Hey Boomer!

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  • Summary

  • Hey, Boomer! is a show for people who will soon transition or have already transitioned to retirement and are asking the question, what is next?

    On the show, we explore common fears that arise during this transition, such as fear of loneliness and boredom, the feeling of becoming invisible, and losing your sense of relevancy.

    We also discuss challenges related to illness, health and money, all topics that impact us more significantly in this stage of our life.

    On the show we also explore how to make our retirement years the best years of our lives. Our guests share real-life stories of finding purpose, fulfillment, and joy through staying engaged in life, travel, social involvement, adventure, and creative endeavors.

    Hey, Boomer! is building a community of like-minded people, people who want to live with passion, live with relevance, live with courage and believe that we are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.


    About Wendy Green...

    ​Wendy Green, host of the most inspiring live show & podcast. “Hey, Boomer!” is serving an important life enhancing role for people 55 to 75, who are looking for inspiration to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. In her show, developed after she was laid off at 66 years old, at the beginning of the current pandemic, she decided it was time to share her experiences with other midlife people. She knew she wanted to feel relevant. She knew she still had a lot to give, and she knew that other people in her age group wanted to feel the same way. Her goal was to help people see they had many satisfying choices they could make that would enrich their lives and perhaps the lives of others.

    Graduating from University of NC at Asheville. with a degree in Computer Science, Wendy entered the computer field as a programmer and moved into customer support at Digital Equipment Corp. It was at Digital that she builds and grew the US Expertise Center. After moving to Maryland, she earned a Certificate from Georgetown Univ. in Change Management. In 2005 she started her own business with an after-school enrichment program and was soon recognized as the Franchisee of the Year. In 2013 she trained for and was certified as a Life Coach. Wendy served as President of the Reedy River Rotary Club in Greenville, SC for 2 years. She is pleased to report they raised more money in one of those years than they had ever raised through the signature event, the Reedy River Duck Derby. Along with all these diverse business successes, Wendy has raised two successful children, and is a grandparent to 4 outstanding and lovable grandchildren.

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    “Hey Boomer!” was inspired by her wish, that by sharing her experiences, and the experiences of inspirational guests in the 55-75 Boomer generation who had successfully transitioned to new ventures, she could help others of her age group to make successful transitions and lead fuller and satisfying lives for themselves for many, many good years.

    Contact Wendy Green... wendy@heyboomer.biz
    Website:- https://heyboomer.biz
    703-999-6066
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Episodes
  • Positive Social Connections

    Positive Social Connections
    Jun 6 2022
    Bernadette Wagner started Prime Time for Women in 2018. She was in her late 50's and wondering about healthy aging. After some research, her intuition was confirmed. Positive social connections have a larger impact on our wellbeing as we age, and these connections are particularly important for women.

    The program started with a live TV show in Hagerstown, MD. Since that time it has grown into a nonprofit that provides numerous activities to encourage social engagement and help local charities.

    One of the slogans of Prime Time for Women is "every woman deserves to be seen and heard." To this end, there is a book club for members, hikes, walking for wellness, cooking opportunities.

    One of the activites that we talked about were the Grandma Gatewood Hikes. The story Bernadette tells about Grandma Gatewood's determination to be the first woman to hike the Appalachian Trail at the age of 67 has many takeaway lessons for all of us.

    · Don't let people tell you what you can't do

    · Don't let people tell you, you are too old

    · Follow your passion and your dreams.

    We also talked about the neurochemicals of happiness and that positive emotional connections that get planted in our brains can bring back the original sense of joy that they brought us.

    Episode Takeaways:

    1. Do it your way! Figure out your interests and then think about how you can benefit somebody else while pursuing your interest.

    2. Why benefit someone else? Because when you feel purposeful you have a greater opportunity for improved health

    3. Positive social connections have a greater impact on physical health and emotional wellbeing than diet and exercise combined.

    Thanks so much for listening.

    Please support our sponsor at RoadScholar.org/heyboomer

    Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify

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    You can email me with questions or comments at wendy@heyboomer.biz

    – Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week "What's Next" workshop that begins on August 2. Let's chat.

    – You can find Prime Time for Women at primetimeforwomen.org.

    – Email Bernadette at bernadettewagner01@gmail.com

    Check out Lifeboost Coffee, one of our affiliate marketing partners

    WGSN-DB Going Solo Network 24/7 Live Streaming Radio, TV & Podcasts - #1 Internet Singles Talk Network, Going Solo TV, Going Bold TV & Everyday Life TV (www.goingsolomedia.com) for a Complete Singles Connection (www.goingsolonetwork.com) & Going Solo Community (www.goingsolocommunity.com).
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    48 mins
  • Happier Made Simple with Guest, Randye Kaye, Author

    Happier Made Simple with Guest, Randye Kaye, Author
    Jun 4 2022
    Randye Kaye, author of Happier Made Simple, has been divorced and remarried, lost the use of one leg and has since regained her mobility, and she is the mother of a young man suffering from schizophrenia.

    Any day could be a good day or a bad day, but somehow Randye seemed to find a way to stay mostly optimistic and hopeful. Friends, physicians and others she worked with would ask her how she found a way to be happy. Her book, Happier Made Simple explains how.

    What I love about this book is the realism and the humor that is part of it. Randye does not pretend that we can be happy all the time. Sometimes life sucks. But she gives you an acronym, BREATHE, that gives you seven core phrases that will help you find ways to be happier.

    Episode Takeaways
    1. It's not a competition, you are not supposed to be happy every single hours, ever single second of the day.

    2. Finding ways to be happier by what we tell ourselves will give us more energy to revitalize us, help us reach our goals and meet our challenges.

    3. Are we the victim or the victor in our stories? It is all in the way we tell our stories.

    4. Nobody is perfect. Each day is an opportunity to learn

    WGSN-DB Going Solo Network 24/7 Live Streaming Radio, TV & Podcasts - #1 Internet Singles Talk Network, Going Solo TV, Going Bold TV & Everyday Life TV (www.goingsolomedia.com) for a Complete Singles Connection (www.goingsolonetwork.com) & Going Solo Community (www.goingsolocommunity.com).

    You can email me with questions or comments at wendy@heyboomer.biz

    Visit our sponsor at roadscholar.org/heyboomer

    You can find Randye at randyekaye.com or at happiermadesimple.com
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    51 mins
  • Optimum Health at Midlife and Beyond

    Optimum Health at Midlife and Beyond
    May 25 2022
    "I used to be thin, and now I'm not. I eat the same, exercise ... what's up?" Join Guest, Heidi Skolinik & Host, Wendy Green in Hey Boomer!

    Optimum Health at Midlife and Beyond. This is a familiar refrain of many of us as we move into our 50's, 60's and 70's. Our bodies change and most of the diet books and research is focused on people in their 20's - 40's.

    The Whole Body Reset is for us, in midlife and beyond. Heidi Skolnik, coauthor and a nutritionist and exercise physiologist, talks to us about the importance of protein timing and maintaining muscle as we age to maintain our health and wellbeing.

    We blow up the idea that our metabolism slows down as we age, it is about having fewer metabolically active cells as we lose muscle.

    We talked about the role fiber plays in providing nutrients and maintaining gut health. Healthy fats play a role in helping to absorb fat soluble vitamins. Dairy is nutrient rich, maintains bone health and provide the amino acid luceine, a "spark plug for muscle building." And of course, we talked about exercise, and the importance of resistance and strength training.

    The Whole Body Reset diet is easily adaptable to your life style, whether you are a vegan or a carnivore.

    Episode Takeaways:
    1. Start with one goal that is doable for you. Maybe breakfast tomorrow that hits the protein mark. Small changes can have big impacts.

    2. Look at your fiber choices and begin to swap out some with foods you might not think about but that you will really like.

    3. Begin to move and add resistance training.

    WGSN-DB Going Solo Network 24/7 Live Streaming Radio, TV & Podcasts - #1 Internet Singles Talk Network, Going Solo TV, Going Bold TV & Everyday Life TV (www.goingsolomedia.com) for a Complete Singles Connection (www.goingsolonetwork.com) & Going Solo Community (www.goingsolocommunity.com).

    – Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshop, or contact Wendy at wendy@heyboomer.biz

    Thanks so much for listening.

    Subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify, Spreaker, Podbean, IHeart Podcasts, & Roku, plus many more. Please like, post a comment !

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    You can email Wendy with questions or comments at wendy@heyboomer.biz

    Support our sponsor:
    https://www.roadscholar.org/heyboomer

    – You can find Heidi at her website at heidiskolnik.com or on Instagram and Twitter at @heidiskolnik
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    46 mins

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