I’ve probably done most of the things you expect a woman my age to have done: married and divorced; three children; variety of jobs over the years including a couple of home-based businesses and, finally, a pretty good career; gave up that career (and home and life) to move and take care of a dementing mother; adult daughter moved back home with a baby; financial struggles; sucker-punched by the post-2007 Economy. You tell a similar story.
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Ramona Galey started one day, ten years ago, in the depths of despair and, before that day was done, was introduced to a path to her current life where she lives in joy and alignment and authenticity.…
Ramona Galey started…
Ramona Galey started one day, ten years ago, in the depths of despair and, before that day was done, was introduced to a path to her current life where she lives in joy and alignment and authenticity. You’ll understand more when she explainsAuthenticity and self-love How to disrobe from the “brules” – the bullshit rules we grew up with personal assets, success, and entanglements blissipline “Pitfalls at The Peak”Ramona also introduces us to and explains Opra; she describes herself as a “Vibrational Mentor” and then tells why she came up with that term. Listen now and then g…
Julie Noonan coaches Women Executives Passionate About Leaving their Wisdom to the Next Generations of Strong, Confident Leaders. You may not consider yourself a business executive, but there’s a go…
Julie Noonan coaches…
Julie Noonan coaches Women Executives Passionate About Leaving their Wisdom to the Next Generations of Strong, Confident Leaders. You may not consider yourself a business executive, but there’s a good chance you manage a household, a home… and you are interested in leaving your wisdom with your next generations. Many of the same rules apply. In this episode, Julie discusses Her past as a square peg trying to fit into a round hole The challenges of leaving a career The multi-generational workplace Age-ism Sexism The learning curve for older workers as opposed to younger How we might apply…
Kenny Sacht finds himself in the calling of a lifetime because of one late-night pop-up on his computer. His heart has broken several times over the last decade and a half, but his focus to rescue gir…
Kenny Sacht finds hi…
Kenny Sacht finds himself in the calling of a lifetime because of one late-night pop-up on his computer. His heart has broken several times over the last decade and a half, but his focus to rescue girls and women from the sex trade doesn’t waver. Today he explains his journey from school teacher to advocate for these girls and women How girls get lured into – and trapped in - the sex trade exploitation of vulnerability the beginning of Wipe Every Tear the role of Hope House in creating a future for the women how bar owners discourage the girls babies and STDs why the rescues can’t happ…
Arlene Cohen Miller, like so many of us, has some “people pleaser” in her past. Now, however, she coaches woman to create balance and boundaries in their life. Today, Arlene discusses: Our inner c…
Arlene Cohen Miller,…
Arlene Cohen Miller, like so many of us, has some “people pleaser” in her past. Now, however, she coaches woman to create balance and boundaries in their life. Today, Arlene discusses: Our inner critic How to turn that critic into our inner coach Setting boundaries, with interesting concepts about energy Celebrating the wins Being grounded Meditation and gratitude Her soul readingsArlene’s suggestions for all of us are pretty simple, think kindness, patience and tolerance. Find Arlene at https://www.jewelconsultancy.com/ Learn more about Arlene and find all her links at https://boomwit…
Ande Lyons has been a podcast host/live stream host since 2012 – her current podcast is her 6th podcast. In this episode, we discuss both sides of the mic: Listeners and host wanna-bes. Ande’s h…
Ande Lyons has been …
Ande Lyons has been a podcast host/live stream host since 2012 – her current podcast is her 6th podcast. In this episode, we discuss both sides of the mic: Listeners and host wanna-bes. Ande’s history with the medium What exactly is a podcast The huge variety of podcasts and formats Quick and east podcast start-up Some of Ande’s favourites and my all-time favourite My genius idea for spreading the word about podcasts (better than a book club!)Ande and I have chatted before so there are lots of laughs… and I hope our passion for the art of podcasts comes through. Listen and then go …
In this episode, Robert Norris gives us so many insights into life as an expat, life in Japan – from the day-to-day to the bureaucracy involved in moving there – so much great information and much…
In this episode, Rob…
In this episode, Robert Norris gives us so many insights into life as an expat, life in Japan – from the day-to-day to the bureaucracy involved in moving there – so much great information and much of it accompanied by interesting anecdotes. Today he explains: his early envy of those who spoke more than one language a six-mat room and a three-mat room local public baths living his dream why you should immerse yourself instead of speed-visiting Kanji lettering and the Japanese language tidbits of cultural history and current changes earthquakesI enjoyed the moment when Bob was telling us a…
Suzan Owens traveled independently through Africa, Asia, Europe, New Zealand and both North and South America. Today she shares just a few stories of her adventures – if you’re a traveler, you'll …
Suzan Owens traveled…
Suzan Owens traveled independently through Africa, Asia, Europe, New Zealand and both North and South America. Today she shares just a few stories of her adventures – if you’re a traveler, you'll get some inspiration, if you’re an armchair traveler, enjoy! Africa: Cairo Namibia Elephants & antelope Kenya The Maasai Bungee jumping in Zambia BotswanaTravel by freighter Walking El CaminoSuzan’s tips for women traveling solo include being sensible, open, friendly and adaptable. Find Suzan at https://www.suzanowens.com/ Learn more about Suzan and find all her links at https://boomw…
Mike Fink guides women to Clarity over the decision to divorce or to not divorce. If you, like me, question how a man can help women, listen in – he explains the how and the why really well. In this…
Mike Fink guides wom…
Mike Fink guides women to clarity over the decision to divorce or to not divorce. If you, like me, question how a man can help women, listen in – he explains the how and the why really well. In this episode he explains: Primal, emotional, rational parts of brain and perhaps some facts about them you might not know. Deal-breakers and cumulative deal breakers the divorce decision-making process is like solving a Rubik’s Cube Values are not equal, there is a hierarchy The Decoding Grid How The Decoding Grid can be used for other major decisionsMike’s last piece of advice is yet another nu…
Erica Neubert Campbell was happily going about her mommy, wife and business lives when her breast Cancer diagnosis arrived. It wasn’t unexpected. Her mom had died of breast cancer years earlier. W…
Erica Neubert Campbe…
Erica Neubert Campbell was happily going about her mommy, wife and business lives when her breast cancer diagnosis arrived. It wasn’t unexpected. Her mom had died of breast cancer years earlier. What was unexpected was that doctors could only give her medical details. Erica opted for double mastectomy and decided to chronicle - with photographs – the approximately 18 months she and her breasts endured her journey. Today Erica discusses: Her mom Lumpectomies and mastectomies The diagnosis and her children The BRCA gene Excerpt: “Deciding what to do next Is like choosing a deadly weapon …
Jack Stoltzfus works with young adults who fail to launch or later return to “the nest”, and with parents who have a difficult time letting go, all the while making sure they maintain a positive, …
Jack Stoltzfus works…
Jack Stoltzfus works with young adults who fail to launch or later return to “the nest”, and with parents who have a difficult time letting go, all the while making sure they maintain a positive, caring relationship. In this episode, Jack explains: What’s changed: we couldn’t wait to get gone from our familial home, that’s often not the case today. Helicopter parents How a definition of “success” could well differ between parent and young adult Parental guilt How difficulties can breed resilience Don’t push them out, pull them out and how volunteerism helps with that The statis…
Amita is younger than us but has been through the same hormonal wringer washer. But. Amita got proactive and has developed holistic wellness programs for taboo topics such as sexual health, Menopause,…
Amita is younger tha…
Amita is younger than us but has been through the same hormonal wringer washer. But. Amita got proactive and has developed holistic wellness programs for taboo topics such as sexual health, menopause, Stress, Anxiety… amongst other issues that women go through. Some of this will apply to you, all of it will apply to your daughters! Today Amita discusses: the culturally sensitive nature of her research and offerings what ‘holistic’ means to Amita Aging and longevity emotional wellness sexual health weight changesAmita also explains her work with employers (because how many of them ack…
Maureen Atkinson is inspiring women like us to make this chapter our best. Founder of Lifeshiift, she’s the poster woman for learning and creating and curiosity as we navigate these years. Today she…
Maureen Atkinson is …
Maureen Atkinson is inspiring women like us to make this chapter our best. Founder of Lifeshiift, she’s the poster woman for learning and creating and curiosity as we navigate these years. Today she explains: Her path from a corporate mover and shaker to the designer and inspiration behind LifeShiift Travel as a young woman vs travel as an older woman Goal setting How energy seems to breed more energy Mindfulness and Meditation GratitudeMaureen’s advice for us all was not what I was expecting but is intuitive and really does hit the mark. Find Maureen at https://lifeshiift.com/ Find more…
Suzan Owens began studying Numerology over 30 years ago and was fascinated with the synchronicity, guidance, and Growth this study offered. Today she explains: The field of Numerology The five core nu…
Suzan Owens began st…
Suzan Owens began studying Numerology over 30 years ago and was fascinated with the synchronicity, guidance, and growth this study offered. Today she explains: The field of Numerology The five core numbers Two people can have the same set of numbers How Numerology and Tarot are related Years, Cycles and NamesSuzan tells us she doesn’t need to know where the bodies are buried – curious as to what prompted that comment? Find Suzan at https://www.wisdomofnumerology.com/ Learn more about Suzan and find all her links at: https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-suzan-owens/ https:/…
Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons coaches high achieving, driven executives and professionals to create a “Retirement” that challenges them, gives them high satisfaction and, often, leaves a Legacy. As El…
Elizabeth Zelinka Pa…
Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons coaches high achieving, driven executives and professionals to create a “retirement” that challenges them, gives them high satisfaction and, often, leaves a legacy. As Elizabeth spoke, I realized that many of the needs/desires of high achievers are actually not that different from more average achievers, perhaps just on a greater scale. Elizabeth discusses: Why “a life of pure leisure isn’t going to cut it” for high achievers How the transition from a professional career is as difficult for them as for us Part of her process The game-changer tool for a busy …
Michelle Chang and her husband, Jedd, didn’t set out to become "intentional" travelers, but traveling captured them and if you’re going to travel, intentional is a great idea. In this episode Mich…
Michelle Chang and h…
Michelle Chang and her husband, Jedd, didn’t set out to become "intentional" travelers, but traveling captured them and if you’re going to travel, intentional is a great idea. In this episode Michelle explains Why we need some level of digital/phone literacy to travel well nowadays Preparing our phone before travel Good apps to have Crossing borders Tricks to make travel much smoother, cost-effective, and enjoyable Other things mid-life women should consider before going globalLots of great tips in this episode, and even more great resources at their website. Find Michelle at https://int…
Sarah Rusbatch is a grey area drinking coach. If you don’t know what that is, but enjoy your wine habit, listen in. In this episode, Sarah explains: What grey area drinking is How alcohol use diso…
Sarah Rusbatch is a …
Sarah Rusbatch is a grey area drinking coach. If you don’t know what that is, but enjoy your wine habit, listen in. In this episode, Sarah explains: What grey area drinking is How alcohol use disorder in women has increased over 80% in the last 30 years The interaction between menopause and drinking The physiological response to alcohol in women Why women are more susceptible to health risks than men Non-alcoholic beverages What happens in our bodies when we cut out all alcohol How to kickstart that goal How to respond to “friends” who pressure you to drinkLots of food for thought in…
Denise Miceli is an inspiring, empathic guide and mentor who creates space for women ready for personal growth and change. She asks “Have you succeeded in one or more areas of your life? yet have …
Denise Miceli is an …
Denise Miceli is an inspiring, empathic guide and mentor who creates space for women ready for personal growth and change. She asks “Have you succeeded in one or more areas of your life? yet have a nagging feeling that something is missing?” Matches my statement that my old life is no longer enough. In this episode, Denise explains the subconscious how our childhood 0-7 creates many of our adult patterns rewiring our subconscious stories personal boundaries perfectionism procrastinationSo much food for thought and Denise makes the rewiring sound very doable. Find Denise at https://rock…
Robert Norris – Bob – comes from pretty strong genetic stock – large extended family who’s Depression-era experiences are reminiscent of “The Grapes of Wrath”. His mother was a force bef…
Robert Norris – Bo…
Robert Norris – Bob – comes from pretty strong genetic stock – large extended family who’s Depression-era experiences are reminiscent of “The Grapes of Wrath”. His mother was a force before women had many rights at all: proving herself as an athlete, standing her ground as a divorced woman, getting a pilot’s license, playing the organ, confronting military leadership when she felt her son was wronged, and becoming a traveler in later life. So perhaps no surprise that Bob stood his ground as a conscientious objector, traveled in the company of other bohemians, and embraced a lif…