Boomer Banter, Real Talk about Aging Well

Sky Bergman is an accomplished award-winning photographer and filmmaker. She is a professor emeritus of photography and video at Cal Poly State University. Her inaugural documentary, Lives Well Lived, explores the inspiring stories of 40 people with 3000 years of collective life experience and how to live life to its fullest."My grandmother had a motto to always be kind. And I think that that's the biggest piece of advice of how to live a life well-lived, is just to be kind." - Sky BergmanIn this episode, you will learn the following:How connecting generations breaks down stereotypes one story at a time.The importance of a good support system.Check your attitude. Look at life as a glass half full.The importance of a sense of purpose, no matter how old you get.To connect with Sky Bergman:[email protected] episodes you'll enjoy:Empowering a Better World: A Conversation with Sages and SeekersBoomers-Millennials-GenZ: Bridging Generational GapsCelebrate Aging with Janine VandenburgConnect with me:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/heyboomerpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heyboomerpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeyBoomerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-green-cpc-heyboomerlive/Connect with our sponsor:ThePerfectCatch.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

"We don't have to hold ourselves to these amazing standards. And I think with our club, we just mostly want a community where we can be like, hey, I'm not alone. I'm not having these feelings alone, I'm not feeling judged alone. We can all help support each other and have these shared feelings and talk about it and be like, hey, I don't have to be this way or this way because someone wants me to be that way. I can just be. Eleanor McGuirt and Avery Simon are juniors at Maldin High School and the co-founders of the Young Women's Forum, a club that provides support and activism for teenage girls.Eleanor and Avery, two friends since freshman year, sought to start a club to discuss the stigmas and challenges women face on their campus. Through the course of their journey, they encountered resistance from their peers and administration, but eventually secured a club and a space for women to openly discuss their experiences and feelings. With the help of an understanding teacher, they created a safe and open space for girls to talk and share. Their desire is to break down the stereotypes and pressures surrounding women in our society.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How do stereotypes and societal roles contribute to gender inequality?2. Some of the challenges facing young women today and the importance of listening to break down barriers.3. How can we create a safe space for young people to share their thoughts and feelings?Other episodes you might enjoy:Empowering a Better World: A Conversation with Sages and Seekers Boomers-Millennials-GenZ: Bridging Generational GapsConnect with me:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/heyboomerpodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/heyboomerpodcastYouTube: https://https://www.youtube.com/c/HeyBoomerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-green-cpc-heyboomerlive/------------------------------------Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://hey-boomer.captivate.fmThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Despite being expected to feel nothing but gratitude for having been "selected" and "rescued" by her adoptive parents, Doris Blumenthal embarks on a journey to reconnect with her biological family and unravel the heartbreaking irony of her commodified existence.Doris Blumenthal had always been aware she was adopted and felt the pressure of being a "selected" child. After her parents passed away, she decided to look for her birth parents. Through research and agencies, she was eventually able to locate her birth father’s family. She eventually found that her birth mother was living in Arizona. Doris, her husband and her son drove to Arizona to find her, only to experience a profound sense of grief at what they found.Doris Blumenthal is an adoptee who was featured in the documentary Reckoning with Primal Wound. She is an active community volunteer with a focus on making health care available to the underserved, especially children. She has been happily married for 37 years and is an avid traveler.In this episode you will learn:1. The Impact of Adoption on Identity: Exploring how adoption can lead to a feeling of displacement and a lack of security in relationships.2. Commodification of Adoption: Examining the commercialization of adoption and the impact it has on adoptees and their birth parents.3. Finding Birth Parents: Investigating the process of searching for birth parents and the complexities involved.Resources:findmyfamily.orgthealmasociety.orgTo email Doris: [email protected] with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyboomerpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heyboomerpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeyBoomerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-green-cpc-heyboomerlive/Website: https://heyboomer.bizLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://hey-boomer.captivate.fmThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Description:In this episode, Wendy Battles shares her personal journey of getting out of her comfort zone and finding her true purpose. From her experiences as a voice actor, becoming a coach, and now a podcast host, she reflects on self-discovery and the process of figuring out what she likes and dislikes. Wendy also shares insights on the importance of self-reflection, especially during midlife, and how being quiet and still can lead to great revelations. Join us as she shares her journey from being a multi-passionate person to finally finding her calling as a "Reinvention Rebel".Takeaways:Don't be afraid to try.See failures as opportunities.Learn lessons from difficult situations.Connect with Wendy BattlesDownload the WORD of the year worksheet here: https://1drv.ms/w/s!Ao5cYCkwsgDIgZofqcbRw4b4fjvjkw?e=OH7x5jGet your free Vitality Assessment.Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or SpotifyFollow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and InstagramYou can email me with questions or comments at [email protected]–Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.”Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop–Support our sponsor: roadscholar.org/heyboomerProduced by the the Greenville Podcast CompanyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Description:Today I speak with Elly Katz, founder of a unique program that connects older adults, "sages," with younger generations, "seekers." The program aims to provide a platform for intergenerational learning and share hard-earned life lessons. During the discussion, Elly shares the impact the program has had on both sages and seekers, including increased happiness and relevance for the older adults and increased empathy for the younger generation. The conversation also touches upon the challenges posed by the current world of smartphones and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the program. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to be inspired and make a difference in their community.Take-aways:There is an empathy deficit and creating opportunities for intergenerational conversations is helping reduce this lack of empathy in the participants.Consider an encore career. Elly went from being a graphic designer to starting this award-winning non-profit.Feel the power of your years of experience and wisdom.If you pursue something you are passionate about, you almost feel no fear.Enroll in Sages and Seekers here: https://sagesandseekers.orgYou can contact Elly at [email protected] on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or SpotifyFollow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and InstagramYou can email me with questions or comments at [email protected]–Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.”Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching program------------Download the Vitality Assessment from heyboomer.bizCheck out ThePerfectCatch.com if you are looking for some dating help.Produced by the the Greenville Podcast CompanyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

As I welcomed a new year, I found myself contemplating the power of words and their ability to shape our lives. Instead of setting resolutions I might break or forget, I chose a 'word of the year', a guiding light in my journey of personal growth. This episode explores my journey with last year’s word ‘acceptance’ and how this year’s word ‘connect’ was chosen. You’ll learn the process of selecting a word that resonates with you and help you inch closer to the life you desire.Episode takeaways:You can't fail when you have a word for the year. You just keep getting better.Know your WHY and create your vision.Get creative. Develop an image that makes your word fun, colorful, peaceful, impactful and put it someplace where you will see it every day.Download the WORD of the year worksheet here: https://1drv.ms/w/s!Ao5cYCkwsgDIgZofqcbRw4b4fjvjkw?e=OH7x5jDownload the Vitality Assessment from https://heyboomer.bizSubscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or SpotifyFollow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and InstagramYou can email me with questions or comments at [email protected]–Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people goingthrough the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to“what’s next.”Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop–Support our sponsor: roadscholar.org/heyboomerProduced by the the Greenville Podcast CompanyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

This episode was live on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and I started it by reading a portion of the "I have a Dream" speech. Which led to my first question."Is hope and positivity the same thing, and how important are they to our mental health as we age?"Dr. Joe Casciani spent 40 years as a psychologist and manager of mental health practices specializing in the care of older adults. He now has a podcast, Living to 100 and a website called Livingto100.club where he shares inspiration and resources to help adults as we move into our retirement years.Positivity and mindset highlights:Having a positive attitude helps people recovering from an illness or accident.We do better when we look for success and look for improvement.In other words, you see what you look for.A positive mindset can help you stay healthy and live longer.Resilience highlights:Some personality styles tend to be more resilient.Resilience can be learned, it may be an untapped skill.What can you do when life gets hard? Try to find at least one good thing.Aging is about adapting to change and staying engaged. We do this by recognizing what we can and what we cannot control.Books mentioned in this episode:Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe DispenzaKeep it Moving: Lessons for the Rest of Your Life by Twyla TharpeLive Long Die Short by Roger LandryEpisode Takeaways:Be ready to start new chapters. You don't have to let yesterday define who you are today.Look for what's right; become the change you want to be.Thanks so much for listening.Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or SpotifyFollow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and InstagramYou can email me with questions or comments at [email protected]–Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through thesometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.”Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop–You can find Dr. Joe Casciani at [email protected] or go to his website livingto100.clubSupport our sponsor: roadscholar.org/heyboomerThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

From football player to Certified Financial Planner to podcaster, Joe Allaria is passionate about educating his clients and his listeners.He spoke to us about the 3 levels of financial retirement.Level one: Survival - Can I pay my bills when I retire? Typically, people that have this fear have not worked with a financial planner and are simply guessing at their financial state.Level two: Survival plus - I can pay my bills, maybe take a trip or two, contribute to a charity of my choice.Level three: True retirement fulfillment - this is where you begin to think about all that is possible now that you are not working.He answered a lot of our questions about how to approach retirement planning, reviewing you goals and desires. Joe shared a resource with us called:10 Questions to ask before hiring a financial advisor. You can find it here. Financial Guides | CarsonAllaria Wealth | Glen Carbon, ILIf you'd like to hear more Hey, Boomer episodes, please subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , GooglePodcast. or SpotifyFollow Hey, Boomer on Facebook and YouTube and LinkedIn.You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected]–Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through thesometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.”Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop–You can find Joe's podcast at retirementpowerhourpodcast.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Dr. Sara Hart, who at the age of 74 cycled 540 miles in the AIDS ride from San Francisco to LA is a woman on a mission. She is helping older women find the spark in their lives to light their way in the world.Sara had an idea that she wanted to do something to address how society sees older women and find ways to turn that around. After a couple of interesting interactions, she realized that PrimeSpark would be her vehicle for change.In this episode we talked about transitions and how they take time and they can be scary. We talked about how women's roles in our society have changed since the 1950's and 1960's, and that there is still a lot to do.Sara shared some of the lessons she has learned from transitioning from a corporate career to having her own business and from her own business to being a podcast host and coach.She also invited us to attend her upcoming virtual conference.Episode Takeaways:Think about what is most important to you at this point in your life.If you need support, ask for help.Realize that you are enough and that the world needs you!Thanks so much for listening.Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or SpotifyFollow us on Facebook and InstagramYou can email me with questions or comments at [email protected]–Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through thesometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.”Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop–Links for Sara Hart:sarahart@hartcom.comprimesparkwomen.comwomenover50conference.comPlease support our sponsor, Road Scholarroadscholar.org/heyboomerThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

This episode begins the conversation on Hey, Boomer to start to find the opportunities for the generations to build bridges of understanding. There are so many reasons the generations are separated, which has caused misperceptions, blaming and shaming, going both ways. We are at time when solutions to things like climate change, mental health, the high cost of education, longer lifespans would benefit from co-generational collaboration. The older generation has experience with social change and could provide wisdom and time. The younger generations have the technology save and energy to bring to finding solutions. Age segregation also contributes to ageism going both ways. When we are not exposed to multiple generations, we do not understand them. We make assumptions about what it means to be older and what it means to be younger.My hope, with expanding the vision of Hey, Boomer to include intergenerational and co-generational conversations, is to meet the needs of all generations to feel useful, to make a difference and live a life of purpose.Here are the links to the Organizations Mentioned in this EpisodeBridge Meadows in Portland, ORPemberton Park for Grandfamilies in Kansas City, MissouriCoGenerate.orgGenerations Over DinnerBridging Differences PlaybookIntergenerational ConversationsBecoming a Better MentorThird ActElderaBig & MiniSages & SeekersCivic SaturdayThanks so much for listening.Please Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or SpotifyFollow us on Facebook and InstagramYou can email me with questions or comments at [email protected]–Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through thesometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.”Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshopThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Have you had the experience where a healthcare professional seems to speak in a condescending manner to you or to your older parent? Have you been called "sweetie" or "dear" one time too often? How about when the healthcare worker asks a question like "What would we like for dinner?"Jeanette Leardi is a social gerontologist who realized how ageism was affecting older adults in healthcare situations when she was the caregiver for her parents. She is a writer, speaker, educator and advocate for redefining aging in our society.In this episode we talk about ageism in the healthcare industry. Healthcare professionals have been exhausted after several years of dealing with the pandemic. Many have left the profession. How can we advocate for ourselves in an environment where doctors and nurses a feeling stretched to the limit?One thing to remember is that we are consumers of healthcare; we are the buyers and we have rights and responsibilities as the consumers.We answered the question about what to look for, and how to go about, shopping for doctors. When you think about it, we take more time shopping for a car then we do for a doctor, but our bodies are going to hopefully last much longer than our latest car.Jeanette explained who should be on our care team and how they would best work together. We covered her Smart Patient tips, which follow the acronym HEALTH.Higher your teamEnlist a care partnerAsk effective questionsLearn about your bodyTake care and control of your careHave vital plans in placeThanks so much for listening.Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or SpotifyFollow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and InstagramYou can email me with questions or comments at [email protected]_Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through thesometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.”Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop–You can find Jeanette at jeanetteleardi.com Our website is heyboomer.bizOur Road Scholar sponsor can be found at roadscholar.org/heyboomerThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Mark Twain said, "The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why."Purpose is your natural way of being and your purpose may change over your lifetime. It is not static. When we leave our careers many of us lose our sense of identity and then we lose our reason to get up in the morning.Anna Hall worked in senior living communities, and she saw how the residents that had a sense of purpose were more resilient, they were happier, had better mental health and motivation for each day. This sparked her research and the development of The Purpose Equation. The secret ingredient that fuels your innate purpose is tapping into your sense of joy. Anna has an experience that she takes you through called JoyFuel. We talk about what I discovered when I went through this experience with her.We also talked about the impact of understanding our individual purpose and joy, as well as understanding that of our partners or our co-workers improves relationships, increases patience and understanding.Episode Takeaways:Humans need a sense of meaning to thrive.How do you like to help people? Digging into that can help you discover joy and purpose.Everyone has a purpose inside. It is with you and accessible.Purpose is not a role or a goalPurpose helps improve health, wellness, outlook and mindset.Thanks so much for listening.Subscribe to Hey, Boomer on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or SpotifyFollow us on Facebook and InstagramYou can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] to our email list at bit.ly/heyboomer-subscribe–Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through thesometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.”Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop–You can reach Anna Hall at [email protected] website is thepurposeequation.com. Check out Road Scholar at roadscholar.org/heyboomer. Register for the Costa Rica webinar at bit.ly/heyboomer-costaricaThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Dennis Gillan lost 2 brothers to suicide in the span of 11 years. It took him a long time before he could talk about this loss. Now he has started a non-profit organization called HalfASorrow.org to educate people about suicide prevention.In this episode Dennis shared how he began to address the problem initially by volunteering on a suicide hotline. It took awhile before he could talk about what happened to his own brothers.The rate of completed suicides is higher than the national average in the 55-64 year old age range. Illness is a big factor in this group, as is loneliness. As we age we tend to lose friends, we lose groups we were once part of. We lose connection and purpose.Dennis shared some of the warning signs a person might exhibit when they are contemplating suicide. He also gave us some tips on how to address our concerns directly to the person we suspect is having these thoughts.The nation-wide suicide prevention hotline is 988.Episode Takeaways:If you suspect someone is contemplating suicide, ask them, "are you ok? are you thinking about suicide?"If they say yes, ask if they have a plan. Then find a way to get them to talk about reasons to live (like a pet, a child, etc)How to volunteer for a suicide hotlineThanks so much for listening.Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or SpotifyFollow us on Facebook and InstagramYou can email me with questions or comments at [email protected]–Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through thesometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.”Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop–You can reach Dennis Gillan at [email protected] check out the website www.halfasorrow.orgThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

She was a young girl when her family emigrated from Czechoslovakia after WWII. Some of the family was not able to leave, some of the family moved to Bavaria in Germany.Pipka Ulvilden was raised in North Dakota, and Michigan and now lives in Sister Bay, Wisconsin, an idealic artist community by Lake Michigan. As a single mother she made the decision to be a full-time artist and opened a boutique shop where she sold her artwork. Her shop became known for the olde-world Santas she designed and for the peasant painted furniture.It was in her shop that she began sharing her grandmother's almond cake.Right before the pandemic shut everything down, Pipka had made the decision to close her shop. The isolation was difficult after being such a well-respected, important part of the community. Once we could socialize again, Pipka began baking the almond cake, and variations of the almond cake and selling them at the Farmer's Market.She is still involved in her transition, and she left us with some beautiful takeaways.Episode Takeaways:Have a positive attitudeDon't expect it (the transition) will be easyPut yourself out there - ideas will comeSometimes you have to motivate yourselfMake mood boardsInstead of retired, be inspired.Thanks so much for listening.Subscribe on ApplePodcast, Stitcher , GooglePodcast. or SpotifyFollow us on Facebook and InstagramYou can email me with questions or comments at [email protected]–Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes-uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.”Schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation and get inspired about life again. https://calendly.com/heyboomer/20minYou can find Pipka's webpage at www.pipkas.comGSFSpkkb7tjUJzTS8Cceor you can email her at [email protected] podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

This is a story of inspiration, of what we can do when we want to and surround ourselves with people who believe in us. It started out as a story of Margaret Caterisano, the costume designer at Furman University, who started to write plays during the pandemic. She submitted one of her plays to the SheNYC 2022 Summer Arts Festival and her play was selected as one of 9 out of over 300 submissions to be produced. The episode recounts the journey, some of the challenges and lessons learned. It tells us how Margaret Oakes joined the cast 2 weeks before the production was to go live in NY. As one might expect, there were some wonerful, inspiring lessons these two talented and brave women shared with us. Lessons of love and family. Lessons of stepping into challenges. Lessons of taking advantage of doors when they open. Episode Takeaways: 1. "Buy the red jeep." 2. Set challenges for yourself 3. Feel like superwoman 4. "I can do anything." Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] – Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Schedule a 20-minute discovery call to get some clarity about what is next for you. https://calendly.com/heyboomer/20min – You can find Margaret Caterisano at [email protected] – You can find Margaret Oakes at [email protected] This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

The year was 1970. The prior year my family had visited Washington and I saw all these young people working on the floor of the Senate. They were Senate pages, and that looked like something I really wanted to do. For some reason, I did not notice that they were all boys.  In 1970, when I was 16, I wrote to my Senator about being his page. I was told that girls were not allowed to be pages. That started my journey to get the opportunity. Listen as I retell the story and how it evolved with the help of my father. Because it was the time of the women's movement, it became a national story. At 16, I had no frame of reference as to how to handle all the attention.It is a story of triumph and courage and reslilience and overcoming obstacles. I hope you find it meaningfulEpisode Takeaways:1. Don't get stuck in negative messaging2. Tell yourself your are relevant, you are meaningful, you can and do make a diffrence.3. Find your voice.4. Define how you want to be.Thanks so much for listening.Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or SpotifyFollow up on Facebook and InstagramYou can email me with questions or comments at [email protected]– Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” To schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation go to https://calendly.com/heyboomer/20min – You can email me at [email protected] podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Omkari Williams went from a career as an actor to political campaigns and fundraising to activism. She walks us through this transition and what was the turning point that guided her into activism. Her work with her clients and in her training is to help people find sustainable ways to contribute to society and make a difference. We all matter and we all have a role to play. She encourages people to do what they do in small increments and to do it consistently ... to take responsibility to make the contributions that only you can make. We talked about intergenerational work and empowering older adults to share wisdom. We talked about the racial divide, how we got here and jpw we are starting to recognize that we all have a responsiblity to address the issues today. Episode Takeaways/Dreams: 1. That every well-meaning person on the planet is involved in some form of activism everyday. 2. We are a society that function best when working for the health and well-being of everyone. Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow us on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] – You can find Omkari at omkariwilliams.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Rhonda Cook was a gutsy reporter who "fell into" her work as an inmate advocate. She developed the trust of inmates in the prisons where she was was assigned and they would call her and let her know about what was going on in the prisons. In 1998 she started to hear about sexual abuse in a woman's prison. The story covered 18 months of work, and resulted in multiple firings and changes in the prison. Many felony charges were filed, but no one served any time. Rhonda talked about how she viewed each story in an unbiased way, learning that everybody had a story and everybody hds a truth that was their truth. Now that she has retired from reporting, she is finding her voice as a social justice advocate, finding the greatest satisfaction in the voter protection work she is doing. Episode Takeaways: 1. Decide how you want to live the rest of your life. 2. There are many causes that need advocates. 3. Whatever it is that you care about, just go do it, and do it with all the zesto you can! Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] – You can find Rhonda at [email protected] podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Live Life in Crescendo was the personal mantra of Stephen R. Covey, author of the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. He worked with his daughter, Cynthia Covey Haller, to share his ideas about the Crescendo Mentality. Unfortunately, Stephen, R. Covey passed away before the books was completed, but Cynthia continued the work and released the book last month. In this episode, she shares that her Dad did not believe in retirement. He felt that after your career you should still be making meaningful contributions, and living in crescendo for as long as you can. Despite successes and setbacks, Cynthia explains that the crescendo mentality gives you the perspective to keep growing, learning, and contributing, because you still have important things to give. She shares stories of triumph and courage and kindness. And she encourages all of us to continue to live in Crescendo. You can find the book, Live Life in Crescendo - Your Most Important Work is Always Ahead of You, at most bookstores. Episode Takeaways: 1. Life is a mission, not a career 2. Let someone know they are worthwhile, show them that you see their potential. 3. "The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." ~ Pablo Picasso 4. Your most important work is always ahead of you. Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] – Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop – You can email Cynthia at [email protected]. You can also find her on LinkedIn and Instagram @cynthiacoveyhallerThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Celebrate aging. We rarely take the time to celebrate aging, because we have been sold the idea that aging is something to be avoided and not celebrated. There is a profit motive behind shaming us and telling us how to look, how to feel, how to think, so that we will buy anti-aging products. These messages reinforce our own internal biases about aging. Janine Vanderburg leads Changing the Narrative where she works on changing the stories we tell ourselves, changing the stories about older workers in the workplace, and changing the stories about older adults in health care environments. We also talked about the gorgeous age positive birthday cards available at Changing the Narrative. Why send your friends degrading cards, when you can share these beautiful, uplifting cards with them? Episode Takeaways: 1. Announced a new contest to create humorous and clever anti-aging birthday cards. 2. We can educate ourselves about aging. 3. We can all take small steps every day to raise our awareness and advocate against ageism. 4. When we address ageism we are addressing it for generations to come. Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] – Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop – You can find Janine at [email protected] - Changing The Narrative website This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Gramps Jeffrey was in isolation with his wife, children and 6 children during Covid and he had an opportunity to observe the kids up close. From that experience he wrote a book called, "I Don't Want to Turn 3." It tells the story of a tough lesson learned and the resolution shared with the whole family.In our discussion we talked about how parenting today has changed from how we were parented and how we parented our own children. Gramps shared some cute family examples in the telling of his stories.As grandparents, he advised that we watch out for the tendency togive unsolicited adviseuse manipulation to try to get what we wantundermine the parent's authorityWhat we can do as grandparents, particularly with our younger grandchildren, is find time to read with them. Sharing books builds a closeness between grandparents and the grandchildren. We can ask questions and help them learn to think. We communicate with them while we read to them, and model listening skills.And if you are a long-distance grandparent, he shared a cute idea for an activity you can do to create connection with your grandchildren.Episode Takeaways:1. As grandparents we can help to teach children how to think2. He suggested one question you could ask every day, "what did you do today that was nice to someone?"3. When you love, you will teach others to love.Thanks so much for listening.Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or SpotifyFollow up on Facebook and InstagramYou can email me with questions or comments at [email protected]– Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop- to subscribe to the Hey, Boomer email list go to bit.ly/heyboomer-subscribe - to support the Hey, Boomer Walk to End Alzheimer's team go to act.alz.org/goto/HeyBoomer – You can find Gramps Jeffrey at grampsjeffrey.com or at heyboomer.org This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Margit Novack is such a generous guest and she openly and honestly shared her wisdom and experience around the experience of moving as an older adult. Topics covered include: Impact of individual perception of aging Intentionality of self-care Navigating downsizing your home. The hardest move is from the family home. Honestly looking at reasons why moving an older parent into senior living is good for you and good for your parent. Much of Margit's message was about letting the older person feel like they have some control and giving them respect. Episode Takeaways: In addition to all the other thoughts Margit left us with. Here are her take-aways 1. Be present, be grateful 2. Be intentional, take responsibility for the quality of your life. Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] – Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop – You can find Margit at margitnovack.com - To subscribe to the Hey, Boomer email list go to bit.ly/heyboomer-subscribe This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Melanie C. Gordon spoke about the Reverend Desmond Tutu describing Ubuntu as "my humanity is bound up in your humanity." That is the foundation of what we talked about in this episode. Melanie leads groups in Ubuntu Circles where we learn to connect through our personal stories. When we are open to hearing someone else's story for understanding, we are transformed. It creates a sense of belonging, a shared humanity. She talked about her time in Rwanda after the genocide, and the filming of the interviews she made there while trying to understand the slow Christian response to the geneocide. She even found Ubuntu here. I was curious about how Ubuntu is accepted in Western cultures where the focus is more on individualism. In the Ubuntu circles people learn to listen for the individuality of each person, what makes them unique. Episode Takeaways: 1. Try to find joy and purpose in your life, everyday 2. Grow in compassion for others Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] – Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop – You can find Melanie on Instagram at @dolovewalkcollective - Her website is dolovewalk.co - email her at [email protected] - register for the Hey, Boomer Ubuntu Circle - Recommended book: Everyday Ubuntu by Mungi NgomaneThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

That is a radical statement! Being well is something we all want. We follow the latest diet trends. We take the recommended supplements. We become "fat phobic," telling ourselves we are not "good enough" if we are overweight. Debra Benfield, founder and owner of Body in Mind Nutrition, told me that there is an ageist diet/wellness culture that leads to a lack of body respect in the Pro-Aging movement. Deb wants to blaze a path into elderhood without the scales! Topics covered: Internal biases around eating, diet, weight and fitness, specifically focused on women over 50 We have learned that in order to be loved, be worthy or be of value, we must be thin, This belief leads to disordered eating, feeling badly about ourselves. Intuitive eating - eat when you are hungry, stop when you are full. Stay out of your head, stop counting calories, stop tracking, We can feel overwhelmed by so many different diets and even may have forgotten how to eat a healthy diet. Research shows that it is not obesity that causes heart disease, diabetes or other diseases, it is actually the behaviors or genetics or trauma. You can be fat and fit. Being thin does not equal healthy. Episode Takeaways: 1. Wrap your head around the idea that all bodies are worthy 2. These suggestions can help you age with vitality and protect you from disordered eating Move your body so it feels like play Be socially connected Manage your stress Use intuitive eating Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram How to reach us You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] Join the Hey, Boomer Walk to End Alzheimer's Team at act.alz.org/go/HeyBoomer – Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop – You can find Debra Benfield at debrabenfield.com - On Instagram at @agingbodyliberation - or email her at [email protected] Books mentioned in the show The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach How to Raise an Intuitive Eater: Raising the Next Generation with Food and Body Confidence Show transcript Toxicity of the Wellness Culture.m4a Hello. Welcome to the Hey Boomer Show, which is live each Monday on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube and then available the next day on your favorite podcast app. My name is Wendy Green and I am your host for Hey Boomer. And Hey, Boomer is for those of us who believe we are never too old to set another goal or dream, a new dream. It is for lifelong learners who have found meaning and are finding meaning and purpose in their lives and are living their best lives into this new chapter. We at hey boomer are on a push to grow our hey boomer Walk to end Alzheimer's team and what I would like to do is welcome our newest walk member, Kathy McAfee. She joined our Greenville, South Carolina, team. We also have Melanie Whitlock, who is out in Clearlake, California. And you can join her team, her hey, boomer team or Bernadette Wagner. She's having a team out in Hagerstown, Maryland. Everybody who joins the team is going to get a cute, hey, boomer hat that you can wear for the walk and you can wear afterwards with great pride because you are a boomer. So join our team, any of these teams by going to act.ALZ.org/goto/HeyBoomer and if you don't want to walk with us or you feel like you can't, you can still go ahead and contribute so that we can find a cure and end this disease and meanwhile help people that are still going through the disease. I also wanted to mention the What's Next Group Coaching program. This program helps answer the question Who am I now? Who do I want to be? Will I ever feel useful and productive in society again? And what is my value to my family, my community, my society now that I am no longer fully employed or following my career path? At the end of the six week program, you will have a six month plan and possibly a 12 month plan, and the next cohort begins on September the 20th. And let me show you how you can reach out. You can go to Calendly/heyboomer/20min and we can set up a free 20 minute consultation. Find out where you're at, where you want to be. See if this makes sense to you or you don't have to talk to me if you don't want to. You can just check out the program at HeyBoomer.biz/Coaching and learn all about it. It really can be a program that can move you into your next chapter with great comfort and ease. So let's get to what we're talking about today. And I've been struggling with this topic a little bit, the toxicity of the wellness culture. I mean, I mostly try to eat healthy. I take supplements. I exercise some most of the time. No, probably not as much as I should. And I have to ad

The "Great Unknown" in this episode is the question, "what am I going to do now, after my career just ended?" Minette Norman had a 30 year career in the IT industry, for the past 20 years with the same company and the last 5 as a VP. Leadership changed, and as often happens when leadership changes, she was now an outsider of the new leadership group. The environment became very uncomfortable until she finally decided it was time to leave. Now what? Friends had ideas. She had the belief that she was not entreprenuerial, and after much soul-searching, she stepped into the fear and started her own leadership consulting practice. We talk about rebuilding confidence after a job loss. We talk about the importance of continuous learning. We talk about her new book, The Psychological Safety Playbook, that will come out in February of 2023. And we talked about asking yourself, "Can I give that a Whole Body Yes?" Episode Takeaways: 1. We are not done yet, unless we want to be. We still have so much to give. 2. Never stop learning! 3. Be open to new experiences 4. Embrace "what if..." Treat everything as an experiment. Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] – Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop – You can email Minette at [email protected] or connect wiht her on her website at minettenorman.com Transcript Welcome to the Hey Boomer Show. My name is Wendy Green and I am your host for Hey Boomer. And we go live every Monday at 1:00 Eastern Time on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Hey, Boomer is a show for people who believe that we are never too old to set another goal or dream, a new dream. It is for lifelong learners who are finding meaning and purpose in their lives and living their best life at this next stage of life. The push is on for the Hey Boomer Walk to End Alzheimer's and I want to thank my Walk to End Alzheimer's team. Prudence Taylor, David Bell Ann Golden, Doris McLallen are on the team in Greenville, South Carolina. Melanie Whitlock is building a team in California and Bernadette Wagner is building a team in Maryland. So we are all in the fight to end Alzheimer's. And anybody who joins our team is going to get a cute, Hey, Boomer hat that you can wear for the walk and then you can wear proudly afterwards. To join our team or to make a donation, If you don't feel like you can walk with us. You would go to act.alz.org/HeyBoomer. So help us walk to end Alzheimer's. I also wanted to mention the What's Next group coaching program. This program helps answer the question Who am I now? Who do I want to be? And how am I going to feel useful and relevant again? It's a six week group coaching program. At the end of six weeks, you're going to have a six month plan. And if you're really motivated, you might even have a one year plan to get yourself moving in the direction that's going to feel good to you. That's going to feel like you are on the right path to your next act. You can set up a 20 minute free consultation with me using this calendar link. It's calendly.com /heyboomer/20min, it's 20 minutes that could change your life. And if you want to check out the website first, you can just go to heyboomer.biz/coaching. Today, you know, we're going to talk about stepping off into the great unknown. And I thought it would be good to give you a little background for myself. In February of 2009, my beloved father passed away. Within two years my second marriage ended. I moved out of my beautiful home. I sold my business for a loss. And I found myself sitting in a group program about being grateful. And at the time, I was struggling to figure out what I was grateful for. I was depressed. I felt depleted. My heart was closed. I just didn't know what I was good at anymore or what made me happy. I rejoined the corporate world. And then in 2017, I got laid off because of a corporate merger. Took another job. And then in March of 2020, the pandemic shut down the place I was working, and there I was again. What was I going to do? But this time I decided I was going to start a show that was going to inspire people and help all of us through that time. So I started, Hey Boomer, in April of 2020, and it wasn't long after I started, Hey Boomer, that I experienced this amazing sense of freedom. And it came over me that I could say what I wanted to say. I could be authentic. It was my show. And if people didn't want to listen to what we were talking about on the show, they could turn it off. But it was finally an opportunity to really be authentically myself. And it felt great. And I think that is what stepping off into the great unknown will do for you when you find that passi

The Hey, Boomer guest today is Stella Fosse, writer, advocate for older women's empowerment and workshop leader. Our topic today was Sexy Stories for and about Women Over Sixty. Stella reinvented herself from a technical writer, to a writer of erotica for and about older women. Her first book, Aphrodite's Pen: The Power of Writing Erotica after Midlife, includes lots of how to's and prompts to get your started. Her latest book, "Brilliant Charming Bastard" was released this year. We talked about claiming our narrative at this stage of our lives. We discussed the difference between Elderotica and Seasoned Romance Stories. When I asked about being objectified as sexual beings, Stella turned that around to finding the freedom of being able to walk down the street without being harassed, and the freedom to be more playful in our relationships. We talked about the benefit of finding supportive writers groups, both in person and online. It was a fun discussion. I think you will enjoy it. Episode Takeaways: 1. Read books, and watch movies that show possibilities of this part of life. 2. Find ways to build creativity into this part of your life. 3. Enjoy your body. 4. Learning and sex until rigor mortis. Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] – Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop – You can find Stella at stellafosse.com or email her at [email protected] Other resources mentioned Writing Open the Mind by Andy Couturier Fifty First Dates After Fifty by Carolyn Lee Arnold Fear of Dying by Erica Jong Naked at our Age by Joan Price Forever 51 by Pamela Skjolsvik ============================================ Show transcript And welcome to the Hey Boomer Show, which is live every Monday at 1:00 Eastern on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. My name is Wendy Green and I am your host for Hey Boomer. And hey, Boomer is a show for those of us who believe we are never too old to set another goal or dream, a new dream. It is for lifelong learners who want to find meaning and purpose in their lives and live the best part of their life in this next chapter. Every year I put together an Alzheimer's walk team and every year I get a bunch of people that come and walk with me and we raise money. Last year, we hit the championship level. We raised over 1000. So this year I am asking you to join our team. There's a couple of ways you can do this. You can join the local team here in Greenville, South Carolina, and walk with us and help raise money for that. Or you can join our our hey boomer team and walk in your community. So for now, I have a Greenville team. I have a hey boomer team in California and I have a Hey Boomer team in Maryland. And anybody that joins our team, I'm going to give them this cute, hey, boomer hat so that you can wear that when you walk and you can wear it afterwards proudly as a member of Hey, Boomer. So all you have to do is go to act.Alz.org/goto/HeyBoomer, join our team and support the hopeful end of Alzheimer's. I also want to say that I am not anti retirement. anti retirement, but I don't recommend it for almost anybody because retirement means withdrawal. And if you withdraw from life, you really are giving up on life. And what happens is that every day starts to run into the next. You become bored and lethargic. You find yourself spending more time on the couch than doing just about anything else. And I want to encourage you, as I said in the opening, this show is about living your best life in this next chapter. So I have a six-week group program called What's Next? And you can find it and get more information about it on HeyBoomer.Biz/coaching. There you'll find a synopsis of what the group coaching experience is about. A little video from me and an opportunity to sign up for a free 20 minute consultation so that I can learn more about you. You can learn more about me. And then we can make a decision whether this is a good fit for you or not. So there's no obligation. Check it out at heyboomer/coaching and get set or get your mojo back if you feel like you've lost it. Now to talk about what's coming up. Kathleen, A Berry PhD and coeditor of "Unmasked: Women write about sex and intimacy after 50" said, "When we think of erotica, we don't usually link it together with middle aged women." In fact, it is middle aged women who are finally liberated to fully experience the sensuous delight of erotica. They have reached the point in their lives when they are no longer encumbered by the risk of pregnancy, nor zapped by the physical ramifications of menopause. And there's another aspect to this topic. Ageist thinking says that older women become matronly and we

There are a few subjects that most of us avoid talking about with friends and family, really with just about everyone. Money, politics and death.The statistics show that 75% of Americans want to die at home, but only 25% actually do. The statistics show that more bankruptcies occur due to medical expenses, particularly end of life expenses.Not having the conversation about how you want to die can be a costly omission as well as a missed opportunity for bonding and closeness between family and friends.Michael Hebb, founder of deathoverdinner.org has created a way to host a dinner conversation about death while breaking bread and building connection.He has found that deep interpersonal relationships are formed when talking about difficult topics. Having a dinner is easy! We walked through the process and even tried a sample question.Let's Talk about Death is Michael's book about the subject and the process.Episode Takeaways:1. Don't be discouraged when loved ones show resistance to talking about death over dinner. Think of it as a courtship. Be patient and gentle2. Thinking about generations over dinner, how "generation diverse" are you? Could you invite 3, 4, 7 generations to dinner. 3. Talking about our mortality is the thing that gives us the most clarity, vitality and sense of purpose.Thanks so much for listening.Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or SpotifyFollow up on Facebook and InstagramYou can email me with questions or comments at [email protected]– Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop– You can find Michael Hebb at hebb.life - deathoverdinner.org - generationsoverdinner.com (launching in Sept. 2020 )This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Glacier National Park! It is breathtaking. There is crystal blue waters, and peaks made even more fantastic because of the erosion caused by the glaciers and the runoff. There are mountain goats and big horn sheep. And there are 25 glaciers left. There were arond 140 when the park was established in 1910. On my trip with Road Scholar to Glacier National Park, I wanted to interview some of the guests, to learn their stories, to hear about how these people, ages 60's - 80's are staying engaged and living their lives. This show is a series of interviews with some of these people and with the group leader. Each one is different and each one is interesting and interested in what life offers. I hope you enjoy the show. Episode Takeaways: 1. Whatever your passions are, go for it. 2. Be a lifelong learner 3. Be open to new experiences 4. Visit our National Parks Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow us on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] – Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop - Check out some of the Road Scholar trips at www.roadscholar.org/heyboomer This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Pastor Jim Dant was married for 30 years. He is the father of 3 daughters. His childhood had been tumultuous. He had 2 mothers, 7 fathers and numerous half or step siblings. He had sworn to himself that he would never divorce and never put his kids through what he went through. He spent a couple of years in therapy and talking to others in the ministry before he was ready to make the decision to end the marriage. He also had a "mystical experience" that gave him added spiritual assurance that God would not abandon him or his ex-wife. In this episode we talked about the loss of friendships and some family. We talked about reshaping our lives as separate from a couple. We talked about rebuilidng community. We talked about the importance of getting to know who you are and what is important to you. And of course we talked about the spiritual aspect of divorce and how God could understand divorce and how there does not have to be shame in making a promise we could not keep. Episode Takeaways: 1. Every life can be reshaped. Whatever you are going through, there is a way to cut a new path, there is a way to reshape your life, there is a way to find meaning and purpose. 2. Divine presence in your life is always there, whichever choice you make. Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] – Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop – You can find Jim at [email protected] Sponsors: RoadScholar.org/heyboomer Real Eats: 40% off n ext 4 orders with code JULY4This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Dani Baker was a practicing clinical psychologist and at the end of her career she was doing work with the prison system in Upstate NY. She had also developed a "side hustle" as a photographer and won several awards for her photography. As someone who does not do well with idle time, Dani was concerned about how she would fill her time once she retired. So she and her partner bought 100 acres of land that had been used as a dairy farm. Her original thought was that she would wander around, do some landscaping and have access to outdoor recreation. That lasted about a year, and then they started a small garden. They grew enough vegetables to begin selling them, and the garden expanded. Seven years into this journey, Dani took a course on permaculture, and by the end of the course she knew she wanted to create an Edible Forest. In this episode we talk about her transition to farming and then to creating and maintaining the Enchanted Edible Forest. We learn about a typical day on a working farm. We talked about her nature photography and how it has enhanced her new book, The Home Scale Forest Garden: how to plan, plant and tend a resilient edible landscape. Finally, with the recognition that at 73 she is slowing down some, we talked about how she is reinventing herself again, with the new book. Episode Takeaways: 1. Take what you loved as a child and bring it forward into this next stage of life. 2. You can't control life or a garden, learn to accept what is. 3. Follow your passion 4. Pay attention to your health, physical, emotional and spiritual health Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] – Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop – You can find Dani and the Enchanted Edible Forest at Enchanted Edible Forest Please support our sponsors - RoadScholar.org/heyboomer - Real Eats This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

In this episode we are talking about transformation and cultivating courage. Deb Beroset had built a career in corporate as a journalist and a PR executive. She liked her work. She was good at her work, but she kept hearing a call for something else that she was meant to be doing. She tells us about the defining moment when she knew she had to step away from her corporate job and begin her own path. We also talked about "every day courage." This is the courage that we find when we show up as we are, when we can live our own truth. It can be our thoughts and our fears that get in the way of living with every day courage. Learning to be a "friendly witness" of the thoughts in our head and finding another thought to replace it with can be helpful. When facing a big transformation, we may perceive with fear what might be. That is a time to ask yourself the question, "what might happen if I don't do this thing?" You won't know exactly how things will unfold or evolve. Take the step anyway. Episode Takeaways: 1. It is never too late to be the person you were born to be 2. Trust yourself, you are way bigger than you realize 3. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it 4. Life gives big payoffs to those of us who are willing to take that step; willing to evolve and grow. Giveaway: Deb is offering a Courage Kit to anyone who sends her an email with Courage Kit in the subject line. Also, if you write a note about what you want courage for, Deb will chose one winner to join her SOUL CARE MASTER CLASS! Entries must be in by June 25. Links: Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram Road Scholar: roadscholar.org/heyboomer Real Eats: https://bit.ly/3aPQ1vb You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] – Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop – You can find Deb at [email protected]. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Celebrating my 100th episode with Paul Long, from a New Way Forward. Of course I had to ask, if you knew you would live to 100, how would you want to live it? The discussion went on from there. We talked about how we may be looking at life with old, outdated beliefs. These beliefs may be stopping us from the living the life we want to live. It is time to recognize it is "My Time" and start reimaging and reinventing the life you want to live. The real story about getting older has to do with your attitudes, passions, purpose and beliefs more than it has to do with your chronological age. We talked about the small (or large) voices in our heads that come from our own inner ageist. These voices that tell us why we can't do the things we want to do, and shared some ideas on how to address those voices. And we talked about fear. When looking at the next 20-30 years of your life, what do you fear? Paul talked about the fear of regret, looking back at the end of life and regretting the life you did not live. Episode Takeaways: Where attention goes focus flows The power of intention and attention Put attention on what you want and then ask WHY you want it. Keep askig until you get to the most true answer. Change the way you have been to who you want to be. Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] – Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop. The next workshop begins on August 2. – You can find Paul at [email protected] or on his website at newwayfwd.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Bernadette Wagner started Prime Time for Women in 2018. She was in her late 50's and wondering about healthy aging. After some research, her intuition was confirmed. Positive social connections have a larger impact on our wellbeing as we age, and these connections are particularly important for women. The program started with a live TV show in Hagerstown, MD. Since that time it has grown into a nonprofit that provides numerous activities to encourage social engagement and help local charities. One of the slogans of Prime Time for Women is "every woman deserves to be seen and heard." To this end, there is a book club for members, hikes, walking for wellness, cooking opportunities. One of the activites that we talked about were the Grandma Gatewood Hikes. The story Bernadette tells about Grandma Gatewood's determination to be the first woman to hike the Appalachian Trail at the age of 67 has many takeaway lessons for all of us. Don't let people tell you what you can't do Don't let people tell you, you are too old Follow your passion and your dreams. We also talked about the neurochemcials of happiness and that positive emotional connections that get planted in our brains can bring back the originial sense of joy that they brought us. Episode Takeaways: 1. Do it your way! Figure out your interests and then think about how you can benefit somebody else while pursuing your interest. 2. Why benefit someone else? Because when you feel purposeful you have a greater opportunity for improved health 3. Positive social connections have a greater impact on physical health and emotional wellbeing than diet and exercise combined. Thanks so much for listening. Please support our sponsor at RoadScholar.org/heyboomer Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] – Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week "What's Next" workshop that begins on August 2. Let's chat. – You can find Prime Time for Women at primetimeforwomen.org. – Email Bernadette at [email protected] Check out Lifeboost Coffee, one of our aff iliate marketing partners This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Randye Kaye, author of Happier Made Simple, has been divorced and remarried, lost the use of one leg and has since regained her mobility, and she is the mother of a young man suffering from schizophrenia. Any day could be a good day or a bad day, but somehow Randye seemed to find a way to stay mostly optimistic and hopeful. Friends, physicians and others she worked with would ask her how she found a way to be happy. Her book, Happier Made Simple explains how. What I love about this book is the realism and the humor that is part of it. Randye does not pretend that we can be happy all the time. Sometimes life sucks. But she gives you an acronym, BREATHE, that gives you seven core phrases that will help you find ways to be happier. Episode Takeaways 1. It's not a competition, you are not supposed to be happy every single hours, ever single second of the day. 2. Finding ways to be happier by what we tell ourselves will give us more energy to revitalize us, help us reach our goals and meet our challenges. 3. Are we the victim or the victor in our stories? It is all in the way we tell our stories. 4. Nobody is perfect. Each day is an opportunity to learn Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] Visit our sponsor at roadscholar.org/heyboomer – You can find Randye at randyekaye.com or at happiermadesimple.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

"I used to be thin, and now I'm not. I eat the same, exercise ... what's up?" This is a familiar refrain of many of us as we move into our 50's, 60's and 70's. Our bodies change and most of the diet books and research is focused on people in their 20's - 40's. The Whole Body Reset is for us, in midlife and beyond. Heidi Skolnik, coauthor and a nutritionist and exercise physiologist, talks to us about the importance of protein timing and maintaining muscle as we age to maintain our health and wellbeing. We blow up the idea that our metabolism slows down as we age, it is about having fewer metabolically active cells as we lose muscle. We talked about the role fiber plays in providing nutrients and maintaining gut health. Healthy fats play a role in helpting to aborb fat soluble vitamins. Dairy is nutrient rich, maintains bone health and provide the amino acid luceine, a "spark plug for muscle building." And of course, we talked about exercise, and the importance of resistance and strength training. The Whole Body Reset diet is easily adaptable to your life style, whether you are a vegan or a carnivore. Episode Takeaways: 1. Start with one goal that is doable for you. Maybe breakfast tomorrow that hits the protein mark. Small changes can have big impacts. 2. Look at your fiber choices and begin to swap out some with foods you might not think about but that you will really like. 3. Begin to move and add resistance training. Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify and please rate and review the episode. Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] Support our sponsor: https://www.roadscholar.org/heyboomer – You can find Heidi at her website at heidiskolnik.com or on Instagram and Twitter at @heidiskolnik This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

The mother-daughter relationship is one of deepest mutuality and painful estrangement. Being the same sex, the relationship makes the boundaries less clear. It is easier to project our wishes and expectations onto our daughters then it is with our sons. As we work through separating from our mothers to become the autonomous women we are meant to become, we make ask ourselves: Did my mother hold me too close? Did she want me to be too much like her? Did she push me out? Did she want to live through us? We talked about the mother archetype which has both a positive and negative association. There is the symbols of The Venus, Mother Mary, The Fairy Godmother on one side and the symbols of the Evil Step Mother and Medusa on the other side. Our female friendships become a way to heal some of the difficulties we may bring from the mother-daughter relationship. We ended the episode with a moving story from The Book of Angels, by Sophie Burnham. Episode Takeaways: 1. Become aware, look more deeply at the relationship 2. Strive to understand some of the differences between mother archetypes. 3. Interesting the similarities of the MeToo Movement and the climate change movement when looked at through archetypes. Women expected to give, and the abuse of the takers. Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] Websites Mentioned: RoadScholar.org/heyboomer NAMI.org - National Alliance of Mental Illness MHAnational.org/crisisresources – Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop, or contact wendy at [email protected] – You can find Barbara at [email protected] or comedyshrink.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Elder Financial Abuse is the fastest growing category of elder abuse, and the numbers are going up every year. Typically a caregiver or family member works to gain the trust of an elderly person and gains access to financial accounts. In this episode we discuss Red Flags to may point to suspicious activity. We talk about things a person can do if they suspect financial abuse. We also talked about other scams, such as phone scams and online scams. Part of the reason older people are more vulnerable to financial exploitation is because it is more likely that they are isolated and lonely. Frances Simon, my guest and founder of the PSGroup, suggests that even if your loved one lives out of state, that you develop relationships with neighbors and elder support services where they live. Episode Takeaways 1. Be intentional about getting your financial house in order. 2. Plan for something fun, in other words, reward yourself for the work you do to get your financial documents in order. 3. Be organized in your living space. Let your children or contact person know where your paperwork is; do not leave an inheritance of a big mess. 4. Create a memento box and write letters to your children to store along with memories you want to save for them.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

We are living in the Age of Longevity and choosing a home in the second half of life requires planning and reflection. Place matters is foundational to this planning. Aging well starts with a vision of what you want. You want to consider location as well as how place will enhance your sense of purpose, social connections, physical activity and financial well-being. Ryan Frederick, my guest for this episode, is the author of Right Place, Right Time. He breaks down the importance of each of these components. He has an issue with the term, "aging in place." He prefers the term "living in community" and he explains what he means during our discussion. Successful aging is not a solo sport. Include family, friends and a partner if you have one, in the discussion. In the episode we talk about alternative housing options, such as intergenerational living, co-housing, co-living and home sharing. Finally, we talked about the importance of investigating health care living options, should they become necessary, before they become necessary. Moving can be disruptive and having to move under dire circumstances only makes it more difficult. Being prepared, having done your homework, may alleviate some of the stress. Episode Takeaways: 1. Give place the respect it deserves 2. Place matters, choose wisely 3. Seek counsel with family and friends. 4. Create opportunities for self-reflections aournd purpose, social connection, physical well-being and financial well-being Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] – You can find Ryan Frederick at [email protected] - You can take the Right Place assessment at www.smartliving360.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Remember when we were told to start saving early and to pay ourselves first? Well, those days are past. Now we have what we have and we have to figure out to make the best financial decisions about our future based on what we have today. In my discussion with Quintin Pile, CFP, we covered a lot of territory that someone preparing for another 20-30 years of life after full time work, needs to think about. We talked about cash flow, various insurance considerations, home ownership, debt, and inflation mitigation. Everyone's situation is going to be unique and talking with an expert is advised. This episode will give you a good starting point to think about your goals and the questions you want to ask when interviewing financial planners. Episode Takeaways: 1. Implications of taking social security at full retirement age or delaying it. 2. How to think about mortgage debt when interest rates are so low. 3. Be clear about your goals when you meet with a financial planner. 4. Interview multiple planners on your retirement planning journey, Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] – Support the work that Hey, Boomer is doing through buymeacoffee.com/HeyBoomer0413 – You can find Quintin at [email protected] - Rate the show on Podchaser where they are contributing .25 for every review to World Central Kitchen's work in Ukraine.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Get ready to meet one of the most upbeat people you will ever meet! Barry Shore calls himself "The Ambassador of Joy." In 1972, Barry was involved in a head-on collision, and it was not certain that he would walk again. It took him 2 years of intense physical therapy and study, but he did walk again. He went on to start and sell several very successful businesses and then in 2004, he was completely paralyzed overnight from a rare disease. After several years of therapy, he has regained partial mobility and now swims 2 miles a day, 6 days a week! Barry Shore is committed to helping people find joy through his podcast, his teachings, his Joy of Living Community and his KEEP SMILING cards. Come prepared to SMILE! (Seeing Miracles In Everyday Life) Episode Takeaways: 1. Joy - Journey Of You! 2. Life has purpose 3. get MAD - Make A Difference 4. Choice, not chance, determines your destiny Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] – barryshore.com - barryshore.com/book This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Deb Grove, aka Deborah Puretz, as a young girl was determined to become a Renaissance woman. She wanted to travel to exotic destinations, study abroad, speak foreign languages, and come home to an environment that reminded her of her very wonderful times and friends. And she was certain she wanted to be a mom. Fast forward, and Deb has started 2 companies, traveled to over 40 countries. placed her art in more than 50 public collections, hosted IT panels all over Southeast Asia and Silicon Valley. Deb is passionate about her legacy, the art she creates and teaches, and exploring new opportunities. She is not close to being done with what she wants to do! Episode Takeaways: 1. Ask for help 2. Reach out for a big dream. 3. This is your time to be you ... be your full self 4. "When I die I will have reached all of my goals, except maybe I could have done more." Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] You can Buy Me A Coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HeyBoomer0413 – Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop – You can find Deb at purepuretz.com. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Hans Petersen grew up in Copenhagen, Denmark where he studied architechure at the Royal Danish Academy or Art. Upon graduation he began working at a graphic design studio in Copenhagen and then followed a love interest to New York. Once in NY, Hans found work at a printing company and that is where he first learned about color. Eventually, he started his own graphics design firm in Manhattan and worked in it for 10 years. He followed his wife to Charoltte, NC and started over. After many "cold" reach outs, Hans secured the International Home Furnishing Center as a client and produced material for them for 15 years. Then in 2005, they became part of a bigger organization and Hans was out of work. What was next? His wife suggested he paint, something he loved doing as a child. In this episode he explains how he learned about the art business and has grown into a professional artist. Episode Takeaways: 1. Being a professional artist takes committment to paint every day. 2. The inspiration comes, but it is not initially what gets him painting. 3. They learned while doing tent shows, researching galleries and talking to gallery owners. 4. When you are trying to determine "what's next" think back to your childhood. What did you love doing then? Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] – You can support the ongoing work of Hey, Boomer at But Me a Coffee, through a one -time donation or a yearly membership. – You can find Hans at hanspetersenart.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

What do you do when you always had a creative side that is ready to be fully expressed after 26 years in law enforcement? You retire to become a full-time artist. John Patrick Weiss is a writer, painter, cartoonist and photographer. In our discussion he talked about how his creative passions sustained him during his career; they became a refuge during stressful times. When I asked what he had learned during his career that helped him as an artist, his answer was discipline. John loves landscape painting and is recently experimenting with black and white photography. You wil hear him talk about ideas of where that medium might take him. Writing seems to be his main passion. This show was recorded live, and there is a 10 minute stretch where the streaming software of the host (me) went down. As the professional that he is, John carried the show by himself for that time. It is a funny interlude in the show. Episode Takeaways: 1. Whatever your passions are, go for it. 2. Paraphrasing from David Brook's book, "The Second Mountain," John tells us that the first mountain is self-centric. The second mountain is other-centric. Chase that second mountain in this next stage of life. 3. Be open to new experiences 4. Try different things until you find the thing that makes your heart go a-twitter. Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] - Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to "what's next." Find out more about Wendy's 6-week "What's Next Transition" Coaching workshop - You can find John at johnpweiss.com. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Children today have lived through an unprecedented pandemic, school shootings, the insurrection at the Capital, violent speech broadcast on social media, and now they fear nuclear war with the Russian incursion into Ukraine. In my discussion with Dr. Robert Saul, retired pediatrician and advocate for children, we talked about what we as parents and grandparents can do to raise young citizens and establish safe, stable nurturing relationships. In Dr. Saul's first book, "My Children's Children: Raising Young Citizens in the age of Columbine" he lays out Five steps for Community Involvement. We talked about the philosophy he lives by: "I am the problem, I am the solution, I am the resource," and reframed it by changing the I to We... "We are the problem, we are the solution, we are the resource." This means that not everything is my problem, but I also cannot hand off the problems in my community by saying it is "their" problem. Dr. Saul's newest book, "Conscious Parenting" shares the idea of being above or below the Parental Awareness Threshold. It is a way to learn to be the best parent (or grandparent) you can be. - To support Hey, Boomer: Buy me a Coffee and thank you! - To contact Dr. Bob Saul, email him at [email protected] - Dr. Saul's website: https://mychildrenschildren.com Episode Takeaways: 1. Raise your children and grandchildren to be good citizens. 2. Understand and practice forgiveness Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow us on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Joanne Ellis lost her husband about 8 months ago to dementia. As an author, caregiver and wife, she writes and speaks honestly and with insight about the journey as a caregiver and the journey back.When you lose someone to dementia, you do not get the kind of closure you might hope for. You lose them a little bit at a time, and more and more over time.Joanne's story will tug at your emotions, as you hear her talk about the journey she has been one. She talks about feeling cheated out of the dreams she and her husband had, how becoming a caregiver felt like crossing to an unknown shore. And about isolation, how the isolation that sets in when you are a caregiver is the hardest part.Find out more about Wendy's 6-week "What's Next Transition" Coaching workshopTo contact Joanne: [email protected] can purchase Joanne's book from her website at Breathe Deeper Book – Dementia CaregiverEpisode Take-aways1. Learn the value of asking for help, keep asking and stay humble.2. Validate that you are still a reasonable human being, because you care and you are still trying.3. Take advantage of relationships found in support groups4. Don't put off caring for yourself. It makes the journey a little less painful.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Brad and Josselyn Majors made the move to the Azores when they retired 3 years ago. In this episode they share with us the discussion about financial readiness to move overseas. We talk about finding everything you need, from groceries to wine to internet service and cell phone service.Healthcare was a big topic of discussion, both access to the healthcare provided by the government and private healthcare. Finding activities that were fulfilling was important to Brad and Josselyn and they share with us what they are doing.Contact with friends and family, both in the Azores and back home in the US was an important consideration and you will be delighted to learn how that is turning out.- Find out more about Wendy's 6-week "What's Next Transition" Coaching workshop- To contact Brad, email him at [email protected] Takeaways:Lifestyle on the Azores has proven to be a very healthy lifestyleTransitioning to retirement takes time, finding your balance and meaning and fulfillment. The socialized healthcare offered in Portugal has been excellentMany common items, like food and wine and cell phones are much less expensive than in the StatesDon't wait! If you are thinking about retirement overseas, begin exploring now. They wish they had made this move sooner. Thanks so much for listening.Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or SpotifyFollow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and InstagramYou can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

The sights, sounds, smells and rhythm of a place can be found by going off the beaten path and experiencing your destination like a local. In this episode, Talek Nantes, Travels with Talek, shares what you can gain from having a fully immersive travel experience. She is also a great resource and shared travel sites that will be so useful when you are planning your trip. We talked about how some people feel solo travel and there were so many ideas Talek had to help you ease into the idea and gain confidence and comfort. We talked about the "explorere gene," the gene that gives you a sense of awe and wonder and curiosity about new locations, people, food, customs and culture. Episode Take-aways: 1. Take small group tours 2. Join Facebook groups about travel 3. Try house-sitting 4. Try volunteer travel 5. Consider teaching English overseas Important links: https://travelswithtalek.com/ Talek's Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Over50womentravelerscommunity Discover how to get anywhere: https://www.rome2rio.com/ Travel Insurance: https://www.squaremouth.com/ or https://www.insuremytrip.com/ Find cheaper flights: https://www.momondo.com/ or https://www.google.com/flights or https://www.skyscanner.com/ Hey, Boomer website: https://heyboomer.biz/ Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Francine Hachem has reinvented herself a few times, but through it all she was drawn to the theater. When she graduated from high school she had a desire to go to New York City or Hollywood and pursue a career in acting. Her father had other ideas. They lived in Detroit, he was a union man, and he told Francine she needed to work for one of the Big 3 Automakers and make some money before pursing an acting career. She stayed with Chrysler until she retired at 48, but she never gave up the theater. She shares her joy and successes and some of her challenges and road blocks in this refreshing, personal story of reinvention. - Find out more about Wendy's 6-week "What's Next Transition" Coaching workshop - To contact Francine, email her at [email protected] Episode Takeaways: 1. Never give up what you love 2. Friends are so important 3. Don't be afraid to ask for help 4. Find joy, even when things are rough. Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at [email protected] This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Dr. Anne Basting has been trying to bring meaning making into care facilities for over 30 years. In her work with people with profound dementia, Anne has found that individuals were able to respond to improvisation and creative engagement. In this episode, Anne shares amazing stories of how her organization, TimeSlips.org has been using various tools and techniques to build connection and meaning with people in various stages of dementia. Her book, Creative Care, offers many more inspiring stories. As part of this episode (which is recorded live), I show a picture of a dog wearing a feather boa. I asked Anne what types of "Beautiful Questions" she might use to help someone with dementia begin to talk about the picture. Her work, her vision is to reorient care facilities from directing activities to inviting discovery. She believes that care facilities can be transformed from stigmatized centers into cultural centers by opening up meaning making. We talk about her own experience after her mother was diagnosed with dementia and the struggle to grieve and at the same time use creativity to continue to connect. It is hard, and the time you have is precious. Take-aways: As a caregiver or care partner, you need a team. You cannot do this alone. People are afraid that working with people with dementia or in care settings will be depressing. Anne says they are wrong. It is a nourishing, powerful experience that can give meaning to you and to the person with dementia. Websites we mentioned: https://www.timeslips.org https://www.anne-basting.com To email Dr. Anne Basting - [email protected] To email Wendy Green - [email protected] podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Helen Hirsh Spence left her 30 year career as an educator full of hope and anticipation for what was possible in her next act. She soon realized that she (as have all of us) had been brainwashed by the media and our culture into believing that aging meant being old. She had to confront her own internal ageist biases before she could move on. Helen founded the Top Sixty over Sixty enterprise to celebrate the accomplishments of people in their 60's, 70's and beyond to help individuals and organizations embrace the skills of the older adults, and encourage people to reskill in areas of interest. Take-aways: Develop awareness of ageism, both internal and external multi-generational relationships can provide mentoring both ways Be open to taking risks, moving outside of your comfort zone Develop a growth mindset Links mentioned in the show:[email protected] https://heyboomer.biz TopSixtyOverSixty Helen's LinkedIn profile This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy