Our guest Phillipa Leseberg experiences life in sections of eight years. Eight years being married to her soulmate, 8 years since he died from cancer. It's those blocks of time that seem surreal to her and yet define her life. Join us for a heart-rending conversation as Phillipa shares her life unfolding; how she and her husband faced his terminal …

We check in with Licia Berry, the international bestselling author, educator, facilitator, and neuroscience advocate to inquire how she's managing to stay grounded just 7 days prior to our highly divided national election. Connecting with Licia and hearing her calming, nurturing voice reminded us to take care of our spirit, mind and body in a varie…

Andrea and I sit down with Dana Kennedy, the State Director AARP AZ to chat about our state and country during these days of uncertainty, political division and fear. And we ask: What is a leader to do? What are the responsibilities and messaging that we as leaders should be thinking about? How this time in history is evoking the personal leadershi…

We delighted in sitting down with Jaybee Nickelson to chat about her multi-dimensional transformation, her stunning photos & branding and her new book "Priority Me" now available on Amazon. How do you know when you're settling and when do you know that something needs to change? Have a listen to this authentic voice that speaks to overcoming person…

With goose bumps a plenty, we sit down with Dan Kruse and chat about his journey of being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, and his perspective and mindset for staying stimulated, active and connected. You'll be delighted to hear about Dan's sources of gratification and his precious knowledge and love of music and the musical project that he pion…

Are you feeling the weight of uncertainty on your body right about now? Do you ever feel powerless about what's going on around us? Are you able to live with unanswered questions at least for a while? Andrea and I sit down to talk about this perfect storm of stress and anxiety that many of us are feeling everyday. Often happenings in our community …

Tune into our conversation with Deb Beroset a “spirited and bodacious” woman whose most recent retreat here in Tucson inspired us to get familiar with her background as a creator and facilitator of retreats for women. Her process is an opportunity to become unapologetic, unabashed and unleashed. You will thoroughly enjoy this conversation!BONUS for…

It's always so inspiring to sit down with Dana Kennedy to see what AARP is up to. This time we talk about social isolation and the havoc it creates for people of all ages, particularly the older generation. It is a situation that affects people's health, their emotional status and even their hearing. There are solutions and help. Tune in for all th…

Dorothy’s life has been a long and winding road, full of multiple roadblocks that tested how she came to terms with the interruptions. Facing off against a melanoma diagnosis, as well as a divorce that presented itself amidst the chaos, Dorothy used this time to find wisdomand listen to her dreams, creating a much longer life path for herself than …

We sit down with Sybil - Peruvian born, Le Cordon Blue trained chef who moved to the U.S. in the 1990's to avoid dangerous war and drugs in her beloved Peru. As a single mom with one growing son, Sybil pursues her dream of preparing healthy and nutritious meals for people living in the Southwest. She always wanted to make it on her own. She tells u…

Lori is the modern Eat, Pray, Love heroine. After living in several places in the U.S. including Tucson, AZ and California she finds herself relocating to Italy. Of course she is captured by the natural beauty of that country, but also by the men and a true sense of community. Experience her "freakoutness" about this major move and ultimate comfort…

Dominic has been in a serene place of contentment in his photography career for years, until one day inspiration to explore wraps him up tightly, and a coincidental notice to move out of his apartment leaves him with almost no choice but to seize the opportunity. Following this persistent calling to live freely and see the world, lively and ambitio…

We sit down with Darrell to talk about her path in life including raising children as a single mom, alcoholic husband, friendship that leads to love, 2nd marriage and a slew of professional endeavors and successes. Listen in to how things just "fall in front of her" and how she continues to adopt to the circumstances that arise in her life. Darrell…

Our guest Ana was ready to turn the page in her life. Her business closed down after COVID and she was looking forward to a new, yet undermined path. When she received a call from the hospital that her opioid addicted, and mostly estranged daughter, was giving birth and could not possibly care for the newborn child. Listen in how Ana surrenders to …

Dr. Andrea and BB sit down for a cross-interview as they begin to work on a new and exciting book project with the working title "Pathways & Possibilities: Moments of Choice, Seasons of Change." The two creators dive deep into their own life pathways and set a tone for the journey they're embarking on with future guests and their life stories. What…

Join Dr. Andrea and BB as we reveal what's behind our newest Relief-Let "Wisdom Within & Without" A brilliant compilation of original poetry and photography from the heart of our Art Director - Mark D. West. We take you on the journey that Mark personally experienced and behind the scenes of how we produce our work to inspire and noursh the human j…

Have you wondered how you can improve your state of mind and therefore your well-being? Who among us has not suffered yet from COVID fatigue? In this episode our own Dr. Andrea addresses the women of The Transition Network in New York with a myriad of ways that she has seen her clients cope and thrive during these turbulent times we live in. We hop…

Do what you love! We sit down with Dr. Linda Arzoumanian who for 17 years worked as the superintendent of schools for Pima County - Arizona's second most populist county. Dr. Linda talks about transitioning from educational boardroom to doing something she loves! And to our delight, we recorded this episode on Zoom while being supported by a dozen …

Our guest Geri Wright returned to Arizona Theater Company in January 2020 – just before the onset of the pandemic as its Managing Director. Her love of theater started at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City on a field trip, and has grown into a passion for the arts today. Have a listen to what Geri thinks is the true magic of cultivating fri…

Join us as we hold a lively conversation with the very eloquent Dr. Margaret Higgins, Executive DIrector of The Haven, a creative healing home for women in recovery from substance abuse. Designing a lateral move in her profession, Margaret stands at the threshold of retirement as she reimagines her next professional chapter. Plenty of inspiration f…

We sit down with Dana Kennedy, AARP Arizona State Director to chat about holiday and veteran scams. Such great information! This is an invaluable podcast to share with your loved ones and friends so they too can be aware what scammers today are up to and how to recognize and report scams. It seems that there isn't one person among us who has never …

The truth is that retirement is not a one dimensional reality. Rather, it’s more like an iceberg more readily viewed from a distance as either an opportunity or some kind of unexplored territory. Under the surface are many interrelated dynamics of temperament, personality and attitudes toward knowing what it is we want to do with, as Mary Oliver ca…

The boys are back in town! We invited a few of our favorite men back to reconnect and give us a candid insight to how quarantine and the pandemic have changed their lives and friendships. We love these guys for their humor, honesty and well... come hear for yourselves! Want more? Listen back to our original roundtable with them here:https://soundcl…

What’s your level of resilience at this present time? How are you bearing the weight of the pandemic, the economy, political situation, and all the other daily challenges that typically touch everyone’s lives in a good year? Every heard of collective trauma?This conversation is about collective trauma. Part 1 is recognizing it in ourselves first, t…

Change - do we choose it or does it choose us?Our guests, Miriam and Kelly each were compelled to grab change and go - not necessarily knowing where! Have you ever felt that nudge? How do you know you're ready? Listen in and be inspired by their decisions to relocate.Autor: Boom Talk Media

KXCI, our local radio station has a feature called Captain's Log. Host Amy A. interviews locals about what they've been doing during this pandemic journey. What's up with Boom Talk Media? Listen in as Dr. Andrea and BB explore their universe with the host. It's a real treat! Wait for the Dylan song and BB's ending words. Too cute!…

Weren't we here, in this global health crisis just last year? Here comes the replay Just as we were getting ready for end of COVID...here comes Delta Variant. And our plans to travel, dine out, attend public events may need to be put on hold and rescheduled. The burden of living under the COVID umbrella tests our ability to cope. YOU are not alone!…

How are you ADAPTING to these new post-COVID circumstances and moving forward? We are truly in this transition together because what you are experiencing is what we're feeling. It all begins with change and did we ever just experience it in a HUGE way! We've been conditioned over time to get things done ASAP. And now we find that only by exercising…

What a year this has been! We’re so excited to connect with all of you again! In this 1st post-COVID podcast, Dr. Andrea (on the left) and BB (on the right) share ways to lessen your worry load. Check out their new eBook “Relief From Worrying” now available on Amazon. You’ll need the FREE download for the Kindle App to read this sweet, short bookle…

What would Albert Einstein say about being resilient during troubled times? In June, 2020, Our Dr. Andrea Gould led a virtual group to explore using our experience to gain strength when the going gets tough.Autor: Boom Talk Media

Check out this necessary and informative 2-part roundtable as the boom goddess trio and interested guest listeners asked questions of the knowledgeable Dr. Cristi Moore, an audiologist and expert on all things relevant to hearing. There’s so much we’re curious about, and so much we learned in two short episodes! You will have answers to questions y…

Check out this necessary and informative 2-part roundtable as the boom goddess trio and interested guest listeners asked questions of the knowledgeable Dr. Cristi Moore, an audiologist and expert on all things relevant to hearing. There’s so much we’re curious about, and so much we learned in two short episodes! You will have answers to questions y…

Why do more women of any age are entering the political scene? What’s behind their drive and why and how do they want to make a difference?In Part 2, we talk with Marla Mott-Smith, a political candidate maker, and Cathryn Davis who is herself considering this very path. Cathryn is eager to enter the political arena at precisely this time and has a …

Where do we find hope in today’s turbulent times? How do we prepare for an election season as divisive as any in history? For hope and inspiration we turn to a quote we love from Margaret Mead “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”Join BB, Dr. Andrea and J…

Our young lovers (in terms of years they’ve been together) explore what it means to embrace “what is” and how we adopt our relationship to new norms. So many partners have shared their relationship difficulties with our Dr. Andrea and her resilience expert partner - Dr. Michael Marks. Pull up a chair and have a listen...and let us know how this has…

How would a psychologist approach this challenging time we’re in? We have the rare privilege to have two psychologists share what they’ve discovered from combined 80+ years of practice and working with people. Our own Dr. Andrea interviews her husband - Dr. Michael Marks about his best coping strategy for the way we live now. It’s sweet listening t…

Having just spent 2 segments with 2 super cool artists and having just ‘drained their brains’ on how they stay creative during this global pandemic, BB and Dr. Andrea talk about every day creativity, for the average “Joe.” We all have that place within us, if we just allow it to surface. Check in how these 2 goddesses keep their minds afloat. If yo…

Our conversation with 2 artists continues. We dig into the minds of Amber Norgaard - musician, and Mark West - designer, teacher, creator to discover how we adjust to the new norm. Creativity isn’t just for artists, it’s about living our daily lives, particularly as we deal with fear and anxiety during these hugely challenging times of the global p…

We sit down with two creative souls: Amber Norgaard - nurse turned musician and Mark West - designer, photographer, teacher. We wanted to know how in this time of COVID-19 artists manage to stay creative and how we can extract some of their methodology and apply it to our lives right now. Because creativity will be key to living a less fearful life…

We sit down with Wendi Knox the author of “From Muck to Magic” to talk about how we’re all handling this pandemic and sheltering in place. Nature plays a big part in our ability to withstand the confinement and we all have unique small and big ways that help us move through this difficult time. Have a listen and let us know at info@boomgoddess.com …

There’s much to say about this very tender and much needed conversation. Here’s Part 2 of that frank and high-energy interview.Autor: Boom Talk Media

We sit down with our friend Darrell to gain a better understanding of what might be behind our current travesties. 2 black women + 2 white women = heart to heart on racism and discrimination. Why are we in this 21st century still needing to talk about saving black lives and discrimination? Because it hasn’t gone away!…

We revisit one of our 2016 tracks relative to what has happened in our present times - 2020. As we did back then, we again need to examine the horrific situation where black men are mistreated by the police. When will it end? How can we prevent this from happening ever again?Autor: Boom Talk Media

Did you ever wonder how you can let go of those nagging (unwelcome) thoughts or feelings? Dr. Andrea and BB talk about letting go of attachments and beliefs that no longer serve us. It’s not as complicated a process as you might imagine. Pour yourself a cup of refreshing tea, put your feet up and tune in to this conversation. And as always, send us…

We can barely keep ourselves (adults) moving in the right direction during this pandemic, never mind how families have to deal with all the children at home. Take a listen to how one mom is coping with these new challenges.Autor: Boom Talk Media

We talk with Diana Will about her creative ways for maintaining a positive perspective during sheltering in place. For certain we and the world are dealing with a crisis unlike what we’ve witnessed during our life times. Yet, our human ways to persevere will guide us into a new reality. And believe it or not, Diana’s ability to talk about her ordea…

Like many media people before us, the Boom Goddess trio needed to adopt to the new normal. Instead of recording in a studio, we are all now meeting on Zoom and recording, then sending the recording to our engineer for some minor edits and addition of our standard music. Here, we chat with a guest from Toronto, Canada about her creative ways to deal…

Recorded during the troubling ‘quarantine days’ of COVID-19 in the Spring of 2020, this meditation is designed to relax troubled minds, and ease our souls.It may be especially helpful to the brave health care workers who areat the unnerving front lines of the pandemic. We hope it bringsthe listener peace and a moment of rest.…

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