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After a successful 35-year career as a psychotherapist, Hugh Willard decided to embark on a new journey as a writer. Currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Creative Nonfiction, he authored a book and hosts a podcast about finding beauty in the gray. I have more gray hair than I used to, and sometimes, I feel insecure about it. But it’s funny; my barber recently told me some of her clients would shell out a lot of money for that brownish-gray coloring. And it’s that positive twist that Hugh uses to change the conversation about aging. Hugh lives in the beautiful city of Apex, North Carolina, which is fitting because as he ages, he seems to be summiting the peak of his own happiness.00:00-Purpose & Identity01:13-Pivoting to a New Chapter03:20-The Osher Institute06:19-A Generative Direction09:30-An Unexpected Passion11:18-Music & Family15:00-Audrey’s Incredible Journey17:42-Answering “Who Am I Now?”27:00-The Default Mode Network30:22-Intergenerational Connectivity32:44-Lowercase f failure & Retirement as a TransitionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Edd and Cynthia Staton were on track for a happy retirement, but life had other plans. The Great Recession killed their careers, home value, and savings. Instead of throwing in the towel, they devised an outside-the-box solution: moving to Cuenca, Ecuador.
Initially, they were banking on the lower cost of living to make ends meet. Today, their story is a testament to the power of resilience and adaptability. They've transitioned from surviving to thriving! Residing in a 3,000-square-foot penthouse apartment, they can still afford a housekeeper, dine out frequently, and cover health care costs. They even walk to their favorite yoga studio.
Ex-pat life has become more common for retirees in the U.S. According to the Social Security Administration, the number of retirees drawing Social Security outside the U.S. saw a staggering increase between 2007 and 2017.
Those looking to do so in the future might want to ask Edd and Cynthia for tips. They’ve authored three Amazon #1 best-selling books, are regularly featured in major media, and run their own online program: Retirement Reimagined!
The affordability of living in another country has given Edd and Cynthia the freedom to explore the retirement happiness they’d always dreamed of having. If you’ve ever considered the idea, today’s episode is a must-stop on your itinerary.
00:00-Start
01:51-An Unexpected Path Forward
08:15-Timezone Matters
11:54-Walking Around Paradise
17:44-Retirement Reimagined
24:07-Committed to Community and Health
33:04-Navigating Healthcare
38:42-Life on our Schedule
44:07-Purpose and Play
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Michael Blowen loves “being old.” Those are his words, not mine!
After years as a film critic for the Boston Globe, he snapped. In the middle of an awful movie, he stood up and yelled at the other critics: “How can you endure this?”
Today, he’s so much happier. As the founder of Old Friends, a Thoroughbred aftercare facility in Georgetown, Kentucky, he’s helped turn a modest mom-and-pop operation into a sprawling 236-acre farm with three satellite locations and a herd of over 255 retired former racehorses and breeding stallions.
Retirement, if you can call it that, really suits Michael. He believes age is a free pass to say yes to the fun and no to the dreaded obligations. He’s formed friendships with celebrities like Albert Brooks and Angie Dickson. Every morning, he wakes up with a heart full of gratitude, ready to feed former Kentucky Derby winners. The thrill of it still gives him the chills.
This whole thing started because Michael, as a fan of horse racing, wanted to improve his gambling skills. But whoops! He fell in love with horses and has dedicated his life to improving their lives. Listen to Michael. It might improve your life.
00:00-Start
03:06-It Started with Six
07:45-Old Friends
14:54-Mo Rocca & the “Rocca Generians”
18:11-Recovering Movie Critic
23:18-You Can’t Go Back Up the Stretch
27:10-Retirement’s an Odd Word
29:05-About the Horses
34:47-A Page Out of Their Book
40:11-There’s a Horse in Your Living Room
43:37-Adversity is an Asset
46:11-Let’s Take a Shot at This
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*In the new documentary "Hendrie," some real heavy hitters, like Bill Hader, Judd Apatow, and Kevin Pollak, all discuss their admiration for Phil's unique and hilarious creativity. So, we decided this was the perfect time to reintroduce you to the interview he did for our show.*
Phil Hendrie is not retired, not even a little bit. He’s creating as much content as he ever has. But his story still resonates with happy retirees because he had to make a giant change in the middle of his career. In essence, that’s what retirement is—a change. It doesn’t mean you stop doing anything; it means you start doing more of what you’ve always wanted to do.
After taking his radio show from a tiny local station to national syndication, Phil realized the business had changed. It was no longer viable to do comedy on the radio. So, he got creative and transitioned to a daily podcast instead. Because his talent was versatile, he also picked up acting roles and voice work in movies, television shows, animation, and video games. He even retained ownership of his old radio material to repurpose for fans who wanted to listen. Don’t look now, but that adds up to multiple streams of income, and you know we love that on this show!
The bottom line is that even though Phil Hendrie is not retired, his story can still inspire people who want to be. Between that and his comedy genius, this episode is a must-listen!
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At nearly 70 years old, my guest, Craig Miller, is one of the oldest firefighters in the world. He doesn’t get paid for it, and he wasn’t even sure he wanted to do it, but the question that gnawed at him was, “If not me, who?”
In 2023, he shared a startling statistic: “Volunteers comprise some or all of the staffs of more than 85% of fire companies across the U.S., according to an estimate by the National Volunteer Fire Council.” This eye-opening revelation highlights how much responsibility we thrust upon volunteers to keep us all safe.
The funny thing is that Craig could’ve easily been voted least likely ever to battle flames. He’s a public radio guy—you know, the coffee-sipping, tote-bag-toting, academic type. Or, at least, he was, having spent more than 40 years as a broadcaster and journalist. He launched and edited the award-winning Climate Watch multimedia initiative for KQED radio in San Francisco. He’s also an accomplished writer/producer of television documentaries and even co-created a show called “House Detective” for HGTV.
In 2019, he moved from California’s Bay Area to the Catskill Mountains of New York. The local firefighters pursued his services and eventually succeeded in attaining them. But the pleasure has been all Craig’s. Volunteering as a firefighter has become one of the most gratifying features of his entire life.
I spoke with him again after our interview, and he wanted to amend one of his answers. Rather than labeling himself principally as a firefighter, he wanted to go on the record as an “evangelist for volunteerism and community service.” I understand and appreciate the distinction, but when that 911 call rings out in the middle of the night, I’m not sure Craig the evangelist is getting out of bed, but Craig the firefighter sure is. One might even say Craig the firefighter is a damn hero.
00:00-Start
04:57-Good Morning Frankfurt
09:03-Theater of the Mind
10:01-Climate Documentaries & HGTV
15:57-Climate Refugees
19:46-The Birth of Standup
21:02-We’re Not Urban Animals
23:42-65% Volunteers
34:22-Knowing When to Say When
37:48-A Fresh Identity
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Nancy Volpe Beringer made history as the oldest designer to ever appear on the hit show Project Runway. At 64, she made it to the finale at New York Fashion Week, using her talent and can-do attitude to promote more sustainability and inclusivity in the fashion industry. You’re in a wheelchair? No problem. A prosthetic leg? Nancy’s got an idea to make your outfit glamorous and runway-ready. She eventually created “The Vault by Volpe Beringer”—the world’s first and only fully accessible designer luxury platform, offering adaptable options and complimentary consultations for the disabled community.
Nancy won the 2022 Fashion Group International (FGI) Rising Star award. She was named “Best in Philly Fashion Designer for Artsy Dresses” by Philadelphia Magazine for her viral red-carpet design for Grammy nominee and rapper Tierra Whack.
This incredible journey almost didn’t happen. At age 50, Nancy already had a successful career and financial security, but she was miserable. Sure, she’d grown up sewing, but she never dared to dream of becoming a fashion designer. Then, one day, BAM! It all became so clear. Despite the fear of starting over so late in the game, she went for it! No regrets, Nancy.
If fashion is your thing, you’ll love this episode. But hell, if you like the movie Rocky, you’ll enjoy it, too. Like the Italian Stallion, Nancy is a gritty underdog from the mean streets of Philadelphia. She’s never climbed into a boxing ring with Mr. T, as far as I know, but she is definitely a fighter. So, put up your dukes, turn up your volume, and get ready to be inspired.
00:00-Fresh Starts & Accolades
03:09-Inclusive Representation
08:27-Displaced, but not discouraged
12:33-Another Word for Retirement
16:07-I Just Want to Make a Difference
20:27-Tierra Whack at the Grammys
24:17-Make Fear Your Friend
33:18-Working with Legends
35:21-Core Pursuits
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Don Ho, the famous Hawaiian singer, walked into Dave Kenney’s bar and said, “I like the way you operate.” I don’t know Don Ho, I don’t know that much about Don Ho, but I do know that Don Ho seems to have excellent judgment. I, too, like the way Dave Kenney operates.
Originally from England, Dave’s work in the hotel industry eventually landed him in Hawaii, and understandably, he didn’t want to leave. Since then, he’s owned and operated just about everything: a convenience store, a t-shirt business, a fishing boat, and nine or ten different Honolulu bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.
During the Covid-19 outbreak, Dave and his wife, Margie, bought a place in Henderson, Nevada, just outside Las Vegas. Now, they hop back and forth between the two. That journey is a common one: Las Vegas has been called “The Ninth Island” because of its sizeable Hawaiian population.
Dave retired at 55, but Margie’s real estate business is booming, and he lends his hoteling expertise whenever she needs it. Otherwise, he does Zumba four days a week, walks several miles daily, and enjoys his afternoon cocktail.
Dave finds a perfect day no matter where he is, and as much as he travels, that could be just about anywhere. For a guy who claims he’s never worked a day in his life, he sure has had a lot of jobs. Maybe that’s the beauty of the Aloha spirit.
When life handed Dave lemons, sometimes he made lemonade. Other times, he traded the lemons for limes and made a gin and tonic to enjoy by the pool. That sounds like a happy retirement to me.
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Chapter titles:
00:00-Start
02:24-From First Jobs to Hawaii
09:58-Taste of Honolulu
12:14-Transatlantics
17:19-Staying Fit
21:50-Booze Cruisin’
24:19-Earn a Little, Keep a Lot
30:50-I’m Happy Where I’m At
38:16-Core Pursuits & Identity
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Tom Georgi’s wife, Suzanne, was horrified to discover that by age 60, he had saved enough money to retire. “You’ve got to get another job, she insisted.” Marines know how to follow a chain of command, and there was no wiggle room in this code red. So, Tom took his marching orders.
Being a golf marshal meant miserably early mornings, and dog walking for the animal shelter would track too much dander into the house, so when a friend suggested volunteering at the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum in downtown San Diego’s Embarcadero, he gave it a shot.
More than a decade later, he’s never looked back.
Named after a WWII naval battle that helped turn the tide of the war with Japan, the Midway was the United States’ longest-serving carrier of the 20th century and is now an immensely popular tourist destination. As a safety officer, Tom greets guests at the entrance and exit, roams the floor, monitors the flight deck, and loves every minute of it.
Tom spent twelve years on active duty in the Marines, then taught Air Force Officers how to fire the Cruise missile weapon system for General Dynamics and eventually moved to a computer science corporation. That sounds like an exciting career. But without hesitation, Tom says that working at the Midway is the best job he’s ever had, even though it doesn’t pay him a penny.
00:00-Start
04:31-Bend with the Breeze
06:10-A Professional Volunteer
09:14-Hotfooting it For the Grandson
10:49-For the Love of Cruises
14:29-Fully Retired, Semi Planned
17:17-EA-6B Prowler and Yeti
19:50-Facing Challenges
24:54-Midway Naval Museum History
30:01-That’s My Definition of Retirement
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Johnny Hiles just completed his rookie year of retirement, and his stats are lookin’ really good. He plays pickleball 4-5 times per week and works out even more. He attends a weekly men’s Bible study and volunteers as a greeter every other week at church. He and his wife just took their first trip to Greece and Turkey, with their sights set on taking a big trip at least every other year.
After a full career, Johnny has no regrets about retiring, and he’s hoping his story will help others decide the right time in their own lives.
As a professional, he went by John. Now, more and more people call him Johnny. In a way, retirement has recreated his identity. John had to get up every day and go to work. Johnny gets to explore the world, enjoy his family, and even tackle that honey-do list.
John had to act like a grown-up. Johnny’s far too happy for that.
After a year in the retirement game, it’s safe to say Johnny is well on his way to a promising career of happiness.
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00:00-Johnny’s Identity Shift
02:50-The Big Questions
05:43-Johnny’s Career Journey
08:11-A Very Good Mentor
10:48-Staying Active
12:22-Atlanta Living
14:05-Two Out of Three
16:33-Getting Involved at Church
18:38-The BC Boys Ski Trip
21:00-Doing the Same Stuff, just More of It
22:20-Upsizing Again
26:10-“Retirement Recreated Me.”
27:47-Financial Planning and Confidence
29:19-Retirement is Limitless
31:34-Comparison is the Enemy of Contentment
32:49-A Rookie Season, But…
33:48-Plan, but Go For It
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Penny Martinez started saving money at six and investing at 18. Her goal was to retire early, be debt-free, and find opportunities to give back to her community. She accomplished all three and has never looked back.
Penny volunteered for service throughout her life, but retirement allows her to pursue it full-time. She reads to children in elementary schools, works in the kitchen at an emergency shelter, writes holiday cards to care facility residents, picks up trash, supports a pregnancy center, fights human trafficking, organizes blood and clothing drives, coordinates a local veterans group and community neighborhood watch, puts wreaths on veteran graves, and even dabbles in politics.
As a two-time breast cancer survivor, one could argue she’s earned the right to spend more time pampering herself. But that’s not Penny. Oh, she definitely has fun, but she insists that the true joy of life can be found in serving others.
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00:00-Start
01:38-A Service Heart
04:17-First Investments
09:44-You Want It? Go Get It.
13:11-Surviving Cancer. Twice.
15:15-Being Pulled Like Gumby
20:35-Things Didn’t 'Pan' Out
25:18-Everyone Should Give One Hour
35:06-Faith, Family, Foundations
42:27-A Perfect Day
44:25-Thread Kindness Through 365 Days
49:51-Redefining Retirement
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Nancy Kruh didn’t realize she was retired until we asked her to be a guest on the Happiest Retirees podcast. She never really liked the label “retired,” and she certainly doesn’t fit neatly within it.
Nancy’s not the first person to struggle to accept and embrace retirement. And, to be fair, it’s not like she isn’t still out there, doing impressive work. She covers country music for People Magazine and People.com. But unlike during her 25-year career at the Dallas Morning News, she’s not tied to the grind. She works for fun and creative fulfillment. She only writes about the topics that interest her.
Nancy says people call her a dabbler, but she prefers “dilettante.” She’s not afraid to try all sorts of new tricks: oil painting, knitting, video editing, home renovation, playwriting, screenwriting, fiction writing, life drawing, singing in a choir, photography . . . you get the point.
But she’s also not afraid to quit the pursuits that don’t bring her a sense of purpose.
It’s slowly dawning on Nancy that she’s in a new phase of life that allows for more freedom. She’s driven to feel relevant, purposeful, and creative. She doesn’t expect to change the world, but she does want to matter.
I’d say that’s a fairly ambitious retirement plan for a dilettante.
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BONUS: Check out Nancy’s curated Spotify playlist featuring some fantastic female country music artists! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2LXSCnDgZHhPp2rDnorZzy?si=76a30b268ad545b0
00:00-Start
02:26-The Glitzy World of People Magazine
11:42-Volunteering Victories
15:35-Be Choosy
21:37-Semi-Retired, Fully Alive
23:19-Retire the word ‘Retired’
25:27-Scriptured Up
29:34-Selfless or Selfish? Nah, Self-ful.
32:32-Wellness Wisdom
40:43-Happiness Blueprint
46:09-Family Bonds & Vibrant Energy
51:47-Dilettante
53:52-A Feast of the Senses
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Dave Hogan’s favorite core pursuits are writing and cycling.
Whether it’s his fingers on the keyboard or his feet on the pedals, Dave Hogan is on the move. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and former journalist, the now semi-retired author of E-BIKES – Putting the FUN Back into Cycling (and Life) at Any Age is passionate about riding e-bikes and spreading retirement joy.
He runs two blogs: one about retirement and one about e-bikes. If you don’t know what an e-bike is, you’re about to get a crash course. By the end of this interview, you’ll be ready to strap on your helmet and hit the open road.
Dave is nowhere near ready for the rocking chair, and I’m guessing you aren’t, either. What tips does he have for making your retirement years one of the best stages of life? Listen and find out.
00:00-Start
05:14-Dave Hogan’s Background & Career
11:20-What Makes You Happy?
19:49-Love for Writing
26:06-It Doesn’t Have to be Crazy
32:33-Staying Connected
36:00-Knowing When to Quit
41:43-Happiness is Balance
45:50-Everyone’s Road Will be Different
48:45-Living a Fulfilling Life
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Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. LeBron James, Michael B. Jordan, Tom Brady, and Drake have all made sizable ownership investments in pickleball teams. One of them needs to get today’s guest onto the roster. Owen Mitchell won first place in the 2023 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh. He’s also won the Florida state championship for his age group in four of the past five years.
For him, winning is a goal, but not the goal. The sport has helped him find a purpose, and he thinks that’s one of the keys to happiness in retirement. We also talked about his devotion to faith, his love for family, and the marriage seminars he and his wife lead throughout the year.
Owen is a man of action. He’s hiked the Inca Trail in Peru, gone to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back twice, hiked Mt. Whitney, and so much more.
Owen Mitchell thinks about his life as a story; as you’ll hear, he’s writing a real page-turner.
00:00-Start
02:12-Owen’s Love for Pickleball
05:12-The Villages: A Pickleball Haven
07:24-Medicare Benefits You Don’t Know About
08:33-Owen's Approach to Fitness and Health
10:50-Family Dynamics and Proximity
13:02-Owen's Marriage Ministry with His Wife
19:58-Owen's Career
22:19-Financial Discipline
24:55-Extensive Travel and Adventure Hiking
28:15-Pickleball on a Cruise Ship
31:39-The Wave: A Unique Natural Formation
33:22-Goal Setting in Retirement
35:30-Defining Happiness in Retirement
39:28-A Perfect Day for Owen
40:34-Caring for Elderly In-Laws
42:23-Retirement Planning and Financial Decisions
48:27-Less Limitations in Retirement
52:25-Advice for Achieving Happiness in Retirement
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This past summer, my wife and I took our son to the Santa Barbara Zoo, about two hours north of Los Angeles. The featured attraction is a miniature train that runs the perimeter. The train conductors act as tour guides, animal advocates, and stand-up comedians. My happy retiree radar was beeping like crazy, and it turned out to be accurate. So, a few months later, I returned to the zoo with all my recording equipment and caught them in action.
In his primary working years, train conductor Pete Georgi was the co-owner of the Santa Barbara Insurance Agency and President of the Board of the Carriage and Western Art Museum of Santa Barbara. Andy Liepman spent thirty years at the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) and ended up as the Deputy Director of the US National Counterterrorism Center.
But now, they’re just two guys who wear overalls and drive a miniature train. And they wouldn’t have it any other way.
00:00-Start
02:50-About our guests
07:40-How’d you wind up here?
09:28-Biggest lesson
13:34-About the train
15:10-You do what you want
16:55-Did you have a plan?
17:35-Social aspects of retiring
18:05-Getting your identity back
19:35-You have to DO something
21:54-Pete and the Condor
24:54-Less limitations
27:40-A happy retiree is a busy one
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Motion is lotion. That’s Nancy Erwin’s motto. The laundry list of health problems she’s faced is only outdone by the longer list of solutions she’s found to overcome them. Her spine has a 75 percent curvature—anything above ten is considered scoliosis. But through a dedication to active core pursuits like yoga, strengthening exercises, pickleball, and cycling, she’s carved out a really happy life in retirement.
After a fulfilling career helping refugees and immigrants learn English in Louisville, Kentucky, she now spends six months of the year in the beautiful ski resort town of Vail, Colorado. She’s spunky and fun; she even waited an extra month to retire so she wouldn’t miss the school Halloween party. Talk about starting retirement off with a bang!
Life has thrown Nancy a lot of curves, starting with the shape of her spine. But through passion, dedication, and curiosity about the world, she’s straightened it all out.
00:00-Start
02:36-What were you doing?
09:35-What made you want to retire?
13:14-Servas International
17:13-Unique Core Pursuits
18:33-Multiple streams of income
21:20-Pickleball!
25:50-Core pursuits make you happier
28:37-“You’re a miracle”
30:51-Grandparents have more fun
32:27-Did you have a plan?
37:16-Your perfect day
40:48-Choosing the right volunteering
44:01-Social groups
46:45-The President of Health
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Phil Hendrie is not retired, not even a little bit. He’s creating as much content as he ever has. But his story still resonates with happy retirees because he had to make a giant change in the middle of his career. In essence, that’s what retirement is—a change. It doesn’t mean you stop doing anything; it means you start doing more of what you’ve always wanted to do.
After taking his radio show from a tiny local station to national syndication, Phil realized the business had changed. It was no longer viable to do comedy on the radio. So, he got creative and transitioned to a daily podcast instead. Because his talent was versatile, he also picked up acting roles and voice work in movies, television shows, animation, and video games. He even retained ownership of his old radio material to repurpose for fans who wanted to listen. Don’t look now, but that adds up to multiple streams of income, and you know we love that on this show!
The bottom line is that even though Phil Hendrie is not retired, his story can still inspire people who want to be. Between that and his comedy genius, this episode is a must-listen!
00:00-Start
02:27-Stumbling into Radio
10:31-Two Kinds of People
19:06-It’s an Instinct
20:36-Big Mistakes?
24:09-Backstage Pass
28:36-Did You Have a Plan?
33:09-See it as an Opportunity
35:55-Would You Say That to a Child?
41:52-Phil’s Pursuits
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After working in the banking industry for thirty-eight years, Mike Drak was exhausted. With high blood pressure and low motivation, he searched for an exit. To his surprise, the bank showed him the door. Instead of quitting for free, he was now flush with freedom and a severance at fifty-nine years old.
The retirement honeymoon didn’t last.
After a few weeks, he was miserable. His wife and friends were all still working. He had the free time he’d been dreaming of but no longer felt the desire to pursue his favorite activities. He was experiencing what he now calls retirement shock. After an arduous journey of self-discovery, he found his way to the other side. He’s authored two best-selling retirement books, is a Senior Contributor at Booming Encore, and dedicates his time to helping other retirees avoid the mistakes he made. In other words, he’s happy.
00:00-Start
02:08–“let me start at the beginning…”
05:06–Miserable?
06:58–The money is important, but…
07:20–The Ikigai Process
10:21–Giving is living
12:29–What makes a happy retiree?
16:35–Tiers of retirement
20:00–Finding purpose with pets
22:00–Core pursuit finder
27:32–The Iron Man
31:29–Retirement rulebreakers
32:50–Mike’s perfect day
35:00–Travel!
38:34–Find your tribes
40:46–“The Mexican Fisherman”
42:22–Recreating your identity
45:35–Redefining retirement
47:10–Where to find Mike
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If you line dance in Bakersfield, California, you know Joel Hoffman. The man who spent his career as a technician and analyst in the oil fields now dedicates much of his retirement to helping folks scoot boots, slap leather, shuffle, and slide their way to a good time. And he loves every minute of it. On today’s episode, we’ll find out what catapulted him into retirement, which part-time work became lucrative on his terms, and how he ultimately found his way onto the dance floor.
00:00-Start
04:30–“I wanted to retire when I was 55.”
06:08–How did you get here?
11:25–Word of the Day
15:08–Staying connected
18:15–A message
19:38–A plan for retirement
24:45–A perfect day
26:34–Cheers!
29:50–Plan your passions
32:38–Create an identity you like
38:29–Where to find Joel
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The realities of life—raising a family and earning a living—don’t always leave us much time to pursue our dreams. So when retirement rolled around, Gail & Dickson Grimes jumped full force back into theirs. On today’s episode, we’ll find out how they took a love for the clarinet all the way to the hallowed stage at Carnegie Hall and how the journey has given them a more robust and happy retirement.
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00:00-Start
03:31–How’d you get to Carnegie Hall?
9:00–Keep going forward
11:27–Experience = insight
13:20–Do something, but not too much
14:27–For the love of travel
18:45–Two meetcute marriages
22:10–Clarinet to corporate to clarinet
23:50–Wellness
27:11–Gail’s garden
28:27–A perfect day
33:10–Spirituality
38:00–Bochinche report
40:20–The biggest challenges
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Richard Eisenberg is often met with a furrowed brow and a question: “Didn’t you retire?” “Yes,” he says. And then, without skipping a beat, he cranks out another freelance article or co-hosts another episode of his podcast. He knows that the happiest retirees stay busy, but he does it on his own terms. After a prolific career writing and editing for outlets like USA Today, Good Housekeeping, and CBS MoneyWatch, Richard spent ten years as the Managing Editor and Money and Work Channels Editor for PBS Next Avenue. There, he was able to help people find their purpose. Somewhere along the way, he found his.
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00:00-Start
02:14–Ikigai
05:23–Let’s talk books
06:55–About family
10:44–Defining “Unretirement”
13:15–Marriage in retirement
15:43–Next Avenue: Sesame St. for 50+
17:27–Make your own choice
21:15–Balance free time
25:05–Pets in retirement
26:51–Cherry-pick your joy
29:30–Where to find Richard
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