"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.
Podcasting since 2021 • 136 episodes
"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"
Latest Episodes
Somatic Yoga & the Vagus Nerve: Healing Trauma and Anxiety with Annie Au
What if healing anxiety and trauma starts not in the mind—but in the body?In this deeply grounded episode, Barb speaks with Annie Au, a YouTuber and somatic yoga instructor, about nervous system healing, the vagus nerve, and how somatic ...
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Season 14
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Episode 3
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44:21
Self-Love Is a Practice: Kindness, Boundaries, and Healing
In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Barb welcomes back pod-friend Denise Torgerson for a powerful conversation about self-love—what it really means and why it matters at every stage of life.Together, they explore self-love a...
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Season 14
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Episode 2
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40:44
The Good, the Bad, and the AI: Boomers and the New Digital Frontier
Happy New Year! New year, new season. Same Barb. In this episode, Barb dives into the fascinating and sometimes alarming world of artificial intelligence with special guest, David Cravit from SuperAging News. From practical uses like ChatGPT fo...
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Season 14
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Episode 1
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43:25
A Year in Conversations: Friendships, Relationships, and Lessons Learned--2025 Recap!
In our final episode of 2025, Barb and our producer Mela reflect on the past year's episodes, sharing favorite moments and key insights. Barb reminisces about her favourite guests, and highlighted episode topics such as sustaining friendships i...
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Season 13
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Episode 10
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31:36
When It’s Not the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year”: Navigating Holiday Depression & SAD
While the holiday season is often marketed as the "most wonderful time of the year," the reality for many is a mix of pressure, loneliness, and seasonal depression. In this very special episode, Barb is joined by returning guest and mental heal...
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Season 13
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Episode 9
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40:24