Retired & Inspired

Retired & Inspired

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Retired & Inspired episodes

  • Things to do in your 40s to Prepare for Retirement

    There are lots of things you can do now - well before you reach retirement age, that'll help you prepare for retirement. The tips we're talking about in this episode could provide numerous benefits on multiple levels - especially if you're in your 40s or early 50s, Our hosts are: Denise, Lawrence, & RickWon't you join us?Artifacts for Today's Episode:Retirement Prep - AARP: https://www.aarp.org/membership/benefits/finance/retirement-calculator/Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthyby Sharon Malone M.D.: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593593863?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallbackhttps://www.health.harvard.edu/healthy-aging-and-longevity/movement-and-your-healthspan-why-activity-may-be-the-closest-thing-we-have-to-a-longevity-drug?https://nutrition.org/what-you-eat-at-age-40-could-influence-your-quality-of-life-at-70/Please follow & subscribe!https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/UBWNh43Fl7bIG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@retired_inspiredemail: [email protected]

    24 min
  • The Circle of Friends -- From Childhood to Retirement

    Retired & Inspired is a new YouTube show and Podcast which focuses on the joys, challenges, and life after retirement -- from the perspective of 3 good friends -- who are all now retired.In this, our 10th episode - we're talking about friendships and how they impact us as retirees. We all had childhood friends; and friends we made in school; and then friends we made as adults - either from work based relationships or life based relationships. Now that we're retired, what's our circle of friends look like - and does the circle contain anyone from those earlier days?Great episode - check it out!Please follow & subscribe!IG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@retired_inspiredemail: [email protected]

    27 min
  • Shoulda ... Woulda ... Coulda ...

    Retired & Inspired is a new YouTube show and Podcast which focuses on the joys, challenges, and life after retirement -- from the perspective of 3 good friends -- who are all now retired.In this, our 9th episode - we're talking about decisions we've each made, well before retirement, that we look back on, now.We're also excited to welcome our newest cohost - Rick!Great episode - check it out!Please follow & subscribe!Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/R9lIcjF8O5bIG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@retired_inspiredemail: [email protected]

    24 min
  • Surprise, Surprise! Some Things we Expected Turned Out Differently.

    Retired & Inspired is a new YouTube show and Podcast which focuses on the joys, challenges, and life after retirement -- from the perspective of 3 long-time friends -- Denise, Ed, & Lawrence - who are all now retired.In this, our 8th episode - we're talking about things that surprised us as we entered into retirement -- things we may have expected to be one way but turned out to be another way.One expected to have more time and be less busy -- didn't happen.One expected to be able to move freely in daytime traffic and while running errands -- nope.One wasn't expecting to be retired at all and was given notice -- a notice he wasn't expecting.Great episode - check it out!Recorded live at 360ism studios, Richmond Va. https://studio.360ism.com/ or https://360ism.com/Please follow & subscribe!Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/R9lIcjF8O5bIG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialemail: [email protected]

    20 min
  • Nailed It? Our Retirement DIYs.

    Retired & Inspired is a new YouTube show and Podcast which focuses on the joys, challenges, and life after retirement -- from the perspective of 3 long-time friends -- Denise, Ed, & Lawrence - who are all now retired.In this, our 7th episode - we're talking about Do-It-Yourself projects. More specifically, our skillsets (or lack thereof) and some of the DIY projects we've done in retirement.Please follow & subscribe!Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/R9lIcjF8O5bIG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialemail: [email protected]

    25 min
  • Downsizing in Retirement; Why We Each Opted Not to Downsize.

    Retired & Inspired is a new YouTube show and Podcast which focuses on the joys, challenges, and life after retirement -- from the perspective of 3 long-time friends -- Denise, Ed, & Lawrence - who are all now retired.In this, our sixth episode - we're talking about downsizing - and whether or not we considered it - and what led to our choices to "not" downsize, respectively. If you've retired -- did you consider downsizing or relocating? Drop a comment - we'd love to hear from you!Please follow & subscribe!Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/R9lIcjF8O5bIG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialemail: [email protected]

    24 min
  • Traveling in Retirement - Why it's Important & Where Have We Been?

    Retired & Inspired is a new YouTube show and Podcast which focuses on the joys, challenges, and life after retirement -- from the perspective of 3 long-time friends -- Denise, Ed, & Lawrence - who are all now retired.In this, our fifth episode - we're talking about travel -- where we've been; where we're going; and why traveling in retirement can be so beneficial. Join us, won't you? And be sure to let us know how you travel in retirement!Please follow & subscribe!Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/R9lIcjF8O5bIG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialemail: [email protected]

    15 min
  • Financially Preparing For Retirement - How We Did It.

    Retired & Inspired is a new YouTube show and Podcast which focuses on the joys, challenges, and life after retirement -- from the perspective of 3 long-time friends -- Denise, Ed, & Lawrence - who are all now retired.In this, our fourth episode - we're talking about retirement financial planning-- and how to set up a foundation for finances that'll carry you through retirement. Lots to unpack, please join us for this week's episode!Please follow & subscribe!YouTube: www.youtube.com/@retiredinspired-podcast

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialemail: [email protected]

    22 min
  • We Like Wine!

    Retired & Inspired is a new YouTube show and Podcast which focuses on the joys, challenges, and life after retirement -- from the perspective of 3 long-time friends -- Denise, Ed, & Lawrence - who are all now retired.In this, our third episode - we're talking about wine and which types of wine we each like. Please follow & subscribe!YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZompWal_ADsIG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialemail: [email protected]

    20 min
  • Got Hobbies? We Do -- And We Hope You Do Too!

    Retired & Inspired is a new YouTube show and Podcast which focuses on the joys, challenges, and life after retirement -- from the perspective of 3 long-time friends -- Denise, Ed, & Lawrence - who are all now retired.In this, our second episode - we're talking about the value of having hobbies -- and putting time into those hobbies. We hope you'll enjoy this episode, and please weigh-in with hobbies of your own!LB's Website: www.creationsbylb.comPlease follow & subscribe!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7497RVm5oU0MwWgiXSENhk?si=8ijnizTWRqqEsqtEoed48gIG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialemail: [email protected]

    18 min

About Retired & Inspired

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Welcome to Retired & Inspired, a weekly podcast hosted by three longtime friends—Denise & LB, who are actively retired and our newest team member, Rick, who's passively retired (retired by circumstance)!