"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"

"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"

Podcast door Barb Desmarais

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Barb Desmarais, a baby boomer, interviews guests for lively, light hearted conversations to discuss 'what's next?' now that our kids have grown, and many of us are retired or moving in that direction. We're traveling, engaging in new hobbies, some are learning a new language, and some of us are back on the dating scene. Also, what is it like being a grandparent? All of this and more on "What's Next? Conversations with Boomers.We're excited to now be part of the SuperAging News Network, the most authoritative online source of news, trends and ideas on longevity and the SuperAging Revolution -- getting older without getting old. Be sure to sign up for their newsletter at http://superagingnews.com!

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episode Stronger with Age: Strength Training for Boomers with Caylee Alzner artwork
Stronger with Age: Strength Training for Boomers with Caylee Alzner

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1786819/open_sms] In this energizing episode, Barb welcomes certified personal trainer and strength coach Caylee Alzner to talk about one of the most powerful tools for healthy aging: strength training. Caylee breaks down the myths around lifting weights later in life and introduces the key principle of progressive overload—a method that helps build strength, improve mobility, and maintain independence as we age. Tailored specifically for Boomers, this conversation explores why it's never too late to get strong, how to get started safely, and the long-term benefits of adding resistance training to your routine. Whether you're a beginner or looking to level up your workouts, Caylee offers encouraging, no-nonsense advice that could change the way you move through the next chapter of life. If you'd like to connect with Caylee, visit https://www.cayleealznerfitness.ca/ [https://www.cayleealznerfitness.ca/]. You can also find her on Instagram @coachcaylee [https://www.instagram.com/coachcaylee/] for more fitness advice and insights. Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet [https://www.instagram.com/barbjanet/] . 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!

09 jul 2025 - 44 min
episode Longevity with Purpose: Dr. Gillian Lockitch’s Top Tips for Healthy Aging artwork
Longevity with Purpose: Dr. Gillian Lockitch’s Top Tips for Healthy Aging

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1786819/open_sms] In this empowering episode, Barb is sits down with renowned physician and healthy aging expert, Dr. Gillian Lockitch, for a conversation that could change the way you think about getting older. With decades of experience in medicine and a personal journey that exemplifies vitality in later life, Dr. Lockitch shares her top 5 evidence-based strategies for healthy aging—covering everything from nutrition and movement to mindset, sleep, and purpose. Whether you're in your 50s or well into your 70s, this episode offers practical, inspiring guidance on how to take control of your health span—not just your lifespan. Dr. Lockitch believes that aging doesn't have to mean decline—and she’s here to show you exactly how to stay strong, sharp, and spirited as the years go on. Get Dr. Gill's book "Growing Older, Living Younger" here [https://www.gillianlockitch.com/]. Her podcast, with the same title, is now available on all podcast platforms, or you can listen here. [https://www.askdrgill.com/podcast/] Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet [https://www.instagram.com/barbjanet/] . 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!

02 jul 2025 - 38 min
episode The Art of Letting Go... A Supreme Act of Love (Pt. 3) artwork
The Art of Letting Go... A Supreme Act of Love (Pt. 3)

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1786819/open_sms] In this deeply reflective episode, Barb Desmarais is joined once again by our good friend, Tim Wade, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about one of life’s most difficult challenges: letting go of people when a relationship has run its course. Whether it's a friend, a partner, or even a family member, parting ways can feel like a kind of death—but it can also be the most loving choice you make, not just for them, but for yourself. Tim opens up about his personal experience with releasing relationships that no longer serve growth, connection, or mutual respect. Together, he and Barb explore how letting go, while painful, is often a supreme act of love—one that honours the truth of where things stand rather than clinging to what used to be. The conversation also weaves in relationship expert Matthew Hussey’s powerful insight that letting go can be viewed through the lens of addiction. Like any craving, the urge to stay can mask the reality that the relationship is no longer good for you—or for them. Recognizing this pattern can help break the cycle and lead to healing. Get in touch with Tim at https://timwadecoaching.com/ [https://timwadecoaching.com/] Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet [https://www.instagram.com/barbjanet/] . 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!

25 jun 2025 - 49 min
episode The Art of Letting Go… or Letting In? With Denise Torgerson (Pt. 2) artwork
The Art of Letting Go… or Letting In? With Denise Torgerson (Pt. 2)

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1786819/open_sms] In this heartfelt episode, we explore what it truly means to "let go" after the loss of a loved one — and whether that's even the right phrase. Our special guest, grief educator and coach Denise Torgerson, invites us to reframe our understanding of loss, suggesting that instead of letting go, we consider the power of letting in. Denise shares her wisdom on how to integrate grief into our present reality, embracing the ongoing connection we have with those who have passed. Together, we reflect on the journey of honoring memories, finding meaning after loss, and making space in our lives for both sorrow and joy. Whether you're currently navigating grief or supporting someone who is, this episode offers comfort, clarity, and compassion for the path ahead. Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet [https://www.instagram.com/barbjanet/] . 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!

18 jun 2025 - 36 min
episode Pride Special: Coming Out, Coming Through – A Conversation with Candace Macpherson artwork
Pride Special: Coming Out, Coming Through – A Conversation with Candace Macpherson

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1786819/open_sms] In this special Pride Month episode, Barb sits down with her dear friend and neighbour, Candace Macpherson, a proud lesbian and advocate for authenticity, visibility, and love. Candace shares her personal journey of coming out and living openly in a time when being LGBTQIA+ was far less accepted than it is today. Candace and Barb reflect on the evolution of the language we use to refer to the LGBTQIA+ community. They speak on what’s changed, what still needs to change, and what it means to grow older as part of a community that’s still fighting for full equality. Whether you’re LGBTQIA+ yourself, an ally, or simply curious about how far we've come, this episode is a powerful reminder of the resilience, courage, and love that have fueled decades of change. Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet [https://www.instagram.com/barbjanet/] . 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!

11 jun 2025 - 44 min
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