Featuring our SuperAging News Network partner, Barb Desmarais, host of the popular podcast series: “What’s Next: Conversations With Boomers.”

Vancouver-based Barb Desmarais, a Boomer herself, offers a series of engaging conversations with Boomers on a wide range of topics, from Health to Finance to fitness to Relationships and more.

We first met Barb when we were guests on her podcast, and we made some repeat appearances as well. Check them out here, here and here . We’ll be bringing you many other podcasts from Barb, because they speak both informatively and entertainingly to so many of the issues of SuperAging.

In this episode: For better or worse, social media has changed how we engage with the world.

This week, we “get social” with one of our favourite guests, Denise Torgerson. Barb and Denise breakdown what they Love and hate about social media, and how much it has deeply impacted us in our daily lives.

From staying connected with Family to falling for misinformation, social media has reshaped how we engage with the world. Whether you’re a seasoned scroller or just dipping your toes into the digital waters, this episode offers a lively discussion on giving yourself a critical framework when engaging online.

Tune into the podcast here

More podcasts from Barb Desmarais

Solo, not sorry – the liberating art of traveling alone

Online dating, rejection and the culture of incivility

Friendships in the golden era

Love rekindled: Barb’s inspiring conversation with a remarkable couple whose love story defies time and distance

The power of gratitude: Barb talks to David Cravit and Larry Wolf

What if you’re tolerating too much? Barb sits down with life coach Denise Torgerson

Dating in your 60s: Barb chats with relationship coach Tim Wade

You can find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet

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