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.
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Episodes
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
NLP - Neuro-Linguistic Programming
A subject Agnes knows Nothing about as she chats with the ever-patient Taru Fisher, a highly-qualified NLP practitioner. The combination leads to an entertaining, very fun discussion about NLP and its benefits for day-to-day living.
Taru gives examples to help demonstrate the practice of NLP and shares some exercises we can use in our day-to-day life.
Taru can be found at https://www.taru.com/ - a site that is being updated to reflect Taru's newest endeavours. E-mail her from there for more information.
In this episode there is fore-shadowing about Taru's newest offering: cannabis for health and aging. There will a TBW episode about that in the Fall.
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Jennifer Hammer may be an advocate for HomeSharing... it is her job after all... but she also embraces it as a lifestyle choice.
In this episode Jennifer explains that you need to go in with eyes wide open and, like any co-living situation (think family), there may a few bumps... but the benefits are numerous and the rewards are noticeable.
Like so many choices in life, if the concept is new to you or you're not convinced, you can try co-housing for a short term interval.
Agnes and Jennifer covered just about every pro for the lifestyle choice, especially for Boomer Women.
You can find out more at Jennifer's company website: https://www.silvernest.com/
It's American so may not help you to find a match, but it will answer so many questions you might have. Then you can do a web search in your own country.
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Lisa Ann Schreier describes herself as a former salesperson who didn't succeed because she talked too much. Apparently, in some businesses, giving all the information to potential buyers is not encouraged.
In this episode, Lisa Ann explains the different types of timeshares, how they work, and why the potential buyer needs to control the conversation.
She shares many good tips on what questions to ask, when to challenge, and recommends we walk away and give the purchase clear analysis... despite the time-sensitive pressure applied by the salesperson.
Is timeshare right for you? Lisa Ann discusses that too.
Lisa Ann can be found at: https://thetimesharecrusader.blogspot.com/
and on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaLooksAt
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Lee St. James may not have "invented" the social robot concept but her application of it in Assisted Living and Residential Care is nothing short of genius.
Lee began exploring the concept when her own father was retreating into dementia in another city. While the robot's development was too late for her father, Lee quickly realized "Mindy" has a place and a purpose in several areas of residential care. Their welcome has been immediate and enthusiastic.
In this episode, Lee explains the potential of the social robots to reduce social isolation, loneliness and stress for older adults and introduces us to her current Mindy.
This is definitely a must-share episode, especially as we learn all the issues that arose in ElderCare during the pandemic and, as we all age, we'll now have a headstart on being "handlers" if we go to live in a complex with a few Mindy's roaming the Rec Therapy department.
Meet Lee and Mindy at https://socialrobots.ca/
on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Social.Robots/
on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0vp2MOxEzGri0iAq4zqScw
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Sharon Glassman is an introverted, Brooklyn, NY fashion writer turned Colorado designer and songwriter of Smile Songs cards and gifts that sing.
Definitely an optimist, a glass-half-full woman whose raison d'etre seems to be to make people smile, and to uplift them. That describes Sharon and also her cards and gifts that sing.
Introverts. Storytelling. Big city life, small city life and QR codes. Just part of the conversation this week.
This episode will leave you feeling happy and positive! Be sure to check out Sharon's cards and gifts at https://smilesongs.com
She's also on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/SmileSongs
https://www.instagram.com/smile_songs
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgs18R0SvmYyxNBk-SDNiyQ
https://www.pinterest.ca/smilesongs
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Fun. Relaxed. Informative.
Those are the terms that come to mind to describe a great conversation with Sex & Relationship Therapist Liz Dube.
Yes, we're older. Yes, body parts may not be as pretty (or perky) as they used to be. Yes, desire might be a little elusive as we get older.
Here's a novel thought: it's not just us women! Older men, our older partners, may well be feeling many of the insecurities/hesitations that we women are.
Communication. Outercourse. Honesty. Fun. Embrace those ideas and a vibrant sex life may be yours again... or yours for the first time ever!
A delightful, relaxed conversation about a sometimes taboo subject!!
Find Liz at https://talksexwithliz.com/
On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talksexwithliz
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI4O18n88I5OIoGhw-LkZBw
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
This episode has so many thought-provoking sound bites... and they're all followed up with Dawn's thoughts and explanations.
How about these:
- there are two growth signals: our longings and our discontents
- if you are what you do and you don't, then you're not
- here's the thing about self-worth - you can never out-perform it
- notice what you're noticing
- the universe's first currency is not money, it's ideas
Some listeners might consider it elder-knowledge, for Dawn Mathis, it's just what she does.
Take the time to appreciate the fact that both Agnes and Dawn admit to thoughts that fly away with no warning - they are NOT senior moments, it's a fact of life!
Find Dawn Mathis at: https://www.insitulifeworks.com/
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Lynne Bowman describes herself as a a snarky grandma who doesn’t own a restaurant, isn’t a reality TV star, doesn’t have a medical degree, and doesn’t particularly like to cook.
However. She is a Glam Grandma, her kitchen looks like it's straight out of House & Home and she is definitely an all-star healthy-eating proponent. And the recipes in her cookbook Brownies for Breakfast are 5-star.
Lynne landed in adulthood with the knowledge that chronic disease can destroy families, it can destroy your wealth, it destroys everything in your life. A Type 2 diabetes diagnosis 30+ years ago made her laser focused on all aspects of good health and a determination to spread the word.
Entertaining, informative, and generous about sums up this episode with Lynne.
Interesting insider info near the end suggests we may well be hearing from Lynne again!!
Lynne can be found at https://lynnebowman.com/
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Anna Maria DiDio is an international adoption mom whose best intentions and plans couldn't have prepared her fully for the challenges of a cross-border adoption.
When we think of international adoptions, we often picture a waif of a child who is unloved and under-nourished with haunting and haunted eyes. That's not necessarily the case as today's guest found out when she and her husband adopted a young child from Mexico.
In this episode Anna Maria is candid about the challenges faced by her, her husband, their biological daughter and their adopted daughter as they worked to create a family and find their path forward as a family. Anna Maria's chronicles were adapted into a book Love at the Border, An Adoption Adventure that will reassure other adopting families that their struggles are not unusual, and that they will come out the other end. Anna Maria also writes children's books which feature stories about adoption, foster care, stepchildren, and all blended families from the point of view of the child.
As grandparents we Boomers can play as important a role in the lives of adopted children as we do in the lives of our biological grands.
Learn more about Anna Maria DiDio and find her books at https://www.amdidio.com/
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Professional Photographer Debbie Flynn combines skill with heart when she takes her photographs, with beautiful success. So it was rather unsettling for her to find her talent didn't translate to her phone camera. Needles to say, she solved that problem.
With a background as a healing practitioner as well as a professional photographer, Debbie explains how the feel, or mood, of a photo - the occasion, the subject, the place and time - all contribute to a photographer's success.
In this episode Debbie shares some technical information but emphasizes how to approach the moment with the feel of the moment and the subject being captured.
Debbie and her trainings can be found at https://www.debbieflynnphotography.com/