2 Boomer Broads Podcast

This is a special show for the 2 Boomer Broads podcast. I (Rebecca) had the opportunity to interview award-winning singer Patti LaBelle for my blog BabyBoomster.com You can read my blog post on BabyBoomster.com here. Patti is working with Pfizer on a campaign called “All About Your Boom™” to promote awareness of pneumococcal pneumonia for […] The post Patti LaBelle – All About Your Boom™ – Pneumococcal Pneumonia: 2BB 091 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

In this episode, we talk about Sin City. Our guest is Megan Edwards who is the author of “Getting Off on Frank Sinatra.”  Megan is also a Las Vegas expert who tells us about the ins and outs and dirty secrets of her fabulous city. Coming to you this time from the Liberace Museum The […] The post Megan Edwards does Las Vegas – And Writes Murder Mysteries : 2BB 090 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Our guest in this episode is Rifka Kreiter, who is the author of the book, “Home Free: Adventures of a Child of the Sixties.” Coming to you this time from the Hotel California in Big Sur. Her book started out as the result of a prompt she was given in a writing group during the […] The post Rifka Kreiter – Home Free: Adventures of a Child of the Sixties : 2BB 089 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Our guest on this episode is Carol Cassara. She is a blogger and CEO of www.ahealingspirit.org.  Carol is a trained hypnotherapist does past life regression. She has spent over a dozen years as a support volunteer for the AIDS and HIV community. She recently founded A Healing Spirit to help others cope with disease, grief, […] The post Carol Cassara – Hypnotherapist – Past Life Regression -#2BB 088 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Our guest in this episode is Maggy Simon. She started a career late in life as a cabaret singer and has been doing it for the last 5 years. Since then, she’s held 7 live shows at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. It’s a beautiful place that seats 240 people with great food and […] The post Maggy Simon Sings – Businesswoman to Cabaret Singer Midlife – #2BB 087 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

You are going to love this show because our guest, Juliette Watt, reinvention specialist,  has done incredible things in her life and is a hoot to listen to. Her website is www.actthreeproductions.com. Coming to you this time from the Winnemucca Y Juliette is originally from London, England. She’s been a Playboy Bunny, cabaret singer, Emmy-nominated […] The post Reinvention Specialist – Juliette Watt – A Wild Life Well Lived #2BB 086 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

In this podcast, we talk about making better money decisions with our guest Kate Stalter.  We informed her before the recording session that we are both clueless when it comes to investing. “We’re artists and scientists, we’re not financial wizards.” ~ Sharone Coming to you this time from the Tarzana Tourist Center. Her website is www.bettermoneydecisions.com […] The post Better Money Decisions for Baby Boomers with Financial Adviser Kate Stalter : 2BB 085 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Tara Allmen, MD. who is the author of Menopause Confidential – a doctor reveals the secrets to thriving through midlife. Coming to you from this time from the Bakersfield Botanical Gardens. What is midlife? Because women live into their mid-80’s (average life expectancy) midlife begins at the age of […] The post Menopause Confidential – with Dr. Tara Allmen, MD: 2BB 084 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Our guest in this podcast is Dr. Roger Landry, author of the award-winning “Live Long, Die Short – A Guide to Authentic Health and Successful Aging.” Throughout his career, he has been at the forefront of practicing preventative medicine. His background is so impressive we didn’t even know where to start so we started with […] The post Live Long Die Short – Preventative Medicine- Dr. Roger Landry – 2BB 083 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

We interview Kim O’Hara who is a former screenwriter – producer turned book coach and founder of www.astoryinside.com. Her clients are folks who often have a book burning inside of them. She then helps them make the leap to published author. Some are experts in their field and feel they are at a turning point […] The post Screenwriter – Producer Turned Book Coach – Kim O’ Hara: 2BB 082 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Our guest in this episode is Deborah W. Ellis CFP®. (Certified Financial Planner)  She is the author of the upcoming book, “Achieving Financial Security,” and talked to us about how to invest money wisely for a better retirement.  It was a perfect topic for us (the 2 Boomer Broads)  because we’ve been starving artists all […] The post Achieving Financial Security in Retirement – Deborah W. Ellis : 2BB 081 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Our guest in this episode was Jeff Williams, who is a Baby Boomer entrepreneur business starter. He works exclusively with people over 50.  Jeff says many Baby Boomers are becoming entrepreneurs. Last year there were over 150,000 startups by people over 55. Coming to you this time from Baby Boomer Business Central Baby Boomers are […] The post Baby Boomer Entrepreneur Business Starter Jeff Williams: 2BB 080 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Our guest Bill Powers had a successful career working in the Big Pharma world as a toxicologist with a Ph.D. He is now a full-time thriller novelist. Coming to you this time from the podcaster’s pharm pasture. In his former career, he was a guy who worked on making drugs safe so nothing bad happened when […] The post Big Pharma Toxicologist to Thriller Novelist – Bill Powers: 2BB 079 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Our guest is Doreen McGettigan, who is a novelist and book coach. She’s the author of “A Stranger in My Recliner” and “Bristol Boyz Stomp.” Both are stories that were inspired by incidents that happened in her life. Coming to you this time in a fabulous broadcast studio in a clothes closet in Cucamonga. As […] The post Novelist and Book Coach – Doreen McGettigan: 2BB 078 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

We interview Karen O’ Neil who has written a workbook called, “A Guide to Getting Affairs in Order.” Everything you need to know if someone kicks the bucket. Coming to you from the lounge of Holly’s a-political pastry pastiche Some time ago, Karen’s ex-husband was diagnosed with 3-6 months to live. She traveled across the […] The post A Guide to Getting Affairs in Order – Karen O’Neil: 2BB 077 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

We interview Poppy and Geoff Spencer, who are relationship coaches and authors of “1 Billion Seconds.” Geoff lost his brother on 9/11 in the World Trade Center. We talk about what is going on these days with recent tragedies and how to deal with them. Coming to you from the spacious broadcast studios high atop […] The post Relationship Coaches – Loss and Love – Geoff & Poppy Spencer: 2BB 076 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

In this episode, we (the 2 Boomer Broads) go to a celebrity screening and party for the film Florence Foster Jenkins and get to stand next to and drool over several stars including HUGH GRANT. We both live in Los Angeles so celebrity sightings are sort of a normal thing. Still, it’s always fun. Coming […] The post Celebrity Sightings from Hugh Grant to Lou Grant: 2BB 075 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

We interview Tara Reed, an artist who has also written the book, “What to do Between the Tears – A Practical Guide to Dealing with a Dementia or Alzheimer’s Diagnosis in the Family.” Her dad had Alzheimer’s and passed away soon after this episode was recorded. The 2 Boomer Broads send her our love and […] The post Dementia or Alzheimer’s and How to Deal with it – Tara Reed: 2BB 074 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

We interview Dr. Deanna Brann, author of “Reluctantly Related Revisited; Breaking Free of the mother-in-law daughter-in-law conflicts.” Coming to you this time from the Hollywood Professional Wrestler’s Ring. Deanne works with both mother-in-laws and daughters-in-laws but not together. A mother-in-law who will do or say anything, no matter what is a big problem for a young […] The post Dealing with in-law Conflicts – Deanna Brann PhD: 2BB073 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Our guest on this episode is not only interesting but smart as well. Her name is Sheila Grinell and she has had a successful 40-year career as the creator of science museums. Before entering her second act of life, following her mother’s heart attack and stroke that led to losing memories, words and a sense […] The post From Science Center Creator to Novelist – Sheila Grinell : 2BB 072 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Our guest on this week’s podcast is Howard Harrison, author of the book, “Now They Make it Legal – Reflections of an Aging Baby Boomer.” Coming to you from the visitor’s room at the Rocky Mountain Collective Howard says the title of the book expresses (in jest) his “bitterness” that the symbol of the 60’s […] The post Howard Harrison – Reflections of an Aging Baby Boomer: 2BB 071 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

With our 70th episode of the 2 Boomer Broads podcast, we wanted to express our gratitude and give you, our listeners, our love for all your raves and support. This episode is about YOU. Coming to you from the all-natural museum of Boomer history. We love our listeners. Thank you to all of you who left […] The post We love Our Listeners and Want to Express Our Gratitude: 2BB 070 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

We interview L.E. Kalikow, author of Sex, No Drugs, and Rock & Roll: Memoirs of a Music Junkie. He’s  had an amazing life as a recording artist, performer, and entrepreneur. His book is about a horny little guy trying to make it in the music industry during the 60’s and 70’s. Coming to you this time […] The post Music Industry Memoir of the 60s and 70s – L.E. Kalikow: 2BB069 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

We interview yoga Goddess Jennifer Houghton of Bountiful Yoga and Wellness who teaches gentle yoga for people over 50.  Get ready for a nice and relaxing podcast. Coming to you this time from the 2 Boomer Broad’s spacious stick yoga studio. Gentle Yoga Breathing If you sit and focus on your breath, and are fully […] The post Gentle Yoga for People Over 50 – Jennifer Houghton : 2 BB 068 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

We interview Amanda Serra and Marcie Barkin, stars of the hit Carbon Dating Series, a web TV show on YouTube.  Amanda is also the creator and writer of the show and says Marcie is her muse. Marcie would rather be a male’s muse but will take what she can get. Coming to you from our […] The post Carbon Dating Series Stars Amanda Serra-Marcie Barkin: 2BB 067 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

We interview Gerry (pronounced Gary) Welles, who is an expert in numerology. About 25 years ago, Gerry was at a Shirley MacLaine seminar where she met someone who did a numerology reading for her. Gerry was floored at the result. The numerologist told her she should get a book about the subject and she did. Now […] The post Numerology – Find Your Number with Gerry Welles? 2BB 066 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Chantal Jauvin worked as a high-powered international attorney negotiating cases in Paris, Buenos Aires and all over the globe. She is the author of “The Boy with the Bamboo Heart,” the story of a street orphan who built a children’s charity. Coming to you from the Boomer Lounge at the International Airport. As an attorney, […] The post Street Orphan Builds Children’s Charity – Chantal Jauvin: 2BB 065 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

We interview Susan Spaulding, who helps corporate executives and business owners recalibrate for Life 2.0. Coming to you from the 2 Boomer Broads Executive Dining Room Entrepreneurs are much more used to recalibrating and reinventing themselves than those who have owned a business for a long time or worked in corporations. A person who has […] The post Recalibrate for Life 2.0 with Susan Spaulding: 2BB 064 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

We interview Lee Gaitan from Atlanta, Georgia about surviving life when it kicks you in the butt.  She’s the author of the book, “My Pineapples Went to Houston – finding the humor in my dashed hopes, broken dreams, and plans gone outrageously awry.”  She has also written, “Falling Flesh Just Ahead and Other Signs on […] The post Surviving Life With Humor When it Sucks – Lee Gaitan – 2BB 063 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

We interview Brad, Zupp, who is a memory improvement expert. He is also a memory athlete and participates in competitions around the world.  Brad told us he was born in 1968 but we let him do our podcast anyway. LOL. He became interested in memory improvement when his uncle passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease. Memory […] The post Amazing Memory Improvement Athlete Brad Zupp : 2BB 062 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

We interview Debbie Spector Weisman. Debbie is an author and a veteran of the parenting wars. She’s a mom of 2 and a Grandma and has put her experiences to good use as a Dream Life Coach. She also came out with a new book called, “It Came out of My Vagina, Now What?  An […] The post Debbie Spector Weisman – Dream Life Coach : 2BB 061 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Coming to you from the exclusive Lane Bryant Tea Room. The 2 Boomer Broads talk about fashion over 50. This show is funny. Please listen in by clicking on the player at the top of this post. What do we do? What do we wear? Footwear Sharone wears Birkenstocks and socks. Rebecca has been wearing big […] The post Fashion Over 50 – It’s Not Always Pretty: 2BB 060 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Our guest in this episode is Vikki Claflin, a midlife humor writer, and founder of the blog Laugh Lines. Coming to you from high atop the parking structure above Hollywood’s Comedy Club row. According to Vikki, midlife is hilarious and we need to laugh about it. You can either laugh or cry when you look […] The post Midlife Humor Writer Vikki Claflin: 2BB 059 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

In this podcast episode, we interview Lauren Bortolami who is a psychic medium. She’s been able to connect with the beyond since she was 2 years old and is now in her 50’s. She says we’re all psychic and are born connected to each other. The difference between a psychic and a medium. Psychics can […] The post Psychic Medium Lauren Bortolami Reads the Broads: 2BB 058 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Coming to you from the single’s bar high atop the Monrovia Marriot. We interview Helen V. Reese, author of the book Project Ex, an entertaining novel about dating after 50. We wondered how much of the protagonist of the book (Lydia) actually came from Helen’s life. Both are therapists. Lydia has a long list of […] The post Dating After 50 with Helen Reese author of Project Ex: 2BB 057 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

The Broads interview Maggie Espinosa a woman in her mid -50’s who walked 800 miles to all 21 of the California missions.  She’s an award-winning travel writer, teaches travel writing, a member of the Society of American Travel Writers and former president of the San Diego Press Club. Broads – Do your feet still hurt? […] The post Walking the California Missions with Maggie Espinosa : 2BB 056 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Coming to you this time from Chez Sharone’s chocolatieria. The Broads bring back Max Izenberg from www.suddenly65.com She has written a book called “Who Took My Chocolate Cake?” Suddenly 65 is an email newsletter that posts things to do and places to go for Boomers and Seniors in the San Fernando Valley. (Los Angeles) She […] The post Max Izenberg – Who Took My Chocolate Cake? 2BB 055 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Coming to you from among the fairy fold in Edinburgh The Broads interview Lorrie Oshatz and Theresa Amy of Flights of Fantasy Story Theatre. It’s a Los Angeles based theater company that’s been providing arts education services, early literacy programming and theatrical performances throughout Southern California for 20 years. Lorrie and Theresa work with children and parents from local schools to build important social and […] The post Story Theatre – Literacy Programs for Children and Parents: 2BB 054 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Coming to you from the business district of the Haight-Ashbury. We interview Tim Berry,  the Obi-Wan Kenobi of business planning. He’s a Baby Boomer, ex-hippie, Stanford MBA, entrepreneur. Tim told us he failed as a hippie. He left home at 18 to live in Haight-Ashbury but it didn’t last long. He didn’t want to “take the damn […] The post Obi-Wan Kenobi of Business Planning – Tim Berry: 2BB 053 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Recorded from the Golden Years Hippie Hut We interview Beverley Golden, author of “Confessions of a Middle Aged Hippie.” Beverley’s definition of the word “hippie” has less to do with lifestyle (sex, drugs, and rock and roll) and is more about the value system. She says our values from back then are still alive, kicking and […] The post Confessions of a Middle Aged Hippie with Beverley Golden: 2BB 052 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Coming to you from the Boom Boom Room of Box Canyon. In this podcast episode, we interview Seana O’Neil and Carla Bosacki founders of Boomerluxe.com. It’s a website that offers a monthly subscription gifts for Baby Boomer women over 50. Both ladies are from Toronto, Canada and originally met in high school. They lost touch, found each […] The post Boomerluxe Gifts for Baby Boomer Women: 2BB 051 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Coming to you from the women’s lounge of the Love Boat. We absolutely loved this interview by the way. Make sure to tune in. In this episode, we talk to Holli Rovenger about travel trips for Baby Boomer women. Holli puts together trips of a lifetime that you simply have to check out. She says, […] The post Travel Trips for Baby Boomer Women with Holli Rovenger appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Recorded from Stepford, Vermont The 2 Boomer Broads interview Stacey James Wheeler, author of Stepdad 101: What to Know Before You Marry a Single Mom. We wanted to know how Stacey could speak to us as Boomers on the subject of being a step dad. Most of us are grandparents if we had children at all.  […] The post Being a Step Dad with Stacey James Wheeler: 2BB049 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

We (the 2 Boomer Broads) have just come back from a short hiatus. Life happened. What can we say? Were glad to be back and missed you terribly as well as each other. Hope you missed us too. Sharone had a routine colonoscopy and Rebecca went along for the ride, so guess what this episode […] The post The Funny About Colonoscopy: 2BB 048 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Coming from you from the Mind Meld Mental Gym at Mensa Headquarters. The 2 Boomer Broads interview Ruth Curran, author of the book “Being Brain Healthy and How it Can Change Your Life.” Her website is at www.craniumcrunches.com Ruth is a brain health specialist. She was in a car accident almost 11 years ago and […] The post Being Brain Healthy with Ruth Curran: 2BB 047 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Broadcasting from the Polish Tea Room just off Broadway. Show Notes In this episode the 2 Boomer Broads interview Peter Danish, who is a media marketing strategist, author, Emmy Award winner, classical music critic and playwright. Peter worked as an Senior Media Marketing Executive at NBC for many years and is the author of the book, […] The post Presentation Skills with Peter Danish: 2BB 046 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Broadcast from the Self Realization Center in Malibu This is a podcast you really have to listen to, but below are some of the highlights. The Broads talk about “How Hippie Are You?” Have you seen those quizzes on Facebook? According to the test, Sharone is 34% hippie and Rebecca 62%. Sharone was flabbergasted that […] The post How Hippie Are You? 2BB 045 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Broadcasting from picturesque Fallbrook Falls. The Broads interview Tami Peavy from www.practicaltherapy4u.com, who is a renowned physical therapist. She helps people over 50 avoid falls. Both Broads reveal that they’ve fallen in the past. According to Tami, Boomers who are 60 have a 1 in 3 chance of falling each year with half of those […] The post Muscle of Balance with Tami Peavy PT: 2BB 044 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Broadcasting from the parking lot behind the Whiskey A Go Go. The Broads welcome Rick Bava as their guest. He is the author of “In Search of the Baby Boomer Generation.” Rick was born in Chicago in 1955, so he’s an official Baby Boomer. (born between 1946 – 1964) His book centers on his formative […] The post In Search of the Baby Boomer Generation: Rick Bava 2BB 043 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.

Coming to you from the point where Venus and Jupiter align. The Broads welcome Doug Sandler as their guest. He has published a book called “Nice Guys Finish First.”  The Broads love nice guys and were excited to talk to him. Doug’s a professional speaker, blogger, Huffington Post writer, author and podcaster.  He says he’s […] The post Nice Guys Finish First with Doug Sandler 2BB 042 appeared first on 2 Boomer Broads Podcast.