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2025 is the 6th Season of The Boomer Woman’s Podcast. Each episode is a conversation between me – I’m Agnes Knowles, your host – and a guest who talks to a subject that, someway, somehow, is relatable to Boomer Women. The guests can be any age, any gender, as long as their message is positive, informative, pertinent to our demographic. You, dear listener, might need to be open-minded, curious, tolerant, inclusive… and if you are, you will enjoy these conversations, maybe learn something, and I encourage you to share each and any episode! Click the Follow/Subscribe button to be notified of the next great guest. Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes Knowles a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/agnesknowles

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2025 is the 6th Season of The Boomer Woman’s Podcast. Each episode is a conversation between me – I’m Agnes Knowles, your host – and a guest who talks to a subject that, someway, somehow, is relatable to Boomer Women. The guests can be any age, any gender, as long as their message is positive, informative, pertinent to our demographic. You, dear listener, might need to be open-minded, curious, tolerant, inclusive… and if you are, you will enjoy these conversations, maybe learn something, and I encourage you to share each and any episode! Click the Follow/Subscribe button to be notified of the next great guest. Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes Knowles a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/agnesknowles

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Episodes
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The Secret Language of The Body with Inna Segal - Pt. 2

11/27/2025
Inna Segal helps people map the true origin of their suffering—emotionally, ancestrally, energetically—and guides them through a non-linear healing process that honours the wisdom of the body and the timing of the soul. She brings not only expertise, but lived experience of healing from loss, divorce, chronic illness, and narcissistic abuse. Today she shares: This conversation today is both heart wrenching and inspiring, and well worth the extra time we have in conversation. The fact that Inna is also teaching other people to become practitioners is intriguing. Listen now and then share this episode! Find Inna at https://www.innasegal.com/ Learn more about Inna and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Inna Segal Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

Duration:01:00:56

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The Secret Language of The Body with Inna Segal (Pt.1)

11/27/2025
Inna Segal helps people map the true origin of their suffering—emotionally, ancestrally, energetically—and guides them through a non-linear healing process that honours the wisdom of the body and the timing of the soul. She brings not only expertise, but lived experience of healing from loss, divorce, chronic illness, and narcissistic abuse. Today she shares: This conversation today is both heart wrenching and inspiring, and well worth the extra time we have in conversation. The fact that Inna is also teaching other people to become practitioners is intriguing. Listen below and then share this episode! Find Inna at https://www.innasegal.com/ Learn more about Inna and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Inna Segal Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

Duration:01:02:55

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Redefining Confidence and Power After 50 with Tina Coleman

11/20/2025
Tina Coleman is the bold voice behind the upcoming book 50 Fabulous and F*ckable, a powerful guide that redefines what it means to be a woman at midlife. Her mission is to empower women approaching 50 and beyond to embrace reinvention, freedom, and unapologetic confidence while stepping into the most vibrant, authentic chapter of their lives. Today we discuss: For someone who stresses about travel, Tina has certainly found a way to deal with it, and says if she can, so can you! Listen now and then share this episode. Find all of Tina's links Learn more about Tina and find more links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Tina Coleman Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

Duration:01:02:05

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Beyond The Nest Egg with Aaron Kirsch and Laura Zettel-Watson

11/13/2025
Aaron Kersch and Laura Zettel-Watson joined forces to answer the question “What if there was a way to help everyone design their dream retirement before they even stepped into the office of a Financial Planner?” Aaron is the financial planner, Laura is a psychologist and a gerontologist (among other things!) The answer to that question is "The Rewarding Retirement Workbook: Six Essentials Beyond Your Nest Egg”. Today they discuss: Aaron and Laura also discuss the Six Essentials Beyond our Nest Egg and why we Boomer Women are unique in history. Listen now and then share this episode. Find The Rewarding Retirement Workbook at https://rewardingretirementworkbook.com/ Learn more about Aaron and Laura and find all their links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Aaron Kirsch and Laura Zettel-Watson Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

Duration:01:05:59

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The Science and Magic of Hypnosis with Michelle Walters

11/6/2025
Michelle Walters is a self-described voracious imagination advocate. She’s a hypnotherapist and an A.I. advocate, and has blended her passion for marketing with hypnosis and A.I. to create “MakeMyHypno”, a first-of-its-kind custom hypnosis app. Today we discuss: Michelle emphasizes the science behind hypnosis over the woo-woo of hypnosis. She also explains what a voracious imagination advocate is! Listen now and then share this episode! Find Michelle at https://www.michellewalters.net/ Learn more about Michelle and find all her links (and your discount code) at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Michelle Walters Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

Duration:01:02:12

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The Encore Career Blueprint with Jack Calhoun

10/30/2025
Jack Calhoun is someone who deeply understands the emotional and practical challenges that come with stepping away from a successful career. That understanding led him to create a powerful framework to help others navigate this transition with clarity, confidence, and meaning. Today we discuss: Jack’s insights allow high achievers – the “career invested” – to forgive themselves for not acing the transition to career divested, and his words ring true for anyone making the transition. Find Jack at https://www.encorecareerlab.com/ Learn more about Jack and find all his links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Jack Calhoun Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

Duration:01:04:26

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From Work to AfterWork with Don Akchin

10/23/2025
Don Akchin has had a long, somewhat circuitous career as a writer. Since leaving the working world, he stays busy publishing a weekly newsletter, The EndGame, on the broad topic of positive aging. His newest book, The AfterWork: Finding Fulfilling Alternatives to Retirement, is a positive guide for older adults looking for paths forward in their post-career years. Today we discuss: We end with me asking a rather impertinent “personal question” but it leads to a good chat. Find Don at https://www.donakchin.com/ Learn more about Don and find all his links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Don Akchin Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

Duration:00:56:38

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From Stiff to Fit with Laura Dow

10/16/2025
Laura Dow has worked with older adults for more than twenty years, providing fitness training and yoga instruction in both commercial health clubs and retirement communities. She is the founder of Stiff To Fit, a business she created to specifically address ways to stay active as we age. Today we discuss: Such an informative and reassuring conversation with Laura, so specific for our older demographic. Listen now and then share this episode! Find Laura at https://stifftofit.com/ Learn more about Laura and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Laura Dow Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

Duration:01:14:06

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History and Women and Superpowers with Jodi Vandenberg-Daves

10/9/2025
Jodi Vandenberg-Daves taught and held leadership roles for many years at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, focusing on systems of privilege and inequality and social change. Her specialties include women’s history and gender, race, and leadership. Today Jodi discusses: Jodi’s final advice to us is so very impactful, please pay attention to it. Listen now and then share this episode! Find Jodi at https://www.jodivandenberg-daves.com/ Learn more about Jodi and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Jodi Vandenberg-Daves Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

Duration:01:12:16

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"The New Old" with Erika Andersen

10/2/2025
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 Best Later Life. Today Erika discusses: Erika’s advice to us all: You have the power to craft the life you want. Find Erika at https://erikaandersen.com/ Learn more about Erika and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Erika Andersen Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

Duration:01:03:48

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Attract the Love of Your Life with Bern Mendez

9/25/2025
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: As always, I ask Bern what else he would say to you, dear listener… and then I ask him to give some advice to the men out there. Listen now and then share this episode! Find Bern at https://bernmendez.com/ Learn more about Bern and find all his links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Bern Mendez Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

Duration:00:58:33

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Medicare Explained with Al Kushner

9/18/2025
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: Al has several other “tips” to help you make sure you get the Medicare that’s right for you. Listen now and then share this episode! Find Al Kushner at https://realeasymedicare.com/ Learn more about Al and find all his links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Al Kushner Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

Duration:00:47:28

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"Retired and Killin' It" with Lisa Haynes

9/11/2025
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: Lisa quotes Maya Angelou “your legacy is every life that you touch”. That thought, combined with Lisa’s closing advice to us, is so very impactful. Listen now and then share this episode! Find Lisa Haynes at https://retiredandkillinit.com/ Learn more about Lisa and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Lisa Haynes. Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

Duration:00:59:50

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Personal Growth Through a Nomadic Lifestyle with Gila Melamed

9/4/2025
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: **Trigger warning: we do discuss suicide in our conversation today. Gila also credits the books by others and the talks she’s listened to as important parts of her growth. It’s quite the reading list and you can find it at the bottom of this page. Listen now and then share this episode! Find Gila Melamed at https://www.gilacolorguru.com/ Learn more about Gila and find all her links (and her reading list) at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Gila Melamed 2025 Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

Duration:01:24:11

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Thriving After Grey Divorce with Pat Fenner

8/28/2025
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: Pat interjects comments throughout our conversation about her life as divorce was happening to her that so many of us will identify with. Take inspiration from how she pushed herself through and came out the other side. Listen now and then share this episode! Find Pat Fenner at https://www.patfenner.me/ Learn more about Pat and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Pat Fenner Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

Duration:01:08:11

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Be Your Own Hero with Patti Bevilacqua

8/21/2025
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: If you have the ear of Christine Sinclair, listen in to Patti and then share this episode with Christine!! Listen now and then share this episode! Find Patti Bevilacqua at https://pattibevilacqua.com/ Learn more about Patti and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Patti Bevilacqua Find your nearest A&W at https://web.aw.ca/en/locations and buy a Teenburger for MS! Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

Duration:01:07:12

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Claiming Your Dream at Any Age with Donna Marie Barr

8/14/2025
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: Donna’s love for her new life might be the impetus you’re looking for to take your giant leap. Enjoy her journey by reading her book My View From The House By The Sea. Find Donna at https://www.donnamariebarr.com/ Learn more about Donna and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Donna Barr Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes Knowles a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodcMatch

Duration:01:02:38

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Being Intentional in Being You with Dr. Foojan Zeine

8/7/2025
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: Foojan is so enthusiastic in her advice to our demographic that you have to pay attention! Find Dr. Foojan Zeine at https://foojanzeine.com/ Learn more about Foojan and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Dr. Foojan Zeine Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

Duration:00:53:27

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Retirement Planning Besides The Financials with Jennifer Rovet

7/31/2025
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: Throughout, Jennifer emphasizes the fact that we are all unique, that there is no single path to follow to or through retirement. Listen now and then share this episode! Find Jennifer at https://retirereadycanada.com/ Learn more about Jennifer and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Jennifer Rovet Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

Duration:01:01:09

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

7/24/2025
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: Bobbi is a living, breathing embodiment of transformation – stepping into the unknown, falling down and getting back up, embracing the messiness of the journey, and proving that we are never a finished product but always learning, growing, and evolving. Listen now and then share this episode! Find Bobbi at https://www.bobbibarrington.com/ Learn more about Bobbi and find all her links at The Boom Woman's Podcast: Bobbi Barrington

Duration:01:08:08