"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 • 131 episodes
"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"
Latest Episodes
Don’t Ghost Yourself: Boundaries 101
In this latest episode, Barb and Tim dive deep into the often-misunderstood world of boundaries in relationships. From defining what a boundary really is to exploring why so many of us struggle to say “no,” they unpack how healthy boundaries pr...
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Season 13
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Episode 8
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48:57
The Space Between Us: Understanding Avoidant Attachment (Part 2)
In this latest conversation with our favourite Boomers, Barb and Tim revisit the topic of avoidant attachment—why it happens, how it shows up, and what it feels like when you're in a relationship with someone who has it. Building on their previ...
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Season 13
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Episode 7
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53:25
It's not you... it's my attachment style.
In this insightful episode, Barb sits down with our favourite relationship coach Tim Wade to explore the often misunderstood world of Avoidant Attachment. Together, they unpack how this attachment style develops, what it looks lik...
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Season 13
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Episode 6
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47:32
“We’ll Always Have Paris (and Lyon… and Annecy)”
Barb returns from a dreamy mother-daughter trip through France — and she’s still glowing from the experience. From the bustling cafés of Paris to the charm of Lyon and the serene beauty of Annecy, Barb reflects on what made this journey so spec...
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Season 13
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Episode 5
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36:22
Holding On and Letting Go: Sustaining Friendships in Your Golden Years
In this very special episode, Barb is joined by one of our favourite podcast regulars, the insightful, licensed mental health counsellor, Jackie Adams, of jackieadamscounseling.com. Barb and Jacki...
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Season 13
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Episode 4
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45:57