
The Boomer Woman’s Podcast is a conversation-driven show for women who know that life doesn’t stop at midlife—it opens up.
Hosted by Agnes Knowles, the podcast is now in its 7th season and features engaging conversations with guests whose ideas, experiences, and insights are relevant to Boomer women navigating what comes next. Guests may be any age or gender, but their message is always thoughtful, positive, and genuinely useful.
These are not lectures or quick takes. They’re real conversations—curious, open-minded, inclusive, and sometimes unexpected. You might learn something new, rethink an old assumption, or simply feel less alone in the questions you’re asking.
If you’re willing to be curious, tolerant, and open to different perspectives, you’ll feel right at home here.
Follow or subscribe to be notified when a new episode drops, and share episodes that speak to you.
Interested in being a guest? You can connect with Agnes through PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/agnesknowles. Using that link helps support the show.
The Boomer Woman’s Podcast is a conversation-driven show for women who know that life doesn’t stop at midlife—it opens up.
Hosted by Agnes Knowles, the podcast is now in its 7th season and features engaging conversations with guests whose ideas, experiences, and insights are relevant to Boomer women navigating what comes next. Guests may be any age or gender, but their message is always thoughtful, positive, and genuinely useful.
These are not lectures or quick takes. They’re real conversations—curious, open-minded, inclusive, and sometimes unexpected. You might learn something new, rethink an old assumption, or simply feel less alone in the questions you’re asking.
If you’re willing to be curious, tolerant, and open to different perspectives, you’ll feel right at home here.
Follow or subscribe to be notified when a new episode drops, and share episodes that speak to you.
Interested in being a guest? You can connect with Agnes through PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/agnesknowles. Using that link helps support the show.
Episodes

Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Sherrilynne Starkie Interviews 50 Women Over 50
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
A slightly different format today as Sherrilynne describes her international career… and how it developed as the internet became a “thing”.
Agnes and Sherrilynne connected because of their podcaster lives. Sherrilynne’s podcast is a passion project… so interesting as she interviews 50 women over 50. Some of her interviews are impactful… you may be adding her podcast to your playlist. Between these two podcasters there is a lot of positive future forecasting.
After drawing Sherrilynne out, Agnes throws her a curve ball by asking her some of the questions she asks her guests. Agnes knows what those questions are as she has been interviewed by Sherrilynne!
Don’t think this synopsis analyses the podcast, there are lots of side tracks!!
And you know that question Agnes always ask guests… what haven’t we talked about that you want listeners to think about… SO worth the listen!
Find Sherrilynne at: https://sherrilynnestarkie.com/
View all Sherrilynne's links at: https://boomwithabang.com/sherrilynne-starkie-interviews-50-women-over-50/

Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Carine Camara on Acupuncture and Aging Gracefully
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Carine is a practitioner of eastern medicine and explains acupuncture and has interesting ideas on the use of nature and its healing abilities.
Interestingly, she pulls in politics and it all makes sense. Are we more global than we ever thought?
Carine talks about accepting and loving her aging – she did dread it when she was younger but shares how she grew into it.
Interested in learning about rejuvenation acupuncture?
How about styles for older women?
Carina is like one-stop shopping for us mid-age women!!
Find Carine at https://carinecamara.com/
and at https://carrinna.com/
For all the links go to https://boomwithabang.com/carine-camara-on-acupuncture-and-aging-gracefully/

Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Andrew Wang on Dealing With Stage Fright
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Today’s episode starts off the an unexpected lesson in pronunciation and anglicization of names.
But the real story: Andrew Wang has a career rather unrelated to music. He decided to learn guitar, however, and found himself experiencing serious stage fright when he played in front of people. Ring a bell with you? Start a new project as an adult only to realize doing it in front of people was nerve-wracking.
Andy chose a genre of music that was relatively popular but with very few musicians playing it live. The invitations to play started to come in. It’s hard to say No to a cousin’s wedding.
When you keep saying Yes… where can that lead you?
Andy shares several stories about saying Yes, and has a great philosophy about sharing our gifts. AND he ties it back to retirement.
Stay tuned to the end when I ask Andy a question from out of left field!
A wonderful conversation with a delightful person.
Andy mentioned "Playing For Change": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us-TVg40ExM
Find the musical Andy at https://www.andywangmusic.com/
Read more at: https://boomwithabang.com/andy-wang-on-dealing-with-stage-fright/

Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Judy Wilkins-Smith on Decoding Your Emotional DNA
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
We are aware of DNA as it pertains to our physical traits, but how about emotional DNA?
The physical may be inarguable, but what if you challenged your emotional place in the world and decided to change it?
Food. Money. Relationships. Huge triggers of negative emotions or experiences. Judy explains that Genealogy 1.0 is “Here’s where you belong” and Genealogy 2.0 is “Here’s what happened, and how it matters to where you belong”. Most of your “inflated” feelings are results of your emotional dna.
Judy also shares an interesting exercise she does with clients… you might want to try it yourself.
If you’re a newcomer to emotional DNA, Judy has written a book that explains and assists you!
Find Judy at https://judywilkins-smith.com

Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Peter Anthony - His Troubled Teen Finds Her Way
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
The podcast starts its 4th season with the father of a struggling teenage daughter. If you’ve been a parent to a teenager – or maybe you now have teenage grandchildren - the issues might resonate. Peter did realize that he couldn’t “fix” his daughter’s problems, and he is quite candid that this story is as much about his growth as Belle’s. He learned to be a listener and a support as Belle worked to find her path.
Peter and Belle’s story may not be unique, it is definitely heartfelt. Spoiler alert: they find many positives as time goes on.
This episode might be a little unusual as Peter requests and is truly open to suggestions and assistance as Belle (and her silent partner, Peter) develop the endeavour that has grown out of their mutual growth.
The story of a special father and a very remarkable young woman.
Your A Nuff Website: https://youranuff.com/

Thursday Dec 29, 2022
The 2022 Wrap up Episode
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Who can believe another year concludes.
In this episode, as is my habit, I review all my fabulous guests of the past year. Plus a bit of an update on the podcast. Changes are in the air.
If you've missed an episode of interest, you can find the line-up of great guests at https://twoboomerwomen.com/
It's a been a wonderful year. We have much to be grateful for, even as hardships might enter our lives. Thank you for listening this past year.
Happy New Year... and have a great rest of week.

Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Jennifer Conroyd of Fluid Running is The Most Listened To Episode of 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
This episode with Jennifer Conroyd was the Most Listened To episode of 2022. Here it is again!
What does a marathoner do when she gets injured 6 weeks before the most important race of her career? Dr. Google of course.
And what does she do when the healing modality of choice leads to a recovery that qualifies her for The Boston Marathon. She builds her own company around that modality, of course.
Whether you’re an Olympic athlete or an 86 year old Gramma, Jennifer Conroyd explains how Fluid Running can make you stronger, fitter, healthier.
Deep water running offers not only as much resistance training as you want, it is completely non-impact. Whether you’re treating an injury or maximizing your training or completely new to exercise, Jennifer discusses how fluid running gets you to where you want to be.
Needless to say, get clearance from your doctor before trying any new exercise regime… but this is something maybe your doctor will take up too!
If you have heart issues you’ll be interested to hear Jennifer’s description of deep water running’s effect on heart efficiency – again, talk to your doctor first!
Athletes, non-athletes, overweight, para-athletes… the list is endless who can benefit!
Find Jennifer at https://www.fluidrunning.com

Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Sue Thomas is The Sugar Free Coach
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Nothing like having a health issue to make you sit up and take notice of how unhealthy your lifestyle has become. And of course when you clean up your act you may as well become certified as a nutritional therapist so you can teach others.
“Consistent and Persistent” is Sue Thomas' mantra. She will assure you that when you feel like giving up your quest to reduce your sugars at day 5-6, if you stick with it, by day 8-10 you’ve come out the other side of the “it’s so difficult” slump.
In this episode you'll get a lesson in physiology – your digestive system – in such an understandable way! You’ll also get a lesson in sugar intake, hormones and menopause! And how to read nutrition labels!
Sue offers great tips on quick starting your sugar reduced lifestyle and reminds us there is no one-size fits all.
Quotables: “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.” "Balance your blood sugars - nourish your body."
Find Sue at https://www.suethomaswellbeing.co.uk
on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/suethomasthesugarfreecoach
on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suethomasthesugarfreecoach
on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suethomas_thesugarfreecoach

Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Kathleen Donnelly Israel on El Camino de Santiago at Age 70
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Agnes has, for a long time, had a fascination with El Camino de Santiago - a pilgrimage with a series of routes, all of which end at the city of Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain.
Today's guest walked her first Camino at age 70. Alone. Like so many mid-age women, she had spent her life as a daughter, a wife, a mother... and telling her own sad story. After caring for her husband through his 17-year Parkinson's journey, she decided to create her own "next chapter".
With an open heart and a message she was willing to share, Kathleen traveled, enjoyed and experienced two journeys on two different caminos and inspires us to embrace the opportunity as well.
Her book "Wisdom on the Camino - A spiritual Journey Sharing Forgiveness and Possibilities to Inspire the Rest of Your Life" can be found at https://www.wisdomonthecamino.com

Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Sarah Boyles - The Women’s Bladder Doctor
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
There are two main types of bladder leakage for women - stress incontinence and overactive bladder.
Did you know you can drink too much water? Did you know bladder leakage is common amongst athletes?
In this episode you'll learn what health issues can make bladder leakage more common; you'll learn about interesting interventions and procedures... and of course, exercises.
A few technical glitches on Sarah’s mic. Interesting procedures or interventions… and exercises of course
Have you heard about pelvic organ prolapse?
Bottom line: you may be embarrassed, you don't want anyone to know... but talk about it… then you can talk about solutions, or incontinence products - normalize it!
Stay tuned for a lesson in Botox you've never thought of.
And think of the freedom and self-esteem improvements that come with solutions for leakage.
Such a common issue for women (yes! it is!)
(A couple of tech glitches with Sarah's mic, apologies!)
Find Dr. Sarah Boyles at https://thewomensbladderdoctor.com/
on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Womens-Bladder-Doctor/100063663483988/
on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewomensbladderdoctor/
