The Boomer Woman’s Podcast

Haden Starbuck - Creatrix: Embrace Your Creativity

This episode almost didn’t happen because Haden and I laughed so much right from the get-go.

Creativity is your ‘soul voice’ – you being you – is Haden’s definition of creativity.

Phrases like “nurture the magic” “living in flow” “perspective shifts” work in Haden’s view of the world.

Other terms like comfort zone and perfectionism and inner critics are concepts Haden has great ideas for dealing with. And together we give you great visualizations when the inner critic starts nagging you.

Haden has such poetic moments that you need to listen through! 

Agnes’ summation: The most important take-away is to listen to the universe and to thine own self be true.

Ripple out.

Learn more about Haden at https://boomwithabang.com/haden-starbuck/

 

Alison Smith Uses Nature as a Metaphor for Life

As so often happens, it’s the clarity of an analogy that opens one’s eyes to the life practicality of the analogy.  Such is the case with Alison Smith.  And “Landscaping Your Life” was born…  tools using nature’s landscapes as metaphors for your life to help you get back on track.

It makes sense when you think about how often we use nature terms in our day-to-day life.

The way Alison explains her application of nature to life, it really does come clear how we can see patterns of our behaviour and choices when out in nature, and apply them back to our behaviour and choices in life.

If you’re a cold water swimmer, you’ll appreciate Alison’s discussion around her pastime.

Find Alison at https://www.alisonsmith.co/

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Liz Deacle: Adventurer Mum to Digital Entrepreneur

Liz Deacle and I have a few things in common… which resulted in lots of laughs, right from the get-go.

Many people keep the 9-5 even though they aren’t happy because of the retirement plan.  Liz and her husband decided to worry about retirement “later”, they cashed in and took their two teenagers on a year-long global adventure.

Liz is a fabulous story teller, with a non-stop sense of humour… oh, and then there’s the enticement of how she and her husband figured out how to be “digital nomads” – that means, now that the children are grown, they earn enough money from their online endeavours to keep travelling and doing life their way.

Stay tuned to the end for the New Zealand wine recommendations!!

Find Liz at https://itsadrama.com/

Learn more about Liz and find all her links at:  https://boomwithabang.com/liz-deacle/

 

Katie Snyder - Breast Cancer: What to Expect

Katie Snyder educates us on both breast cancer and her breast cancer journey with candid honesty and humour.  Strange bedfellows, perhaps, but Katie’s humour helps get us all through the details and anguish of that journey.  Perhaps we should warn this episode may not be for the weak of heart.

Katie explains how Tillie the Tumor is not a medical emergency within that community but, of course, Tillie’s landlady wants her dealt with ASAP.  Not to mention, this is in the time of Covid.

So many medical terms that the uninitiated might recognize, Katie describes the reality of the tools and the procedures.  You’ll be intrigued, you’ll squirm, and you’ll also laugh.

Get wait listed for Katie's book at https://ktsnyder.wixsite.com/my-site-1/single-project

Learn more about Katie at https://boomwithabang.com/katie-snyder/

 

Gregory Anne Cox - Rebellious Wellness Over 50

Rebellious Aging – there are lots of ‘risks’ that come with aging… but Gregory Anne Cox says you still have “choice”.  She calls her top tips the Power of Six:  Sleep, Fat, Protein, Blood sugar, Mindset, Exercise.  Sound hard? Try it anyways, you might surprise yourself.

Greg suggests that everything is “food”.  That includes the thoughts we think, what we allow into our energy field – our inner conversation can be harder to control than the outer conversation.

Gratitude. By this age, we’ve come through some hard times.  Key phrase: “come through” – we’re still here.  So we can get through the next setback too.  Spend your energy on appreciating how far we’ve come.

Greg shares interesting thoughts abouts genetic testing.

Interesting statistic: 90% of lifestyle diseases depends on us, our behaviours, our diet. So get educated.

Find Greg at: https://rebelliouswellnessover50.com

Learn more about Greg and find all her links at:  https://boomwithabang.com/gregory-anne-cox/

 

Deb Curtis - Equity in the Workplace & in Business Acquisition

Gender discrimination is part of the discussion today.  Many of we Boomers might recognize the theme of Deb Curtis’ stories… only hers are from the 1990s and later, not the 1960s or 70s!

Deb took all she learned over her 30-year career however, and built a small business supporting other women looking to acquire a small business, especially women of diverse groups.  The wisdom of women-owned business can be found in many developing nations – why not the US? 

Deb has some great insights into the issue… I got to thinking she could be a policy advisor to whoever write the rules!  And she explains the process of small business acquisition loans.

If you’re a Boomer who’s thinking of retiring from your small business, Deb discusses that at some length too… think “succession plan”.  Or… perhaps you’re a Boomer looking to buy a business for that ‘next chapter’!

Deb closes with a dream for the future where equity and diversity and inclusion are facts of life.

Find Deb at https://www.debcurtis.com/

Learn more about Deb and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/deb-curtis/

 

Amy Ewbank - ReStory Your Brain

A few long-distance sound issues today.

Amy Ewbank is “a deliciously flawed, complex and wonderful human being, who supports other deliciously flawed, complex and wonderful human beings to live their best lives.”

We take an early detour with interesting insights into media’s use of women and the story around them… and male bonding.

Many of us have a story about what our life will look like.  Amy discusses what we might do if things don’t follow that story line.

When you berate yourself, Amy suggests bringing a sense of curiosity about your thoughts and… bring a sense of humour too.  When you Re-Story” focus on Joy… focus on alternatives.

Amy discusses the Bechdel Test.  You may want to look that up! (link below)

When you ponder “What am I?” what is your first response? And don’t “people please”!

You’re a role model… did you realize that? Embrace it!

Find Amy at https://amyewbank.com/

Learn more about Amy and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/amy-ewbank/

 

Leann Stickel on Living With MS

The Power of Positive Thinking. Today’s episode is the story of an eternal optimist with four small children finding out she has a chronic illness and her navigation of life with that illness over 13 years.

Leann explains Multiple Sclerosis – her symptoms, what it is and how it manifests… all in lay terms and great analogies.

After a good cry and some despair, Leann regained her positivity and there’s been no looking back.  Her message though, is to honour the sad.

Her attitude is a model to strive for no matter what you’re looking at.  If life becomes a dry, crumby cake… find the frosting! And sprinkles!

Bring the Joy!  Express Gratitude.  Be a Clapper.

Find Leann at https://www.leannstickel.com/

Find more about Leann and all Leann's links at https://boomwithabang.com/leann-stickel/

**A few incidents of Zoom sound playing silly bugger.

Angie Hyche on Decluttering, Simplifying and Organizing Your Stuff

Clutter.  Angie Hyche talks about physical clutter, the to-do list, calendar clutter, brain clutter, gadget clutter.  Our possession-seeking and -keeping is a lifestyle thing, as is keeping it to a minimum.

Starting with the physical clutter, Angie gives some tips on where to start.  With some thoughts specifically for our demographic – whether we’re dealing with our own belongings or our parents’!

Your calendar – does it align with and serve your life’s priorities?

People “clutter” – sounds dreadful but many of us have a person… or people… in our lives that we need to shed.

And then there’s the “need to remember” clutter in your head: the groceries to pick up on the way home, email that person, but tickets…. There’s an app (tool) for that!

Angie admits where she has struggled with the clutter – of all sorts – in her life.  So, if you struggle, that’s ok, keep at it… so do the pros.

So many great tips… actionable tips!

Angie geeks out with this stuff to such an enthusiastic level that you’ll be taking her advice in no time!

Find Angie at https://shipshape.solutions/

Find all of Angie's links and references at https://boomwithabang.com/angie-hyche/

 

Carrie Pierce on Writing Children’s Stories

“If you’re not okay at this moment in time, then it’s not the end.”  Great philosophy from Carrie pierce as we meandered our way through this age to writing children’s literature.

Carrie’s children’s books may surprise you, but she explains her why and it all makes so much sense.  She talks about leaving some of the magic to the reader, whether the reader is a child of ten or a grandparent from an older generation. 

Magic is a theme for Carrie – not the abracadabra type, but more the wonder and the whimsy in a child’s mind.

Her description of her method is well worth noting if you have any thoughts of creating stories for children… whether only for your grandchildren or for every eight-year-old in the country.

And then… how to write a book for children!!!

Perhaps it’s family history for family eyes only… and then, in the telling, you realize it may have commercial interest.

Finally, some tips on publishing, and marketing. With a thoughtful finish.

Find Carrie at  https://morganpiercemediapublishing.com/

Find more at https://boomwithabang.com/carrie-pierce-on-writing-stories-for-children/