"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"
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.
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Podcasting since 2021 • 115 episodes
"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"
Latest Episodes
Pride Special: Coming Out, Coming Through – A Conversation with Candace Macpherson
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...
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Season 12
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Episode 1
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44:27
Social Media & Boomers: The Good, The Bad and the Misinformation
This week, we dive into the digital world 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 sta...
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Season 11
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Episode 10
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33:25
A Tale of Two Barbs: The Changing Roles of Women – From Tradition to Transformation
In this week's thought-provoking episode, Barb sits down with Barb Wade, leadership coach and speaker, to explore the dramatic evolution of women’s roles in society. From the traditional expectations of the past—where women were o...
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Season 11
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Episode 9
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40:01
The Art of Letting Go: Downsizing Edition
Downsizing isn’t just about sorting through belongings—it’s about untangling the emotions tied to a lifetime of memories. In this fun, light-hearted episode of What’s Next? Conversations with Boomers, Barb sits down with Richard Fer...
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Season 11
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Episode 8
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44:57
Second Chances & A Remarkable Reconnection with Barb & Tim Wade
Tim is back, but this time with his better half--the infamous, Barb Wade. In this heartfelt episode, Barb Desmarais sits down with Barb & Tim and they share their extraordinary journey of rekindling their relation...
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Season 11
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Episode 6
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42:56
