"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.
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"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"
Friendships in the Golden Era (Part 2): Online Friends, Siblings & Awkward Goodbyes (with Tim Wade)
Tim is back! And both he and Barb explore the ever-evolving world of friendships just a bit further. Part 2 and a continuation of our Season 10 finale, they dig a bit deeper on the rise of online connections to the complexities of sibling relationships and the uncomfortable reality of friendship break-ups. This conversation dives deep into what it means to build, maintain, and sometimes let go of the people in our lives.
Tim shares his unique insights on how technology has reshaped the way we form friendships, offering both opportunities and challenges. Together, Barb and Tim discuss the nuances of online friendships—can they be as meaningful as in-person connections? They also tackle the often-overlooked dynamic of sibling friendships.
Finally, they don’t shy away from the awkward truth: sometimes friendships end. Whether it’s a slow fade or a dramatic break-up, Barb and Tim offer thoughtful advice on how to navigate these difficult moments with grace and self-awareness.
Want to connect with Tim? Visit his website at http://timwadecoaching.com.
Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet .
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