The Boomer Woman’s Podcast

Peter Anthony - His Troubled Teen Finds Her Way

The podcast starts its 4^th 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/

The 2022 Wrap up Episode

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.

Jennifer Conroyd of Fluid Running is The Most Listened To Episode of 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

 

Sue Thomas is The Sugar Free Coach

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

 

 

Kathleen Donnelly Israel on El Camino de Santiago at Age 70

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

 

Sarah Boyles - The Women’s Bladder Doctor

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/

 

Justin Smith on the Five Pillars of Retirement Planning

Justin Smith is no ordinary financial planner.  He specializes in wide screen retirement planning, in other words, it's not all about the money.

Whether retirement is in the crosshairs or up the road a ways, thoughts, ideas... plans... need to get out of your head and on to paper.  Having some trusted allies review them is a good idea too.

Justin has some interesting thoughts about this next stage that we are, hopefully, considering.

Be sure to download Justin's Career Crossroads Workbook at: https://savantwealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Career-Crossroads-Workbook-JDS.pdf

Find Justin on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/justindavidsmith1/

 

Juni Bucher Discusses Breast Cancer

Juni Bucher was only 41 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.  In this episode, she describes the early stages of her diagnosis, the tests, the waiting, the options and her choices.  Juni also came into this as, in her words, a research nerd.  Combine that with her career in the legal industry and her story becomes really interesting and fact driven.

Breast cancer seems to be on the rise among younger women – that part is worth the listen as many of have daughters. Juni talks about several aspects of our environment – internal and external – that can contribute to our risk.

Meditation is trying to get quiet. Mindfulness is experiencing all the facets of your environment and your actions, moments that bring us into the present.

We don’t have all the answers to all the questions but they give you a headstart on questions you should ask your oncologist.  Juni is sensitive and sensible.

Find Juni at: https://www.junibwell.com/

Social media links at the website:  https://twoboomerwomen.com/juni-bucher-discusses-breast-cancer/

 

Cathy Jean-Francois Discusses Her Depression

Cathy Jean-Francois had had a long relationship with her unhappiness before she received a diagnosis of depression in her late 20s.  It took many more years before she recognized what had catapulted her, as a young child, into her roller coaster emotions. Like so many other health issues, you get help when you have medical coverage and when you don’t have coverage, you don’t get help.  Such was Cathy’s story.

It makes sense that an English teacher would write stories… Cathy explains that while it’s something she’s always done, it’s also been a lifeline, it’s been therapeutic, and perhaps, now, she could be helping someone else.

An honest, candid chat with the author of Cathy’s Cross: A Depressive’s Positive Perspective.

 

Read Cathy's blog at https://cathyscross.wordpress.com/

Cathy can also be found on Clubhouse.

 

Lynn Cherry Talks Pickleball

Lynn Cherry found Pickleball only a few years ago, but she is hooked... to the point that she has a Pickleball podcast and a magazine.

In this episode, Lynn explains the origins of Pickleball, why it's so popular... amongst all age groups.  The game is slow enough and strategic enough to be both agreeable with and challenging for older adults, but also can be played to a more aggressive level that stimulates fitter, more competitive athletes.  There are Pro level competitions for both types of player.

Lynn's enthusiasm is contagious and her explanations are persuasive enough that you'll want to give it a try.

 

Find Lynn at https://pickleballfire.com/