The Boomer Woman’s Podcast

2026 is the 7th Season of The Boomer Woman’s Podcast. The theme for 2026 is ”That was then. This now. Create your own next chapter.”Each episode is a conversation between me – I’m Agnes Knowles, your host – and a guest who talks to a subject that, someway, somehow, is relatable to Boomer Women. The guests can be any age, any gender, as long as their message is positive, informative, pertinent to our demographic.You, dear listener, might need to be open-minded, curious, tolerant, inclusive… and if you are, you will enjoy these conversations, maybe learn something, and I encourage you to share each and any episode!Click the Follow/Subscribe button to be notified of the next great guest.https://boomwithabang.com/podcast

The Boomer Woman’s Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Boom With A Bang!, with 150 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Boom With A Bang! hosts The Boomer Woman’s Podcast, a society show with 150 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Episode #351

  Semper Gumbi: Staying Flexible Through Life's Transitions | Chip Scholz

  Aug 13, 20261h 6mS7

  What happens when the roles, titles and definitions of success that once shaped us no longer fit? Chip Scholz joins Agnes for a warm, wide-ranging conversation about identity, marriage, family, resilience, usefulness and the quiet wisdom that comes from living long enough to reconsider what really matters. After a later-life layoff, a stroke, 42 years of marriage, raising three daughters and nearly three decades of coaching others through change, Chip has learned something about starting over: first, we have to be willing to let go. In this conversation: • Why letting go may be the necessary first step toward starting over • How small daily decisions carried Chip through recovery from a stroke • Why Chip prefers “work-life harmony” to work-life balance • What 42 years of marriage taught him about “choosing us” • The danger of confusing status with personal importance • Why usefulness matters more to him now than recognition • How lived experience turns knowledge into wisdom • What woodturning has taught him about people and relationships • Why flexibility still needs “guardrails” • “Semper Gumbi” — Chip's wonderfully simple reminder to stay flexible • Why curiosity may be one of the keys to staying young Chip is the author of Small Decisions, Big Shifts and Every Dog Has Its Day: Reflections on Life, Love and the Lathe. His newest book, Handoffs: A Family Fable, explores identity, succession and what it means to release something we've spent years building. Learn more about Chip and find all his links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #350

  Finding Yourself Again: One Boomer Woman's Journey Through Reinvention, Faith & History | Lee Knapp

  Aug 6, 20261h 22mS7

  What happens when life gently—and sometimes painfully—asks you to rethink everything you believed about yourself? Former history teacher and memoirist Lee Knapp joins Agnes to explore faith, family, marriage, race, identity, and the surprising freedom that can come with growing older. Together they discuss why becoming ourselves is often less about reinvention than revelation. What You'll Hear: Why retirement can become a time of discovery Accommodation versus authenticity Learning from younger generations Returning to the school that transformed her worldview Faith without fear Letting go of perfectionism Family history and difficult truths Late-life romance on your own terms Why curiosity matters more than certainty This is a thoughtful, hopeful conversation about becoming more fully yourself—no matter your age or your past. Note: This conversation includes thoughtful discussion of race, religious authority, divorce, family dynamics, and historical injustice. While approached with warmth and hope, some listeners may find parts emotionally reflective. Learn more about Lee and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #349

  How a Service Dog Helped Save My Life: Grief, PTSD, Resilience & Hope After Trauma | Lee Atherton

  Jul 30, 20261h 6mS7

  Sometimes the deepest wounds are the ones no one else can see. In this heartfelt conversation, grief and resilience coach Lee Atherton shares how years of unresolved trauma, family loss, and PTSD led her to one of the darkest periods of her life—and how a remarkable service dog named Shadow became part of her journey back to hope. Together, we also explore the everyday losses many women carry quietly and what genuine healing can look like. In this episode: Why grief isn't limited to losing a loved one The hidden impact of cumulative losses throughout life Why so many women struggle to ask for help after years of caring for others How service dogs support people living with PTSD Practical ways to build resilience before life becomes overwhelming Finding hope, connection and purpose after trauma Healing doesn't erase what we've lived through—but it can help us carry those experiences with greater compassion, strength, and hope. Find Lee at CoachRev Phoenix Rising Learn more about Lee and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #348

  Greta Garbo, Modern Women & the Freedom We Thought We Invented | Scott Reisfield

  Jul 23, 20261h 43mS7

  What if many of the freedoms women celebrate today didn't begin in the 1960s at all? In this fascinating conversation, author Scott Reisfield explores how Greta Garbo quietly challenged expectations nearly a century ago—not through speeches or slogans, but through the women she portrayed, the life she chose, and the influence she had on generations that followed. Together, we explore history, Hollywood, cultural change and why many of today's conversations about women aren't nearly as new as we imagine. In this episode: Why Greta Garbo became far more than a Hollywood legend The surprising ways women in the 1920s were already redefining independence How Garbo quietly challenged expectations without calling herself a feminist Why censorship was about much more than sex and scandal What Garbo and Taylor Swift unexpectedly have in common How every generation of women builds on those who came before Sometimes understanding where we've come from changes how we see where we're going. Learn more about Scott Reisfield and find all his links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #347

  More Than Cat Rescue: How One Person's Compassion Can Change a Community | Deborah Felin Magaldi

  Jul 16, 20261h 5mS7

  This conversation begins with cats but quickly becomes something much bigger. Deborah Felin Magaldi never intended to build a rescue organization. One stray cat led to another, and today she leads CatPAWS, helping thousands of vulnerable animals while inspiring ordinary people to discover that small acts of compassion can transform entire communities. In this episode • How one neighbour's cats became a sixteen-year mission • Why fostering may be easier—and more rewarding—than you think • The critical role of spay and neuter programs in reducing animal suffering • The surprising connection between animal welfare, empathy, and stronger communities • How older women can continue making a meaningful difference, whether through volunteering, donating, fostering, or simply caring • Why "someone should do something" might actually mean "someone is you" Whether your passion is animals, people, or your local community, this conversation is a reminder that meaningful change often begins with one person deciding to care. Learn more about Deborah and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast

  ListenShow Notes

Recent guests on The Boomer Woman’s Podcast. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.