The Boomer Woman’s Podcast

Cybersecurity Awareness with Wendy Battles

Wendy Battles is on the cybersecurity team at Yale University so she trains and explains to the security aware and the security uninitiated.

In this episode, Wendy discusses:

• Passwords and password managers
• Phishing emails
• Scam phone calls
• How to check for data breaches that might affest you
• Imitation websites

Her Bee Cyber Fit Podcast discusses more of what we discussed today, the link is in the show notes.

Stay tuned to the end when Wendy tells us about her alter ego at Reinvention Rebels.

Find Wendy at Bee Cyber Fit

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

 

The Expat Life with Doreen Cumberford

Doreen Cumberford has lived and worked across cultures in 8 countries as a junior diplomat, a corporate climber, an entrepreneur and an accompanying spouse over the last four decades.

Doreen discusses:

• How our past might influence our ability to wander
• The three facets of “intercultural interactions”
• Expats and repats
• Some common challenges expats face
• Factors to consider when considering a location
• The reality of our advancing years

Doreen is definitely the voice of experience.

Find Doreen at https://www.nomadicdiariespodcast.com/

Learn more about Doreen and find all her links at: https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-doreen-cumberford/

 

Trusts and Other Financial Decisions with Greg Kurinec

Greg Kurinec talks to us about “retirement” planning… and what we do with our money as we tackle/plan for this next chapter (and what might happen to that money when we depart this world).

Greg discusses:

• trusts and their efficacy
• considerations for dealing with the tax-person
• social security
• questions to consider when planning

While Greg’s info is American, he gives so much food for thought when having the discussion with our own financial planner in our own country.

Learn more about Greg at: https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-greg-kurinec/

 

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/