"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"

Send us Fan Mail It's soup day! On Wednesdays, our new podcast episodes are published, Barb watches her sweet, little Indy, and Deb Pedersen makes soup. Our favourite podcast guest, Deb Pedersen, returns to chat with Barb as they ask each other some enlightening questions about each other. Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet. Find us on Instagram @convoswithboomerspod . If you like our show, ma...

Send us Fan Mail It's Season 5! In this season opener, the interviewer becomes the interviewee. Barb is interviewed by her friend, Joost Bakker (s4.ep02 guest), about her recent trip to France. 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 he...

Send us Fan Mail In our Season 4 finale, Barb has a casual chat with one of her dearest friends, Lorna Hart. Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet. 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 explo...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Barb interviews a boomer who has immigrated to Canada from France in her teens. Sara Garnique shares her story of growing up as a French immigrant in Toronto during the '70s. They discuss the trials of culture shock during the age of self discovery, mini skirts, and patte elephant. Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet. Find us on Instagram @convoswit...

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is all about gut health! Barb interviews her good friend, holistic nutritionist, Jennifer Lloyd. She is a Certified Health Coach and a Gut Health practitioner, and we are getting some insightful advice on how to maintain a healthy digestive system. Find our more about Jennifer Lloyd and her services at https://eatforliving.ca/  . Find Barb on Instagram @ba...

Send us Fan Mail Climate change is showing no signs of slowing down. And as our planet struggles, we must do everything in our power to provide a greener future for our children and all the living creatures within it. In this week's episode, Barb chats with her neighbour, Chris Simonson, about Green Living. Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet. Find us on Instagram @convoswithboomerspod . If you...

Send us Fan Mail At the time of this recording, the United States Supreme Court has just overturned Roe Vs. Wade. In a world that seems to be spinning out of control, Barb and her best friend, Deb Pedersen, discuss the issues surrounding this ruling as they try to make sense of it all and what it means to all women and society at large in this new era of feminism.  Find Barb on Instagram @barbjane...

Send us Fan Mail How deep has misogyny seeped into our system? Does our upbringing within our family unit dictate how we navigate through the world that is ruled predominantly by men? Is there hope for the men of the future? In this week's episode, Barb invites her French teacher, Simona Niculescu, for an in-depth conversation about internalized misogyny. Mela weighs in on what it's like...

Send us Fan Mail Juggling children, step-children and all the challenges that blended families encounter is our  guest's forté. This week, Claudette Chenevert, a step-mom veteran of 30+ years and the infamous "Step-mom Coach," joins Barb in this enlightening conversation about how to navigate the world of step-parenting. Find out more about Claudette here: https://stepmomcoach.com/...

Send us Fan Mail Our favourite gal pal, Deb Pedersen, returns to Season 4, and we do what we do best with her: reminisce . We discuss how "convenience" has changed our patience levels through the years, and Mela discovers something horrifying through TikTok. Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet. Find us on Instagram @convoswithboomerspod . If you like our show, make sure you follow us on yo...

Send us Fan Mail We are continuing our conversation about Boomers who are still working well into their 60s, and some well into their 70s! Joost Bakker is a partner at one of Vancouver's most prolific architectural firms, DIALOG . He is a 4th Generation architect, and has contributed to some of the most memorable projects all across Canada, the United States, China, and Denmark. With a portfo...

Send us Fan Mail It is Season 4!  Barb is back and more lively than ever!  In this episode, we explore why some boomers just won't stop working and loving it. Barb interviews her good friend, Connie Kitatake, who is a court clerk for the New York Justice Court System in Westchester County, who has continued to work well into her 60s. Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet. Find us on Instagram @co...

Send us Fan Mail My dearest and very long time friend of 57 years, Deb Pederson, stopped by for a nice chat this week. We reminisced about our childhood and what life was like growing up in the 1960s. Original Music: White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.c...

Send us Fan Mail It's a clip show! This week, as Season 3 draws to a close, we reminisce on the last 3 seasons. Theme Music: White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Supporting Music: Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/al...

Send us Fan Mail It's another Deb Ped Special Episode!    Our favourite podcast regular, Deb Pedersen, is back and this time she is wearing the interviewer hat. Deb interviews Barb on the value of friendship, especially in the midst of an ongoing global pandemic. Theme Music: White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://cre...

Send us Fan Mail The final part of our 3-Part Series on How To Look Your Best Over 60.   We are talking fashion! With our very special guest, Professional Stylist, Lauren Walker Lee, we discuss the best way to elevate your wardrobe by honing in on staple pieces, and exploring styles in the current fashion landscape that is universally chic--no matter what age you are. Lauren's recommendations...

Send us Fan Mail A 3-part episode about How to Look Your Absolute Best After 60. Barb interviews her daughter-in-law, Jorey, once again, in Part 2 of the 3-Part Series on How to Look Your Absolute Best After 60; this time discussing hair styles in full detail. Jorey's Product Recommendations: Purology Nano Gold Anti-aging Shampoo Kevin Murphy Plumping Leave-In Conditioner L'Oreal Magic R...

Send us Fan Mail A 3-part episode about how to look your absolute best after 60. Part 1 MAKEUP Our very special guest, Lisa Vella, is a professional makeup artist and hair stylist, and she has come on to the pod to share her expertise on achieving your best face and skin. Suggested products: Vichy Laboratories The Ordinary Squalene Cleanser Paula's Choice AHA Gel Exfoliant Mario Badescu Facia...

Send us Fan Mail The host becomes the interviewee. In an interesting role reversal, Barb gets interviewed by her producer, Mela, about what life is like as a single woman, and how she revels in her freedom. Theme Music: White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://ww...

Send us Fan Mail In this very informative episode, Barb asks questions you might have about how to manage your money after retirement. We talked to Grant Bell, of TD Waterhouse, about investments and best practice in making the most out of your retirement plan. Theme Music:  White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativec...

Send us Fan Mail As Canada reaches its peak with Covid positivity rates, and words like "Endemic" are starting to bubble out within conversations among Healthcare leaders worldwide, we are hopeful and excited to see restrictions being lifted. We are also hopeful and excited to start travelling again! In this episode, Barb interviews a travel agent, Stefanie Kiely, about exciting, afforda...

Send us Fan Mail As boomers, chances are your children are in the phase of their lives where they themselves are having children and raising their own families, or trying to find their place in the world that is fulfilling and rewarding. Our babies are now fully grown, living their lives as adults, and our roles as parents must grow and adapt as they slowly become somewhat of our contemporaries, b...

Send us Fan Mail Why does getting older have to be depressing? The answer is, it doesn't.  Welcome to Season 3! In this premiere episode, Barb and pod bestie, Deb Pedersen, discuss the myths, misconceptions, and of course all the perks of getting older.  Theme Music: White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecomm...

Send us Fan Mail In our Season 2 finale, Barb and Mela discuss what technology means to both of them and how it has influenced their lives. They discuss some of the pros and cons, and whether or not it is something we can live without. Theme Music:  White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0...

Send us Fan Mail In this vibrant episode, Barb has invited pod favourite, Deb Ped, to continue our conversation about the ever changing roles of women, and what we face in the 21st century. Audio Intro: Clip of then Prime Minister Julia Gillard's infamous speech on the misogyny within the Australian Parliament. Originally recorded in 2012.  Theme Music: White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://...