The Boomer Woman’s Podcast

Sara Webb - Meditation Meets Neuroscience

Meditation is as much a part of Sara Webb’s life as eating and sleeping. In this episode Sara combines meditation information with neuroscience… hard to question neuroscience!

Neuroscience and so much more – Sara makes it sound so obvious you’ll question why you didn’t think of this yourself.

Interesting concept: Gratitude happens when something has already happened. So often we project into the future the event that will create our happiness… gratitude reflects on what’s already happened that is meaningful.

Sara gives some great insights into TM – Transcendental Meditation… in case you remember those long flowing robes of the ‘60s and ‘70s and TM being the domain of hippies and free love.  She also reminds us that TM is only one form of meditation.

So much more than meditation in this conversation.

Find Sara at https://www.sarawebbsays.com/

 

Eric Gaddy - The Live Free Retirement Advisor

Eric Gaddy had an interesting childhood that made him understand that no one knows when today will be their last day.

He bought into the standard North American lifestyle “bill of goods” before realizing people close to him were dying well before “retirement age”.

Hopefully you’ll appreciate Eric’s definition of retirement: whatever you want it to mean…   or be.  “Don’t postpone Joy” is his bumper sticker of choice.  His theory: people regret not creating more memories.

Eric shares his ideas around “simplifying” – real food for thought; and he discusses the steps to planning for retirement – at any age. He talks about motor homes, tiny houses, off-grid – be careful, he might have you convinced by the time he’s done!!

Nobody cares more about your money than you do… so have a relationship with your finances.

Eric mentions his FaceBook group – pay attention, and go join – it’s worth it.

TBW Guest: Kathy White Discusses Her Joint Renewal System

Kathy White found yoga in her 20s, and there’s been no looking back.  Kathy shares a lot of info in this episode… as well as sharing how her yoga practice was vital to so many parts of her life. 

And then she turned 50.

Yoga became difficult at a time when life changes were on the horizon. A trip abroad led Kathy back to yoga with, as she says, “wild abandon”!

Which led to the series of events that resulted in Kathy creating her Joint Renewal System™ - designed specifically for us over-50 types!

If you or someone you know is a) getting older or b) experiencing joint discomfort, you’ll want to listen to Kathy.  An aside: prepare to laugh as Kathy and Agnes share more than a few chuckles!

Oh, and don’t let Kathy hear you say you can’t do yoga because you’re not flexible!  She’ll tell you it isn’t about flexibility, it’s about healthy joints.

Kathy mentions the Scaravelli book:  https://www.amazon.ca/Awakening-Spine-Health-Vitality-Energy/dp/0062428462

Learn more about Kathy at:  https://www.kathywhiteyoga.com

Get on the waitlist for her 7Cs Challenge at https://www.kathywhiteyoga.com/7c

 

 

Veronica Williams on Grief, Marriage & Finding Purpose

Boomers have experienced some form of grief by this age.  When great grief and great joy arrive on the same day, Veronica learns there is no instruction book, so she relies on her faith and her family to help her.  They are what helped her find meaning in the grief.

Her insights are an example of moving through sorrow and “Accept the help” is her go-to advice.

Veronica shares tips on revitalizing a tired marriage: communication, honesty and authenticity.  The difference between sex and intimacy;

Nugget: your empowerment won’t be persons, places or things

Las word for Boomer Women: Love yourself first.

Stay tuned for the name game laugh at the end!

Learn more about Veronica at https://www.allianceseminars.org/

 

Pam Drzewiecki on Powerful Purpose

So much discussion about all the things woman say to themselves… and believe about themselves… and the older we get the more there is in our histories.

But “accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative” is the theme running through this conversation with Pam Drzewiecki, who encourages us to find not only a good friend but a ‘strategic thinking partner’.  We don’t need anyone to remind us of our short-comings because no one can be harder on us than we are ourselves.

Pam’s whole mid-life identity and mission in communicating with other women is summed up in the name of her website “Powerful Purpose”! and the Purpose Den is the she-lair for those women to be honest and supported, no judgements allowed. 

And then there are Pam’s “Pillars”.  Which pillar are you under? Pause Discover Design or Propel?

So many free tools and resources on Pam’s website: https://powerful-purpose.com/

If that’s not enough, make sure you listen to Pam’s “Fill The Purse With Purpose” project.

 

Prolific Investor Chris Odegard on Managing Your Money

Chris Odegard is the author of "Get off Your A$$ and Manage Your Money: Why You Need Alternative Investments." In this episode he explains why conventional investing wisdom is seriously flawed and why so many North Americans will never have an abundant retirement lifestyle, much less achieve financial freedom at a younger age. 

Chris discusses alternate investments, their how and why, with some interesting insights and logic.

Test yourself by taking Chris' "Conventional Wisdom Quiz" at https://theprolificinvestor.net/

Review his list of alternate investments at the website too.

TBW Guest: Meirav Zur Finally Finds Humour in Her Infertility

Infertility.  A serious subject? A sad subject? A frustrating subject?

Today’s guest took her own experiences with infertility and, finally, when she was ready, relied on her profession as a comedian to relate the subject with humour.

The podcast is for Boomer women so listen in as we discuss how we need to think, how we need to consider, why our children aren’t producing grandchildren for us… because apparently it’s the one area where someone else’s lives can be all about us.

Can you step back? can you consider that their reality is not what you suspect? Can you find a way to listen and understand so your lovely family feels safe sharing their reality?

Meirav Zur gives us some insights and some great tips.

Find Meirav and Inconceivable at https://meiravzur.com/

TBW Guest: Franne Golde on Her Husband’s Early Onset Alzheimer’s

An amazing marriage and great success in the music industry could not protect Franne Golde and her family from the diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer's that was claiming her husband, Paul.

In this episode, Franne shares the beginnings, the pain, the joys, the love that follows their journey.  Heart-warming, heart-wrenching, heart-felt... Franne opens her heart to describe the ups and downs and ins and outs of Paul's early onset Alzheimer's... and then, of course, along came covid.

If you're on a similar journey to Franne and her family, you'll identify with so much of this conversation.  If you're just beginning the journey, you need to listen so you understand there is joy, there are supports, and maybe start defining what "self-care" means to you before you're too tired to figure it out.

The article that Franne wrote for Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper can be found at https://www.mariashriversundaypaper.com/on-loving-someone-with-alzheimers/

If you want to enjoy the side conversations, check out The Magic Pant at https://www.frannegolde.com/ , Oprah's naming ceremony at https://www.oprah.com/fashion_and_beauty/best-black-pants-for-women/all and Music Mends Minds at https://www.musicmendsminds.org/ 

Franne refers to a great, helpful book, Creating Moments of Joy:  https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Moments-Along-Alzheimers-Journey-dp-1557537607/dp/1557537607/

 

 

TBW Guest: Jaimie Sherling on LIVING! Life After Cancer

And as we find out in this episode, Jaimie is still living life with cancer.

 

While the subject of cancer can be a scary one, difficult to talk about, in this episode, Jaimie Sherling talks candidly about the diagnosis, her next steps and the life that grew out of it all.

Hair loss, double mastectomy, no reconstruction, survivor’s guilt, the fears of parents with younger children, and how her world came together with a community of drag queens.

The world of flat – no prosthetics… and how that led to clothing design.  As in beautiful complimentary clothes for a woman with a flat chest.

The importance of Self care – and that will look different for every woman out there.

Mantras of the day:  “You do you, sweets!” and “Screw that noise!”

Find Jaimie, her fabulous clothes and her book at https://ydysweets.com/

Get more links at our website:  https://twoboomerwomen.com/jaimie-sherling-on-life-after-with-cancer/

 

 

TBW Guest: Jennifer Conroyd on Fluid Running

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!

Learn more at https://www.fluidrunning.com/