# Feeling Useful, Finding Friendships: Boomers & Beyond

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Podcast: [Boomer Banter, Real Talk about Aging Well](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boomer-banter-real-talk-about-aging-well-1308281)
Published: 2026-02-10T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://heyboomer.biz/feeling-useful-finding-friendships-boomers-beyond
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## Resource

Feeling useful and finding friendships is critically important as we age, and today we're diving right into that! We’re chatting about how maintaining a sense of meaning and connecting with others can seriously boost our health and happiness. I’m excited to share two interactive training programs that I’ve been working on, designed to help folks discover what they have to offer and how to build those meaningful connections. We’re not just sitting around listening; we’re getting hands-on and having fun digging into these topics together. So, if you’re looking to feel more connected and useful in this chapter of life, stick around because we’ve got a lot to explore! Takeaways: Feeling useful and connected is critically important for our health and happiness as we age. Finding meaning and social connections directly impact our physical and mental health. Engaging in community and sharing experiences can significantly enhance life satisfaction. Links referenced in this episode: Boomer Banter website Women Entrepreneurs Over 50 : Making More, Working Less, Doing What you Love This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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