"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"

Motion Is Lotion: Feel Stronger, Move Better, and Age with Confidence

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786819/fan_mail/new] Is walking every day really enough to stay healthy as we age? In this powerful and research-backed episode, Barb is joined by “super agers” Larry Wolf and David Cravit to break down what your body actually needs after 60 to stay strong, mobile, and independent. They introduce the simple but game-changing FABS formula: Flexibility, Aerobics, Balance & Breathing, and Strength Training — a practical approach to fitness that goes beyond walking. Join the SuperAging Revolution at https://superagingnews.com/ [https://superagingnews.com/] to learn more about the latest news, trends, and ideas on longevity and aging with confidence. Find us on Instagram @c [https://www.instagram.com/barbjanet/]onvoswithboomerspod . If you like our show, make sure you follow us on your favourite Podcast player. Feel free to rate and review our show and tell us what you'd like to hear, and what other topics you'd like Barb to explore!

Dating After 70: Independence, Dating Apps & Raising the Bar

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786819/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Barb welcomes back therapist and returning guest Jackie Adams for an honest and deeply relatable conversation about dating later in life. Both single women in their seventies, Barb and Jackie share personal stories of navigating dating after divorce and widowhood—exploring everything from dating apps and scammers to emotional availability, trust, and the changing expectations of relationships in later life. They reflect on how dating in your 60s and 70s is very different from dating in your twenties. Many boomers today are simply seeking companionship, mutual respect, and meaningful conversation. Find us on Instagram @c [https://www.instagram.com/barbjanet/]onvoswithboomerspod . If you like our show, make sure you follow us on your favourite Podcast player. Feel free to rate and review our show and tell us what you'd like to hear, and what other topics you'd like Barb to explore!

Your True North, Strong & Free: Discovering Your Core Values After 60

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786819/fan_mail/new] What truly matters to you, and are you living in alignment with it? In this latest episode, Barb welcomes back our favourite guest Denise Torgerson for a deep dive into personal values — what they are, how they evolve, and why understanding them becomes even more important in retirement and later life. Together, they explore the values assessment, how to distinguish values from shoulds, wants, and needs, and how our core values often stay the same, but how we express them changes overtime. Denise shares practical insight from her years of coaching, including how she guides people to narrow down 70 possible values to just five core anchors — their personal “true north.” For many Boomers navigating retirement, identity shifts, grief, or simply asking “What’s next?”, this episode offers clarity, language, and reassurance. You may discover that what you thought were values were actually expectations — and that freedom begins with recognizing the difference. If you’ve ever felt something was “off” but couldn’t quite name it, this conversation may help you find the words. Because knowing your values isn’t just an exercise — it’s a pathway to living more authentically in this next chapter. Find us on Instagram @c [https://www.instagram.com/barbjanet/]onvoswithboomerspod . If you like our show, make sure you follow us on your favourite Podcast player. Feel free to rate and review our show and tell us what you'd like to hear, and what other topics you'd like Barb to explore!

Somatic Yin Yoga & the Vagus Nerve: Healing Trauma and Anxiety with Annie Au

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786819/fan_mail/new] What if healing anxiety and trauma starts not in the mind—but in the body? In this deeply grounded episode, Barb speaks with Annie Au, a YouTuber and somatic yoga instructor, about nervous system healing, the vagus nerve, and how somatic yoga helps the body feel safe again. Annie shares her personal journey from professional dancer to global yoga teacher, and how years of physical injury, emotional heartbreak, and anxiety led her to somatic healing. Together, they explore how trauma is stored in the body, why talk therapy isn’t always enough, and how bottom-up practices calm the nervous system. Subscribe to Annie's Youtube channel @YinYogaWithAnnie [https://www.youtube.com/@YinYogaWithAnnie]. You can also find her on Instagram @annie_au_yoga [https://www.instagram.com/annie_au_yoga?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]. More info on Annie can be found on her website at https://annieauyoga.com/ [https://annieauyoga.com/]. Check out her 14 Day challenge here: https://annieauyoga.com/somatic-yin-challenge [https://annieauyoga.com/somatic-yin-challenge] Find us on Instagram @c [https://www.instagram.com/barbjanet/]onvoswithboomerspod . If you like our show, make sure you follow us on your favourite Podcast player. Feel free to rate and review our show and tell us what you'd like to hear, and what other topics you'd like Barb to explore!

Self-Love Is a Practice: Kindness, Boundaries, and Healing

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786819/fan_mail/new] In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Barb welcomes back pod-friend Denise Torgerson for a powerful conversation about self-love—what it really means and why it matters at every stage of life. Together, they explore self-love as a daily practice rather than a destination, emphasizing kindness, tenderness, and compassion toward ourselves. Denise shares a meaningful definition of self-love, including being “on your own side,” softening the inner critic, and learning to honour your emotional, physical, and relational wellbeing. Denise also shares personal insights about learning to feel her feelings later in life, practicing daily meditation, and using EFT to manage anxiety and build self-acceptance. Barb and Mela reflect on how self-love supports emotional resilience, healthier relationships, and a deeper sense of peace. The episode closes with a reminder that self-love is not about ego or self-indulgence—it’s about learning to treat yourself with the same care you would offer a dear friend. A warm, honest, and soul-enriching conversation you won’t want to miss. Find us on Instagram @c [https://www.instagram.com/barbjanet/]onvoswithboomerspod . If you like our show, make sure you follow us on your favourite Podcast player. Feel free to rate and review our show and tell us what you'd like to hear, and what other topics you'd like Barb to explore!