Best Click Click Bang Bang Podcasts (2025)

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"The New Old" with Erika Andersen 1:03:48

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Erika Andersen is one of those wonderful people who talk the talk and walk the walk. After more than three decades of executive consulting and coaching, she has turned her attention to the challenge of getting old well, using everything she’s learned helping individuals and organizations succeed to write her latest book, The New Old: Crafting Your …

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Attract the Love of Your Life with Bern Mendez 58:33

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Bern Mendez helps accomplished & authentic women thriving in midlife attract the love of their life through neuroscience and resonant design, not chance. Today we discuss: How he, a man, can coach women about dating Neuroscience and trauma-informed somatic approaches based on polyvaGal theory Some may need counselling before they get to relationshi…

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Medicare Explained with Al Kushner 47:28

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Al Kushner is the author of Virtual Medicare – 10 Costly Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make. He offers information that’s especially helpful for Boomer women (that’s us!) who are navigating the next chapter of their lives. Today he explains: The difference between Medicare and Medicaid in the US Different plans Deadlines for enrollment How to avoid …

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"Retired and Killin' It" with Lisa Haynes 59:50

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Lisa Haynes is a certified executive and retirement coach and the author of Retired and Killin’ It. After decades as a CFO, she now helps retirees and soon-to-be retirees design a life they’re excited to live, focusing on the non-financial side of retirement. Today we discuss: Six Saturdays and a Sunday Retiring at age 58 External identity is easy,…

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Personal Growth Through a Nomadic Lifestyle with Gila Melamed 1:24:11

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Gila Melamed is back! Gila first joined me in 2023 to talk about her decision to adopt a nomadic life… by choice. She came back last year to update us and share how this lifestyle had helped her grow to a place of forgiveness and healing. Today, she talks about: Making the best of it means being flexible, adaptable “Fear” – whether it’s the element…

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Thriving After Grey Divorce with Pat Fenner 1:08:11

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Pat Fenner’s divorce provided a kick in the pants to deal with mental health issues such as self-image, self-worth, and imposter syndrome. Combining these skills and experiences, she helps other “mature” women find their voices and thrive in life. Today Pat discusses: The changes in self over 37 years of marriage The challenges in starting over tim…

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Be Your Own Hero with Patti Bevilacqua 1:07:12

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Patti Bevilacqua is in my socials a lot and her accomplishments since we last spoke 3 years ago are almost too many to count. Why is that impressive? Well, 35 years ago, Patti was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis – MS. Today Patti discusses: What exactly MS is Canada has highest rate of MS in the world and 3 out of 4 are women Evolution of Patti’s…

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Claiming Your Dream at Any Age with Donna Marie Barr 1:02:38

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Donna Barr has lived a life many of us dream of living. She’s trail-blazer: joining the U.S. Air Force in the 70s when few women considered the possibility and during the Viet Nam War. She’s made a difference: working in Samoa with The Peace Corp. Today Donna describes: How The Peace Corp and the Air Force were early interests Making changes at age…

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Being Intentional in Being You with Dr. Foojan Zeine 53:27

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Dr. Foojan Zeine has so many credentials in the Behavioral Psychology field that there is no way to write a synopsis. She founded the International Awareness Integration Institute and she co-founded the “Foojan” App, offering AIT to the public globally. Today, Dr. Zeine explains: The structured, evidence-based framework called Awareness Integration…

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Retirement Planning Besides The Financials with Jennifer Rovet 1:01:09

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Jennifer Rovet is a Certified Professional Retirement Coach who works with individuals and couples alike, exploring values, priorities, and purposes to help design a rewarding retirement lifestyle. She’s seen firsthand the struggles many retirees go through. Today Jennifer discusses: How there is so much more to retirement planning than money Redef…

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Authenticity & Having The Courage to Live Your Truth with Bobbi Barrington 1:08:08

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Bobbi Barrington is a trans woman, but her message is not about gender – it’s about the universal challenges we all face: fear, uncertainty, and the courage to create the future we truly want. Today she discusses: Spending 59 years in the wrong body Her advice for both men and women, given that she has lived as both Her two transitions: in body, an…

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This Chapter is the Perfect Time to Quit Wine with Emily Allen 1:03:40

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Emily Allen is a certified alcohol-free life coach who empowers women in midlife to break free from our wine culture and create their next chapter full of confidence, clarity and true freedom. In this episode she explains: “Wine-mom” culture Her trigger to quit and her process to stop Alcohol as “Self-care” and “self-medication” Her path from self-…

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Beyond Intuition - 5D Frequency with Mariana Cooper 1:13:46

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Mariana Cooper (Mari) is an internationally acclaimed intuitive life strategist, third generation intuitive and host of the Aha! Moments Radio Show. In this episode, Mari explains: Third generation intuitive Aha Moments 3D and 5D Frequency The Energetic Communication system that we are all born with Man-made constructs: shame, blame, guilt, fear, a…

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Model and Carpenter Creates Her Own Next Chapter with Maxx McGee 1:02:42

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Brenda Cumby McGee – aka Maxx McGee – is that fabulous dichotomy of fashion model and union carpenter. She was also a trail-blazer for women in the trades. Today, Maxx explains: How those two parallel careers originated Her covid success story How things have changed for women in the trades in the last 30 years Women in a traditionally male environ…

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Overcome Challenges Like a Warrior with Zulma Williams 1:12:51

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Zulma Williams has had her share of challenges, and sometimes struggled to overcome them. But she is a warrior, and she made it her mission to inspire people to discover and honor the warrior inside themselves. “The swearing therapist” has such energy! The past proves it was enough to get her over her own hurdles and I’m sure it becomes contagious …

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Passions and Purpose Prevent Old Age with Joe Owens 1:08:00

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Joe Owens is a story-teller… and an author. He’s released fiction and non-fiction, graphic novels and kids’ books. He’s also written a book for Boomers called “Feeling Groovy: A Boomer Guide to Ageless Aging”. We talk about the book but also many other things: Supra Ventricular Tachycardia His interesting career Staying young-ish Technology & AI Ho…

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Crushing the Cancer Curveball with Joelle Kaufman 1:28:10

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Joelle Kaufman says “My passion is supporting cancer patients in finding their voice, taking control of their journey, and reducing the chaos and terror. As my family says, we’ve seen the movie. We know how to write a better ending.” In this episode, Joelle explains: Her mother, her sister, then her story Cancer as a class of diseases To celebrate …

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Not Done By A Long Shot! with Jannette Anderson 1:10:07

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Jannette Anderson, like many of the women she works with, is #NotDoneByALongShot! She is passionate about working with maturepreneurs to identify, claim and position their value so they can make a meaningful difference AND a magnificent living! Today she explains: Why she’s so passionate about Maturepreneurs?... especially womanpreneurs Why this gr…

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Learn Smart Phone Tech with Anne Goldberg 1:01:44

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Anne Goldberg was looking for direction after 2009 happened. Then, in less than two weeks, six different seniors called and said the same thing: “I hear you teach the computer. Can you help me?” But… Anne had never told anyone she taught computers, despite the fact that she was always helping my friends with their tech. Eleven years later, she is k…

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The Value of Couples' Therapy with Bruce Chalmer 1:08:00

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Dr. Bruce Chalmer is a psychologist in Vermont who has been working with couples for over thirty years. Through his teaching, consulting, writing, podcast, and videos about relationships, his ideas have helped thousands of couples and their therapists. Today, he discusses Why he chose Couples’ therapy? At what stage clients come to him Why grey div…

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Working With Nature with Matthieu Mehuys 1:11:58

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Matthieu Mehuys is a Belgian landscape architect on a mission to make the world a greener, healthier place. He has traveled the globe looking at and for solutions and is keen to share his knowledge with the world. In this episode he explains: How growing up on a family farm in Belgium started his journey The role of developers in sustainability How…

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Let's Talk Urinary Tract Infections with Laura Helgeson 50:01

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Laura Helgeson is the founder of Let’s Talk UTI, the only US-based patient advocacy organization dedicated to shining a light on the issues around urinary tract infections. The organization provides essential insights, advocates for research initiatives, and promotes education to create meaningful change in UTI care. In this episode, Laura discusse…

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Widowhood and Invisible Losses with Lynn Banis 1:03:29

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Lynn Banis knows grief: “It isn’t just sadness; it’s disorienting. You wake up each day feeling like you’re walking through fog, unsure if you’ll ever find your way out.” This grief counsellor finally took herself in hand and applied her knowledge and skills to herself. In this episode, Lynn discusses: Her story of loss and the power of family We a…

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Business Succession Planning with Georgi Feidler 59:52

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Georgi Feidler helps Baby Boomers in business navigate succession planning. Her passion is ensuring that business legacies continue successfully by equipping owners (and long-term employees) with the right strategies to transition leadership smoothly and intentionally. Today she discusses: Why succession planning isn’t part of business education Wh…

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Financial Therapy and Retirement Planning with John Hankins 1:04:21

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Once John Hankins discovered the developing field of financial therapy and after a bit of exploration, he decided to reinvent himself as a financial therapist. Today he is a licensed social worker, certified financial therapist, and certified financial social worker. In this episode he explains: What financial therapy is Our generation was taught t…

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Retirement Planning for Canadians with Joseph Curry 58:13

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oe Curry is a Certified Financial Planner and the founder of Retirement Planning Simplified. He is also the host of the Your Retirement Planning Simplified podcast, where he helps Canadians navigate the complexities of retirement with a focus on clarity, simplicity, and purpose-driven planning. Today he explains: Company stocks and pensions as sole…

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Retirement Planning for U.S. Govt Employees with Mel Stubbs 1:01:33

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Mel Stubbs is a financial planner with over a decade of experience, specializes in helping federal employees plan for retirement. A key focus of Mel’s work is aiding clients and viewers in assessing potential future tax challenges and devising proactive strategies to fix those problems. Today he explains: His advice for an American listener who is …

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Ethics and Assisted Reproductive Technology with Peter J. Boni 56:35

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Peter J Boni was the “successful outcome” of assisted reproduction more than 7 decades ago but didn’t know that until mid-life. The science and the ethics involved in Assisted Reproductive Technology has been his focus ever since. Today he explains: The process was at that time compared to now The concerns about siblings not knowing they’re sibling…

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Boomer Women and Mentorship with Deborah Heiser 1:10:11

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Dr. Deborah Heiser is the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project and author of The Mentorship Edge. She is a TEDx speaker and expert contributor to Psychology Today. Our conversation today is about mentorship. Deborah explains: why mentorship is so powerful for Boomer women Ageism and the emotional trajectory What makes a good mentor A paid gig vs volun…

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Passion Project to Purpose with Anne Alexander-Sieder 1:07:29

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As a young woman in the U.S., Anne Alexander-Sieder was an actress. That ended when she followed a handsome young German fellow back to Germany as his wife. Sixteen years later she made the huge decision to go back to acting… in a second language… in a foreign country… at 47. Yikes! Today she shares: What prompted that decision The community she fo…

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Navigating Life’s Transitions Through Art Journaling with Susan Hensley 1:06:04

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usan Hensley helps with transitions and she brings a unique angle… using art journaling as a tool to navigate life’s changes, rediscover joy, and silence that inner critic. To say this time of life is a time of change might be an understatement. Perhaps you’ve made the leap from 9-5, perhaps you’re considering it, perhaps you’re planning your next …

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10 Little Rules for Adventure and Life with Teri M Brown 1:08:00

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Teri M Brown has written 5 self-help books, a number of historical stories… but this last one… about double butts – two mid-age people on a tandem bike cycling across the US, well, the title made me chuckle but the story caught my attention. For Teri, it was an epic adventure. Today she shares: Why, and how, an epic adventure came to pass Never qui…

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Counter-Feminism (not Anti-Feminism) with Jack Kammer 1:09:35

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Jack Kammer is an advocate for men’s social issues and sexism against men. He says “Important social advances around gender equality remain to be realized by understanding sexism against men and boys.” Today, he explains: How men tend to see their role in the family The training for men 60 years ago: “don’t show emotion”, “man up”. His idea for a d…

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Blending Creativity and History to Honor Our Past with Mica Anders 1:07:15

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Mica Anders is a genealogist with very impressive credentials. She’s worked with clients and organizations in the U.S., Canada, Jamaica, and the UK, bringing underrepresented stories to light. Today she shares information and stories! Tracing European heritage and African/American heritage Digitized records vs “doing the legwork” Finding surprises,…

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Sex and Gender and Transition with Amethysta Herrick, Part 2 1:00:14

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Part 2: Amethysta Herrick is… or has been… a geneticist, a chemist, a software engineer, and a manager. She is also a transgender woman. If that sounds a little outside your comfort zone, in these times it’s all the more reason to listen in. Ami gets personal in this second part of our conversation. She explains: The two aspects of transition: soci…

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Sex and Gender and Transition with Amethysta Herrick, Part 1 1:10:19

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Part 1: Amethysta Herrick is… or has been… a geneticist, a chemist, a software engineer, and a manager. She is also a transgender woman. If that sounds a little outside your comfort zone, in these times it’s all the more reason to listen in. In Part 1 of this episode, Ami discusses: Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness Our core set of knowled…

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Reclaim Your Rights, Hold Employers Accountable with Taylor Crabill 58:30

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Taylor Crabill has had the privilege of representing clients against some of the largest and most formidable companies in the world. These experiences have not only honed his expertise in employment law but has also reinforced his dedication to ensuring that employees are treated fairly and lawfully. In this episode Taylor discusses: The allure of …

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Living Trusts and Other Estate Documents with Oscar Vasquez 1:01:55

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Oscar Vasquez is all about Living Trusts and other estate documents such as wills, POAs and authorizations. It’s so important to get these documents organized as soon as you can, and then review them regularly. In this episode, Oscar explains: How 68% of American homeowners don’t have an estate plan Living Trusts Comprehensive Living Trusts Advance…

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The Difficult Process of Divorce with Andra Davidson 1:04:28

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Andra Davidson is a divorce coach. She isn’t going to tell you whether you should or shouldn’t, she’s going to help you maintain your health and conscience and minimize conflict throughout the process. In this episode, Andra discusses: The rise of grey divorce What coaching looks like Acrimony during the process Adult kids and long-term friends Col…

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Urinary Tract Infections and Related Issues with Paula Cobb 1:01:51

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Paula Cobb is a patient advocate for women who have been misdiagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis. She is a retired physical therapist who has dealt with bladder issues since the age of 5. In this episode, Paula explains so much about UTIs and IC and more that I can’t list it all! The bacteria and what they do to cause UTIs Why antibiotics can be th…

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Awesomeness and 'Done Doesn't Exist' with Stella Scott 1:10:32

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Stella Scott defies limits. A dancer who conquered club feet, she founded a dance company at 20. As an opera singer, she graced stages as Donna Elvira and the Queen of the Night. She’s also a coach, Gestalt therapist, and astrologer. Stella helps women leaders transform their self-image and life story, guiding them to become the queens of their own…

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2024 Year-end Wrap with Agnes 19:43

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And another year wraps. Five years of the podcast, four years of great conversations with guests. In this episode, I run through the episodes, the guests, the subject matter. You'll get a bird's-eye view of what you've heard and what you've missed. There's more info too: what else you might find at the website: https://boomwithabang.com/ You can su…

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Financial Planning for "Suddenly Single" Women with Wes Cuprill 56:36

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Wes Cuprill is a financial advisor with a mission to empower women to take control of their financial futures. With a deep understanding of the unique financial challenges women face, Wes provides holistic and tailored advice, especially to those navigating difficult transitions, such as divorce or the loss of a spouse. In this episode, Wes discuss…

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Reclaiming Midlife Power with Dr. Shayna Kaufmann 1:09:43

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Dr. Shayna Kaufmann is the founder of Embrace the Middle—a company dedicated to serving women in midlife. She challenges us to challenge the negative cultural midlife paradigm. In this episode, Shayna explains: How she defines midlife The cultural differences and similarities in her global research The difficulties women have All the positives that…

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The Key to a Fulfilling Retirement with Wendy Leggett 1:06:16

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Eight years ago, Wendy Leggett found herself at a crossroads after a successful and energizing 25-year career in sales leadership. So, she took the leap and ultimately founded her company, where she guides clients through a fulfilling retirement transition, focusing on well-being, identity, feelings of purpose, connectedness, and positive aging. In…

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Intimacy, Sex and Pleasure for Boomers with Chloe Mascord 1:10:48

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Chloe Mascord helps women who avoid sex, or are stuck in unfulfilling intimacy to stop faking it and start thriving. Through bite-sized, actionable strategies, she shows women how to reignite desire, build deeper connections, and live authentically in their intimate lives. In this episode, Chloe explains: Performative intimacy The most common reaso…

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Overcoming The Ageism in Our Lives with Corinne Auman 55:40

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Corinne Auman is on a mission to change the conversation around aging. In a culture where many avoid thinking about older adulthood until the last minute, she urges us to embrace aging in a positive light. Needless to say, we discuss ageism: Has it always existed or is it more obvious now that we’re living longer Ageism in the workplace Being “invi…

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Achieving Alignment, Authenticity and Blissipline with Ramona Galey 1:09:28

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Ramona Galey started one day, ten years ago, in the depths of despair and, before that day was done, was introduced to a path to her current life where she lives in joy and alignment and authenticity. You’ll understand more when she explains Authenticity and self-love How to disrobe from the “brules” – the bullshit rules we grew up with personal as…

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The Legacies We Leave with Julie Noonan 54:31

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Julie Noonan coaches Women Executives Passionate About Leaving their Wisdom to the Next Generations of Strong, Confident Leaders. You may not consider yourself a business executive, but there’s a good chance you manage a household, a home… and you are interested in leaving your wisdom with your next generations. Many of the same rules apply. In thi…

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Rescuing Young Women from the Sex Trade with Kenny Sacht 57:34

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Kenny Sacht finds himself in the calling of a lifetime because of one late-night pop-up on his computer. His heart has broken several times over the last decade and a half, but his focus to rescue girls and women from the sex trade doesn’t waver. Today he explains his journey from school teacher to advocate for these girls and women How girls get l…