How's Your Boomer? Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/hows-your-boomer Tune into the podcast that aims to make the tough but important conversations with aging parents and family members a little easier. Because talking with them now about topics from finances to health to downsizing could save everyone stress later. Straightforward, reliable resources have been hard to find in one place, so I decided to create one. I’m no expert on this subject, but I’m popping on my reporter cap to find the folks who can give good guidance on retirement planning, health proxies, grief and more. So… how’s your Boomer? Drop me a line and let me know at laura@howsyourboomer.com For more info, visit: https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/ 2025 How's Your Boomer? 21fc778b-dffc-5888-9371-e914544f0cc5 no en Thu, 28 May 2026 09:29:16 -0700 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:30:05 -0700 http://www.howsyourboomer.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/J9kGGpktwmUXrT578FdLXoBLWXdRDSfHJmyFYVOuidM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80YzE1/ZTcwMWViZDRiYjll/NzgyYTFhNDg3YWU3/OGQ0OC5wbmc.jpg How's Your Boomer? http://www.howsyourboomer.com episodic Laura House Tune into the podcast that aims to make the tough but important conversations with aging parents and family members a little easier. Because talking with them now about topics from finances to health to downsizing could save everyone stress later. Straightforward, reliable resources have been hard to find in one place, so I decided to create one. I’m no expert on this subject, but I’m popping on my reporter cap to find the folks who can give good guidance on retirement planning, health proxies, grief and more. So… how’s your Boomer? Drop me a line and let me know at laura@howsyourboomer.com For more info, visit: https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/ Tune into the podcast that aims to make the tough but important conversations with aging parents and family members a little easier. parenting, aging parents Laura House No No How Baba Models Care 17 17 How Baba Models Care full 5d5a75fe-011c-4702-ba3e-3a498b883974 https://share.transistor.fm/s/701bc897 Does your Boomer need an advocate that isn't you? Tune in for a conversation with Connor Sweeney founder of Baba, the healthcare advocacy platform that that pairs families with a dedicated advocate to coordinate care — and it's covered by Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid. 

#healthcare #caregiving #healthcareadvocacy 

]]> Does your Boomer need an advocate that isn't you? Tune in for a conversation with Connor Sweeney founder of Baba, the healthcare advocacy platform that that pairs families with a dedicated advocate to coordinate care — and it's covered by Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid. 

#healthcare #caregiving #healthcareadvocacy 

]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 09:29:12 -0700 Laura House Laura House 1510 Does your Boomer need an advocate that isn't you? Tune in for a conversation with Connor Sweeney founder of Baba, the healthcare advocacy platform that that pairs families with a dedicated advocate to coordinate care — and it's covered by Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid. 

#healthcare #caregiving #healthcareadvocacy 

]]> parenting, aging parents, healthcare, caregiving, healthcare advocacy No Redefining Our dōt.age 16 16 Redefining Our dōt.age full 74c9a108-97d1-4111-8741-d9fbeabac08f https://share.transistor.fm/s/e39a9055 Can caregiving and aging be cool, joyful, funny? Totally, according to Lisa Nahmanson and Tania Katan of dōt.age — a free, mission-driven storytelling platform supporting Gen X caregivers navigating the realities and complexities of caring for aging loved ones. Tune in!

Go here for more info.

]]> Can caregiving and aging be cool, joyful, funny? Totally, according to Lisa Nahmanson and Tania Katan of dōt.age — a free, mission-driven storytelling platform supporting Gen X caregivers navigating the realities and complexities of caring for aging loved ones. Tune in!

Go here for more info.

]]> Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:06:44 -0700 Laura House Laura House 1754 Can caregiving and aging be cool, joyful, funny? Totally, according to Lisa Nahmanson and Tania Katan of dōt.age — a free, mission-driven storytelling platform supporting Gen X caregivers navigating the realities and complexities of caring for aging loved ones. Tune in!

Go here for more info.

]]> parenting, aging parents No Embrace the Gray Monster 15 15 Embrace the Gray Monster full 3a7107e4-79f7-42f3-9b1d-d1496700e3dd https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/embrace-the-gray-monster By 2030, all Boomers will be 65+ — for Gen X and Millennials that means if you haven’t done some caregiving for a parent yet, you soon. It's one of the reasons why I started How's Your Boomer? but finding my people out there has been slow going. So I was thrilled when I came across Gray Monster a smart, cheeky, free newsletter that’s geared towards supporting folks, supporting their folks as they age, founded by Kim Elliott. Drop in to learn more about Gray Monster and how we can all do better for caregivers and those they care for. 

]]> By 2030, all Boomers will be 65+ — for Gen X and Millennials that means if you haven’t done some caregiving for a parent yet, you soon. It's one of the reasons why I started How's Your Boomer? but finding my people out there has been slow going. So I was thrilled when I came across Gray Monster a smart, cheeky, free newsletter that’s geared towards supporting folks, supporting their folks as they age, founded by Kim Elliott. Drop in to learn more about Gray Monster and how we can all do better for caregivers and those they care for. 

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:59:01 -0700 Laura House Laura House 1798 By 2030, all Boomers will be 65+ — for Gen X and Millennials that means if you haven’t done some caregiving for a parent yet, you soon. It's one of the reasons why I started How's Your Boomer? but finding my people out there has been slow going. So I was thrilled when I came across Gray Monster a smart, cheeky, free newsletter that’s geared towards supporting folks, supporting their folks as they age, founded by Kim Elliott. Drop in to learn more about Gray Monster and how we can all do better for caregivers and those they care for. 

]]> aging parents, caregiving, Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gray Monster No Hospital "Go Bag" for Boomers 14 14 Hospital "Go Bag" for Boomers full 4d71a6e4-160c-4783-ac4f-dc5ca3429158 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf9e5035 Should your Boomer have a hospital "go bag" packed and at the ready? Probably. Older adults (average age 77) account for 70% of all ER to hospital admissions. We connected with Dr. Stephanie Mueller, MD, MPH, to talk about how to prepare for an unexpected-yet-(kindof)-expected hospital stay.

https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/publish/post/191278563

]]> Should your Boomer have a hospital "go bag" packed and at the ready? Probably. Older adults (average age 77) account for 70% of all ER to hospital admissions. We connected with Dr. Stephanie Mueller, MD, MPH, to talk about how to prepare for an unexpected-yet-(kindof)-expected hospital stay.

https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/publish/post/191278563

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:41:10 -0700 Laura House Laura House 1852 Should your Boomer have a hospital "go bag" packed and at the ready? Probably. Older adults (average age 77) account for 70% of all ER to hospital admissions. We connected with Dr. Stephanie Mueller, MD, MPH, to talk about how to prepare for an unexpected-yet-(kindof)-expected hospital stay.

https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/publish/post/191278563

]]> caregiving, parenting, aging parents, GenX, Boomers, Millennials No Passing the Caregiving Baton 13 13 Passing the Caregiving Baton full f764cf97-f983-4d88-b3b5-6adb4dab4862 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a87e7219 Tune in for my chat with Barry Jacobs, clinical psychologist, author, healthcare consultant, and family caregiving expert. He’s also a Boomer so I tapped him for his take on how Gen X and Millennials can prepare as the caregiving baton is passed from Boomers to us (if you aren’t already in the race).


https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/passing-the-caregiving-baton

]]> Tune in for my chat with Barry Jacobs, clinical psychologist, author, healthcare consultant, and family caregiving expert. He’s also a Boomer so I tapped him for his take on how Gen X and Millennials can prepare as the caregiving baton is passed from Boomers to us (if you aren’t already in the race).


https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/passing-the-caregiving-baton

]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:38:24 -0800 Laura House Laura House 1965 Tune in for my chat with Barry Jacobs, clinical psychologist, author, healthcare consultant, and family caregiving expert. He’s also a Boomer so I tapped him for his take on how Gen X and Millennials can prepare as the caregiving baton is passed from Boomers to us (if you aren’t already in the race).


https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/passing-the-caregiving-baton

]]> parenting, aging parents No Decluttering with the Chaos Whisperer 12 12 Decluttering with the Chaos Whisperer full e7602355-8634-483d-aca7-a7917e78e422 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61bcb284 This week’s topic is one so many folks have asked about: how to downsize and declutter with your Boomer. So I connected with Sonya Weisshappel founder and CEO of Seriatim, Inc. and author of Confessions of a Chaos Whisperer. Organizer pro tip: Drop judgement and instead approach the experience with the curiosity of an archivist, a storyteller, or a family historian.

For links and more helpful info: https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/decluttering-with-the-chaos-whisperer

]]> This week’s topic is one so many folks have asked about: how to downsize and declutter with your Boomer. So I connected with Sonya Weisshappel founder and CEO of Seriatim, Inc. and author of Confessions of a Chaos Whisperer. Organizer pro tip: Drop judgement and instead approach the experience with the curiosity of an archivist, a storyteller, or a family historian.

For links and more helpful info: https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/decluttering-with-the-chaos-whisperer

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:45:05 -0800 Laura House Laura House 1605 This week’s topic is one so many folks have asked about: how to downsize and declutter with your Boomer. So I connected with Sonya Weisshappel founder and CEO of Seriatim, Inc. and author of Confessions of a Chaos Whisperer. Organizer pro tip: Drop judgement and instead approach the experience with the curiosity of an archivist, a storyteller, or a family historian.

For links and more helpful info: https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/decluttering-with-the-chaos-whisperer

]]> parenting, aging parents No Caregiver In Residence 11 11 Caregiver In Residence full e5d16227-8ab5-4344-867d-dee5eedd4fa1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a1d0b67 Caregiving is hard. So I was thrilled to connect with Courtney Martin author, journalist, and podcast host who keeps it real about improving care for elders, caregivers, and navigating dementia with grace and humor.

For more info and helpful links on this topic and more, visit the Substack post

]]> Caregiving is hard. So I was thrilled to connect with Courtney Martin author, journalist, and podcast host who keeps it real about improving care for elders, caregivers, and navigating dementia with grace and humor.

For more info and helpful links on this topic and more, visit the Substack post

]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:07:17 -0800 Laura House Laura House 1956 Caregiving is hard. So I was thrilled to connect with Courtney Martin author, journalist, and podcast host who keeps it real about improving care for elders, caregivers, and navigating dementia with grace and humor.

For more info and helpful links on this topic and more, visit the Substack post

]]> parenting, aging parents No Should Your Boomer Get a Dog? 10 10 Should Your Boomer Get a Dog? full 37a47e77-61f3-4f5a-a69a-d16c06673b2c https://share.transistor.fm/s/69b118c1 My favorite vet-on-speed-dial (and dear pal) Dr. Kate Wissel, DVM, believes that everyone, no matter their situation, can benefit greatly from a human-animal bond. Pets can help decrease stress and loneliness, elevate mood and provide purpose. But, there’s different criteria for older pet lovers to consider before welcoming Rover into their life. 


Link to the Substack blog post.

]]> My favorite vet-on-speed-dial (and dear pal) Dr. Kate Wissel, DVM, believes that everyone, no matter their situation, can benefit greatly from a human-animal bond. Pets can help decrease stress and loneliness, elevate mood and provide purpose. But, there’s different criteria for older pet lovers to consider before welcoming Rover into their life. 


Link to the Substack blog post.

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:59:10 -0800 Laura House Laura House 1709 My favorite vet-on-speed-dial (and dear pal) Dr. Kate Wissel, DVM, believes that everyone, no matter their situation, can benefit greatly from a human-animal bond. Pets can help decrease stress and loneliness, elevate mood and provide purpose. But, there’s different criteria for older pet lovers to consider before welcoming Rover into their life. 


Link to the Substack blog post.

]]> parenting, aging parents No Tonight's Menu: Discussions on Dying 9 9 Tonight's Menu: Discussions on Dying full bf20985f-0a7d-46db-bfe0-898d2fd2f646 https://share.transistor.fm/s/193411f0 We’ve not shied away from heavy topics (finances, family dynamics, grief) on How's Your Boomer? But today's episode with Angel Grant on honoring end-of-life wishes is the weightiest one yet. True to her name, Angel, co-founder of Death Over Dinner, brought light and a gentle touch to one dense topic.

https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/tonights-menu-discussions-on-dying

]]> We’ve not shied away from heavy topics (finances, family dynamics, grief) on How's Your Boomer? But today's episode with Angel Grant on honoring end-of-life wishes is the weightiest one yet. True to her name, Angel, co-founder of Death Over Dinner, brought light and a gentle touch to one dense topic.

https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/tonights-menu-discussions-on-dying

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:03:32 -0800 Laura House Laura House 1089 We’ve not shied away from heavy topics (finances, family dynamics, grief) on How's Your Boomer? But today's episode with Angel Grant on honoring end-of-life wishes is the weightiest one yet. True to her name, Angel, co-founder of Death Over Dinner, brought light and a gentle touch to one dense topic.

https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/tonights-menu-discussions-on-dying

]]> parenting, aging parents No Road Trip! Multi-Gen Travel Tips with Fathom 8 8 Road Trip! Multi-Gen Travel Tips with Fathom full 017f2fbb-1959-4d67-b2b0-d40993f6dcd7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8ba77bc Continuing on the less-stuff theme, we're talking about making memories with your Boomer. Get vetted tips for multi-gen travel done right from Jeralyn Gerba, co-founder of the travel platform Fathom. Hint: knowing your family's points of tension and points of love is key for success. 

For more info on this topic, check out the How's Your Boomer? Substack (it's free!): https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/road-trip-multi-gen-travel-tips-with

]]> Continuing on the less-stuff theme, we're talking about making memories with your Boomer. Get vetted tips for multi-gen travel done right from Jeralyn Gerba, co-founder of the travel platform Fathom. Hint: knowing your family's points of tension and points of love is key for success. 

For more info on this topic, check out the How's Your Boomer? Substack (it's free!): https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/road-trip-multi-gen-travel-tips-with

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:18:35 -0800 Laura House Laura House 1696 Continuing on the less-stuff theme, we're talking about making memories with your Boomer. Get vetted tips for multi-gen travel done right from Jeralyn Gerba, co-founder of the travel platform Fathom. Hint: knowing your family's points of tension and points of love is key for success. 

For more info on this topic, check out the How's Your Boomer? Substack (it's free!): https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/road-trip-multi-gen-travel-tips-with

]]> parenting, aging parents, travel No Holiday Gift Guide: Less Stuff Edition 7 7 Holiday Gift Guide: Less Stuff Edition full 20cb0690-b9a9-4418-a9b6-38dd84ed8116 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19d90808 Are you stumped by what to gift your Boomer (or anyone!) who has everything (and probably too much of it)?
This episode has you covered with 12 thoughtful ideas. Hang in until the end for a bonus present that ties it all up with a bow (and a hilarious one at that).

For a full list (with links) and more tips on this topic, check out the How's Your Boomer? newsletter (it's free!): https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/holiday-gift-guide-less-stuff-edition

]]> Are you stumped by what to gift your Boomer (or anyone!) who has everything (and probably too much of it)?
This episode has you covered with 12 thoughtful ideas. Hang in until the end for a bonus present that ties it all up with a bow (and a hilarious one at that).

For a full list (with links) and more tips on this topic, check out the How's Your Boomer? newsletter (it's free!): https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/holiday-gift-guide-less-stuff-edition

]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:54:00 -0800 Laura House Laura House 2260 Are you stumped by what to gift your Boomer (or anyone!) who has everything (and probably too much of it)?
This episode has you covered with 12 thoughtful ideas. Hang in until the end for a bonus present that ties it all up with a bow (and a hilarious one at that).

For a full list (with links) and more tips on this topic, check out the How's Your Boomer? newsletter (it's free!): https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/holiday-gift-guide-less-stuff-edition

]]> parenting, aging parents, holidays, genx, gift guide No Rated "P" for Parents 6 6 Rated "P" for Parents full bd73b42e-abc1-40fe-830b-f7a856115d97 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4855423a There's lots of hang time with family and friends in the coming weeks. I turned to Kate Thorman (of Keep Up, Kids) for her movie, show, podcast recs that are safe for viewing in mixed family company. What’s on your list?

For more resources and other episodes, visit the HYB? Substack.

]]> There's lots of hang time with family and friends in the coming weeks. I turned to Kate Thorman (of Keep Up, Kids) for her movie, show, podcast recs that are safe for viewing in mixed family company. What’s on your list?

For more resources and other episodes, visit the HYB? Substack.

]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:46:13 -0800 Laura House Laura House 1671 There's lots of hang time with family and friends in the coming weeks. I turned to Kate Thorman (of Keep Up, Kids) for her movie, show, podcast recs that are safe for viewing in mixed family company. What’s on your list?

For more resources and other episodes, visit the HYB? Substack.

]]> parenting, aging parents No Uh Oh! My Boomer Asked ME for Money! 5 5 Uh Oh! My Boomer Asked ME for Money! full 55546086-0331-4554-8d1b-96523fc8bbc1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/47fd8d4a This week’s episode is a doozy: Uh Oh! My Boomer Just Asked ME for Money! Thankfully, Bola Sokunbi author, speaker, and founder of Clever Girl Finance swooped in to help with practical and compassionate advice.

Visit the HYB substack for extra insight and helpful links.

]]> This week’s episode is a doozy: Uh Oh! My Boomer Just Asked ME for Money! Thankfully, Bola Sokunbi author, speaker, and founder of Clever Girl Finance swooped in to help with practical and compassionate advice.

Visit the HYB substack for extra insight and helpful links.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:07:19 -0800 Laura House Laura House 1144 This week’s episode is a doozy: Uh Oh! My Boomer Just Asked ME for Money! Thankfully, Bola Sokunbi author, speaker, and founder of Clever Girl Finance swooped in to help with practical and compassionate advice.

Visit the HYB substack for extra insight and helpful links.

]]> parenting, aging parents No The Therapist Is In 4 4 The Therapist Is In full 262286a2-46f5-4a19-a9d9-3fc5c3577bdd https://share.transistor.fm/s/b09297f8 We're doing some heavy lifting in Episode 4 of How's Your Boomer? with Kim Davis, LCSW. Friends were looking for guidance on navigating family relationships and grief as they care for aging and ill parents and I tapped Kim for help. Listen in for her caring advice and actionable tips.

Thanks for listening to How's Your Boomer? the podcast that aims to make tackling tough but necessary topics with aging parents and loved ones a little easier.

For more info, visit: https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/the-therapist-is-in

]]> We're doing some heavy lifting in Episode 4 of How's Your Boomer? with Kim Davis, LCSW. Friends were looking for guidance on navigating family relationships and grief as they care for aging and ill parents and I tapped Kim for help. Listen in for her caring advice and actionable tips.

Thanks for listening to How's Your Boomer? the podcast that aims to make tackling tough but necessary topics with aging parents and loved ones a little easier.

For more info, visit: https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/the-therapist-is-in

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:12:51 -0800 Laura House Laura House 1382 We're doing some heavy lifting in Episode 4 of How's Your Boomer? with Kim Davis, LCSW. Friends were looking for guidance on navigating family relationships and grief as they care for aging and ill parents and I tapped Kim for help. Listen in for her caring advice and actionable tips.

Thanks for listening to How's Your Boomer? the podcast that aims to make tackling tough but necessary topics with aging parents and loved ones a little easier.

For more info, visit: https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/the-therapist-is-in

]]> parenting, aging parents No Movement at Every Age 3 3 Movement at Every Age full 8e2ab881-57ae-4b53-bd4e-7a21de86fcff https://share.transistor.fm/s/290179b0 Drop in for a conversation with my guide to movement and aging well, Jyll Hubbard-Salk, founder of Urban Asanas Yoga Studio in Brooklyn, NY.

Thanks for listening to How's Your Boomer? the podcast that aims to make tackling tough but necessary topics with aging parents and loved ones a little easier.

For more info, visit: https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/movement-at-every-age

]]> Drop in for a conversation with my guide to movement and aging well, Jyll Hubbard-Salk, founder of Urban Asanas Yoga Studio in Brooklyn, NY.

Thanks for listening to How's Your Boomer? the podcast that aims to make tackling tough but necessary topics with aging parents and loved ones a little easier.

For more info, visit: https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/movement-at-every-age

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:42:07 -0800 Laura House Laura House 1219 Drop in for a conversation with my guide to movement and aging well, Jyll Hubbard-Salk, founder of Urban Asanas Yoga Studio in Brooklyn, NY.

Thanks for listening to How's Your Boomer? the podcast that aims to make tackling tough but necessary topics with aging parents and loved ones a little easier.

For more info, visit: https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/movement-at-every-age

]]> yoga, movement, mobility, exercise, aging well, wellness, fitness, boomers No I Gotta (Finance) Guy 2 2 I Gotta (Finance) Guy full 40409789-333b-4988-ba9a-d68ee4791312 https://share.transistor.fm/s/77abceaa Tune in for an interview with Laura's finance guy, Nick Wilkins, about useful tips and approaches for taking the sting out of retirement and financial conversations with your Boomer.

Thanks for listening to How's Your Boomer? the podcast that aims to make tackling tough but necessary topics with aging parents and loved ones a little easier.

For more info, visit: https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/

]]> Tune in for an interview with Laura's finance guy, Nick Wilkins, about useful tips and approaches for taking the sting out of retirement and financial conversations with your Boomer.

Thanks for listening to How's Your Boomer? the podcast that aims to make tackling tough but necessary topics with aging parents and loved ones a little easier.

For more info, visit: https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/

]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:24:12 -0700 Laura House Laura House 1110 Tune in for an interview with Laura's finance guy, Nick Wilkins, about useful tips and approaches for taking the sting out of retirement and financial conversations with your Boomer.

Thanks for listening to How's Your Boomer? the podcast that aims to make tackling tough but necessary topics with aging parents and loved ones a little easier.

For more info, visit: https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/

]]> parenting, aging parents No Meet My Boomer 1 1 Meet My Boomer full 659836d3-9f73-405d-8d35-bfc091a5c5c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f78e0825 The podcast that aims to make tackling tough but necessary topics with aging parents and loved ones a little easier.

For more info, visit: https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/

]]> The podcast that aims to make tackling tough but necessary topics with aging parents and loved ones a little easier.

For more info, visit: https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:41:52 -0700 Laura House Laura House 1396 The podcast that aims to make tackling tough but necessary topics with aging parents and loved ones a little easier.

For more info, visit: https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/

]]> parenting, aging parents No