Blooming Boomers, Late Bloomers of Autumn and Winter Podcast

To start off a season after a brief hiatus, Anna and Mirella talk to author Irene A Godin. They discuss subject matters about how she got into writing, her life journey around the world, and what her stories are inspired from. Irene shows that despite the hardships of changing technology and hectic schedules even after retirement, being creative is still a possibility and the results are amazing. Irene's book 'The Lonely Little Flute' can be found here: https://www.amazon.ca/Lonely-Little-Flute-Irene-Godin/dp/B08C9D749Y/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+lonely+little+flute&qid=1631552802&sr=8-1

Debbie Rootman joins Anna and Mirella again for another Bloomers podcast to discuss what it's like to move when you're older. Topics of discussion include why Debbie chose to move across country (Canada) from Vancouver where she has lived for decades to predominantly French-speaking Quebec City,  what the moving experience was like - the challenges and joys, how it has affected her, and what life is like in her new city. As always, we look forward to your input and/or any questions. Feel free to drop us a line at: bbteam@thebloomingboomers.com www.thebloomingboomers.com [https://thebloomingboomers.com/] And if you'd like to share your story, hobbies, insights, experiences, ... let us know and we'll be happy to consider you as our guest on our podcast and/or YouTube channel. Please note: This edition of Blooming Boomers has been audio-recorded via Zoom, along with real-time noise, microphone, etc. glitches :-)  Apologies.

Anna and Mirella converse with UK podcaster Ash Hurry regarding films through the years. One of Ash's passions is films and he hosts his own podcast called Film Exploration with Ash Hurry. All of you film lovers please check it out at: https://podtail.com/en/podcast/film-exploration-with-ash-hurry/ [https://podtail.com/en/podcast/film-exploration-with-ash-hurry/] Ash tells us what motivated him to get into films, what goes into storytelling, and how films have evolved over the years. He also lists his own  favourite films and tells us why, explains how European films are different from the North American and other ones, and what's in store for films down the road. As always, we look forward to your input and/or any questions. Feel free to drop us a line at: bbteam@thebloomingboomers.com www.thebloomingboomers.com [https://thebloomingboomers.com/] And if you'd like to share your story, hobbies, insights, experiences, ... let us know and we'll be happy to consider you as our guest on our podcast and/or YouTube channel. Please note: This edition of Blooming Boomers has been audio-recorded via Zoom, along with real-time noise, microphone, etc. glitches :-)  Apologies.

In this episode, Anna and Mirella travel around Granville Island, BC and ask passers-by their thoughts on 2020 - how they're currently coping with the pandemic, how they feel about the future,  what's important to focus on going-forward, .... As always, we look forward to your input and/or any questions. Feel free to drop us a line at: bbteam@thebloomingboomers.com www.thebloomingboomers.com [https://thebloomingboomers.com/] And if you'd like to share your story, hobbies, insights, experiences, ... let us know and we'll be happy to consider you as our guest on our podcast and/or YouTube channel. Please note: This edition of Blooming Boomers has been recorded on the street along with real-time noise.

Anna and Mirella talk to former FBI agent Frank Runles. Frank describes the type of scams out there, especially those targeting seniors, how to detect a scam,   a typical scam artist profile, and what preventive measures you can take to not end a victim of fraud. A bit  of back ground on  Frank Runles: Mr.  Frank Runles was a Special Agent at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for more than 21 years. During his tenure with the FBI, Frank investigated a wide variety of criminal matters to include organized crime, financial institution fraud, health care fraud, labor racketeering, kidnappings, and serial murders. During his investigative career, Frank conducted more than 1,000 interviews both internationally and domestic. Frank also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Virginia as part of the FBI National Academy. In this role, Mr. Runles instructed more than 900 Secret Service, U.S. Marshal Service, Department of Homeland Security Agents, and other U.S. and international senior law enforcement officers on Advanced Interview Techniques and Forensic Statement Analysis.  Frank was also the Lead Instructor for new FBI agents, instructing courses on Interviewing and Interrogations, Detection of Deception, and Intelligence Collection Techniques.  In a similar role, Frank taught these same courses for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) State Security Division Investigators and Intelligence Officers. Frank was also selected by the FBI for overseas duty. In this role, Frank worked with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Navy Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and with the CIA and Joint Special Operations Forces in Iraq conducting intelligence debriefings of hundreds of foreign fighters captured during combat operations. Frank also served for 10 years on the FBI SWAT team, including in the role of Sniper Team Leader. Frank is the host of the “Lies People Tell” podcast, where each week he teaches how to know when you are being deceived using Deceptive Language Analysis. You can listen to his podcast at: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-rugged-individualist-with-frank-runles [https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-rugged-individualist-with-frank-runles] Below are several links Frank thought would be helpful, especially for those of you residing in the United States, although similar/equivalent resources are likely available in other countries as well. National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org [https://victimsofcrime.org] The National Center for Elder Abuse: https://www.ncea.aoa.gov/index.html [https://www.ncea.aoa.gov/index.html] Federal Trade Commission: www.ftc.gov [http://www.ftc.gov] The National Association of Adult Protective Services: www.napsa-now.org [http://www.napsa-now.org] As always, we look forward to your input and/or any questions. Feel free to drop us a line at: bbteam@thebloomingboomers.com www.thebloomingboomers.com [https://thebloomingboomers.com/] And if you'd like to share your story, hobbies, insights, experiences, ... let us know and we'll be happy to consider you as our guest on our podcast and/or YouTube channel. Please note: This edition of Blooming Boomers has been audio-recorded via Zoom, along with real-time noise, microphone, etc. glitches :-)  Apologies.