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"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"
What’s Next? Conversations with Boomers is a candid, cross-generational dialogue exploring life after the milestones—career shifts, retirement, relationships, family, reinvention, and everything in between. Hosted by Barb Desmarais, a retired family & parenting coach and public speaker, each episode dives into honest stories and lived wisdom from Boomers navigating their “what’s next?” moments, offering insights that resonate across generations. Thoughtful, curious, and sometimes funny, the…
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- "What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"
What's Next?! Q&A with a Boomer
Send us Fan Mail In this special Q&A episode, Barb & Mela dive into some of the most intriguing questions specifically tailored to the Boomer generation. From…
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All That Glitters Is Not Bucket Lists
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our dear friend, Denise Torgerson returns and we dive into the age-old debate between bucket lists and life's essential…
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On Platonicism and Beyond!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Barb and podcast regular, Tim Wade, dive into a topic that many find challenging: maintaining platonic relationships with…
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The Modern Elder
Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode, Barb sits down with friend of the pod, Denise Torgerson, once again to dive deep into the transformative concept…
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Yoga for Boomers: Namaste Active. Namaste in Shape.
Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode, Barb sits down with Yoga Instructor, Michele Labelle, to explore how yoga can enrich the lives of boomers…
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Green Flags vs. Limerence
Send us Fan Mail In another enlightening episode, Barb dives into the intricate world of relationships, exploring the crucial differences between recognizing…
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Resilience: The Muscle of Survival
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we delve into how one can be build their resilience, exploring how it empowers individuals to navigate life's most daunting…
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Navigating Relationships: A Boomer's Guide to Secure Attachment
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, we delve into the fascinating world of secure attachment and its profound impact on our relationships. We're diving…
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Nutrition and Super Aging
Send us Fan Mail In this season 9 premiere of "What's Next? Conversations with Boomers," we delve into the fascinating world of nutrition and its impact on…
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Attachment Styles with Tim Wade
Send us Fan Mail In our Season 8 Finale, we close out another introspective season with our dear friend, Tim Wade. Barb and Tim get into discussing attachment…
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Communication And Our Adult Kids
Send us Fan Mail At the heels of such a hot topic, Parental Estrangement, this week we chat about how to improve our communication with our adult children. Our…
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Parental Estrangement (Part 2) with Tim Wade
Send us Fan Mail This fascinating topic has truly got a grip hold on us that we needed to discuss it further with our favourite co-host, Tim Wade. Tim returns…
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Healing Parental Estrangement with Crystal Allon
Send us Fan Mail Parental Estrangement within Millennials and Gen Z'ers have become so pervasive that some might call it an epidemic. Our guest this week is a…
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The Many Faces of Retirement (Part 2): Kevin Never Moved Out
Send us Fan Mail Tim Wade returns to chat with Barb on another scenario that boomers face at the heels of retirement--when their adult children stay living at…
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The Many Faces of Retirement
Send us Fan Mail Our very good friend of the pod, Tim Wade, returns for an in-depth look at what the different ways retirement can look like. Are you single…
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The Golden Bachelor
Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year! 2024 is here, and Barb is ringing in the new year with her podcast producer, Mela, to chat about "The Golden Bachelor." After…
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Downsizing (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail Richard Ferguson is back to check in on Barb's progress after downsizing from a townhome to a 600+ sq. ft. condo. They talk about how it has…
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What's Next? Possibilities.
Send us Fan Mail One of our favourite guest, Denise Torgerson, has returned to share some more wise words about dealing with transitions and changes. The…
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Dating In Your 60s (Part 4)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 8! In this season opener, Barb chats with our resident dating coach, Tim Wade, to continue their discussion on what it's…
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The Sweetest Taboo: More on Intimacy w/ Tim Wade
Send us Fan Mail Barb gets into 'Intimacy' just a little bit more with our favourite friend of the pod, Tim Wade. They talk about how men see 'Intimacy' vs…
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Boomers & Intimacy
Send us Fan Mail Laira Thomas, an intimacy facilitator, stops by to chat with Barb about how we can open up to our loved ones effectively--especially in times…
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What's Next? Downsizing.
Send us Fan Mail This week, Barb chats with Real Estate agent, Richard Ferguson and they discuss downsizing after we've become empty nesters. Find Richard…
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Success at Boomer's Door
Send us Fan Mail Tim Wade returns for another fun chat with Barb, and they discuss how they view 'success' after having lived through professional life…
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A Happiness Review
Send us Fan Mail This week, our very dear friend and favourite life coach, Tim Wade, returns for another fun conversation. Barb and Tim discuss how their…
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Super Aging Part 3: Creating Connections
Send us Fan Mail The Super Agers are back! Larry Wolf and David Cravit have returned to talk to Barb about how to create and maintain social connections in our…
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Super Aging Part 2: Attachment
Send us Fan Mail Co-Authors of Amazon's #1 Best Selling book, "Super Aging: Getting Older Without Getting Old," David Cravit and Larry Wolf, return to the show…
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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Send us Fan Mail Friend of the Pod and Dating Coach, Tim Wade, returns for another wisdom-filled conversation with Barb. They discuss what it's like to go…
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Come And Knock On Our Door...
Send us Fan Mail This week, Barb chats with her neighbours of almost 30 years, about re-locating after retirement. Chris and Dale Simonson return for another…
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Grandmahood Update with Lorna
Send us Fan Mail One of our favourite podcast friends, Lorna Hart, returns to chat with Barb about the joys of being a grandma. Lorna and Barb both became…
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Fatherhood with Tim Wade
Send us Fan Mail Barb is back for another "booming" season! Welcome to Season 7. Tim Wade, of LionHearted Men, is back for another engaging conversation about…
"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"A Very Special Episode: Here's to you, Deb!
Send us Fan Mail This very special tribute is for our dear friend and podcast favourite, Deb Pedersen. We miss you dearly. Re-released from Season 1, Episode…
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What's Next? Super Aging
Send us Fan Mail Barb chats with Co-Authors David Cravit (Zoomer Media) and Larry Wolff (Wolff Group) about their new book, "SuperAging: Getting Older Without…
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Positively Toxic
Send us Fan Mail This week, Barb chats with one of our favourite podcast guest, Denise Torgerson. They discuss the damaging effects of "Toxic Positivity," and…
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Wine with Dinner? Wine not?!
Send us Fan Mail Our resident wine expert, Eden Buss, is back and we are getting some professional recommendations on what to pair with some classic meals if…
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Dating in your 60s (Part 3)
Send us Fan Mail Relationship Coach and friend of the pod, Tim Wade, is back for more dating advice and some 'play acting.' Barb and Tim get into character and…
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Dating in your 60s (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail He was so nice, we had to have him on twice! Dating/Life Coach, Tim Wade returns to talk to Barb about dating in your 60s. They discuss…
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Dating in your 60s
Send us Fan Mail In this lively episode, Barb interviews Tim Wade, a professional dating coach, to discuss what life can be like as a single person in your…
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For the Love of DOG
Send us Fan Mail In this fun episode, Barb and Mela discuss their most favourite topic--their DOGS. Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet. Find Mela on Tiktok…
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From "We" to "Me"
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss how to survive a separation and/or divorce after 30+ or 40+ years of marriage. We talk to a Divorce Mediator, Alex…
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Vino, Vino, Vino! Wine 101 with Eden Buss
Send us Fan Mail In this delicious episode, we are talking all about one of Barb's favourite things--WINE! Our very special guest, Eden Buss, is our wine…
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New Year's Intention is the New 'Black'
Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year! New Year, New Season! In our Season 6 Premiere, Barb and Mela discuss New Year's Resolution vs. New Year's Intention. We get…
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Red, Green, and the Blues for the Holidays
Send us Fan Mail The Holidays is the time for joy and harmony...or is it? Barb chats about how to deal with Ambiguous Loss and the Holiday Blues with one of…
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The Big 50!
Send us Fan Mail It's our 50th episode, and Barb and Mela are reminiscing on some of our favourite moments on the podcast. It's crazy to think that just over a…
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Sleepless in Retirement
Send us Fan Mail Are you a boomer that has difficulty sleeping? Well, look no further because this week's episode is all about how to help you get a good night…
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Buddy Coaching: The Best Sunday Ritual
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Barb brings back to the pod, our Grief Specialist (from S5.EP03), and her very dear friend, Denise Torgerson. They…
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A Negroni. Sbagliato...with Prosecco in it.
Send us Fan Mail Feeling parched?? With the Holidays upon us, we couldn't help but start planning what we are going to eat, but most importantly, what we are…
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Food Club aka Book Club
Send us Fan Mail In this very special episode, we check in with Barb's book club! It's been a while since we've spoken to Sue Fabbro, Debbie, Jane, Sue Wolf…
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What's Next...After Death?
Send us Fan Mail Grief Expert Denise Torgerson visits the pod this week for an illuminating conversation about how to deal with grief, the process to…
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Soup Day with Deb Pedersen
Send us Fan Mail It's soup day! On Wednesdays, our new podcast episodes are published, Barb watches her sweet, little Indy, and Deb Pedersen makes soup. Our…
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Guess Who's Back?!
Send us Fan Mail It's Season 5! In this season opener, the interviewer becomes the interviewee. Barb is interviewed by her friend, Joost Bakker (s4.ep02…
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There's Something About Lorna
Send us Fan Mail In our Season 4 finale, Barb has a casual chat with one of her dearest friends, Lorna Hart. Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet. Find us on…
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A Canadian Boomer in Paris
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Barb interviews a boomer who has immigrated to Canada from France in her teens. Sara Garnique shares her story of…
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Follow Your Gut!
Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is all about gut health! Barb interviews her good friend, holistic nutritionist, Jennifer Lloyd. She is a Certified Health…
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Rated RRR - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Send us Fan Mail Climate change is showing no signs of slowing down. And as our planet struggles, we must do everything in our power to provide a greener…
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Mr. Wade, We Have a Problem
Send us Fan Mail At the time of this recording, the United States Supreme Court has just overturned Roe Vs. Wade. In a world that seems to be spinning out of…
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Nature v. Nurture: The Chicken or the Egg?
Send us Fan Mail How deep has misogyny seeped into our system? Does our upbringing within our family unit dictate how we navigate through the world that is…
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Step-Kids + Step-Grandkids = A Whole Lotta Love
Send us Fan Mail Juggling children, step-children and all the challenges that blended families encounter is our guest's forté. This week, Claudette Chenevert…
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An Inconvenient Episode
Send us Fan Mail Our favourite gal pal, Deb Pedersen, returns to Season 4, and we do what we do best with her: reminisce. We discuss how "convenience" has…
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Too Legit To Quit (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail We are continuing our conversation about Boomers who are still working well into their 60s, and some well into their 70s! Joost Bakker is a…
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Live From New York...Too Legit To Quit!
Send us Fan Mail It is Season 4! Barb is back and more lively than ever! In this episode, we explore why some boomers just won't stop working and loving it…