"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 • 128 episodes
"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"
Latest Episodes
“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
The Senior Encore with Mike Dwyer of Emplana Career
In this episode, we explore the concept of the “Senior Encore”—the growing movement of older adults re-entering or reinventing their place in the job market. Our special guest, Mike Dwyer of Emplana Career, shares insights on how seniors can le...
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Season 13
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Episode 3
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49:56
It’s Never Too Late to Follow the Music: John Michael Ferrari
In this episode, Barb sits down with singer-songwriter John Michael Ferrari to explore his remarkable journey through music. From his early beginnings to his evolution as an award-winning artist, to being considered for a Grammy nominati...
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Season 13
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Episode 2
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47:13
The Fine Line Between Self-Care and Selfishness with Denise Torgerson
In the premiere episode of Season 13, Barb sits down with our special guest and friend of the pod, Denise Torgerson, to explore the fine line between self-care and being seen as selfish. Together, they dig into our...
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Season 13
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Episode 1
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35:27