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05.29.2024

Tales from a truly EPIC retiree: Mike Chesworth

Mike Chesworth is a truly epic retiree. He's had a full and rewarding career, but the fun really started when he stepped down from his 9-5 and started exploring other things in life. In this episode, Mike Chesworth shares some of...

05.22.2024

The EOFY Checklist: With Financial Planner PAUL BENSON

The End of Financial Year is just around the corner, so I catch up with Financial Planner Paul Benson to find out everything you need to know before June 30th. We discuss: The most common mistakes people make at this time of...

05.15.2024

"Suddenly Single at Sixty": With Jo Peck

In this episode, I speak to Jo Peck, author of the candid memoir, 'Suddenly Single at Sixty'. Not long after Jo's 60th birthday, her husband drops a bombshell—he’s leaving her for a (much) younger woman. Jo is shocked and heartbroken that...

05.15.2024

BONUS EPISODE: What's in the 2024 budget for PRIME TIMERS

I've waded through the Federal Budget and made a summary of everything that will impact you. None of the noise, none of the nonsense, just the facts. Joined by program producer Genevieve Rule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05.08.2024

The BIG retirement mistakes and how to avoid making them

Today, I chat to Peter "Grubby" Stubbs, radio veteran and a huge advocate for getting the most out of life. Together, we're looking at the biggest mistakes people make in the lead up to retirement, breaking down everything from when to...

05.01.2024

The secrets to SMART travel from an industry insider

Today I chat to travel expert and industry insider Fiona Dalton for her top tips, tricks and secrets for travelling in our Prime Time. We discuss: Why the definition of LUXURY travel is changing and becoming more accessible The PrimeTime 'Gap Year' The joys...

04.25.2024

The life lessons from Australia’s most trusted GP: Dr.Kerryn Phelps AM

Today I chat to Dr Kerryn Phelps AM, one of Australia's most well-known GP's and engaging health communicators. She's spent her life educating people about health, BUT she's much than a doctor. In this episode we discuss her new memoir, 'The...

04.17.2024

The ESSENTIALS of a Modern Retirement Plan

Today, we're joined by Peter "Grubby" Stubbs, a seasoned radio personality and a vibrant advocate for living life to the fullest. Together, we're diving into the essentials of a modern retirement plan, breaking down everything from when to retire, how...

04.10.2024

We’re all going to live a lot longer, and that changes EVERYTHING: With Dr Andrew Scott

Our life expectancies are growing, and it's likely we're all going to live a LOT longer. And that means we need to make changes to the way we live long before we reach old age so we can enjoy a...

04.03.2024

The science of happiness: With Dr.Suzy Green

In this episode, I chat to Dr. Suzy Green from The Positivity Institute, to discuss the key to living a HAPPY life, and good news! There's a formula backed by science that can tell you how to find happiness, make...

03.27.2024

The top TEN tips for looking after your heart

One of Australia's LEADING heart and longevity experts has released the TOP TEN TIPS to help Aussies keep on top of their cardiovascular health. In this episode, I speak to Professor Luigi Fontana from the University of Sydney, about his report...

03.20.2024

The feeling of invisibility in midlife: With best-selling author Jane Tara

This week Bec chats to Jane Tara, the author of 'Tilda is Visible', one of the hottest bestsellers on the women’s fiction list right now. 'Tilda is Visible' is a very relatable story for women in modern midlife. It’s about a...

03.13.2024

The real cost of care and how it might change: With William Burkitt

Aged care and home care have become a bit of a political football: But here's why you should be paying attention to it. It’s about to impact your retirement plans more directly than ever. The Federal Government's Taskforce into Aged Care...

03.06.2024

Practical ways women can fill the superannuation gap: With Mary Delahunty

It’s International Women’s Day this week so we need to talk about the place where disparity is most felt by women in the second half of life, and that’s your superannuation. The fight to help women level their superannuation up with...

02.28.2024

How much can you really afford to spend in retirement?

Aaron Minney is Head of Retirement Income for Challenger, and for 12 years he's been researching ways to generate income from investments in retirement. There's a simple way for working out how much money you can SAFELY spend in retirement, and...

02.21.2024

How the brain changes as we age, and what we can do about it

Professor Nancy Pachana is a renowned clinical neuropsychologist, geropsychologist and professor at The University of Queensland. She knows everything there is to know about what happens as your brain ages, and how to keep it young. Host Bec Wilson and Nancy...

01.17.2024

How to beat relevance deprivation syndrome: With Jim Kilkenny

When Jim Kilkenny retired from a very successful career in financial services, he started suffering from something called 'relevance deprivation syndrome'. It's that feeling of listlessness, being at a loose end, a drop in mental engagement and a clear lack...

01.10.2024

Happiness, marriage and mismatched expectations in retirement: With bestselling author Joanna Nell

This week we talk about the secrets to success in retirement. It's particularly poignant for couples approaching retirement together, knowing it's a really individual journey to rediscover yourself. Joanna Nell is a doctor, an advocate for positive ageing and the author...

12.20.2023

Managing your cost of living and budgeting for retirement

The rising cost of living is biting everyone hard right now, so this week Bec Wilson and friend of the show, Spencer Howson, talk about how we can squeeze more out of every dollar. Bec & Spencer work through some...

12.13.2023

How to re-discover your sense of purpose

Barry Bloch is an organisational psychologist and an expert in finding your true north. He's spent most of his life helping people find excitement, meaning and purpose in their careers, charitable roles and beyond the workforce as they head into...

12.06.2023

The great Australian caravan adventure: Here's how to make it happen

If caravanning around Australia is on your bucket list, then you need to pay attention to our next guest. Aileen Coburn has been living on the road for the last two years on an epic adventure with her husband, in...

11.29.2023

How you dress matters! And it's not an age thing, it's your attitude

It's no secret that our clothing style changes as we age. The trick is working out how to dress, and present yourself to the world when everything ELSE in life changes. What do you wear, if all your life you've worn...

11.22.2023

How an entire generation cracked the game of life, working longer but stressing less: With demographer Bernard Salt

The Prime Timers are pioneering a whole new stage of life: The Lifestyle Years, a phase of life that brings a new balance to work and leisure time that didn't exist for previous generations. Bernard Salt is a world renowned demographer,...

11.15.2023

How much money do you REALLY need to retire? And making sense of your Super

If you're heading into the next phase of your life, you've probably asked yourself this big question: How much money do I really need to retire comfortably? Is there a magic number? Will I ever be able to quit my...

11.08.2023

The science behind the Mediterranean diet, and wisdom from the 'Blue Zones'

The Mediterranean diet has been lauded by scientists for its ability to help people live longer, healthier and happier lives. So this week we’ve invited Prof. Catherine Itsiopoulos, one of Australia’s leading researchers of this remarkable diet, to explain the...

11.01.2023

The insider secrets to downsizing your home

Selling your family home may well be the biggest change you make in life, and there's no real play book for getting it right. Dr. Nicola Powell is Chief of Research and Economics at Domain, Australia’s leading property marketplace, and...

10.25.2023

Exercise for longevity: How muscle mass improves your lifespan

Jonathan Freeman is a world renowned exercise physiologist and founder of Australia’s largest active over 50’s community, Club Active. He's a Professional Fellow with Southern Cross University and presents guest lectures in Functional Anatomy at numerous Universities throughout Australia... AND...

10.18.2023

The 7 things you NEED to know before retiring

Welcome to Prime Time, the podcast dedicated to preparing you for the second half of life! Hosted by modern ageing expert Bec Wilson, The Prime Time Podcast will bring you the very best advice from leading minds in the field,...

10.09.2023

Introducing: Prime Time with Bec Wilson

Welcome to Prime Time with Bec Wilson! A podcast offering a no-holds-barred conversation about everything. From relationships and health, to money management and travel, finding out how to live well and live long in your Prime Time. See omnystudio.com/listener for...