Boomers & Beyond
Boomers and Beyond is the go-to podcast for adults 55 and older who are living boldly, aging powerfully, and refusing to slow down. Hosted by Antionette Blake — lifestyle expert, content creator, and The Delaware Blogger — this weekly show covers everything that matters to the 55+ community: health and wellness, retirement lifestyle, travel tips, financial planning, social media for seniors, and staying mentally sharp and socially connected. If you're a baby boomer, Gen X, or part of the active aging community looking for practical advice and genuine inspiration, you've found your people.
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Boomers & Beyond
Adult Friendship After 55: Overcoming Barriers and Finding Your People
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Welcome to Boomers and Beyond! I’m your host, Antionette Blake, also known as the DE Divah and Delaware Blogger. In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s more common than we might admit: making friends after 50. As our lives change—kids grow up, careers wind down, and familiar social circles shift—the easy, automatic ways we used to connect with others disappear. But while forging new friendships in this stage of life can be awkward and even vulnerable, it’s also deeply important for our health and happiness.
We’ll explore why adult friendship feels harder to navigate, what the research says about loneliness and aging, and most importantly, practical steps to help you find your people and foster new connections. So whether you’re looking to expand your social circle or simply want to feel less alone, this episode is for you. Let’s get started!
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