The Retirement Wisdom Podcast

The Retirement Wisdom Podcast episodes:

• 04.29.2024

  Why We Remember – Charan Ranganath

  Our memory seems like a mystery. Why can I rattle off the stating lineup of the 1967 Red Sox but can't remember what  had for lunch yesterday? Charan Ranganath can explain. He joins us to discuss his new book Why...

  
• 04.25.2024

  Tap Into the Wisdom of Toddlers – Hasan Merali, MD

  There's a lot we can learn - and relearn - from the younger people in our midst. They do many things in a  way that's highly beneficial for older adults. Dr. Hasan Merali is the author of the new book,...

  
• 04.22.2024

  The Wisdom and Wonder of Uncertainty – Maggie Jackson

  We're surrounded by uncertainty and we don't like the feeling of not knowing. But there's often hidden strength in some things that make us uncomfortable. Maggie Jackson's new book explores the research that shows that uncertainty is not a weakness,...

  
• 04.18.2024

  The Fourth Quarter – Allen Hunt

  Are you ready for the second half of life? Allen Hunt believes we should be more precise and instead concentrate on preparing for the fourth quarter of our lives once we hit our sixties. It helps us focus with a...

  
• 04.15.2024

  The Ritual Effect – Michael Norton

  A lot of our day-to-day behavior comes from habits. They create useful short cuts. But while they're efficient, many lack something important - meaning. That's where rituals come in. From the civic and religious rituals that commemorate key milestones and...

  
• 04.08.2024

  The Uncertainty of Retirement in the New Economy – Teresa Ghilarducci

  Doesn't everyone deserve a dignified retirement? Rather than fixing our retirement system, working longer is often seen as the solution to finance retirement. But for people with physically demanding jobs or people grappling with health issues or disabilities, working longer...

  
• 04.01.2024

  The Mutual Benefits of Intergenerational Volunteering – Atalaya Sergi

  Are you ready to make giving back your second act? That's the question posed by AmeriCorps Seniors. While volunteering can make a huge difference in the lives of others, it offers many benefits for you too. Atalaya Sergi joins us...

  
• 03.28.2024

  The Four Pillars of a Successful Retirement – Scott Hanson

  What will you be retiring to? Don't just wing it. Design it. Join our next Design Your New Life in Retirement small group program starting on April 26th. There's one spot left... _________________________ What lessons learned can you glean from a top financial advisor...

  
• 03.24.2024

  Good Grandpa – Ted Page

  What are you retiring to? Don’t drift into it. Design it. Join us in the next Design Your New Life in Retirement group program starting April 26th. __________________________ I've just completed my second year as a grandfather. Like anyone finishing their sophomore year, I know...

  
• 03.17.2024

  Will You Flourish or Languish? – Corey Keyes

  Don’t drift into your retirement. Design it. Join us in the next Design Your New Life in Retirement group program starting April 26. __________________________ Today's Building Block: Wellness What will your life in retirement really be like? Will you flourish or languish? Our guest today is...

  
• 03.14.2024

  How Happy are Retirees? – Nate Miles

  Don't drift into your retirement. Design it. Join us in the next Design Your New Life in Retirement group program starting April 26. _____________________ Who knows more about whether or not you're ready to retire? Your financial advisor - or you? While you're diligently...

  
• 03.10.2024

  Unlock Positive Aging with Outdoor Adventure – Caroline Paul

  Looking for an active retirement? Design it with others. Join us in the next Design Your New Life in Retirement group program starting April 26. Today's Building Blocks: Fun and Wellness Spring is right around the corner and it’s a great time to...

  
• 03.03.2024

  The Balancing Act in Retirement – Stew Friedman

  Join us in our next Design Your New Life in Retirement group program. _________________________ Today's Building Block: Personal Growth If you're planning for retirement, you're well-versed in figuring out how to balance work and life. You may be tempted to think you won't...

  
• 02.25.2024

  From Cravings to Control – Revamp Your Habits – Dr. Jud Brewer

  Let's delve into one of your most important and longest running relationships - your relationship with food. Like all relationships, it's emotional. Dr. Jud Brewer joins us to discuss his new book The Hunger Habit:Why We Eat When We're Not...

  
• 02.22.2024

  Age Stronger – Harry King

  You’ll need more than a vision for a great retirement. Early Registration for our 2nd Design Your New Life in Retirement small group program of 2024 is now open. Starts on April 26th. Join us  _________________________ Today Building Blocks: Wellness and Work Is there something you love to do...

  
• 02.18.2024

  The Power of Sharing Wisdom Across Generations – Dr. Jandi Kelly

  You'll need more than a vision for a great retirement. Early Registration for our 2nd Design Your New Life in Retirement small group program of 2024 is now open. Starts on April 26th. Join us  ______________________ Who can benefit from your life story? What do you...

  
• 02.11.2024

  Rightsize Your Life for a Brighter Future – Marni Jameson

  Early Registration for our 2nd Design Your New Life in Retirement small group program of 2024 is now open ________________________ Aging in place? Downsizing? Decluttering? Moving? These topics can give pause to those of us of a certain age. Syndicated columnist and...

  
• 02.04.2024

  Explore the World with Road Scholar – Kelsey Knoedler Perri & Kerry Bennett

  Today's Building Blocks: Lifelong Learning & Fun  - Are you ready to age adventurously?  If you're making plans to travel this year, why not combine it with a learning adventure? Road Scholar is a not-for-profit organization providing educational travel programs...

  
• 01.28.2024

  Working Identity – Herminia Ibarra

  Today's Building Block: Work (yes, work...) What makes transitions so hard to navigate?  Herminia Ibarra, a thought leader on leadership and career development and author of Working Identity, shares her insights on creating new options as you prepare for your...

  
• 01.21.2024

  The Emotionally Intelligent Retirement – Kate Schroeder & Nick Wignall

  Feedback or suggestions for this retirement podcast?  Leave a voice message here Today's Building Block: Wellness What does an emotionally intelligent retirement look like? In this 4th edition of the Retirement Roundtable, two of our favorite previous guests, Kate Schroeder & Nick...

  
• 01.14.2024

  The Portfolio Life – Christina Wallace

  Retirement offers a great opportunity to reset. It opens up new possibilities with resources to do what you've always wanted to do. But how do you approach it?  Christina Wallace, author of The Portfolio Life, knows how business frameworks can...

  
• 01.07.2024

  The Wisest Investment of 2024 – Elizabeth Sherman

  Retiring? Check our recommendations on the Best Books About Retirement ________________________ Feedback or suggestions?  Leave a voicemail here ________________________                                                    ...

  
• 01.04.2024

  Season 7 Preview

  Feedback or suggestions on this retirement podcast? We'd love to hear from you. Leave a voicemail here Welcome to a new season of The Retirement Wisdom Podcast! We'll be delving into eight building blocks of a satisfying life in retirement this...

  
• 12.28.2023

  Retirement Redefined: From Time Management to Choice Management – Glenn Frank

  Retiring in 2024? Don't wait until you're wondering Now What Do I Do? Be intentional. Design your retirement. From previous Designing Your Life coaching clients:    "The process that you led me through resulted in me creating exactly the life I’ve envisioned....

  
• 12.24.2023

  Retirement Rookies – Stephen & Karen Kreider Yoder

  Retiring? Check our recommendations on the Best Books About Retirement. _______________________ How can you prepare well for the transition to retirement? A retired couple chronicle their first year of retirement together in an excellent monthly column in The Wall Street Journal titled...

  
• 12.22.2023

  4 Questions for 2024 – Joe Casey

  What's on your reading list?  Check out our interesting Books About Retirement. ________________________ Can four questions unlock the pathway to a great year for you in 2024? I've found these four simple questions to be powerful guides in planning clearly for the year...

  
• 12.21.2023

  Can You Make Retiring Easy? Gary Poier

  Planning to retire? Check Out Our Best Books About Retirement ____________________________ Retirement is one of life's most challenging transitions. But can it be made easy? Gary Poier thinks so. He's the author of Make Retiring Easy: How to Create the Best Retirement...

  
• 12.17.2023

  Life in Retirement: Expectations & Realities – Catherine Collinson

  Retirement, like many things in life, is a balancing act. There are some daunting challenges to solve and practical realities to face - and you'll ignore them at your peril. But you don't want them to limit your aspirations or...

  
• 12.10.2023

  What If? – Roberta Sawatzky

  Make Next Year a Great Year! Build the Right Habits - 3 Week Fast Start programStarts January 5th Design Your New Life in Retirement - 6 sessions over 12 weeks - starts January 25th Take the first step. Sign up today! _______________________ What's missing from your...

  
• 12.03.2023

  Best of 2023 – Part Three

  Graduating from full-time work next year? Join our Design Your New Life in Retirement group program starting on January 25, 2024. Learn more and Register soon | Limited to 10 participants ______________________ Is your 401(k) better prepared for retirement than you are? The...

  
• 11.30.2023

  What Can You Do in 11 Minutes? – Jeanne Lambin

  What If You Build the Habits You Want Next Year? Join our 3 week Habits group program and get 2024 off to a great start! Learn More     |     Register Here _________________________ Planning for your retirement? You'll be crafting a new story -...

  
• 11.26.2023

  Take the Leap & Return to Work? – Shay Baker

  Retire Smarter. Follow on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio  | TuneIn | RSS _________________________ Let's face it. Retirement isn't for everyone. A notable percentage of people return to work within the first five years of retirement. But what's the pathway back? Here's one that may not be on your radar....

  
• 11.19.2023

  Gratitude

  Make 2024 a Great Year! Start small, but start smart. Build the new habits you want. Join our 3-week small group program in January and get 2024 off to a great start! Learn More     |     Register Here ______________________ Our thoughts often turn to...

  
• 11.16.2023

  Lessons from 6 Years in Retirement – Dennis Torres

  Make Next Year Your Best Year! Start small, but start smart. Join our 3 week Tiny Habits group program and get 2024 off to a great start! Learn More     |     Register Here _________________________ How much critical thinking are you bringing to your retirement...

  
• 11.12.2023

  Learning from Guides – Lawrence Kosick

  Make Next Year Your Best Year! Join our 3 week Tiny Habits group program and get 2024 off to a great start! Learn More     |     Register Here ___________________ Lawrence Kosick, Co-founder and President of GetSetUp, joins us to discuss how you can...

  
• 11.05.2023

  The Big 100 – William J. Kole

  Make Next Year Your Best Year! Here's How ____________________ One of the many challenges in planning for retirement is grappling with the unknown. A big unknown is longevity. No one really knows how long they'll live. And there's a growing number of centenarians...

  
• 10.29.2023

  Attention – Joe Casey

  Retire Smarter. Follow on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS __________________________ Your attention, please. We're talking today about your attention. Where are you directing it? What's distracting your attention? How can you regain control over your focus? The first solo episode without a guest on The Retirement Wisdom Podcast. __________________________ Design...

  
• 10.22.2023

  Get Smart About Medicare Open Enrollment – Diane Omdahl

  Retire Smarter. Don’t Miss an Episode. Follow on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS You can tell by the barrage of commercials that it's Medicare Open Enrollment season. The author of Medicare for You: A Smart Person’s Guide,Diane Omdahl of 65 Incorporated,  is back to help us...

  
• 10.15.2023

  The Measure of Our Age – MT Connolly

  Retire Smarter. Don’t miss an episode in this free Retirement School: Follow on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | RSS ________________________   Has there ever been a better time to be an older adult? Lifespans have increased significantly in the 21st century and older adults report high levels of happiness....

  
• 10.12.2023

  The Best & Worst Cities for Retirement in 2023 – Mark Huffman

  Retire Smarter. Don’t miss an episode in this free Retirement School: Follow on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | RSS ________________________ Pete, the main character in my book Win The Retirement Game and his wife Melissa, decide to move to the city for their next chapter. If you're considering...

  
• 10.08.2023

  What’s Your Plan B? – Jennifer Schoonmaker-Dasch

  Retire Smarter. Don’t miss an episode in this free Retirement School: Follow on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | RSS ________________________ When will you retire? Many people set a specific target date and diligently plan for that. But despite your best efforts to plan, circumstances beyond your control...

  
• 10.01.2023

  The Mindful Body – Ellen Langer

  Health challenges can lead to a negative mindset and pessimistic outlook. In her new book, The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health, award-winning social psychologist Ellen J. Langer challenges that mindset and lays out a compelling and practical...

  
• 09.28.2023

  The New Age of Aging – Maddy Dychtwald

  Retire Smarter. Don’t miss an episode in this free Retirement School: Follow on Apple Podcasts or  Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | RSS ___________________________ We're living in a new era of longevity with the potential of longer lifespans, healthspans and wealthspans. Maddy Dychtwald, co-founder of Age Wave, joins us to discuss their...

  
• 09.24.2023

  The Self-Healing Mind – Gregory Scott Brown, M.D.

  Retire Smarter. Don’t miss an episode in this free Retirement School: Follow on Apple Podcasts or  Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | RSS _________________________ Self-care pays off. The right habits on diet and exercise are essential. But what are you doing to bolster your mental health? Gregory Scott Brown, M.D., author of...

  
• 09.21.2023

  Planning for Family Caregiving – Danielle Miura, CFP

  Retire Smarter. Don’t miss a conversation in this free Retirement School: Follow on Apple Podcasts or  Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | RSS ________________________ Becoming a family caregiver is an enormous responsibility. Caregiving can take its toll and self-care can be neglected. Danielle Miura, CFP shares her experience and insights on what...

  
• 09.17.2023

  Upgrade Your Sleep – Dr. Raj Dasgupta

  Retire Smarter. Don’t miss a conversation in this free Retirement School: Follow on Apple Podcasts or  Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | RSS __________________________ Fall is my favorite season. But it's also an adjustment as the days get shorter and darkness come earlier and earlier. The rhythm of daily life...

  
• 09.10.2023

  Edit Your Life – Elisabeth Sharp McKetta

  The Retirement Wisdom Podcast has surpassed 1 Million downloads, thanks to you. Retire Smarter. Don’t miss a conversation in this free Retirement School: Follow on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | RSS __________________________ How does it feel when you read a book that's been well edited? What if you brought...

  
• 09.07.2023

  Life After Work – Brian Feutz

  The Retirement Wisdom Podcast has surpassed 1 Million downloads thanks to you. Retire Smarter. Don't miss a conversation in this free Retirement School: Follow on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | RSS __________________________ Planning for retirement? Dreaming of your retirement? Wise things to do, indeed. But what's it really like?...

  
• 09.03.2023

  Best of The Retirement Wisdom Podcast 2023 – Part Two

  Retire Smarter. Don’t Miss an Episode – Follow on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | RSS __________________________ It's a great time to catch up. Listen in our best conversations on our retirement podcast over the past four months. Learn about how envisioning Future You, reframing quitting, smart techniques to...

  
• 08.27.2023

  Revisiting a Tapas Life – Andrew Robin

  Thanks to you The Retirement Wisdom Podcast has surpassed 1 million downloads. __________________________ Retire Smarter. Don’t Miss an Episode – Follow on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | RSS __________________________ What if you think differently about your retirement? Andrew Robin rejoins us to update us on his Tapas Life since we...