{"podcast":{"title":"Boomer Banter, Real Talk about Aging Well","slug":"boomer-banter-real-talk-about-aging-well-1308281","podcast_index_feed_id":1308281,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/boomer-banter/","website_url":"https://heyboomer.biz","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/36cc033e-8007-4f99-b735-0970378830b2/fUFJLap_YNmjIQnoxKkYfVY5.jpg","author":"Wendy Green","episode_count":275,"summary":"Boomer Banter is your guide to aging well with health, vitality, and meaningful relationships. Host Wendy Green brings warmth, vulnerability, and curiosity to real conversations about staying active and connected through life's second act. Wendy talks with experts, everyday people, and thought leaders who share practical insights and personal stories about navigating health challenges, deepening relationships, caregiving, reinvention, and what it truly means to age well as a Boomer. This show is for you if you have questions about: How to find purpose in retirement Finding new friends after 60 Healthspan vs Lifespan Navigating family dynamics Resilience and successful aging Staying active and engaged as you age Caring for aging parents or your spouse This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T14:17:07.795501+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boomer-banter-real-talk-about-aging-well-1308281"},"episode":{"title":"Think You’re Prepared for Aging? Think Again | 7 Steps You Need to Know","slug":"think-you-re-prepared-for-aging-think-again-7-steps-you-need-to-know","published_at":"2026-04-13T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boomer-banter-real-talk-about-aging-well-1308281/think-you-re-prepared-for-aging-think-again-7-steps-you-need-to-know","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boomer-banter-real-talk-about-aging-well-1308281","url":"https://heyboomer.biz/think-youre-prepared-for-aging-think-again-7-steps-you-need-to-know","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8f9f954b-0ad8-4995-af32-4ac14abb5efd.mp3","summary":"You think you’re prepared for aging… until you’re not. In this episode of Boomer Banter, I talk with registered nurse and life care expert Jennifer Crowley about what really happens when aging becomes real—when you’re making decisions for a parent, managing your own future, or trying to do both at the same time. Jennifer shares her practical and compassionate 7-step framework for aging well , helping families navigate caregiving, housing, finances, and the emotional weight that comes with it. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or worried about making the right decisions, this conversation will give you clarity—and a place to begin. 💡 In this episode: Why families often wait until a crisis The emotional toll of care-giving What “being prepared” really means How to start important conversations The 7 steps to aging well Links referenced in this episode: J ennifer Crowley's website: Life Care Experts Life Care Management Institute This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy","meta_description":"You think you’re prepared for aging… until you’re not. In this episode of Boomer Banter, I talk with registered nurse and life care expert Jennifer Crowle…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3643,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/boomer-banter-real-talk-about-aging-well-1308281/episodes/think-you-re-prepared-for-aging-think-again-7-steps-you-need-to-know/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boomer-banter-real-talk-about-aging-well-1308281/think-you-re-prepared-for-aging-think-again-7-steps-you-need-to-know.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}