Do you ever feel like you’ve lost your sense of identity or purpose? In this uplifting episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch welcomes Barbara Ellison, a speaker, author, show host, and the founder of Wellness Playroom. Barbara’s mission is simple yet powerful: to make happiness the norm, not the exception.

Barbara shares her personal journey of becoming a widow at 61 and how she navigated her way out of the "widow’s fog" to rediscover light, joy, and purpose. She offers practical insights on how to turn life’s everyday frustrations into opportunities for growth, connection, and happiness.

Now in her seventies, Barbara is thriving, embracing life with enthusiasm and sharing her passion for happiness with others. This conversation is packed with wisdom, fresh perspectives, and inspiration to help you live fully—no matter what stage of life you're in.

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Recorded in Saskatoon & Rosetown, Saskatchewan
Show producer: Christina Cherneskey Communications
Theme music: ES_By the Neon Sign
Music for this episode: ES_Something 'Bout You (Instrumental Version) - SRA, ES_Reasons To Stay (Instrumental Version) - OTE, ES_Echo (Instrumental Version) - SCENE, ES_Neroli - Ennio Mano, ES_Never Without You - Sight of Wonders, ES_Paradigm Shift - Gavin Luke
Voice over: Christina Cherneskey
Original artwork: Jackie Peterson
Artwork developed for digital media pages: Christina Cherneskey

Season 3 Ep 20: Barbara Ellison, Waking Up From Widow’s Fog

The end of anything tells you what it really was.

A relationship. A season. A song.

You can start with the best intentions, but the way it ends?
That’s the final truth. That’s what echoes.

In today’s episode, I explore the sacred geometry of endings—how closure brings clarity, and why finishing is often the most creative act of all.

Because endings aren’t failures.

They are ceremonies.

And they’re always the beginning of something else.

Listen now!

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Ep.35 The Sacred Geometry of Endings

In this thoughtful and enlightening episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch sits down with Jennifer Kaufman—educator, principal, author, and proud grandmother—to discuss the unique and meaningful experience of grandparenting a child on the autism spectrum.

Drawing on her decades of professional experience in special education, Jennifer shares how her personal connection to autism deepened when her grandson was diagnosed. With warmth and insight, she explores the joys, challenges, and profound rewards of building a bond with her autistic grandson—and how grandparents can play a powerful role in both supporting their grandchild and their own adult children.

Jennifer is the author of Grandparenting on the Spectrum: A Journey From Both Sides of the Desk, a valuable guide for families navigating autism together. She also surprises us with stories of her unexpected second act—as a grey-haired model, proving that embracing your authentic self can lead to new and joyful opportunities.

This episode is a gentle reminder that growth, understanding, and adventure are always possible—at any age and in any role.

🌐 Website: www.grandparentingonthespectrum.com
🔗 LinkedIn: Jennifer Kaufman

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Recorded in Saskatoon & Rosetown, Saskatchewan
Show producer: Christina Cherneskey Communications
Theme music: ES_By the Neon Sign
Music for this episode: ES_An Instrument of Change - Peace Reels, ES_Ups and Downs - Martin Klem, ES_Life in Peace - David Celeste, ES_Peace at Last - Atlas Kind, ES_Whispers Of East - Daniel Kaede, ES_The Way We Used to Be - Harper Rey. 
Voice over: Christina Cherneskey
Original artwork: Jackie Peterson
Artwork developed for digital media pages: Christina Cherneskey

Season 3 Ep 28: Jennifer Kaufman, When Grandchildren are Awesome and Autistic

On this episode of Let's Just Talk with Kathryn Raaker, we welcome two incredible guests offering guidance and expertise in very different, yet impactful areas.

Our first guest is Rachel Kerr Schneider, author of The Widow Chose Red. Her deeply personal memoir reflects on the final chapter of her husband’s life after 24 years of marriage. Rachel’s story offers a powerful look at love, loss, and caregiving—highlighting the emotional, financial, and logistical challenges faced by women who care for terminally ill partners. With honesty and strength, she helps readers understand how the dying process can become a meaningful, integrated part of life.

Our second guest is renowned home improvement expert Leslie Segrete. She shares the latest trends in outdoor home upgrades—from maximizing resale value to transforming elevated decks and patios into usable living and storage spaces. Leslie also highlights simple, high-impact weekend DIY projects that can enhance both beauty and function.

In addition to her design expertise, Leslie has made her mark on television as a designer for The Harry Show, Good Bones, Hotel Impossible, $100 Makeover, and The Ugliest House on the Block. She also co-hosts the nationally syndicated radio program The Money Pit, heard on over 330 stations across the country.

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Our first guest is Rachel Kerr Schneider, author of The Widow Chose Red. Her deeply personal memoir reflects on the final chapter of her husband’s life after 24 years of marriage. Rachel’s story offers a powerful look at love, loss, and caregiving—highlighting the emotional, financial, and logistical challenges faced by women who care for terminally ill partners. With honesty and strength, she helps readers understand how the dying process can become a meaningful, integrated part of life.

Our second guest is renowned home improvement expert Leslie Segrete. She shares the latest trends in outdoor home upgrades—from maximizing resale value to transforming elevated decks and patios into usable living and storage spaces. Leslie also highlights simple, high-impact weekend DIY projects that can enhance both beauty and function.

In addition to her design expertise, Leslie has made her mark on television as a designer for The Harry Show, Good Bones, Hotel Impossible, $100 Makeover, and The Ugliest House on the Block. She also co-hosts the nationally syndicated radio program The Money Pit, heard on over 330 stations across the country.

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Kathryn Raaker hosts a nationally syndicated magazine format radio program on AM/FM, Internet streaming, and on her free iTunes App. The show features topics for today’s audience. Whether it is a guest talking about the newest technology, politics, health, or other topics, it is all about informing her listeners. Kathryn has been in broadcasting for almost 30 years and is featured on the Wilkins Radio Networks, Fairfax Radio Network, W4Cy & W4Vet Networks, and WVFR AM out of Pittsburg. So tune into "Let’s Just Talk! Radio" to be informed and entertained!

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