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Agnes Knowles Podcaster

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.

My podcast is for Boomer Women. A variety of subjects, a variety of viewpoints... and open to suggestions if I'm not covering a topic you want to hear about.
Do you want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? DM me at PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/agnesknowles

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Creating Space For Your Next Chapter: Downsizing Without Regret | Donna Barwald &Raquo; Tbwp Headercolour C 4
Creating Space for Your Next Chapter: Downsizing Without Regret | Donna Barwald

Downsizing is rarely about the stuff. For many women, it's about deciding what still fits, what no longer serves them, and how to create space for the life they want next. Professional organizer and a…

Downsizing is rarely…

Downsizing is rarely about the stuff. For many women, it's about deciding what still fits, what no longer serves them, and how to create space for the life they want next. Professional organizer and author Donna Barwald joins Agnes to talk about decluttering, moving, Family treasures, storage units, memories, and why your home should reflect who you are today—not who you used to be. In This Episode: Why downsizing is really about Lifestyle, not possessions The emotional side of letting go What to do when your children don't want your treasures How clutter affects Stress, focus, and decision…

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Single Parenting, Mental Load &Amp; Family Support With Pat Hankin &Raquo; Tbwp Headercolour C 4
Single Parenting, Mental Load & Family Support with Pat Hankin

Many Boomer women remember the reality of single parenthood. Today, many are watching their adult children face the same challenges in a world that feels faster, more expensive, and far more demanding…

Many Boomer women re…

Many Boomer women remember the reality of single parenthood. Today, many are watching their adult children face the same challenges in a world that feels faster, more expensive, and far more demanding. In this conversation, Pat Hankin shares practical, research-backed strategies for reducing overwhelm, managing the mental load, building resilience, and creating support systems that help both parents and children thrive. • What the "mental load" really looks like for single parents • Why routines reduce stress for both children and adults • Practical ways grandparents can support without …

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Curiosity, Identity &Amp; Becoming Yourself At Any Age | Zipporah Jarmon &Raquo; Tbwp Headercolour C 4
Curiosity, Identity & Becoming Yourself at Any Age | Zipporah Jarmon

What happens when we stop asking who we're supposed to be and start asking who we really are? In this thoughtful conversation, Agnes talks with life coach Zipporah Jarmon about transitions, identity, …

What happens when we…

What happens when we stop asking who we're supposed to be and start asking who we really are? In this thoughtful conversation, Agnes talks with life coach Zipporah Jarmon about transitions, identity, self-trust, communication, curiosity, and the courage to live a life aligned with who you are—whether you're 35 or 85. In This Episode: Why transition never really stops How Coaching helps people uncover answers they already carry within themselves What grandparents can do when younger family members share something unfamiliar The role of curiosity in understanding people different from ourselv…

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When Life Takes A Plot Twist: Divorce, Reinvention &Amp; Saying Yes To Yourself With Kim Peek &Raquo; Tbwp Headercolour C 4
When Life Takes a Plot Twist: Divorce, Reinvention & Saying YES to Yourself with Kim Peek

What happens when the life you built no longer feels like your life? In this deeply honest conversation, Agnes talks with Kim Peek about Divorce after 30 years of Marriage, Empty Nest loneliness, toxi…

What happens when th…

What happens when the life you built no longer feels like your life? In this deeply honest conversation, Agnes talks with Kim Peek about divorce after 30 years of marriage, empty nest loneliness, toxic Relationships, breast Cancer survival, and the surprising power of small “yes” decisions that slowly rebuild a life. This episode of The Boomer Woman’s Podcast explores Health, reinvention, and personal Growth for women navigating life after 60. Why “plot twists” can become turning points The emotional reality of an empty nest after decades of Motherhood What Kim learned from a toxic …

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Worms, Laughter &Amp; Letting Go Of Stress: Cathy Nesbitt On Joy, Composting And Living Differently &Raquo; Tbwp Headercolour C 4
Worms, Laughter & Letting Go of Stress: Cathy Nesbitt on Joy, Composting and Living Differently

What do worms, sprouts, and laughter have in common? More than you might think. In this lively and surprisingly thoughtful conversation, Agnes talks with Cathy Nesbitt — founder of Cathy's Crawly Co…

What do worms, sprou…

What do worms, sprouts, and laughter have in common? More than you might think. In this lively and surprisingly thoughtful conversation, Agnes talks with Cathy Nesbitt — founder of Cathy's Crawly Composters — about composting, food, resilience, stress, and why joy may be one of the most overlooked health practices of all. What begins as a conversation about worms becomes a much deeper discussion about slowing down, reconnecting to nature, and creating a life that actually feels nourishing. In This Episode: Why Cathy believes worms are part of the future of food Security and waste manageme…

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Menopause, Grief &Amp; Reinvention: Author Teri M. Brown On Becoming “Peg, Unhinged” &Raquo; Tbwp Headercolour C 4
Menopause, Grief & Reinvention: Author Teri M. Brown on Becoming “Peg, Unhinged”

Author Teri M. Brown returns to The Boomer Woman’s Podcast for a conversation filled with laughter, honesty, Grief, reinvention, and the wonderfully messy reality of midlife. From Menopause rage and…

Author Teri M. Brown…

Author Teri M. Brown returns to The Boomer Woman’s Podcast for a conversation filled with laughter, honesty, grief, reinvention, and the wonderfully messy reality of midlife. From menopause rage and dark humour to widowhood, writing through grief, and learning how to keep becoming after life changes everything, Teri shares the deeply human stories behind her newest novel, Peg, Unhinged. In This Episode: Why menopause can feel “like being thirteen again… but worse” Writing humour while grieving the loss of the Love of your life The emotional reality of rebuilding life after widowhood W…

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Things Feel Different… Now What? A Real Conversation About Life After 60 With Host, Agnes Knowles &Raquo; Tbwp Headercolour C 4
Things Feel Different… Now What? A Real Conversation About Life After 60 with Host, Agnes Knowles

Have you noticed that quiet sense that something has shifted? Not dramatically, not overnight—but enough that the old answers don’t quite fit anymore. In this solo episode, Agnes reflects on what …

Have you noticed tha…

Have you noticed that quiet sense that something has shifted? Not dramatically, not overnight—but enough that the old answers don’t quite fit anymore. In this solo episode, Agnes reflects on what many women are quietly navigating right now—and asks a simple, powerful question. Why life after 60 can feel “unsettled” even when nothing is obviously wrong The real questions women are asking (but not always saying out loud) Why inspirational stories don’t always translate to real life A grounded, no-hype perspective on AI and how to approach it The subtle shift in conversations that ac…

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What’s Still Possible After 60? Mindset, Motion, And Taking The Next Step With Debbi Dimaggio &Raquo; Tbwp Headercolour C 4
What’s Still Possible After 60? Mindset, Motion, and Taking the Next Step with Debbi DiMaggio

What happens when you stop asking “Can I?” and start asking “What if I did?” In this conversation, Debbi DiMaggio shares the story behind running the LA Marathon just before turning 60—but m…

What happens when yo…

What happens when you stop asking “Can I?” and start asking “What if I did?” In this conversation, Debbi DiMaggio shares the story behind running the LA Marathon just before turning 60—but more importantly, what that experience revealed about mindset, transitions, and what’s still possible at this stage of life. In this episode: Why focusing on “the next step” changes everything What to do when you feel stuck, lost, or unsure what comes next The reality of mindset vs real-life limitations How to reconnect with yourself after years of caring for others Why perfection keeps us s…

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Financial Dependency Isn’t About Intelligence — Taking Back Control At Any Age With Estelle Gibson &Raquo; Tbwp Headercolour C 4
Financial Dependency Isn’t About Intelligence — Taking Back Control at Any Age with Estelle Gibson

Many women didn’t “choose” financial dependency—it was simply how things were done. But when life shifts, that quiet pattern can suddenly become overwhelming. In this conversation, Estelle Gib…

Many women didn’t …

Many women didn’t “choose” financial dependency—it was simply how things were done. But when life shifts, that quiet pattern can suddenly become overwhelming. In this conversation, Estelle Gibson shares how even with a strong financial background, she found herself needing to rebuild—and how women can step back into financial confidence at any stage of life. Why financial dependency isn’t about intelligence—it’s about patterns The emotional side of Money: shame, avoidance, and fear The simple financial basics every woman should know Why “it’s too late” is one of the most…

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Retirement Isn’t About Savings — It’s About Income | Estate Planning, Risk &Amp; Real-Life Mistakes With Mark Kollar &Raquo; Tbwp Headercolour C 4
Retirement Isn’t About Savings — It’s About Income | Estate Planning, Risk & Real-Life Mistakes with Mark Kollar

Most of us did what we were told — we saved, we planned, we were responsible. So why does Retirement still feel uncertain? In this conversation, Mark Kollar shares real-life stories and hard-earned …

Most of us did what …

Most of us did what we were told — we saved, we planned, we were responsible. So why does retirement still feel uncertain? In this conversation, Mark Kollar shares real-life stories and hard-earned insights about what actually puts retirement at risk — and why Estate planning may matter more than you think. The difference between building wealth… and turning it into income The “invisible risks” that can quietly derail retirement Why procrastination may be the most expensive mistake of all What really happens when estate planning is missing or incomplete How market timing — and “…

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The Influence Grandmothers Don’t Realize They Have | Shaping The Next Generation With Antwaun Thompson &Raquo; Tbwp Headercolour C 4
The Influence Grandmothers Don’t Realize They Have | Shaping the Next Generation with Antwaun Thompson

Grandmothers often underestimate the role they play in shaping the next generation—but what if their influence is more powerful than they think? In this conversation, Antwaun Thompson shares what de…

Grandmothers often u…

Grandmothers often underestimate the role they play in shaping the next generation—but what if their influence is more powerful than they think? In this conversation, Antwaun Thompson shares what decades of mentoring young people have taught him about resilience, accountability, and the quiet impact of the adults who show up consistently. Why today’s teens are struggling in ways previous generations didn’t The surprising role grandparents play in shaping character and confidence How to influence without overstepping boundaries The power of conversation—and why kids feel unheard Simple…

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Giving Back That Actually Matters: Smart, Heart-Led Philanthropy With Katherine Lacefield &Raquo; Tbwp Headercolour C 4
Giving Back That Actually Matters: Smart, Heart-Led Philanthropy with Katherine Lacefield

At a stage of life where many women begin asking “How do I give back in a way that actually matters?”—this conversation offers both Clarity and relief. Katherine Lacefield brings decades of expe…

At a stage of life w…

At a stage of life where many women begin asking “How do I give back in a way that actually matters?”—this conversation offers both clarity and relief. Katherine Lacefield brings decades of experience in the nonprofit world to unpack what giving really looks like today—beyond guilt, perfection, or confusion. Why “doing good” doesn’t require perfection How to find a cause that genuinely fits you The truth about fundraising, salaries, and sustainability What most people misunderstand about “administration costs” Monthly giving, peer-to-peer campaigns, and real impact Why heart…

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