2024 is the 5th Season of The Boomer Woman’s Podcast. Each episode is a conversation between me – I’m Agnes Knowles, your host – and a guest who talks to a subject that, someway, somehow, is relatable to Boomer Women. The guests can be any age, any gender, as long as their message is positive, informative, pertinent to our demographic. You, dear listener, might need to be open-minded, curious, tolerant, inclusive… and if you are, you will enjoy these conversations, maybe learn something, and I encourage you to share each and any episode! Click the Follow/Subscribe button to be notified of the next great guest.
Episodes
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Katie Snyder - Breast Cancer: What to Expect
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Katie Snyder educates us on both breast cancer and her breast cancer journey with candid honesty and humour. Strange bedfellows, perhaps, but Katie’s humour helps get us all through the details and anguish of that journey. Perhaps we should warn this episode may not be for the weak of heart.
Katie explains how Tillie the Tumor is not a medical emergency within that community but, of course, Tillie’s landlady wants her dealt with ASAP. Not to mention, this is in the time of Covid.
So many medical terms that the uninitiated might recognize, Katie describes the reality of the tools and the procedures. You’ll be intrigued, you’ll squirm, and you’ll also laugh.
Get wait listed for Katie's book at https://ktsnyder.wixsite.com/my-site-1/single-project
Learn more about Katie at https://boomwithabang.com/katie-snyder/
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Gregory Anne Cox - Rebellious Wellness Over 50
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Rebellious Aging – there are lots of ‘risks’ that come with aging… but Gregory Anne Cox says you still have “choice”. She calls her top tips the Power of Six: Sleep, Fat, Protein, Blood sugar, Mindset, Exercise. Sound hard? Try it anyways, you might surprise yourself.
Greg suggests that everything is “food”. That includes the thoughts we think, what we allow into our energy field – our inner conversation can be harder to control than the outer conversation.
Gratitude. By this age, we’ve come through some hard times. Key phrase: “come through” – we’re still here. So we can get through the next setback too. Spend your energy on appreciating how far we’ve come.
Greg shares interesting thoughts abouts genetic testing.
Interesting statistic: 90% of lifestyle diseases depends on us, our behaviours, our diet. So get educated.
Find Greg at: https://rebelliouswellnessover50.com
Learn more about Greg and find all her links at: https://boomwithabang.com/gregory-anne-cox/
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Deb Curtis - Equity in the Workplace & in Business Acquisition
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Gender discrimination is part of the discussion today. Many of we Boomers might recognize the theme of Deb Curtis’ stories… only hers are from the 1990s and later, not the 1960s or 70s!
Deb took all she learned over her 30-year career however, and built a small business supporting other women looking to acquire a small business, especially women of diverse groups. The wisdom of women-owned business can be found in many developing nations – why not the US?
Deb has some great insights into the issue… I got to thinking she could be a policy advisor to whoever write the rules! And she explains the process of small business acquisition loans.
If you’re a Boomer who’s thinking of retiring from your small business, Deb discusses that at some length too… think “succession plan”. Or… perhaps you’re a Boomer looking to buy a business for that ‘next chapter’!
Deb closes with a dream for the future where equity and diversity and inclusion are facts of life.
Find Deb at https://www.debcurtis.com/
Learn more about Deb and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/deb-curtis/
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Amy Ewbank - ReStory Your Brain
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
A few long-distance sound issues today.
Amy Ewbank is “a deliciously flawed, complex and wonderful human being, who supports other deliciously flawed, complex and wonderful human beings to live their best lives.”
We take an early detour with interesting insights into media’s use of women and the story around them… and male bonding.
Many of us have a story about what our life will look like. Amy discusses what we might do if things don’t follow that story line.
When you berate yourself, Amy suggests bringing a sense of curiosity about your thoughts and… bring a sense of humour too. When you Re-Story” focus on Joy… focus on alternatives.
Amy discusses the Bechdel Test. You may want to look that up! (link below)
When you ponder “What am I?” what is your first response? And don’t “people please”!
You’re a role model… did you realize that? Embrace it!
Find Amy at https://amyewbank.com/
Learn more about Amy and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/amy-ewbank/
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Leann Stickel on Living With MS
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
The Power of Positive Thinking. Today’s episode is the story of an eternal optimist with four small children finding out she has a chronic illness and her navigation of life with that illness over 13 years.
Leann explains Multiple Sclerosis – her symptoms, what it is and how it manifests… all in lay terms and great analogies.
After a good cry and some despair, Leann regained her positivity and there’s been no looking back. Her message though, is to honour the sad.
Her attitude is a model to strive for no matter what you’re looking at. If life becomes a dry, crumby cake… find the frosting! And sprinkles!
Bring the Joy! Express Gratitude. Be a Clapper.
Find Leann at https://www.leannstickel.com/
Find more about Leann and all Leann's links at https://boomwithabang.com/leann-stickel/
**A few incidents of Zoom sound playing silly bugger.
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Angie Hyche on Decluttering, Simplifying and Organizing Your Stuff
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Clutter. Angie Hyche talks about physical clutter, the to-do list, calendar clutter, brain clutter, gadget clutter. Our possession-seeking and -keeping is a lifestyle thing, as is keeping it to a minimum.
Starting with the physical clutter, Angie gives some tips on where to start. With some thoughts specifically for our demographic – whether we’re dealing with our own belongings or our parents’!
Your calendar – does it align with and serve your life’s priorities?
People “clutter” – sounds dreadful but many of us have a person… or people… in our lives that we need to shed.
And then there’s the “need to remember” clutter in your head: the groceries to pick up on the way home, email that person, but tickets…. There’s an app (tool) for that!
Angie admits where she has struggled with the clutter – of all sorts – in her life. So, if you struggle, that’s ok, keep at it… so do the pros.
So many great tips… actionable tips!
Angie geeks out with this stuff to such an enthusiastic level that you’ll be taking her advice in no time!
Find Angie at https://shipshape.solutions/
Find all of Angie's links and references at https://boomwithabang.com/angie-hyche/
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Carrie Pierce on Writing Children’s Stories
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
“If you’re not okay at this moment in time, then it’s not the end.” Great philosophy from Carrie pierce as we meandered our way through this age to writing children’s literature.
Carrie’s children’s books may surprise you, but she explains her why and it all makes so much sense. She talks about leaving some of the magic to the reader, whether the reader is a child of ten or a grandparent from an older generation.
Magic is a theme for Carrie – not the abracadabra type, but more the wonder and the whimsy in a child’s mind.
Her description of her method is well worth noting if you have any thoughts of creating stories for children… whether only for your grandchildren or for every eight-year-old in the country.
And then… how to write a book for children!!!
Perhaps it’s family history for family eyes only… and then, in the telling, you realize it may have commercial interest.
Finally, some tips on publishing, and marketing. With a thoughtful finish.
Find Carrie at https://morganpiercemediapublishing.com/
Find more at https://boomwithabang.com/carrie-pierce-on-writing-stories-for-children/
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Alexa Nazzaro on Writing and Publishing Your Book
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Serendipity brought Alexa Nazarro from her copywriting career to her business of Author Services – editing, publishing and marketing our writing.
How do you write a good book? Alexa gives us some great tips!
Is an editor a good idea? There are several types of editors, I didn’t know that!
Interested in writing fiction? Beware the “information dump”!
How about an agent? Indie vs traditional publishing is part of the answer and Alexa gives us great insights into the two different types of publishers. And then there’s self-publishing… and hybrid publishing…
Alexa explains “Vanity Press” and how an author might get scammed. Also, contracts, we’re authors, not lawyers.
So much great advice and so many insights into the world of writing , publishing and marketing your book.
Find Alexa at https://aaxelauthorservices.com/
Find out more about Alexa at https://boomwithabang.com/alexa-nazzaro-on-writing-and-publishing-your-book/
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Jamie Bowman - International Lawyer and Storyteller
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
As an American female lawyer in faraway lands, Jamie Bowman has had her share of adventures… and close calls. In this episode she shares some of those adventures – just enough to leave you wanting more. Oh! You can do that by buying her book “Bike Riding in Kabul”!
Jamie’s life hasn’t all been work, though - she tells us about her expedition to El Camino De Santiago in Spain… a spiritual journey, no matter who you are or what your beliefs and about walking the Coast to Coast in England.
And if you ever wondered how to have a relationship with another international worker… Jamie describes it as “ping-ponging”.
Back to the book… while Jamie recounts her stories, each story will leave you with a lesson learned…
Oh, and yes, we blow the female horn!
Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bowman-8393724a/
Find more information at: https://boomwithabang.com/jamie-bowman-international-lawyer-and-storyteller/
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thecia Ellis is The Homesteading Grandma
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Zoom is a little staticky and a bit glitchy for the first bit today – hopefully the fun makes up for it!
Thecia Ellis is no stranger to hard work. Homesteading was still a bit of a challenge and a large learning curve but has become her most enjoyed time of life. You’ll learn more than a few things during this conversation, and you might cringe a wee bit – it’s life on a working farm! – but you’ll appreciate the healing aspects of life on the land.
Hot bees… hurricanes… tick-caused allergies… accidents… it’s not for the faint-hearted but Thecia certainly continues to see the bright side.
And then you’ll learn about ‘prepping’ and copy-canning.
If homesteading wasn’t enough, Thecia also has quite an online presence… for a reason. Farm lessons. Life lessons. I so enjoyed my conversation with Thecia. She is an inspiration!
Learn more about Thecia at https://www.grandmashomestead.farm/
Get more links and learn more at https://boomwithabang.com/thecia-ellis-homesteader/