"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"
What’s Next? Conversations with Boomers is a candid, cross-generational dialogue exploring life after the milestones—career shifts, retirement, relationships, family, reinvention, and everything in between. Hosted by Barb Desmarais, a retired family & parenting coach and public speaker, each episode dives into honest stories and lived wisdom from Boomers navigating their “what’s next?” moments, offering insights that resonate across generations. Thoughtful, curious, and sometimes funny, the show bridges perspectives and sparks conversations about how we age, adapt, and continue to dream.
"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"
Latest Episodes
Journaling: A Resurgence
Can journaling help reduce stress, process grief, spark self-discovery, and even become part of the legacy we leave behind? In this thoughtful conversation, Barb and returning guest Denise Torgerson explore the many forms journaling can take—fr...
Breathe Better, Feel Better: How Conscious Breathing Calms Anxiety & Resets Your Nervous System
What if one of the most powerful ways to manage stress and anxiety was something you’re already doing all day—breathing?In this episode, Barb is joined again by somatic yin yoga instructor Annie Au to explore the power of conscious breat...
Motion Is Lotion: Feel Stronger, Move Better, and Age with Confidence
Is walking every day really enough to stay healthy as we age?In this powerful and research-backed episode, Barb is joined by “super agers” Larry Wolf and David Cravit to break down what your body actually needs after 60 to stay ...
Dating After 70: Independence, Dating Apps & Raising the Bar
In this episode, Barb welcomes back therapist and returning guest Jackie Adams for an honest and deeply relatable conversation about dating later in life.Both single women in their seventies, Barb and Jackie share personal stories...
Your True North, Strong & Free: Discovering Your Core Values After 60
What truly matters to you, and are you living in alignment with it?In this latest episode, Barb welcomes back our favourite guest Denise Torgerson for a deep dive into personal values — what they are, how they evolve, and why understandi...
