Captivate Podcast Archives

Season 7: Episode 168 In this episode, host Wendy Green sits down with author and sibling relationship expert, Fern Schumer Chapman, to dive into the challenges of family estrangement and the journey toward reconciliation. Together, they uncover the impact of estrangement on family dynamics, identity, and self-esteem, and share personal experiences that shed light onContinue reading “Broken Bonds, Healing Paths: Sibling Estrangement & Reconciliation”

Episode #167: Season 6 Finale: Reflecting on 2023, Unveiling 2024 Plans, Crafting your Word for the Year “Hey, Boomer!” invites you to join host Wendy Green in the Season Finale as she reflects on the best of 2023, unveils exciting changes for 2024, and shares her word for the year ahead. Wendy delves into theContinue reading “Season 6 Finale: Reflecting on 2023, Unveiling 2024 Plans, Crafting your Word for the Year”

Episode #166 Hear and Beyond: Live Skillfully with Hearing Loss with Shari Eberts & Gael Hannan In this episode of Hey Boomer, host Wendy Green explores the topic of living skillfully with hearing loss, shedding light on the challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss. She shares her personal experiences with the story of herContinue reading “Hear and Beyond: Live Skillfully with Hearing loss”

Episode #165 Family Traditions and Rituals with Donne Davis In this episode of “Hey, Boomer!” host Wendy Green and guest Donne Davis delve into the rich tapestry of family traditions and rituals. Through engaging conversation, they explore the challenges and rewards of adapting and passing down traditions in an ever-changing family landscape. From adapting ThanksgivingContinue reading “Family Traditions and Rituals with Donne Davis”

Episode #164 Episode Overview: In this episode of Hey, Boomer!, host Wendy Green invites author Brenda Ackerman to discuss her book, “Aging Sucks, but You’re Gonna Love It.” Brenda’s book takes an honest and refreshingly real approach to the challenges and joys of getting older. Brenda shares her personal journey, offering valuable insights and practicalContinue reading “Insights from “Aging Sucks, but You’re Gonna Love It” with Brenda Ackerman”

Episode #163 Description – Welcome to Hey, Boomer! In this episode, Wendy Green and Michela Di Carlo discuss the concept of aging playfully and embracing one’s inner child. – Michela Di Carlo is the founder and editor of Crunchy Tales, an online magazine for sassy women over 50. – Crunchy Tales covers topics about aging,Continue reading “Crunchy Conversation: Redefining Life after 55 with Michela Di Carlo”

Episode #162 Episode Overview: In this episode, host Wendy Green welcomes guest Donna Friess to delve into the topic of fear of retirement and living in gratitude. Donna shares her own experience of initial apprehension about retirement but ultimately finding purpose and joy in this new chapter of life. Donna emphasized the importance of havingContinue reading “Fear of Retirement Overcome: How Donna Friess Found Purpose and Joy in Post-Retirement Life”

Episode #161 Description Joining us on Hey, Boomer today is the multi-talented Penny Peyser, known for her impressive career in acting, writing, and documentary filmmaking. Penny has graced both the big and small screens, working alongside legendary actors like Alan Arkin and Peter Falk. In this episode, Penny shared her journey of embracing humor inContinue reading “The Ageless Artist: Penny Peyser’s Creative Journey”

Episode #160 Description In this episode, our host Wendy Green sits down with guest Bradley Schurman, a futurist and an expert in navigating disruptive population change. Bradley shares his insights on the ageist paradox and how it affects our view of aging and older adults. We dive deep into the impact of aging populations onContinue reading “Breaking the Ageist Paradox: A Futurists View of Demographics and Society”

Welcome to Hey, Boomer! The podcast that celebrates the vibrant and fulfilling lives of Baby Boomers. My guests today, Stu and Jana Zonder, are not only partners in life, but they’ve also built a successful business together called String Along with Stu. Stu is a master musician and teacher of both guitar and ukulele. JanaContinue reading “Strings and Words: They Found Love while Creating Beautiful Music and Stories”

Episode #159 Description Today we have two incredible guests joining us to discuss the importance of exercise and nutrition in confronting aging. We have the pleasure of welcoming Chris Brown and Jill McCauslin to the show. Chris and Jill are the founders of Becoming Elli, an online community dedicated to inspiring and supporting women overContinue reading “Confronting Aging with Exercise and Nutrition – Becoming Elli”

Episode #158 Our guest for today’s episode is Doug McIntyre, a first-time novelist and a principal opinion columnist for the Southern California News Group. Doug has over 30 years of experience in television, radio, and hosting events with icons like Jane Fonda and George W. Bush. Join us as we talk with Doug about hisContinue reading “Frank’s Shadow: Battling Demons and Uncovering Family Secrets”

Episode #157 Description In this episode of “Hey, Boomer!”, host Wendy Green sits down with special guest Erik Seversen to unlock the journey to meaning, purpose, and belonging. Together, they explore the importance of strong connections, the importance of belonging, and the pillars of meaning that contribute to a fulfilling life. Whether you’re a boomerContinue reading “Embracing the Power of Belonging, Purpose and Meaning in your Third Act”

Episode #156 Description In this episode of “Hey, Boomer!”, host Wendy Green is joined by special guest Kimberly Best, RN and founder of Best Conflict Solutions LLC, to discuss the important topic of embracing mortality and opening up conversations about life’s final chapter. Together, they delve into the significance of having important documents in order,Continue reading “Embracing Mortality: Conversations about LIfe’s Final Chapter with Kimberly Best”

Introduction: In this episode of Hey, Boomer!, host Wendy Green dives into the sensitive topic of family estrangement and explores the hidden wounds that can tear families apart. With the help of esteemed guest Dr. Joshua Coleman, author of “Rules of Estrangement,” they discuss the rise of estrangement, changes in family dynamics, and the possibilityContinue reading “Resolving Estrangement: Expert Advice from Dr. Joshua Coleman on Healing Family Estrangement”