Today, I'm talking to Ryan Frederick. He's the founder of SmartLiving 360, where he helps people answer the tough questions that come with living in an age where everyone is living longer. He believes that while retirees can thrive, their lifestyle choices will have more impact than ever before on just how healthy and satisfying their retirement will be.

Ryan has been focused on the challenges facing people who relocate in retirement for much of his life. In fact, he lived in a senior housing community in his twenties! With over 15 years of experience, he's become an innovator, developer, and strategy consultant in aging and longevity. His work has been cited in Forbes, The Washington Post, and several other outlets.

In this episode, Ryan and I dig into many great topics, including the age segregation that has unfortunately come to define the senior living industry. We'll also discuss how empty nesters and retirees can find a happier and healthier place in retirement when looking to make a move and how to take the principles of Blue Zones and apply them to your own life, even if relocating to Greece isn't in the cards.

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In this podcast interview, you'll learn:

• What Ryan learned from residing in a senior living facility in his twenties.
• Why Ryan says "place" instead of "home" – and how the pandemic has made it so much harder for people to find real connection.
• How to use the SmartLiving 360 assessment to determine if you're thriving in place–and what to do if you're not.
• Why people are least happy in their 40s and 50s and often find happiness again later in life.
• How to conquer your fears when you know you need to make a change, but don't yet know what that change should be.
• The apps Ryan and his wife use to track their activities and ensure they're spending their time wisely

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