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Blooming Boomers, Late Bloomers of Autumn and Winter Podcast

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This podcast has
36 episodes
Language
English
Date created
2020/02/03
Latest episode
2026/06/15
Average duration
24 min.
Release period
147 days

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The booming Blooming Boomers, Late Bloomers (and Others) podcast is an Autumn and Winter Productions podcast. The podcast focus is on topics resonating especially with those of us 50 years old and up, and up: the booming, blooming Boomers, the late Bloomers, and just us all of us more mature folks: exploring, celebrating, sharing, the wonderful creative and amazing autumn and winter seasons of our lives. Topics are wide-range and include health, travel, dating, making new friends, dress code, bursts of new-found creativity, dealing with loss, retirement, fitness, residential care, dealing with ageism, down-sizing, new careers and businesses, happiness, ageing well, death, quality of life as we get older .... Each podcast is 15-30 minutes in duration and follows one of the following 3 formats: co-hosts Anna and Mirella share their personal views on a particular topic; or, invited guest(s) add their input and stories based on their knowledge, experience, challenges, achievements; or, On the Street perspectives on a specific topic from the general public - random passers-by. We generally post 1-2 episodes per month (with possible exception during the summer months and December). Some of the experiences and perceptions we discuss are common to us all as we get older, some are very unique as each one of us. The overall goal of the podcast series is to provide a voice, and even a community, for those of us 50 years old and well beyond, in a society that at large tends to minimize those voices and their relevance. We'd like to continue helping to shape the world, to contribute, encourage discussion, to inspire, inform, question, to understand, even provoke and challenge what it means to be an autumn and winter bloomer today in our communities, in our society and in the world in general. During each podcast, we strive to be our authentic selves and share our journeys, so our style is personal, open, curious, sometimes even philosophical, partly our own self-discovery and growth - so please join us. A bit more about the podcast team: AnnaKC (Kaz Chmielewski) (nickname "Anya") - podcast co-host, podcast executive producer; engineering and business graduate from Montreal, worked as a Project Manager in various tech industries and past liaison and associate producer for the Backstage-Vancouver video blog; currently working on various shorts, documentaries, short stories; Mirella Gibeau - podcast co-host; Mirella holds a Masters degree in Education from the University of Alberta; she is a former high school theatre arts teacher; presently Mirella is working as an actress already seen in various films, shorts, commercials - one of her latest projects is "The Tale Blazers" www.talltrueandtangled.com ; Nick Wangersky - podcast audio/editor; Nick is a Vancouver Arts Institute graduate; he is the editor of Hollywood North Magazine, and an all-around talent in the independent film industry. We record out of various locations in the Vancouver, BC, Canada area - hence any local references and service locales are within that geographic area. We also include contact info for anyone interested. However, we feel our topics have relevance just about anywhere you are located and likely any service(s) we refer to can be just as easily found in your area too. Our guests although often from the Vancouver region also hail from other parts of the world. Feel free to check our our constantly evolving website www.thebloomingboomers.com, contact us with your feedback if you like via email [email protected] or use the form located on the web site. We look forward to your input.

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S4 E5 - Advice/Tips
2026/06/15
7 key rules to keep in mind for a happy and successful retirement. Great advice whether you are in the planning stage for retirement, recently retired or have been retired for some time.
S4 E4 - Coping with Addictions Later in Life
2026/05/04
Sandra Glass from Westminster House talks about addictions (alcohol, drugs, ...), experienced by some, especially women, as they age. She also offers solutions and options that Westminster House offers so that they can get back on their feet and continue to thrive. Please look at options in your community if you or someone you know needs help.
S4 E3 - Retirement From A Female Perspective
2026/04/01
In an interesting turnaround, Anna, co-host of the BB podcast, is the interview subject as Sherry, the second BB co-host, asks her questions about her retirement experience and how she's been managing it, especially addressing the loss and grief part of her retirement experience.
S4 E2 - Retirement from a Male Perspective
2026/02/28
In this episode of Blooming Boomers, Anna's new co-host Sherry interviews Jack Beatty about his experience being retired. Jack gets personal telling stories about his work experience including in mental health, what caused him to retire, the benefits, surprises, and even issues that come with retirement.
S4 E1 - The Return of the Blooming Boomers Podcast
2026/02/18
https://thebloomingboomers.com/ After a long hiatus, Anna makes an announcement upon the return of the Blooming Boomers podcast. She discusses why the break was so long, what to expect for future episodes, and more.  The podcast continues to delve into topics that resonate with more mature of us - those of us in our 50s, 60s, and beyond. And, although our approach is local - podcasting from New Westminster/Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - we hope our topics are with local and global appeal, reach and impact. We always welcome your input. Email us at: [email protected]
S3 E12 - Writing Stories
2021/09/15
Anna and Mirella talk to author Irene A Godin. They discuss subject matters about how she got into writing, her life journey around the world, and what her stories are inspired from. Irene shows that despite the hardships of changing technology and hectic schedules even after retirement, being creative is still a possibility and the results are amazing. Irene's book 'The Lonely Little Flute' can be found here: https://www.amazon.ca/Lonely-Little-Flute-Irene-Godin/dp/B08C9D749Y/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+lonely+little+flute&qid=1631552802&sr=8-1
S3 E11 - Psychology of Colour
2021/06/21
Debbie Rootman is the guest for this edition of the Bloomers podcast discussing colour with  Anna and Mirella. Debbie describes  what colours people can wear as they get older,  explains how colours affect us, how colours can brighten up our day and lift our moods, and the importance of right colours in day-to-day life. As always, we look forward to your input and/or any questions. Feel free to drop us a line at: [email protected] www.thebloomingboomers.com And if you'd like to share your story, hobbies, insights, experiences, ... let us know and we'll be happy to consider you as our guest on our podcast and/or YouTube channel. Please note: This edition of Blooming Boomers has been audio-recorded via Zoom, along with real-time noise, microphone, etc. glitches :-)  Apologies.
S3 E10 - Benefits of Belonging to a Community
2021/06/07
Anna and Mirella discuss and explore the advantages of community connections, especially during a pandemic,  with their guest,  Donna Becker.  Donna is part of a Jewish organization at the Peretz Centre which is a centre for secular Jewish culture and humanistic Judaism in Vancouver, BC.  Donna describes what they're doing amidst the COVID pandemic, what kind of services they offer, the advantages and disadvantages of being in a community, and how things look for the future. As always, we look forward to your input and/or any questions. Feel free to drop us a line at: [email protected] www.thebloomingboomers.com And if you'd like to share your story, hobbies, insights, experiences, ... let us know and we'll be happy to consider you as our guest on our podcast and/or YouTube channel. Please note: This edition of Blooming Boomers has been audio-recorded via Zoom, along with real-time noise, microphone, etc. glitches :-)  Apologies.
S3 E9 - Relocating at a Mature Age
2021/05/24
Debbie Rootman joins Anna and Mirella again for another Bloomers podcast to discuss what it's like to move when you're older. Topics of discussion include why Debbie chose to move across country (Canada) from Vancouver where she has lived for decades to predominantly French-speaking Quebec City,  what the moving experience was like - the challenges and joys, how it has affected her, and what life is like in her new city. As always, we look forward to your input and/or any questions. Feel free to drop us a line at: [email protected] www.thebloomingboomers.com And if you'd like to share your story, hobbies, insights, experiences, ... let us know and we'll be happy to consider you as our guest on our podcast and/or YouTube channel. Please note: This edition of Blooming Boomers has been audio-recorded via Zoom, along with real-time noise, microphone, etc. glitches :-)  Apologies.
S3 E8 - Thriving as a Small Business Entrepreneur During Retirement
2021/05/10
Anna and Mirella talk with senior citizen and local New Westminster, BC barber Guy Quesnel on operating his small business. Guy explains how he got into cutting hair, what the job has been like over the years including during the pandemic, the advantages of running a small business, and why he has chosen not to retire yet. We learn Guy has worked as a barber for many years beginning working for his father who originally owned the business. So you might say Guy is a bit of a staple in New Westminster.   If you live in the area and require barber services (including for children and youth) or simply want to drop by and say "hello",  Guy's barber shop is located at: Elk's Barber Shop 771 Sixth Street New Westminster, BC 604-524-2922 https://elksbarber.ca (Covid protocol and safety measures in place) As always, we look forward to your input and/or any questions. Feel free to drop us a line at: [email protected] www.thebloomingboomers.com And if you'd like to share your story, hobbies, insights, experiences, ... let us know and we'll be happy to consider you as our guest on our podcast and/or YouTube channel. Please note: This edition of Blooming Boomers has been audio-recorded via Zoom, along with real-time noise, microphone, etc. glitches :-)  Apologies.
S3 E7 - Films Through The Years
2021/01/17
Anna and Mirella converse with UK podcaster Ash Hurry regarding films through the years. One of Ash's passions is films and he hosts his own podcast called Film Exploration with Ash Hurry. All of you film lovers please check it out at: https://podtail.com/en/podcast/film-exploration-with-ash-hurry/ Ash tells us what motivated him to get into films, what goes into storytelling, and how films have evolved over the years. He also lists his own  favourite films and tells us why, explains how European films are different from the North American and other ones, and what's in store for films down the road. As always, we look forward to your input and/or any questions. Feel free to drop us a line at: [email protected] www.thebloomingboomers.com And if you'd like to share your story, hobbies, insights, experiences, ... let us know and we'll be happy to consider you as our guest on our podcast and/or YouTube channel. Please note: This edition of Blooming Boomers has been audio-recorded via Zoom, along with real-time noise, microphone, etc. glitches :-)  Apologies.
S3 E6 - On The Street - What do you think of 2020?
2020/12/15
In this episode, Anna and Mirella travel around Granville Island, BC and ask passers-by their thoughts on 2020 - how they're currently coping with the pandemic, how they feel about the future,  what's important to focus on going-forward, .... As always, we look forward to your input and/or any questions. Feel free to drop us a line at: [email protected] www.thebloomingboomers.com And if you'd like to share your story, hobbies, insights, experiences, ... let us know and we'll be happy to consider you as our guest on our podcast and/or YouTube channel. Please note: This edition of Blooming Boomers has been recorded on the street along with real-time noise.
S3 E5 - Fraud Prevention Tips for Seniors
2020/11/26
Anna and Mirella talk to former FBI agent Frank Runles. Frank describes the type of scams out there, especially those targeting seniors, how to detect a scam,   a typical scam artist profile, and what preventive measures you can take to not end a victim of fraud. A bit  of back ground on  Frank Runles: Mr.  Frank Runles was a Special Agent at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for more than 21 years. During his tenure with the FBI, Frank investigated a wide variety of criminal matters to include organized crime, financial institution fraud, health care fraud, labor racketeering, kidnappings, and serial murders. During his investigative career, Frank conducted more than 1,000 interviews both internationally and domestic.   Frank also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Virginia as part of the FBI National Academy. In this role, Mr. Runles instructed more than 900 Secret Service, U.S. Marshal Service, Department of Homeland Security Agents, and other U.S. and international senior law enforcement officers on Advanced Interview Techniques and Forensic Statement Analysis.  Frank was also the Lead Instructor for new FBI agents, instructing courses on Interviewing and Interrogations, Detection of Deception, and Intelligence Collection Techniques.  In a similar role, Frank taught these same courses for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) State Security Division Investigators and Intelligence Officers.  Frank was also selected by the FBI for overseas duty. In this role, Frank worked with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Navy Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and with the CIA and Joint Special Operations Forces in Iraq conducting intelligence debriefings of hundreds of foreign fighters captured during combat operations. Frank also served for 10 years on the FBI SWAT team, including in the role of Sniper Team Leader.  Frank is the host of the “Lies People Tell” podcast, where each week he teaches how to know when you are being deceived using Deceptive Language Analysis. You can listen to his podcast at: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-rugged-individualist-with-frank-runles Below are several links Frank thought would be helpful, especially for those of you residing in the United States, although similar/equivalent resources are likely available in other countries as well. National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org  The National Center for Elder Abuse: https://www.ncea.aoa.gov/index.html  Federal Trade Commission: www.ftc.gov  The National Association of Adult Protective Services: www.napsa-now.org   As always, we look forward to your input and/or any questions. Feel free to drop us a line at: [email protected] www.thebloomingboomers.com And if you'd like to share your story, hobbies, insights, experiences, ... let us know and we'll be happy to consider you as our guest on our podcast and/or YouTube channel. Please note: This edition of Blooming Boomers has been audio-recorded via Zoom, along with real-time noise, microphone, etc. glitches :-)  Apologies.
S3 E4 - Creativity at a Mature Age
2020/11/10
In this episode, Anna and Mirella talk to guest, Day's Lee, who explains how she has expressed her creativity at writing and films relatively later in life.  Day's talks about her beginnings  starting with a degree in journalism,  tells what kind of stories she has written, her inspiration, what it's been like for her to get her recent documentary done and what had motivated her.  She also talks about some of the benefits of writing, making films when more mature in age, and offers realistic encouragement to anyone wishing to start their creative journey at more mature years - it is never too late. A bit about Day's Lee - Day’s Lee is an author who has just completed her first documentary entitled Meet and Eat at Lee’s Garden. It is about her family’s restaurant, Lee’s Garden, and other Chinese-Canadian restaurants in Montreal in the 1950s. The documentary will look at the history behind the restaurants, the food they served and what they mean to the Chinese and Jewish communities.    The documentary will air on the CBC program Absolutely Canadian on Saturday, November 14th at 7p.m. in the province of Quebec only. It will be available for streaming in the rest of Canada on CBC’s GEM app as of Friday, November 13th.   Her children’s picture book The Fragrant Garden, short story collection, The Red Pagoda and Other Storiesand young adult novel Guitar Hero tell stories about the Chinese-Canadian community. Growing up in Montreal, she realized that her parents’ generation didn’t have a voice. Language and cultural barriers prevented them from telling their stories of life, loss and disappointment. Lee writes fiction and non-fiction to share their stories and a history that is slowly fading from the public’s memory.  Website:   https://dayslee.ca/  Documentary:  https://dayslee.ca/documentary/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Meet-and-Eat-at-Lees-Garden-622271004773961/     As always, we look forward to your input and/or any questions. Feel free to drop us a line at: [email protected] www.thebloomingboomers.com And if you'd like to share your story, hobbies, insights, experiences, ... let us know and we'll be happy to consider you as our guest on our podcast and/or YouTube channel. Please note: This edition of Blooming Boomers has been audio-recorded via Zoom, along with real-time noise, microphone, etc. glitches :-)  Apologies.
S3 E3 - Death
2020/10/28
Anna and Mirella discuss the topic of death in this episode.  Why do so many people fear talking about death? How do some people understand death? Anna and Mirella draw from some of their personal experiences, and share their views plus provide advice how to live a happy life with minimal fear of death. "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift." - Eleanor Roosevelt https://youtu.be/WgDCoH79kyo -  "How Did You Die?",  Edmund Vance Cooke https://youtu.be/rkIi68Ijk8I - " Psalm of Life",  H. W. Longfellow https://app.feedblitz.com/f/?fblike=https%3a%2f%2fwww.timegoesby.net%2fweblog%2f2020%2f10%2fmonday-time-out.html - Time Goes By  blog, Ronni Bennet https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/10/bruce-springsteen-and-art-aging-well/616826/ - Bruce Springsteen and the Art of Aging Well, The Atlantic, David Brooks - Life after Life, Raymond Moody Raymond Moody coined the term  "near-death experience"  (NDE) - The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences,  Bruce M. Greyson As always, we look forward to your input and/or any questions. Feel free to drop us a line at: [email protected] www.thebloomingboomers.com And if you'd like to share your story, hobbies, insights, experiences, ... let us know and we'll be happy to consider you as our guest on our podcast and/or YouTube channel. Please note: This edition of Blooming Boomers has been audio-recorded via Zoom, along with real-time noise, microphone, etc. glitches :-)  Apologies.

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