The Boomer Woman’s Podcast

What happens when a woman in midlife looks in the mirror and doesn’t recognize herself anymore? For Belinda Coker, that moment didn’t lead to reinvention seminars or vision boards — it led her into the rainforest, onto long trails, and eventually across continents. In this episode, Belinda shares how solo hiking became both a reset and a reclaiming: of confidence, health, joy, and self-trust. From walking the Camino de Santiago to surviving storms in Greenland, from navigating menopause-related health challenges to serendipity on a bus to Hadrian’s Wall, this is a conversation about what happens when women finally do something for themselves. The mirror moment that sparked Belinda’s midlife turning point How hiking soothed anxiety and reset her nervous system What solo hiking teaches you about confidence and self-reliance Living with lipedema — and staying active anyway How house sitting opened the world while keeping travel affordable Why it’s never too late to start — and why midlife may be the perfect time Belinda wraps it up reminding us there are surprises around every corner. Listen below and then share this episode! Find Belinda at https://soultreader.com/ or at https://housesittingcollective.com/ Learn more about Belinda and find all her links - and that discount code - at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Belinda Coker

It’s hard to believe 2025 has run its course already. I’m flying solo this week so I can share some news and a few changes coming in 2026 with you. I love bringing this podcast to you each week. I hope you’ll jump on board with future developments and continue to share the show. Let me know what you like and what you don’t. Let me know who you want to hear from, what subjects you want to have addressed. Listen now – it’s a short commitment this week! The links promised: 2025 Podcast episodes and guest notes Agnes’ Substack (free to subscribe) Resources (so many resources!)

Postpartum recovery is often treated like an afterthought — mesh underwear, a squeeze bottle, and “good luck.” Britnee Wheeler has lived that gap five times, and she’s here to tell the truth, offer solutions, and change the experience for the next generation. In this episode: If you’re wondering how crab cakes could possibly be a part of this conversation… stay tuned! Listen now and then share this episode! Find Britnee at https://rosematernityco.com/ Learn more about Britnee and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Britnee Wheeler

Russell Van Brocklen has over 10 years of experience in teaching students with Dyslexia techniques to overcome their current struggles and recognize the superpower they’ve been given. Today he explains: Russell’s classes are for youth but he trains a parent or a grandparent who aids the dyslexic youth. Listen now and then share this episode! Find Russell Van Brocklen at https://dyslexiaclasses.com/ Learn more about Russell and find all his links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Russell Van Brocklen Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

Dr. Jim Heid is a board-certified family physician and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). He blends his extensive experience as a family physician with a passion for coaching. He works with individuals in challenging life situations—such as pastors, doctors, business owners, and those in recovery. He has a deep understanding of people and how to serve them in moving forward. Today we discuss: Jim also talks about “What can I control?” and the importance of really considering the answer to that question when facing a dilemma. Listen now and then share this episode! Find Dr. Jim Heid at https://repurposementllc.com/ Learn more about Jim and find all his links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Dr. Jim Heid Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here: Agnes on PodMatch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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