In the second installment of our 'New Rhythm of Retirement' series, I'm diving into the psychology of purpose and how you can find meaning after work.

First up, I chat to clinical neuropsychologist Professor Nancy Pachana about overcoming the identity crisis of the 'first workless Tuesday' and how to transition into a mindset that keeps your brain healthy and your passion alive.

Then I speak to Lynda Cross, head of guidance at Aware Super, to map out the financial flexibility required to confidently fund those next 1,500 workless Tuesdays!

This podcast was brought to you by Aware Super Pty Ltd, trustee of Aware Super. Members can get advice on broader needs for a fee. Consider if Aware Super is right for you and find the PDS and TMD on their website.

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I've invited Prime Timer Mike Chesworth back to the studio to hear about his recent expedition to Antarctica and the foothills of the Andes in Patagonia. If you have Antarctica on your bucket-list, then you WON'T want to miss this episode with Mike, sharing all his tips on making this trip an unforgettable one. 

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Throughout June, I’ve teamed up with Aware Super to bring you a special series: The Ultimate Guide to the New Rhythm of Retirement. We’re exploring how we actually want to live, work and fund our second half of life. 

Each episode, I'll chat to experts and hear from real life Prime Timer's about how to prepare for and embrace the next phase.

In this first episode, we’re tackling the 'soft launch.' How do you transition from full time work to a lifestyle that offers more freedom without losing your paycheck, or your mind, overnight?

I’m joined by Bambi Price, founder of War on Wasted Talent, to discuss how to navigate midlife career pivots and beat ageism in the workplace. Then I chat to Peter Hogg, General Manager of Guidance & Advice at Aware Super, to break down the financial mechanics of scaling back, ensuring your money works as hard as you do during this transition.

Over the next month, we’re diving into:

• The Soft Launch: Mastering the transition from full-time to part-time work
• Finding Your ‘New You’: How to inject fresh purpose and identity into life after work
• Funding the Dream: Practical strategies to ensure your bank balance matches your lifestyle ambitions

This podcast was brought to you by Aware Super Pty Ltd, trustee of Aware Super. Members can get advice on broader needs for a fee. Consider if Aware Super is right for you and find the PDS and TMD on their website.

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In this month's very special edition of the Prime Book Club, I sit down with The Hon. Bob Carr to talk about his deeply personal memoir, 'Bring Back Yesterday: On losing the love of my life, and doing what it takes to survive'

It's a soul searing account of the sudden passing of his beloved wife of 50 years, Helena.

You can find Bob's book at all good retailers and online here: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Bob-Carr-Bring-Back-Yesterday-9781761473135 

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We are officially in the race to the end of financial year! In this episode, I chat to regular guest & financial planner Paul Benson to cut through the noise and give you the essential EOFY checklist.

I also check in with Peter Hogg from Aware Super to explain catch-up contributions & why they matter at this time of year.

We discuss: 

• Impact of the 2026 budget announcement

• Why your Super is the 'only game in town'

• The concessional cap

• The power of catch-up contributions

• CGT 

• Risk sequencing in midlife

• The death of the family trust

• Insurance audits within super

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Today, I'm getting personal. Turning 50 this year has been a major wake-up call for my health, and a reminder to check the systems I have in place to support me as I age, starting with my health insurance.

In this episode, I chat to renowned GP Dr. Ginni Mansberg about the midlife changes we should all be preparing for, and Lenette Gear from Australian Unity, to explain exactly how our health cover should be working for us in the next phase of life. 

Information provided in this publication is of a general nature. Australian Unity accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any of the opinions, advice, representations or information contained in this publication. The audience should rely on their own advice and enquiries in making decisions affecting their own health, wellbeing or interest. Interviewee names and titles were accurate at the time of writing.

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The 2026 Federal Budget just fundamentally changed the way middle Australians build wealth, effectively tearing up the investment playbook we’ve followed for decades. I’m joined by David Lane, Senior Financial Adviser at Ord Minnett, to unpack exactly how these new tax rules on property and capital gains will hit your retirement plans and what you need to do right now to protect your future.

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Today we're talking about the very real problem of subscription creep. It's when all those apps, streaming services and memberships start to add up and get out of control. I chat to Matt Bowen, head of consumer and market insights at ING Australia, to talk about the huge price tag of Australia's subscription addiction, and what you can do about it. I'll also check in with Kate Rolfe from Aware Super to talk about another job we avoid doing... opening our super statements.

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In the latest edition of our Prime Time book club I sit down with acclaimed finance guru Chris Kohler to chat about his new book ‘How They Get You’ and all the secret ways you’re convinced to part with your cash, and what you can do about it. 

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Most people spend decades building wealth, but retirement flips all of that on its head. Suddenly, you're not earning an income, you're managing one. This week, Xavier O'Halloran from Super Consumers Australia and Kate Rolfe from Aware Super get into the real mechanics of retirement income, including the layers, the phases, the numbers behind the benchmarks, and the mistakes that catch even well-prepared people off guard.

Thanks to Aware Super - visit aware.com.au 

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