Relationships
The Importance of Relationships for Baby Boomers
None of us exist in a vacuum. As humans, we are always involved – or at least have the option to be involved – in some sort of a relationship, whether it is as children, growing up with our parents, our siblings, our aunts, uncles and cousins. Our grandparents. And now, as many of us have aged into becoming parents of adult children, we have the opportunity to enjoy becoming grandparents. (Literally or through informally “adopting” kids who we recognize could benefit from access to a grandparent figure.)
Of course, not all of us grew up in an “Ozzie and Harriet”-style family. Some of us were orphaned, some became children of divorce, and still others had the opportunity to form strong bonds with special teachers, adult friends or neighbors. Again, for Boomers, there was never just one official “one-and-only” way to enjoy relationships.
Regardless, we now understand that socialization is important for people of all ages. A 2017 study performed at Michigan State and published in Frontiers of Psychology found that valuing friendships was a strong predictor of health and happiness among older adults. Now that we know this, we all need to take advantage of opportunities to socialize whenever possible. We hope to explore a variety of relationships here.
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Here’s what you’ll learn about: Meeting Introduction and Initial Context (0:00)Guest Andrew Beaulieu discusses the tough guy persona associated with the name "Drew." Host Drew explains the naming convention for his sons, choosing Andrew as a middle name to avoid confusion in doctor's offices. …
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Meeting Introduction and Initial Context (0:00)Guest Andrew Beaulieu discusses the tough guy persona associated with the name "Drew." Host Drew explains the namin…
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Meeting Introduction and Initial Context (0:00)Guest Andrew Beaulieu discusses the tough guy persona associated with the name "Drew." Host Drew explains the naming convention for his sons, choosing Andrew as a middle name to avoid confusion in doctor's offices. Drew thanks the networking group "Shared Connections" for introducing him to Andrew. Drew introduces the concept of life being non-linear and the importance of self-awareness in navigating external circumstances.Types of Men and Self-Awareness (1:41)Drew describes three types of men: one with bl…
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Defining Moments and Early Influences (0:00)Host Drew encourages Guest Marléne Shaw to reflect on defining moments that shaped her into a relationship and confidence therapist. Marléne discusses the natural evolution of becoming a therapist and the joy of help…
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Defining Moments and Early Influences (0:00)Host Drew encourages Guest Marléne Shaw to reflect on defining moments that shaped her into a relationship and confid…
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Defining Moments and Early Influences (0:00)Host Drew encourages Guest Marléne Shaw to reflect on defining moments that shaped her into a relationship and confidence therapist. Marléne discusses the natural evolution of becoming a therapist and the joy of helping others through various mediums like podcasts, books, and YouTube. She recalls her early interest in therapy courses during university and her challenging childhood as defining moments. Marléne shares a pivotal moment at night school in her 20s, where a tutor encouraged her to pursue a degree, w…
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Chris Kenny's Journey and Defining Moments (0:00)Host Drew asks Chris Kenny to share defining moments that led him to become who he is today and how he has changed his personal life. Chris describes his journey as an evolution rather than a single defining momen…
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Chris Kenny's Journey and Defining Moments (0:00)Host Drew asks Chris Kenny to share defining moments that led him to become who he is today and how he has change…
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Chris Kenny's Journey and Defining Moments (0:00)Host Drew asks Chris Kenny to share defining moments that led him to become who he is today and how he has changed his personal life. Chris describes his journey as an evolution rather than a single defining moment, emphasizing self-awareness and living as "man number three." Chris shares his upbringing in an upper-middle-class environment in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and his move to the Midwest due to his father's job. He attended a Jesuit High School and read a book called "On Death and Dying," which in…
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Defining Moments and Early Life (0:00)Host Drew asks Guest Andrew Deutsch to share defining moments that shaped his life and career. Andrew recounts his grandfather's journey from sweeping floors to owning a large printing company, which inspired him to pursue e…
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Defining Moments and Early Life (0:00)Host Drew asks Guest Andrew Deutsch to share defining moments that shaped his life and career. Andrew recounts his grandfath…
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Defining Moments and Early Life (0:00)Host Drew asks Guest Andrew Deutsch to share defining moments that shaped his life and career. Andrew recounts his grandfather's journey from sweeping floors to owning a large printing company, which inspired him to pursue education. He initially struggled academically but turned things around, eventually earning a scholarship. Andrew became an exchange student in Sweden and later studied international business, despite a tough job market.Early Career and Entrepreneurial Spirit (1:02)Andrew took a job at a nonprofi…
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Here’s what you’ll learn about: Defining Moments in Life (0:00)Host Drew asks Phil Reid to share defining moments that shaped his life and career. Phil thanks Drew for the invitation and mention…
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Defining Moments in Life (0:00)Host Drew asks Phil Reid to share defining moments that shaped his life and career. Phil thanks Drew for the invitation and mentions two major turning points. Phil recalls his father's death at age seven or eight, which made him question life's permanency and led him to seek spiritual answers. He explains that understanding life's non-permanence shifted his priorities and made him seek purpose.Impact of Father's Death and Divorce (2:39)Phil discusses how his father's death made him realize the impermanence of life and led…
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Personal growth and adversity with a focus on overcoming challenges. (0:00)Dr. Barnsley Brown reflects on defining moments of adversity and growth.Family dynamics, loss, and personal growth. (2:29)Barnsley reflects on tumultuous childhood, losing father and …
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Personal growth and adversity with a focus on overcoming challenges. (0:00)Dr. Barnsley Brown reflects on defining moments of adversity and growth.Family dynami…
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Personal growth and adversity with a focus on overcoming challenges. (0:00)Dr. Barnsley Brown reflects on defining moments of adversity and growth.Family dynamics, loss, and personal growth. (2:29)Barnsley reflects on tumultuous childhood, losing father and brother.Childhood trauma, writing as therapy, and personal growth. (4:42)Barnsley reflects on childhood trauma and how it shaped her passion for helping others through writing and coaching. She shares how she found her purpose in life by helping others overcome their own traumas and become leade…
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Defining Moments and Early Life Reflections (0:00)Host Drew Deraney emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and a growth mindset in overcoming adversity. Oliver Herrmann reflects on a lifetime of feeling like life happened to him rather than designing it, wi…
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Defining Moments and Early Life Reflections (0:00)Host Drew Deraney emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and a growth mindset in overcoming adversity. Oliv…
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Defining Moments and Early Life Reflections (0:00)Host Drew Deraney emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and a growth mindset in overcoming adversity. Oliver Herrmann reflects on a lifetime of feeling like life happened to him rather than designing it, with many small moments adding up to a sense of dissatisfaction. Oliver shares his early aspirations to be an entrepreneur but was influenced by societal expectations to pursue a traditional career path. He describes feeling increasingly fatigued and disconnected from his family, leading to a pivotal …
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Defining Moment of Change (0:00)Host Drew Deraney asks Guest Jared Fracker about the defining moment that led to a change in lifestyle and mindset. Jared shares that the change was gradual, not a single defining moment. He mentions a client who realized they wer…
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Defining Moment of Change (0:00)Host Drew Deraney asks Guest Jared Fracker about the defining moment that led to a change in lifestyle and mindset. Jared shares t…
Here’s what you’ll learn about: Defining Moment of Change (0:00)Host Drew Deraney asks Guest Jared Fracker about the defining moment that led to a change in lifestyle and mindset. Jared shares that the change was gradual, not a single defining moment. He mentions a client who realized they were "sick and tired of being sick and tired" as a turning point. Jared emphasizes that gradual awareness often leads to significant changes.Jared's Personal Story (1:31)Jared recounts a massive stroke at 25, which occurred while eating wings at a restaurant. The stroke led to a life-saving interve…