"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"

Send us Fan Mail It's Season 10! Thank you all for tuning in all these years!!!  In our season premiere, we dive into a thought-provoking topic: passing down your wealth while you're still around to see it make a difference. Should you consider gifting part of your children’s inheritance now, rather than waiting until after you’re gone? We discuss the emotional and financial impacts, pra...

Send us Fan Mail We are continuing the conversation with our favourite friend of the pod, Denise Torgerson, as Mela asks her about her take on last week's FAQ. It is an interesting insight on a different perspective based on the same question Barb answered. There are some added improvised questions that Mela infused on the fly, and it is a chat you won't want to miss! Find us on Instagra...

Send us Fan Mail In this special Q&A episode, Barb & Mela dive into some of the most intriguing questions specifically tailored to the Boomer generation. From aging gracefully, to navigating the digital world and how the political landscape has completely been revolutionized by technology, this episode is packed with insights and advice tailored just for you. Barb keeps it mindful, positiv...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our dear friend, Denise Torgerson returns and we dive into the age-old debate between bucket lists and life's essential lessons. As we grow older, the pressure to check off experiences from our bucket lists intensifies. But how do these adventures stack up against the wisdom gained through life’s most valuable lessons? Join us as we explore the experiences th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Barb and podcast regular, Tim Wade, dive into a topic that many find challenging: maintaining platonic relationships with ex-lovers. Can Boomers, who have weathered decades of change in their personal lives and societal norms, successfully navigate friendship with someone they once loved romantically? Whether you're curious about reconnecting with an old flam...

Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode, Barb sits down with friend of the pod, Denise Torgerson, once again to dive deep into the transformative concept of the modern elder by renowned author and hospitality entrepreneur, Chip Conley.  It is a captivating dialogue that challenges stereotypes, celebrates lifelong learning, and empowers Boomers to embrace their unique strengths in the modern...

Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode, Barb sits down with Yoga Instructor, Michele Labelle, to explore how yoga can enrich the lives of boomers. Michele shares her expertise on adapting yoga practices to meet the unique needs and aspirations of older adults, discussing the benefits of flexibility, strength, and mindfulness. Through practical tips, Michele guides us through gentle poses an...

Send us Fan Mail In another enlightening episode, Barb dives into the intricate world of relationships, exploring the crucial differences between recognizing green flags and experiencing limerence. Joined by our series regular, relationship coach, Tim Wade, we unpack what it means to spot healthy signs in a partner versus being swept up in the intoxicating yet often misleading emotion of limerence...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we delve into how one can be build their resilience, exploring how it empowers individuals to navigate life's most daunting challenges and emerge stronger than ever. Barb sits down with her dear friend and pod favourite, Denise Torgerson to uncover the secrets behind resilience and how we can all cultivate it in our lives. Find Denise Torgerson here:  https:/...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, we delve into the fascinating world of secure attachment and its profound impact on our relationships. We're diving into a topic that's not just for the young folks. Our favourite relationship coach, Tim Wade, returns to help us understand how to achieve stronger, more secure connections with ourselves and others. Whether you're a boomer...

Send us Fan Mail In this season 9 premiere of  "What's Next? Conversations with Boomers," we delve into the fascinating world of nutrition and its impact on achieving Super Aging. Barb is joined by David Cravit and Larry Wolf, co-authors of "Super Aging: Getting Older Without Getting Old," to discuss the importance of clean eating, the blue zones, and flavonoids. Find Davi...

Send us Fan Mail In our Season 8 Finale, we close out another introspective season with our dear friend, Tim Wade. Barb and Tim get into discussing attachment styles: how they start with different parenting styles and how they manifest in our adult relationships. We want to thank all of our loyal listeners for being with us for 8 Seasons! Over 80+ episodes recorded and we appreciate your listeners...

Send us Fan Mail At the heels of such a hot topic, Parental Estrangement , this week we chat about how to improve our communication with our adult children. Our best friend of the pod, Tim Wade, returns to help Barb dissect the intricacies of building a relationship with our children now that they are grown, living and making their own decisions. Mela weighs in on the subject and asks what happens...

Send us Fan Mail This fascinating topic has truly got a grip hold on us that we needed to discuss it further with our favourite co-host, Tim Wade. Tim returns and chats with Barb about taking ownership of our shortcomings, understanding and acknowledging their children, and how a relationship can heal if both parties agree to move forward and take accountability. Find us on Instagram @convoswithbo...

Send us Fan Mail Parental Estrangement within Millennials and Gen Z'ers have become so pervasive that some might call it an epidemic. Our guest this week is a coach and prolific Tiktoker, Crystal Allon, who specializes in Intergenerational Trauma and Addiction. She has documented her work and healing through Tiktok and has gone viral several times over, thus amassing an impressive 120K+ follo...

Send us Fan Mail Tim Wade returns to chat with Barb on another scenario that boomers face at the heels of retirement--when their adult children stay living at home and experience "failure to launch." They discuss their own children and what they went through while cohabitating with them in their early adulthood, how to establish ground rules when they're not minors anymore, and Mela...

Send us Fan Mail Our very good friend of the pod, Tim Wade, returns for an in-depth look at what the different ways retirement can look like. Are you single and retired? Are you married and retired? And if so, are both you and your spouse living the life of leisure? Barb and Tim discuss the importance of communication before and after retirement, retirement in harmony vs. discord, and compromise a...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year! 2024 is here, and Barb is ringing in the new year with her podcast producer, Mela, to chat about "The Golden Bachelor." After several discussions about the dating life of 60-somethings, we thought it would be apropos to do a deep dive into the new iteration of The Bachelor franchise. It is also a great opportunity to do a cross-over episode for Barb'...

Send us Fan Mail Richard Ferguson is back to check in on Barb's progress after downsizing from a townhome to a 600+ sq. ft. condo. They talk about how it has been to purge more than half of her life, getting to know her neighbours while locking herself out, and the convenience of everything that she didn't know she needed. Find Richard Ferguson at https://itstimetodownsize.ca/ or email h...

Send us Fan Mail One of our favourite guest, Denise Torgerson, has returned to share some more wise words about dealing with transitions and changes. The overarching theme of this week's episode is simply "possiblities." Barb and Denise discuss difficult transitions,  not-so difficult transitions, as well beautiful transitions. They also get into  Emotional Freedom Technique  or EFT...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 8! In this season opener, Barb chats with our resident dating coach, Tim Wade, to continue their discussion on what it's like to date in your 60s. They discuss why more of the boomer population are now living single and ready to mingle, the scams of online dating, and the 5 x 5's of dating-- how to find your most ideal partner. Find Tim Wade at https://...

Send us Fan Mail Barb gets into ' Intimacy ' just a little bit more with our favourite friend of the pod, Tim Wade. They talk about how men see ' Intimacy ' vs. how women see ' Intimacy. ' They get down to the nitty-gritty, so much so, even G.I. issues were mentioned. Tim broaches the uncomfortable subject of E.D., and how women should handle it if their partner exper...

Send us Fan Mail 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 . If you l...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Fe...