenges that come with stepping away from a successful career. That understanding led him to create a powerful framework to help others navigate this transition with clarity, confidence, and meaning. Today we discuss: The career invested When you can do anything, how do you define what anything is The paradox of choice,...

Don Akchin has had a long, somewhat circuitous career as a writer. Since leaving the working world, he stays busy publishing a weekly newsletter, The EndGame, on the broad topic of positive aging. His newest book, The AfterWork: Finding Fulfilling Alternatives to Retirement, is a positive guide for older adults looking for paths forward in their post-career years. Today we discuss: How his “AfterW...

Laura Dow has worked with older adults for more than twenty years, providing fitness training and yoga instruction in both commercial health clubs and retirement communities. She is the founder of Stiff To Fit, a business she created to specifically address ways to stay active as we age. Today we discuss: Laura’s path to fitness training The most common ailments she hears from older adults “Activi...

Jodi Vandenberg-Daves taught and held leadership roles for many years at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, focusing on systems of privilege and inequality and social change. Her specialties include women’s history and gender, race, and leadership. Today Jodi discusses: How she sees the history in our present Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it Gender roles and their value haven’t...

Erika Andersen is one of those wonderful people who talk the talk and walk the walk. After more than three decades of executive consulting and coaching, she has turned her attention to the challenge of getting old well, using everything she’s learned helping individuals and organizations succeed to write her latest book, The New Old: Crafting Your Best Later Life. Today Erika discusses: Why “The N...

Bern Mendez helps accomplished & authentic women thriving in midlife attract the love of their life through neuroscience and resonant design, not chance. Today we discuss: How he, a man, can coach women about dating Neuroscience and trauma-informed somatic approaches based on polyvaGal theory Some may need counselling before they get to relationship coaching At our age, a lot of our views abou...

Al Kushner is the author of Virtual Medicare – 10 Costly Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make. He offers information that’s especially helpful for Boomer women (that’s us!) who are navigating the next chapter of their lives. Today he explains: The difference between Medicare and Medicaid in the US Different plans Deadlines for enrollment How to avoid common mistakes that can cost you IRMAA (Income-Re...

Lisa Haynes is a certified executive and retirement coach and the author of Retired and Killin’ It. After decades as a CFO, she now helps retirees and soon-to-be retirees design a life they’re excited to live, focusing on the non-financial side of retirement. Today we discuss: Six Saturdays and a Sunday Retiring at age 58 External identity is easy, finding internal identity not so easy Why/how to...

Gila Melamed is back! Gila first joined me in 2023 to talk about her decision to adopt a nomadic life… by choice. She came back last year to update us and share how this lifestyle had helped her grow to a place of forgiveness and healing. Today, she talks about: Making the best of it means being flexible, adaptable “Fear” – whether it’s the elements or gut feelings How she deals with fear – it’s n...

Pat Fenner’s divorce provided a kick in the pants to deal with mental health issues such as self-image, self-worth, and imposter syndrome. Combining these skills and experiences, she helps other “mature” women find their voices and thrive in life. Today Pat discusses: The changes in self over 37 years of marriage The challenges in starting over time, counsel, prayer, reading, patience self-image,...

Patti Bevilacqua is in my socials a lot and her accomplishments since we last spoke 3 years ago are almost too many to count.  Why is that impressive? Well, 35 years ago, Patti was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis – MS. Today Patti discusses: What exactly MS is Canada has highest rate of MS in the world and 3 out of 4 are women Evolution of Patti’s journey Patti shares some great stories Be your...

Donna Barr has lived a life many of us dream of living. She’s trail-blazer: joining the U.S. Air Force in the 70s when few women considered the possibility and during the Viet Nam War. She’s made a difference: working in Samoa with The Peace Corp. Today Donna describes: How The Peace Corp and the Air Force were early interests Making changes at age 57 The Peace Corps – no age restrictions and choo...

Dr. Foojan Zeine has so many credentials in the Behavioral Psychology field that there is no way to write a synopsis. She founded the International Awareness Integration Institute and she co-founded the “Foojan” App, offering AIT to the public globally. Today, Dr. Zeine explains: The structured, evidence-based framework called Awareness Integration Theory (AIT) Being intentional in being you How o...