The Boomer Woman’s Podcast

Age-, Trauma-, Newbie-Informed Yoga with Ellen O'Hara

After my first few (only) highly disappointing yoga classes I was pleased to have Ellen O’Hara address all my concerns and explain what age/joint/health sensitive yoga should look like.

Ellen discusses:

• Yoga through her nursing lens
• explains vinyasa yoga and trauma-informed yoga
• how to feel comfortable in class
• what the props are and how to use them
• balance, self-awareness, stress reduction

Such great advice and tips for the new yoga participant, the achy yoga participant, the older yoga participant… maybe you’re all three!

Find Ellen at Harmony Strong Yoga

Learn more about Ellen and find all her links at: https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-ellen-ohara/

 

Understanding Men's Post-Career Transitions with Michael Kay

Michael Kay talks to mid-age men about the transition from work to whatever’s next.  He approached me asking if he could share how we mid-age women could support the men in our lives, how to have those non-threatening conversations.  His request was like having the tables turned when I hadn’t thought about their turnability.

Michael explains:

• Why post-career is so difficult for men
• Who has the most difficulty with transitions? (Great insights and he is candid, even as he is also a man.)
• How so many facets of post 9-5 life aren’t considered, aren’t discussed well before the big day comes. (Just like we women don’t think about, don’t always know what we aren’t considering)
• The conversations we mid-age women might have with the men in our lives when they’re considering the next chapter… and when they won’t. 

We both try to be honest about gender differences while maintaining respect for the opposite gender.  Except I do slip a few comments in…

Find Michael at

Michael Kay talks to mid-age men about the transition from work to whatever’s next.  He approached me asking if he could share how we mid-age women could support the men in our lives, how to have those non-threatening conversations.  His request was like having the tables turned when I hadn’t thought about their turnability.

Michael explains:

• Why post-career is so difficult for men
• Who has the most difficulty with transitions? (Great insights and he is candid, even as he is also a man.)
• How so many facets of post 9-5 life aren’t considered, aren’t discussed well before the big day comes. (Just like we women don’t think about, don’t always know what we aren’t considering)
• The conversations we mid-age women might have with the men in our lives when they’re considering the next chapter… and when they won’t. 

We both try to be honest about gender differences while maintaining respect for the opposite gender.  Except I do slip a few comments in…

Michael Kay talks to mid-age men about the transition from work to whatever’s next.  He approached me asking if he could share how we mid-age women could support the men in our lives, how to have those non-threatening conversations.  His request was like having the tables turned when I hadn’t thought about their turnability.

Michael explains:

• Why post-career is so difficult for men
• Who has the most difficulty with transitions? (Great insights and he is candid, even as he is also a man.)
• How so many facets of post 9-5 life aren’t considered, aren’t discussed well before the big day comes. (Just like we women don’t think about, don’t always know what we aren’t considering)
• The conversations we mid-age women might have with the men in our lives when they’re considering the next chapter… and when they won’t. 

We both try to be honest about gender differences while maintaining respect for the opposite gender.  Except I do slip a few comments in…

Find Michael at https://michaelfkay.com/

Learn more about Michael and find all his links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-michael-kay/

 

Family and Friend Estrangement with Wendy Green and Bonus Discussion: Boomer Podcasts

Wendy Green is both a Boomer podcaster and a coach to help people find their vision for the next chapter of life.

In this episode we discuss:

• Estrangement from siblings
• Estrangement from children
• Estrangement from friends

Interesting topics as both of us have estrangement in our lives… and there’s a good chance you might too.

I mentioned Wendy’s a Boomer podcaster too.  A bonus discussion is what an amazing experience podcasting is for both of us; how our boomer cohort is very much still on the outside looking in… and how we want you to help us spread the word what a great companion podcasts are, whether you’re a listener or a host.  The subject matter is as varied as the hosts and all the listeners – there really is something for everyone.!

Find Wendy at https://heyboomer.biz/

Learn more about Wendy and find all her links at: https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-wendy-green/

 

Combat Zones to Spirituality with John Lawyer

From desert combat zones to a battle within, John Lawyer transformed from soldier to spiritual seeker. John’s military service took him to Afghanistan, Kuwait and Iraq. 

John is candid about living in war zones with his wife, his culture shock in returning to civilian life, and the VA therapist who may have saved his life.

He explains:

• What is dharma, why is it important?
• How do we navigate the spiritual path in the modern age?
• What is being open to the universe about?
• What is the Stream of Unconsciousness?
• What’s the difference between Spirituality, Art, Science, Philosophy, Religion and Self-Help?

And finally: finding Joy, at any age.

Find John at https://kishar.org/

Learn more about John and find all the links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-john-lawyer/

 

Sandy Kaye Interviews Our Favourite Musicians From the 60s, 70s, 80s

After a career in media and entertainment media, Sandy Kaye was a natural to interview all the musicians we know and love across three continents.

In this episode, Sandy has memories, anecdotes, and shares so much about so many music artists.  When I listen to her podcast (which I do now, often!) I'll think "I don't know that musician..." and then "Oh, wait a minute, I love that song!"

Today she tells us:

• which interviews were coups for her
• her favourites
• who leaves her star struck
• all the good gossip - ok, there's none.

If you have even a shred of music enjoyment from those earlier decades, you'll love this interview!

Find Sandy and her podcast at https://abreathoffreshair.com.au/

Learn more about Sandy and find all her links at:

https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-sandy-kaye/

 

Firewalking, Board Breaks and More with Dave Albin

Dave Albin’s company is Firewalk Productions. Firewalking is a 1,000 year old rite of passage ritual and he’s firewalked hundreds of thousands of people.

In this episode, he explains:

• firewalking
• glasswalking
• board breaks and arrow breaks
• why people don’t get burned
• why it is SO empowering for participants

Dave also shares his morning ritual for health and energy.

Stay tuned for his Mom’s dating advice and “Elf on the Shelf”!

Find Dave at https://firewalkadventures.com/

Learn more about Dave and find all his links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-dave-albin/

 

Estate Planning & Asset Protection with Scherrie Prince

Dying.  We’re all going to do it, that‘s a given… but what happens to your property, your heirs, your business after you take your last breath?

Scherrie answers:

• What exactly is estate planning?
• What are assets?
• What are they basic legal forms everyone should have, in terms of estate planning?
• Is planning with a small ,mom and pop business different from a large company with many employees?
• What are considerations for couples and families in asset planning and asset protection?

Find Scherrie Prince at: https://scherrieprince.com/

Learn more about Scherrie and find all her links at: https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-scherrie-prince/

 

Eating Disorders in Mid-Age Women with Nicole Christina

Social and media pressures haunt us from our early years all the way through to our crone years.  Even we, the wise women, are not immune.

Did you know that, recently, the number of eating disorders in mid-life women has increased dramatically.

In this episode I ask Nicole:

• Why eating disorders are increasing in mid-life women.
• What defines an eating disorder.
• Is there ever a time we might consider pharmaceutical help for weight management.
• The efficacy of apps and tools (think FitBit or Apple watch).
• Bonus topic: how we talk to our grandchildren.

and stay tuned to Nicole’s story about her Zestful Aging including hunting pythons!!

Find Nicole at https://zestfulaging.com/

Learn more about Nicole and find all her links at: https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-nicole-christina/

 

The Wisdom of Morrie with Son and Editor Rob Schwartz

Mitch Albom wrote the first book. Rob Schwartz lived the reality. What reality?  Morrie Schwartz… you know, Tuesdays With Morrie, was Rob’s dad.

Almost thirty years after his dad died, Rob has released a book: The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully – manuscripts he found in his dad’s desk years after Morrie had passed.

I ask Rob about his dad, Morrie and also about his Mom, Charlotte.  I love the warmth and pride in his voice when he speaks of them. He gets emotional at one point – it’s such emphasis that love does last forever, even if the body is gone.

Rob and I discuss Morrie’s advice for living a long and happy life, the concept of ‘tension of opposites’… and if you’re thinking those subjects sound a little esoteric, let me assure you, he is his father’s son and Rob keeps the conversation real, and in the present.

I think you’ll find the “personal question” part of this conversation really interesting!

Find Rob and the book at: https://wisdomofmorrie.com/

Learn more about Rob, and Morrie, at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-rob-schwartz/

 

 

Live Your Third Act to Its Fullest with Carol Ebert

Sometimes when I interview health professionals, their advice sounds great but when they’re 30-40 years younger than me I can’t help but think their knowledge is based on book learning, not experience.  Carol Ebert is the exact opposite: she's the poster woman for Boomer Women.

In this episode I ask her:

• What is your definition of "wellness"?
• Your speaker topic: "Too Busy For You?" - does that topic hit home for mid-life women? And what do you say to women when that topic is the basis of your presentation?
• The important questions: If we have grandchildren at the school or college level, how do we talk to the kids about wellness – or encourage them to develop good habits - while still staying on our grandparent pedestal?
• Where so genetics fit into the equation?

and my inevitable:  What haven’t we talked about that you want mid-age women to think about as they plan for the future?

Find Carol at https://www.your3rdact.com/

Learn more about Carol and find all her links at: https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-carol-ebert/