Walks with Mom
Aging is not for the faint of heart.
I’m Kim, a proud Generation Xer, and I’m here with my Baby Boomer mom, Karren. Together, we tackle the tough—but necessary—conversations, share the hilarious (and sometimes embarrassing) moments, and open up about the stories that truly touch the heart.
Come with us as we explore what it means to navigate these years with our aging loved ones.
This is Karren, and I just want to say thank you for spending this time with us. Please come back for more laughs, more connection, and more real-life moments.
You’re always welcome, and I hope something from today stays with you as you travel through your own life story.
So grab a cup of coffee—or maybe a glass of wine—invite your friends or family, and join us for Walks with Mom.
Episodes
21 episodes
Reverse Your Thinking: Don’t Always Believe What You Think
In this episode, we dive into a powerful and often overlooked conversation—how our mindset around homeownership impacts our financial future, especially as we age. Joined by special guest Isis Gauzens from Fairway Mortgage and a multi-generatio...
Power of Partnerships
In this episode of Walks with Mom, host Kimberly Akers is joined by her business partner, Kris Keller of Amada Senior Care in the Phoenix East Valley, for a real and engaging conversation centered on the power of partnerships. W...
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Everyday Is Mother’s Day: The Real Story Behind the Relationship
What if Mother’s Day isn’t just one day—but a lifetime of moments, lessons, and evolving relationships?In this refreshingly honest episode, the conversation goes far beyond flowers and cards. Through a candid, unscripted back-and-forth, ...
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Financial Awareness and Aging Money Goals
You're never too old to learn-especially when it comes to money.In this powerful episode, we sit down with Urban Adams of Resilient Wealth to break down how financial planning has evolved far beyond just investments. Today's financial ad...
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Compassion with Passion Rethinking How We Care for Aging Loved Ones
In this episode of Walks with Mom, we step into the conversations most families tend to avoid but truly need to have sooner rather than later.What begins as a lighthearted moment about an 80th birthday and what should or should not be pa...
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Traveling Solo at 80 Years of Age and TSA Surprises
Welcome back to Walks with Mom, where two generations come together to have the tough, honest, and sometimes hilarious conversations about aging.In this episode, Kim and her mom Karen dive into a very real and relatable topic: trav...
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What No One Told You About Hormones with Dr. Neely
Walks with Mom is back and in this episodes Kim & Karren sit down with Dr. Micol Neely of Phoenix Wellness and Rejuvenation for a insightful discussion on hormones, women’s health, and why so many people feel “off” even when d...
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Healthcare System Navigator The Power of Hospice Support Teams
Welcome back to Walks with Mom, where real conversations meet real life decisions.In this episode, we sit down with Alicia Williams, Chief Business Development Officer at Faith Hospice, for an honest and eye opening conversation a...
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Why We Walk: The Heart Behind Our Podcast
Walks with Mom officially launches with heart, humor, and a little nervous excitement. This podcast brings together Karren—who is turning 80 the same year the first Baby Boomers reach this milestone—her Gen X daughter Kimberly, and a shared cur...
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Three Types of People in Aging—Which Are You? Part 1 of 2
In this episode of Walks with Mom, the conversation explores the different types of people encountered throughout the aging journey—and why no two experiences look the same. The Wise, the Foolish and the Simple.Wise: A. There is w...
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Love, Loss, and Belonging: Building Healthy Relationships as We Age
In this heartfelt episode, the ladies dive into the evolving nature of relationships across every stage of life—family, friendships, and romantic connections—and how those bonds change as we age.As children and grandchildren grow ...
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Three Types of People in Aging — Which Are You? Part 2 of 2
In Part 2 of Walks with Mom, the conversation moves deeper into one of the most sensitive and necessary topics in aging: finances, preparedness, and honest family communication. Expanding on the framework of the Wise, the F...
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The Fall That Changed It All
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we lean into a conversation that many families avoid — until something happens.A fall.What seems like a simple misstep can quickly become something much bigger. Falls are one of the leading ...
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Cooking in the Kitchen with Mom: A Baby Boomer’s Recipe for Purpose, Health & Family Connection
This year marks a powerful milestone as baby boomers step into a new season of life, and so is Karren. In this laughter-filled episode of Walks with Mom, host Kimberly Akers heads into the kitchen with her mom for a candid conversation...
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A Senior’s Story of Navigating Today’s Technology
In this powerful episode of Walks with Mom, host Kimberly Akers sits down with her mom, Karren Akers, to have an honest and important conversation about a growing issue impacting older adults across the country—senior sc...
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I Want to Trust You But…: The Truth About Senior Scams and How to Protect Your Loved Ones
This eye-opening episode of Walks with Mom dives into a topic that is impacting families everywhere—senior scams and financial exploitation. It’s a conversation that will make you think twice, take notes, and become more aware of ...
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The Great CleanOut: A Gen X Nightmare We Didn’t Sign Up For
Our host Kimberly Akers is back from traveling and ready to tackle the important conversation around downsizing. This episode encourages you to truly consider why we downsize and to discover helpful resources along the way.In this episod...
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It’s Your Responsibility: Cleaning Out, Letting Go, and Planning Ahead When Downsizing
In this episode of Walks with Mom, Kimberly and Karren your favorite Generation X and Baby Boomer are back and tackle the realities of downsizing as we age. From closets filled with clothes we no longer wear to the emotio...
Home Alone as a Senior: The Reality No One Talks About
In this episode of Walks with Mom, Kimberly Akers and her mom Karren open up an important and often overlooked conversation about what it really means to be “home alone” as we age.This isn’t about the movie. It’s about re...
The AI Scare: How Baby Boomers Really Feel About Technology
This episode takes a timely turn as the ladies dive into the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) from a baby boomer’s perspective. What does AI actually mean? Why does it feel overwhelming, frustrating, or even scary? And how can families beg...
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