"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"

Send us Fan Mail In this spirited, bi-generational conversation, Barb interviews our pod favourite, Deb Ped, and our very own audio phenom, Mela, about the changing roles of Women in society.  Buckle up, boomers! You're in for a truly deep, enlightening conversation about Womanhood. Theme Music: White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Attribution 4.0 International (CC...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Barb interviews her producer, Mela, about the state of Masculinity in the current dating landscape, and the ever changing roles of Women in the modern world. 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/f...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling hungry? Us too. In this delicious episode, Barb and our pod regular, Deb Ped, discuss how much of what they ate and how they ate during their childhood has changed through the years. They talk about food trends and radical new food items that shook their relationship with food throughout the years. Theme Music:  White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofm...

Send us Fan Mail Adoption in the 1950s/1960s was a very different reality to most women of that era. Babies born out of wedlock were forced to be surrendered to the Catholic Church and given up for adoption. In this very in-depth conversation, Barb interviews her friend, Rosalind Reid--an adoptee, about her family history and how it has impacted her life. Theme Music: White Petals by Keys of Moon...

Send us Fan Mail Have you thought about letting your hair go grey? Why is this topic more controversial for women than it is for men? In this episode, Barb explores this very subject and chats with her fellow book worm, Lori Major, about letting her hair do what nature wants it to do. She also seeks some expert advice from her stylist and daughter-in-law, Jorey, for grey haircare. Here are some of...

Send us Fan Mail In this touching episode, we have invited back one of our previous guests, Jennifer Zibin, to talk about how caring for her 99 year old mother has been, and the challenges the pandemic has added to an already difficult responsibility. Barb shares her experience with her own mother and they both give advice on what to do when a parent's cognition and memory starts to decline....

Send us Fan Mail Mais oui c'est clair! Barb interviews her French teacher, Simona Niculescu, on her approach to inspiring her students to immerse themselves in the French language and the French culture, regardless of age, creed or background. Theme Music: White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/lic...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2! To ring in the new season, Barb interviews our favourite guest, Deb Pedersen, and reminisce about what it was like to be a teenager in the '60s. 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/ Additional Music:...

Send us Fan Mail Just when you think you're "empty nesters," your adult offsprings break the news that they are moving back in. In this episode, Barb interviews her dear friend of 34 years, Sharon Vipond and her husband Mike Vipond, about the challenges of the current housing market that their millennial children are struggling with. White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud...

Send us Fan Mail If the Pandemic taught us anything is that life is short and love can find you if you really want it--even in your 60s. In this episode, Barb interviews one of her widows support group members, Jen Switzer, who found new love four years after the death of her spouse, at the height of a global pandemic. Theme Music : White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we have not one, not two, nor three, but four guests on our show. Barb interviews her book club and they discuss what makes this special social circle one of a kind. Barb and Mela talk about the books that have inspired and shaped them. White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommon...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are talking about FRIENDSHIP.  And who better to discuss that with than our very first guest from Episode 1, Deb Pedersen, Barb's best friend from childhood. A 57-year friendship is rare and quite special. Barb and Deb dive deep into what makes their relationship withstand the test of time. White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon A...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Barb talks to two of her good friends, Jennifer and Serge Zibin, who are living their best retirement lives full of crafts, travel, and.....pumpkin pie?? 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.chosic.com/ Fi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Barb interviews her son Marc, and his girlfriend Jorey, about the upcoming arrival of baby Indy. 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.chosic.com/ Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet Find Mela on Twitter @xo_...

Send us Fan Mail In this fun episode, Barb interviews one of her best friends with whom she has shared a very special bond with. They experienced their first pregnancies together and now 3 decades later, they are about to embark on another milestone together-- Grandmotherhood . In celebration of the new generation, Barb and Mela play "Boomer Vs. Millennial Slang." Original Music: White P...

Send us Fan Mail In this special Pride episode, Barb interviews Chris and Dale whose son became their daughter. For more information on Trans Health and Resources, visit BC Children's Hospital , TRANSCARE BC , and World Professional Association for Transgender Health . Happy Pride! 🌈 Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet Find us on Instagram @convoswithboomerspod . If you like our show, make sur...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Barb and her two workout buddies discuss the key to maintaining fun, sustainable exercise regimes. Guests:  Sue Fabbro and Deb  Written and Created by Barb Desmarais Produced/Edited/Engineered by Mela Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet Original Music: White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://...

Send us Fan Mail This week,  join my friend Kelley Riley and I, as we discuss our new lives following the death of our husbands after more than thirty years of marriage. 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.chosic.com/ Additional Music: Di...

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 A quick teaser for Barb Desmarais' brand new podcast, "What's Next? Conversations with Boomers." Written by Barb Desmarais Produced, Edited and Engineered by Mela Cover art by:  Marc Desmarais Find Marc on Instagram @DesmaraisDesign Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet Find Mela on Twitter @xo__mela Original Music: White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud...