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Susan Williams

Founder, Booming Encore

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Is Social Rewilding in Your Future?

Do you know what social rewilding is? It's a trending movement of people wishing to rebalance their relationship with technology and reconnect with both nature and each other. Is this for you?

The Results of Not Drinking for (Close) to a Month

When I embarked on my third dry January, I thought it was going to be easy. But I had a setback and it turned out to be a damp January instead.

Career Advice To My Younger Self

To coin a phrase “if I knew then what I know now“, here is some career advice that I would share.

Clearing Your Life's Clutter

Does your life feel cluttered? Not just with stuff, but also with your personal affairs? Then this should interest you. Retirement and Clutter Clearing Coach Lori Becker joins us to discuss her new book - Get a Grip - and how it can help you organize and declutter your life.

Can We Predict Our "Sliding Door" Moments?

A "sliding door moment" refers to a pivotal moment in your life when a small decision or action may lead to a significant, often unpredictable result. Are these sliding door situations strictly random or are there ways to know?

The Secret to Longevity?: Go Slow

So what is the secret to longevity? 96 year old Dot Fisher-Smith believes it's to go slow - to savour life and enjoy the now.

Booming Encore's Top 10 Posts of 2024

This past year has been extremely exciting at Booming Encore and as we look forward to the upcoming year, we wanted to also reflect back on where we have been. These are the top 10 posts from 2024.

Sponsored by HomeEquity Bank

Empowering Yourself Financially: Importance of Financial Literacy for Women

In the wake of her father’s sudden passing, Susan Williams, quickly realized the importance of financial literacy, especially for women who may one day be widowed. Susan recounts her experience and reflects on how financial literacy can empower us to navigate unexpected challenges and ensure our continued independence.

How Standing On One Leg May Indicate How Well You Are Aging

How long can you stand on one leg? This simple test may be able to help you know how well you are aging.

Watch Out Scammers - AI is Coming For You!

Scammers are out there and if you believe you won't fall for them you may be surprised. But there is some good news. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to help protect us. Scammers - meet Daisy.

A Man on the Inside - Well Worth the Watch

When I first started watching A Man on the Inside, I was initially disappointed thinking it was falling into some ageist cliches. But by the fourth episode, I was hooked and found myself admiring the strong, realistic and positive story lines around aging. This series is well worth the watch.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss - And a Grandmother's Grief

The loss of a pregnancy or infant is an extremely painful life experience and we don't often recognize the long term grief it can cause.

Forget the Anti-Aging Industry – Let’s Start A Pro-Aging One

I just hate the term anti-aging and don’t understand how anyone can be opposed to it. Afterall, If you’re not aging - you only need to consider what the alternative is.

Discovering Glimmers of Inspiration During Times of Despair

Susan Williams' basement recently flooded with over three feet of water. Many of her personal items were damaged - except one thing survived. She now feels some obligation that this should be shared.

Finding Your Flow In Retirement

Have you ever experienced "flow state" in your life? It's a powerful state of mind and something that you may want to consider on how you could achieve this into your retirement life.

Embracing the Renaissance of Retirement

What if we treated retirement as an opportunity for a renaissance? A time to discover new things, new people and new ways to give back to the world we all share.

It’s Never Too Late To Get Healthy

Would you like to be healthier but think it’s too late? Here’s an inspirational story that shows this is not at all the case.

Aging Superstars - Inspiring or Intimidating?

Aging superstars are doing things that we never imagined possible. But are they inspiring or intimidating?

Looking for a Some Inspiration? 5 Great Retirement Quotes to Live By

Have you ever found that when you’re looking for some inspiration, a quote appears that just happens to say the right thing to you at that moment? Here are five of them - hopefully one speaks to you!

If Your Life Flashes Before Your Eyes Will It Be Something You Want to Watch?

For a long time there has been a theory that when we die our life will flash before our eyes. What if this was true? Would you be something you would want to watch?

The Immortality Of Artificial Intelligence

This is not out of a science fiction novel – it’s actually something people are working on today. The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is exploring ways to immortalize our memories.

How Much Money Do You Really Need For Retirement?

Some believe you need about 70 to 80% of your salary to live in retirement. But where did this number come from and more importantly is it really accurate?

My 60 Before 60 Project: Re-engaging with Life

Just before my 59th birthday, I realized that coming out of the pandemic, my life had become a bit dull. So I made a decision to break out of my routine and do 60 different things before I turned 60. Here are my experiences.

Power Of Attorney: Choose Someone Who Loves You More Then Your Money

Sadly, financial elder abuse is a significant issue which is why choosing the right Power of Attorney for you is extremely important.

SPONSORED BY HOMEEQUITY BANK

Successfully Aging in Place and the CHIP Reverse Mortgage

The vast majority of Canadians hope to age in place however there are some gaps in achieving this. A CHIP Reverse Mortgage may help. Vivianne Gauci from HomeEquity Bank shares how.

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The Results of Not Drinking for (Close) to a Month

When I embarked on my third dry January, I thought it was going to be easy. But I had a setback and it turned out to be a damp January instead.

My 60 Before 60 Project: Re-engaging with Life

Just before my 59th birthday, I realized that coming out of the pandemic, my life had become a bit dull. So I made a decision to break out of my routine and do 60 different things before I turned 60. Here are my experiences.

Twenty Five Ideas to Help You Positively Age

Everyone hopes to live a long, healthy and happy life. If you're looking for some ideas of different ways to help you do this, here is a list of twenty five things to consider adding to your lifestyle.

The Difference Between Aging In Place And Getting Stuck In Place

Most of us want to age in place. But as much as we may want to age in place, we also have to be aware of certain risks so that we don’t in fact get stuck in place.

Can We Predict Our "Sliding Door" Moments?

A "sliding door moment" refers to a pivotal moment in your life when a small decision or action may lead to a significant, often unpredictable result. Are these sliding door situations strictly random or are there ways to know?

The Immortality Of Artificial Intelligence

This is not out of a science fiction novel – it’s actually something people are working on today. The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is exploring ways to immortalize our memories.

How Can We Make Sure We Are Aging Authentically?

There is so much pressure on what aging should look like. How can we design our lives to ensure we are aging authentically?

The Invisible Value Of Experience

Experience. It's so often invisible until it's needed and then it can be priceless.

Fighting The Invisible Woman Syndrome – I Refuse To Be Irrelevant

If you are an older woman and have ever experienced a feeling of being invisible you were probably not imagining it.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss - And a Grandmother's Grief

The loss of a pregnancy or infant is an extremely painful life experience and we don't often recognize the long term grief it can cause.

Retirement Realities For Women

As much as the inequality of pay and career advancement opportunities for women has been a major contributing factor, there are also other situations and influences that have also resulted in women having challenges in retirement.

Stop Thinking About What You Are Retiring From - Start Thinking About What You Are Retiring To

Rather than thinking about what you are retiring from there are some compelling reasons to think more about what you are retiring to.

Is It Time to Rename FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early)?

So many people are aspiring to achieve FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). But should we possibly call it something different? Possibly a similar objective but with a more purposeful result.

If Your Life Flashes Before Your Eyes Will It Be Something You Want to Watch?

For a long time there has been a theory that when we die our life will flash before our eyes. What if this was true? Would you be something you would want to watch?

Surrounded By People Not A Cure For Loneliness

Loneliness can be a significant challenge for many people when aging however just being with people is not the answer. It's a little more complicated than that.

Marriage – Been There, Done That, Don’t Want To Do It Again

How women and men view marriage later in life is starting to differ.

We Wanted to Protect Our Daughters From Social Media Influences - Do We Now Need to Protect Ourselves?

We used to be concerned for our daughters and the potential negative influences social media could have on them. Are older women now being targeted for unrealistic expectations of what aging should look like on social media?

Create A Life More Interesting To Live Than To Watch

When we think of social media and potential overuse or addiction, we often think it’s a younger person’s problem. But some research has proved otherwise.

Can We Really Call It Retirement When It’s Forced?

When someone is forced to retire, should it really be considered retirement?

Why We Need to Get Comfortable Talking About Death

Many people will often try and avoid talking about death. But death is inevitable and getting comfortable talking about death can not only help us but also those we love.