Beyond Retirement (Jacquie Doucette)

You can send questions via email at retireabc@gmail.com and you can also Send a voice message

Sam Thiara believes there are 5 guiding principles in his life and every action he takes has to hit all 5 principles or it's not something he does:

1. Servant Leadership
2. Story Sharing
3. Activator/Igniter
4. Champion Enabler
5. Community Do-Gooder

These 5 principles have helped him become a speaker, a mentor, a writer, a problem-solver...and have enabled him to help people be their best selves and it is through generosity that the greatest impact is made. The impact comes in a ripple effect by showing others how to also be generous.

Sam says that the key to generosity lies in taking inventory of who you are (not what you do) and in remembering that the more you give, the more you get back. It's important to do things for others, but also to let others do things for you sometimes. He quotes Sir Isaac Newton in saying "If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants."

Especially as we find ourselves with more time on our hands, it's important to remember what you can share with others - perhaps it seems small to you, but it could have a profound effect down the road. He uses his own autobiographical journey to show how far-reaching our effects can be.

Timestamps:

20:25 - How to find the Extraordinary in the Ordinary - Storytelling requires CARPE - Curiosity, Appreciation, Reflection, Perspectives, Experience - the important thing is to go through life with your eyes open and your radar on, stopping to examine anything that seems even the list bit interesting or intriguing.

22:00 - We're all pieces of the puzzle of life

26:45 - How to decide what's going to be extraordinary in your day

Reach out to Sam with any of the following links:

Website – http://sam-thiara.com

Books – http://sam-thiara.com/mywriting/

Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sthiara/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samthiara/

Twitter- https://twitter.com/notifications

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sam.thiara.site

Anna Harvey is a Certified Retirement Coach, and the creator of Retire Solo - a cohort-based coaching program and community dedicated to Canadian women who are, or will be, retiring and aging on their own.

The idea of retiring solo isn't new - there are many services and programs available in the US for people who find themselves alone at this stage of life. But there weren't any in Canada... YET.

Anna has changed that. With https://retiresolo.ca, she has designed a community where women can discover and plan a vibrant well-being in retirement... where you can have retirement on your own, but not ALONE.

Reach out to Anna at anna@retiresolo.ca or through the website to discover exactly what Retire Solo can do for you!

Artisha Bolding is a speaker and a consultant who provides career, relationship and spiritual adive to clients.

She has written Induction to Power, which focuses on shifting your mindset to make positive changes in your life and in the lives of others. This book is available on Artisha's website, https://tboldmedia.com/

She's also written Journal for your Journey, which came out of her own serious health issues in 2018.

Sandi Shortt is a Mindset and Life coach and calls herself a Design Coach. By using mindset and other modalities, she helps retired, widowed women re-invent their lives and create their next chapter, designing a life for themselves full of joy, fulfillment, and purpose.

Here are three key takeaways from the episode:

1. Focus on designing the life you want, not just creating one that others expect of you.
2. Mindset plays a crucial role in shaping our lives and achieving our goals.
3. Leveraging the support of a coach or mentor can help you identify your strengths and guide you towards your goals.

LINKS:

Follow Sandi on Instagram: sandishorttcoaching

Book a complimentary session with Sandi and get your “My Best Life” exercise:

https://calendly.com/seshortt30/life-audit-consult

 calendly.com/seshortt30 

Check out Sandi's Facebook Group – At The Crossroads In Life - https://www.facebook.com/groups/877074913382807

Download Sandi's Free e-book - https://expert-artist-3363.ck.page/caaf28d581

Check out Sandi's website: https://sandishortt.com/

EdTech - Education Technology - is something that we all need and most of us use, at least at some point in our lives.

Checking out companies like Downing EdTech could save you money, time, and energy...why not give it a look?

Be Vision - Be Value - Be Vitality

Penny Lee’s passion is to help people realize their full potential, unlocking their hidden abilities through the “4 Cs For Success”​ strategy. She connects people in business to expand their client base and build alliances for collaborative efforts which increase their productivity for a profitable return.  Her committed and tenacious nature ensures clients move through change in a positive and fun way.

The 4C's For Success are:

1. Commitment - Make a commitment to yourself, your idea & your continued growth.
2. Communication - Communicate your specific message clearly.
3. Community - Community can be 2 or more people (from your family to a large organization that you work with (your company) or a team sport, etc.
4. Collaboration - Collaboration is working with others to do a task and achieve shared goals

She has not only mentored many entrepreneurs to success in business over her 25 year career in sales & marketing but she has also found that the same success principals have led to phenomenal results in their personal lives as well. Her passion is fueled by the synergy created when like-minded people come together to support one another as a community.

As the Co-Founder of GradUit Thrivers Inc. Penny Lee Prevost is known as The Dancing Motivator, helping clients visualize a more exuberant and brighter future embracing the Positive Attitude Zone philosophy.

Positive Attitude Zone cards: https://steppingstonesforsuccess.ca/paz-talk-cards/

The incorporation of music and movement means her clients retain the information better. This also allows her clients to give themselves permission to have fun and helps open their mind to possibility thinking.

 Her passion of narrowing the gap with the next generation, adding value from adults in their sunset years with the implementation of thriving skills, and incorporating movement to music allows the magic to begin.

 You can often find her chasing sunsets with her husband as she travels the open roads on their motorcycle fueling her Friends Friday Fun movement for a brighter tomorrow.

Reach out to Penny Lee through any of the following links:

Mail: pennyleeprevost@gmail.com

The Dancing Motivator: https://pennyleeprevost.com/

Wedding Officiant: https://allseasonsweddings.com/en/wedding-officiants/profile/penny-lee-prevost

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennyleeprevost/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsy2e4CDengNy1dMnWNDRbA

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peprevost/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pennyleeprevost

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PLPGradUit

Tim

Beyond Retirement has had a few alterations over the course of seasons 1 and 2. Initially, the show was envisioned as a way to share my thoughts and discoveries as I move toward retirement because I haven't been able to find too much about retirement online (other than financial information.)

Then I took part in a fabulous program, the Podcast Profit Lab, designed to help you launch your podcast into the top charts AND start earning an income with it immediately. Through that program and the publicity generated around my show, I was able to get so many guests that I didn't have time to even THINK about my solo episodes, let alone try to document my journey toward retirement. So I began season 2...and it's been great!

Then I discovered that I was feeling a bit detached from my mission - I wasn't talking about my "journey to freedom" anymore and I missed it. So I started doing 2 episodes a week, one guest interview and one solo episode. That helped relieve the detachment, but it still felt like the show wasn't going down the right path anymore.

So I'm going to finish out the year with the guest interviews that are already recorded, but I'm going to hang off on the solo episodes until January 2021. At that point, I'm going to get back on track, documenting what I'm doing, where I'm heading and what this journey has in store for me.

I hope you'll stick around and take the journey with me!

Stephanie Raffelock is a graduate of Naropa University's program in Writing and Poetics, the co-host of Yak about Today, which airs on iHeart Radio's WCZR 101.7 in Florida, and the author of A Delightful Little Book on Aging.

Time stamps:

2:05 - The Positive Aging Movement - discovering that these are the most vital and creative years of one's life...you are not "done" yet!

5:05 - Description of Stephanie's book - a compilation of essays and blogs describing the stages of life, in four sections: Grief, Reclamation, Vision, and Laughter.

9:25 - Awakening versus Midlife Crisis

12:25 - What is this "fear" of aging?

15:50 - The importance of "keeping it moving"

17:10 - Yak About Today

You can reach Stephanie through the following means:

Email: stephanie.raffelock@gmail.com

Phone: (720) 217-8090

Website: http://stephanieraffelock.com

Please look for Stephanie on these social media platforms:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/

Twitter: @SRaffelock

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieRaffelock/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/stephanieraffelock/

Joel is an award-winning teacher, author, speaker, and frequent podcast guest who loves helping young leaders overcome obstacles and grow through courage, confidence, and humility. He also works with blended and stepfamilies, helping them to live more positively and cooperatively together.

By sharing personal stories of failure and success, using humor and engagement, Joel teaches principles that audiences can apply as soon as they leave the event. His book, 'Inverted Leadership: Lead Others Better By Forgetting About Yourself' was a #1 best-seller on Amazon.

Joel currently lives in Alabama with his wife, his two daughters, and their two rescue dogs Bruiser and Butterscotch. When he’s not busy speaking, writing, teaching, or coaching, Joel is longing for the day when he can go on his dream vacation of visiting Hobbiton in the Shire.

You can find out more about Joel and all his activities at the following websites:

www.joelwhawbaker.com

This site is all about helping young adults lead with courage, confidence and humility

www.reallifeleading.com

This site is about using the gifts and talents you have to serve others. It takes courage to trust others to do their jobs, and takes humility to be willing to put their needs before your own

www.stepdadding.com

This site is pretty much what it says - learning how to navigate the waters of being a step-parent.

Nothing special this week! Please head on over to my website to let me know what you'd like to hear about.

https://www.beyondretirement.ca

Dave's blog,  about his life and musings, can be found at davidgutscher.com     

You really should check it out! 

Don't forget, you can leave any comments or questions for me at www.beyondretirement.ca 

David and Dana left their 9-5 jobs in 2016 and moved to Mexico, where they run their online coaching business helping people design their retirement plans. The programs they offer are:

• a clarity-building retirement program
• a premium 12-week strategy coaching experience
• affiliate marketing tools & solutions

You can connect with them via their website: www.davidndana.com

Adjusting to life in retirement involves creating a purpose or meaning for your life, looking after your health and well-being, and developing lasting connections with friends and family.

The hardest part is often simply accepting that a part of your life is over - that the activity you did for the last 20-40 years is no longer what you do each day. But this doesn't mean you aren't going to be doing ANYthing! There are many other activities - some new - that will take up your time if you let them. Part of your new job in retirement is to make sure that you don't get overwhelmed trying to do all the things.

Remember that it's okay to say no to people sometimes - you don't HAVE to be busy all the time. The most important point to keep in mind is that retirement is not only about filling time; it's about discovering new opportunities for growth, happiness, and fulfillment.

One of the ways to do this is to prioritize happiness in your life:

• slow down and take time to just be by yourself
• do some journalling or meditation
• focus on being present in whatever you're doing - don't always be thinking ahead about the next task
• remember to ask yourself if you're doing an activity because you WANT to or because you feel you HAVE to do it - and cut out some of the "have to do it" activities!

In this episode, I discuss the concept of Expressive Meditation and how it might make life a bit more enjoyable.

Grab Pragito's free gift by going to https://www.discovermeditation.com/contact

Expressive meditation, described in my interview with Pragito Dove, can involve various forms of expression, including (but not limited to) laughing, humming, gibberish, and dancing. The key is to find the release that works best for you, to allow the release of pent-up emotions and the drop into awareness that follows.

Stu is a Peak Performance strategist for Tony Robbins and the founder of Finding Direction University. From an early age, he understood that being able to get along with people was the best way to be successful and happy in life. But he was a shy, introverted kid who was often overshadowed by others.

Time stamps:

1:10 - A bit of Stu's background to put thing in perspective

4:34 - Finding Direction University - what it's all about

6:31 - How to figure out your life...Allow yourself to dream

9:24 - The importance of experiential learning

13:40 - How to be vulnerable for a moment, and what it will do for you

15:15 - Beliefs drive every behaviour you exhibit and every action that you take

16:45 - Shifting Awareness...A simple exercise to help you overcome limiting beliefs

18:00 - Reasons come first, answers come second; why & how journalling can help straighten you out

The best way to reach out to Stu is via Finding Direction University

Please accept his free e-book: 5 Steps To Meeting Anyone You Desire, For Introverts

Leanne and Lyle McCabe are the hosts of the Beach Travel Wine podcast and they share their passion for travel and the importance of experiencing new things. With 62 episodes under their belts, they take us on a journey through Spain, Italy, London, Paris, and Australia. And they're not stopping there - they give us a sneak peek into their upcoming episodes that will feature the stunning landscapes of New Zealand.

Leanne and Lyle invite listeners to reach out for travel suggestions and even encourage budding travel enthusiasts to start their own travel podcast. They reveal how podcasting has not only enhanced their travel experiences, but also strengthened their relationship. They share their stories, wisdom, and the joy of not being confined to a traditional retired lifestyle.

Lyle takes on the role of the researcher, uncovering fascinating facts about the cities they visit before they even arrive, enriching their knowledge and making their adventures all the more fulfilling. From visiting the Pity Palace in Florence to scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef, Leanne and Lyle don't let age define their boundaries. They believe that as long as they stay healthy, there's no reason to stop exploring the world.

Check out the Beach Travel Wine podcast.

Connect with Leanne & Lyle at https://www.beachtravelwine.com/

Chelsea started her career in the health and exercise field as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer. While her background and education are in Exercise Science, she had a desire to help people more than just in their physical health. So she combined her interest in personal development with wanting to help people live healthier lives with less stress and created her Self-Care focused coaching business. She empowers busy, high-achieving women to put themselves first so that they can have the energy to accomplish all that they want in their life. When she's not working, you can find Chelsea curled up with a book or playing with her dogs.

8:00 - Five Pillars of self-care - discover what you need to gain energy, confidence, ability to take on the world each day. For Chelsea these are body movement, fuel for the body, rest, stress management, and mindset.

10:45 - being busy isn't a "bad thing".

Find out more at www.chelseadcoaching.com

Follow Chelsea on Instagram: @chelsea_d_coach

Small daily changes is not a new idea - but it's something that we don't take seriously enough. Making your life and your world better, one small change at a time, is what it's all about.

Renee Jones stepped off the 40-year hamster wheel of yo-yo dieting, reached her goal weight and has maintained it since 2012. She has a Masters’ degree in counseling, a clinical residency, and training in both traditional and contemporary models of care. This education - and her own experiences - led her to the realization that emotional eating is the basis of so many people's weight problems. Learning about and teaching how to overcome this sometimes deadly but completely preventable spiral has become her mission and she has helped numerous women from all walks of life change their habits so they can lead healthier, happier lives.

Adding retirement to the mix of stresses in one's life can certainly cause overeating and weight gain.

Learning how to avoid this trap will help improve your life.

There are a lot of different companies offering travel medical insurance. Be sure to compare a few before making a decision.

Here are a couple of international options:

https://www.worldnomads.com/

https://www.healthcareinternational.com/

Since I'm in Canada, it's mostly Canadian sites that pop up when I search. You can find insurance products with almost all financial institutions, and CAA offers a few packages too

https://www.caasco.com/

https://jeffmendelson.com/

https://effectivo.social/

Kelly Howard is the motivation and adventure coach who works with women ready to upgrade their habits, increase motivation, and bring fun and even some adventure into their lives.

She’s helped clients find empowerment through fitness coaching and outdoor activities like hiking, biking, backpacking, and kayaking. Her Fit is Freedom podcast, courses, and events have changed the lives of thousands of women. As a frequent guest on podcasts and television, she is also the creator of the FOX Outdoor Houston Adventure series.

She's a serial entrepreneur, who's created and sold four different companies. She currently calls Houston, Texas, her home, but can frequently be found kayaking rivers and & traveling trails around the world.

Time Stamps:

4:45 - Fitness levels and motivation

9:30 - Suggestions for entrepreneurs on the go

12:25 - Non-entrepreneurs worried about "acting their age"

18:45 -  How to get started

23:30 - Website info (see below)

26:00 - One BIG TIP

You can find Kelly on her website: https://fitisfreedom.com/

She offers a free resource for visitors: https://kellyhoward.lpages.co/something-to-look-forward-to-gift/

Stan gave us 12 great ideas for reversing the ageing process. I talk about 2 of them.

This episode is a reflection on the topic covered in my conversation with Joe Curry, namely identifying your purpose and values in retirement.

It's important to know your values and figure out what your purpose is, but it's not important to keep that same purpose throughout your journey in life. Your purpose can - and probably WILL - change over the course of your lifetime. Understanding this will help guide you in determining how to live your life.

"What gets you out of bed in the morning" should be something that you're excited about, something that leads to fulfilment for you.

If you haven't figured out what that is, take a look at a couple of resources I offer on my website, a book called Finding Your Why and a short course of the same name. These will both help you move toward what your current purpose in life is, and by redoing the exercises in future, you may discover that your purpose changes over time.

There are a lot of things you can do to ensure that your post-retirement life is purposeful, without having to figure out a purpose before embarking on the journey.

The books Joe mentioned:

Refire Don't Retire by Ken Blanchard and Morton Shaevitz

Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

Mentioned in this episode:

Alumnor

Alumnor Ltd is a community based website speaking to like-minded women who understand the unique challenges of aging. Started by two best friends of over 35 years who want to empower and encourage women their age. One community to find all the resources to live your next best life. Discover supportive, like-minded women cheering your successes and encouraging your journey. Participate in live, virtual events that will invigorate your mind, heal your soul, and warm your heart. https://alumnor.ca

Alumnor

Mark is the president of Safe Harbor Retirement Planning, where he has served as a relentless retirement guide to thousands of individuals since 1986. The secret to his longevity has been asking the questions other advisors simply don’t ask; it allows him to make the best decisions for each client’s unique situation and ensure retirement success.

Mark is a former radio talk show host, an author, and the go-to financial educator in the media. His most recent book, Don’t Outlive Your Money in Retirement! 7 Key Steps, unveils the step-by-step process used to help maximize the retirement journey.

Among other topics in the interview, he talks about the retirement "red zone" - the period from 4-5 years before retirement to 4-5 years after retirement - when there are some serious conversations that have to take place in preparation for retirement. A good retirement plan takes good planning.

You can reach out to Mark on any social media platform:

Website: http://www.55retire.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/55Retire

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/55retire/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksingercfp/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/55retire

Dave Durell has been in the fitness field for most of his life. Starting out as a physical therapist assistant, he moved on strength coaching in collegiate football and NFL teams and he has owned and operated the Rock Solid Fitness personal training studio for over 40 years. His goal is to help people - especially those over 50 years of age - to get fit and stay strong throughout their remaining years.

His website, https://strengthafter50.com, is very popular and contains a multitude of training programs and blog posts with information to help users get stronger and enjoy active retirements.

His free report New Rules for Strength Training After 50 is available on his website, along with 4 free workout videos.

The idea of "lifequakes" or "lightning-strike moments" is taken from the book "Life is in the Transitions", by Bruce Feiler. To summarize it, there are moments in our lives that cause upheaval and result in our taking a different path than we were originally taking. We can't see these moments clearly when we're experiencing them, but looking back on our lives, we can identify at least some of the moments that caused changes in our life trajectory.

Retirement is one of those moments, for sure, and whether it comes as an expected change or is thrust upon us by some outside force (like maybe a pandemic...) there are changes. What we  with the moment - and the changes - is up to us. Why not make the most of it?

In this episode, Jacquie figures out what people are looking for when they say they want "freedom".

Genetic engineering opens up a lot of possibilities. What if you didn't have to grow old? Where would Beyond Retirement be, if nobody ever got to retirement?

Mark Ryall's novel, Age-Decoded, deals with a world where this is the case.

Step into the future... check it out!

Matt Franklin is a marketing professional, a video producer, and a serial entrepreneur. Producing corporate sales/training/marketing videos is his bread and butter, and he has been fortunate to work all over the world with smart people and great companies. Matt has invented and co-invented multiple products, including PostureNOW, which earned a Shark Tank appearance and has become a multi-million-dollar selling product.

He's been studying retirement for a while now and has come to the resounding conclusion that entrepreneurs simply do not think about retirement at all. They seem to have some misguided belief that their business is either going to carry them through retirement or they're going to be able to sell it and the profit from that sale will tide them over.

He started his own podcast, The Rogue Retirement Lounge, so he could change that point of view. His show is a retirement planning show specifically for entrepreneurs and self-employed people.

He's a firm believer in having a side hustle, to help you along before retirement, but also to help you out afterward. You never know when you might need some extra cash.

He's developed a business plan for retirement that includes three phases:

1. Action Years - you're able to travel, physical ability is high
2. Settling Down Years - age is taking its toll, maybe your hobbies are closer to home now, easier on the body
3. Dependent Years - have to look seriously at long-term care, in-home assistance, family longevity

Check Matt out at rogueretirementlounge.com

If you're looking for a way to reach me, go to www.beyondretirement.ca and leave me a note.

Diana Place founded Third Act Quest to help reframe aging for individuals in the workplace and in society in general so they can reimagine lives of joy, meaning, and purpose for the decades to come.

She shares with us the history behind Third Act Quest - which is designed to help people go on a journey of understanding & clarity about their llives -  and describes the various programs that she offers.

We've all got plenty of transitions in our lives and we've come through them all. Diana discusses how to master the changes when they occur.

She provides a quick outline of the group coaching program, discussing the 4 stages involved: assessment, the vision process to identify your WHY, brainstorming to put together a prototype that fuels your imagination, and finally putting together your personal plan.

The Living Forward program involves either group or individual coaching and now has an independent study program as well. Group coaching is done in sessions scheduled throughout the year, while independent and individual coaching can be started at any time.

Diana has also instigated Talking Circles, free Zoom chats that anyone can join. No registration required. They occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, at 7:30pm EST. 

Please reach out to Diana on her website at Third Act Quest

Complimentary Discovery Calls can be booked online, to see if you are a fit to work together.

She can also be reached via email: Diana@thirdactquest.com

Orest, more popularly known as The Old Guy, has a blog called Old Guy Talks.  His information on antiaging, for men & women, can be found at https://oldguytalks.com/category/sex-drugs-mind-body/

He's also got a podcast, Old Guy Talks To Me.  You can also find it on the Stitcher site: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/old-guy-talks-podcast

In the podcast and on his website, he shares information that helps older guys create kickass lives for themselves and those they love. He talks without hesitation about things that most people don't want to talk about. 

He's also got a website called http://myjunkdoesnotwork.com which is  a pretty straightforward description of the information available there!

Orest discusses various products and methods to help listeners stay younger at heart as they age.

The product he mentioned, VitalC, is a powerful antioxidant and you can find out more information at https://www.myvitalc.com/oldguytalks/

Dragon Boat clubs are cropping up all over the world. This is a fast-growing sport that anyone can get involved in, whether you're in your 20's or your 70's! There is a spot on the paddling team for every fitness level as well.

Sabrina Watson discusses all the ins and outs of the sport and explains how it can offer world travel to participants. It might be time to go check it out near you! All you have to do is Google it!

Ken Wentworth realized one day that working for someone else was not the future he envisioned for himself. He rode down the elevator from his office one day and by the time he reached the bottom floor, he'd decided to leave the "security" of the corporate world. He's never looked back!

Mr. Biz explains how to get the best results in your life...by using SMAC:

Start with YES

Model expert behaviour

Accountability

Consistent perseverance

Please follow him on social media:

Website: www.MrBizSolutions.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrBizSolutions/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-mr-biz-wentworth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrbizsolutions/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrBizTweets

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXYqGhN6d2OykFpJjkuIsuw

“Pathway to Profits”: https://amzn.to/2J5QV6Q

“How to Be a Cash Flow Pro”: https://amzn.to/2vvPWF6

Brenden Kumarasamy is the founder of MasterTalk, a business devoted to helping people communicate more effectively.

Brenden coaches people of all ages and from all walks of life. He helps individuals overcome the fear of public speaking, prepare for presentations, or nail that next job interview.

His YouTube channel, MasterTalk, has a variety of free resources to help individuals at all levels improve various aspects of their communication skills.

Find out more about Brenden at https://mastertalk.ca

He can also be found on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteryourtalk/

Be sure to look Nick up:

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dursonj/

You can subscribe to his program to learn about saving money quickly: https://nickdurso.com/

What is house sitting?

Do you get paid for house sitting?

Where can you get sits?

How long do they last?

These are just some of the questions being answered in this mini-series. Be sure to tune in for all parts!

Eric Weigel calls himself a Retirement Architect. He is the founder of Retire with Possibilities, an advisory and retirement coaching firm dedicated to helping people consciously design their own journey into retirement.

He is a Certified Professional Retirement Coach and University of Chicago MBA grad with more than 3 decades of experience. He's also the author of "Reimagining Retirement: 9 Keys to True Wealth".

Starting at timestamp 9:00, Eric talks about "NET WEALTH", an acronym he created to identify what he feels are the nine key components necessary for a happy retirement. He believes that traditional retirement planning looks at the first three keys, the answers to where and how you're going to retire:

• Nest
• Earnings
• Time

But the next six keys are crucial to how you see yourself in the future:

• Work
• Emotional energy
• Achievements
• Learning
• Tribe
• Health

He also talks about the need for balance between an "easy" life and a "fulfilling" life, because it's important to have both.

Eric can be reached through his website, https://retirewithpossibilities.com

Anna and her husband live in Gaylord, Michigan, at Hammerhead Shark Ranch, where they run a specialty berry farm and a Bed & Breakfast. You can check it out here:

https://hammerheadsharkranch.business.site/

Anna owns and operates Zenergy Massage. Check it out here:

https://www.zenergyhq.com

Make sure you check back - or sign up for updates - because a TON of new activities are going to be available in the future!

Joe Curry specializes in simplifying the financial lives of people approaching or within retirement. He is the host of the podcast Your Retirement Planning Simplified and is a Certified Financial Planner. Joe is the Owner & CEO of Matthews + Associates, located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, where Joe and his team help Canadian retirees and those within a few years of retirement (work-optional) achieve True Wealth, which Joe believes is a combination of achieving financial freedom, spending time doing the things you love with the people you love, and having the ability to create opportunities for those that matter most to you.

Many people don't expect to talk about their values and purpose when meeting with a financial planner. But discussing these fundamental aspects of life can open up new possibilities and help individuals think more deeply about their retirement goals.

Joe introduces his Retirement Navigator and shares two sections of the program: understanding core values and finding purpose. He explains how, by clarifying their values and aligning their spending with them, people are better able to plan for a fulfilling retirement.

We explore the concept of "unique ability" and how it applies not just to business owners, but also to retirement. We discuss the importance of identifying and prioritizing activities that align with our skills and bring us joy, while minimizing those that don't. And we learn that it's okay for preferences and interests to evolve and change over time, allowing us to adapt and continue evolving.

But that's not all! Joe also shares insights on retirement planning strategies, the importance of starting early, and determining if retirement is the right decision for you. He discusses allocating income for retirement expenses, testing the viability of our retirement plans, and he uses examples to better understand values.

Throughout the episode, we see how Joe's own values shape his approach to retirement planning. And we discover that retirement isn't just a time to relax and enjoy ourselves—it's an opportunity to reconnect with our core values and start living according to them.

Find out more about how Joe can help you:

Website: https://www.retirementplanningsimplified.ca/

(You will also find the Retirement Navigator on the website)

Podcast: Your Retirement Planning Simplified

Laura Black is a retired lawyer, an award-winning businesswoman, and the author of Climbing Down the Ladder: A Journey to Another Kind of Happy. After completing law school and beginning her career as a lawyer, she and her business partner built the world's largest legal staffing company.

She joins us this week to share some of her insights into how to make retirement the best it can be:

1. Prioritizing Happiness
2. Finding Fulfillment and Letting Go
3. Expanding the Spokes on the Wheel of Life

LINKS:

Connect with Laura via email: lauracelesteblack@gmail.com

Follow Laura on Instagram: agingwomanconfessingstuff

Check out Laura's website: Www.Laurablack.net

Sandra started planning for retirement before it happened... sort of. She wanted to travel, so she got a van outfitted for it. But she knew she wasn't going to travel ALL the time, just like she wouldn't be staying in her "sticks & bricks" place ALL the time.

She also knew that life couldn't be planned completely - her favourite quote (author unknown, so we can't attribute it to somone) - is:

But being a "reformed" planner means that there are still lots of things that get planned. For example, she's got a fear of bridges, so she had to have plans in place for travelling across the US, because she knew she would run into bridges at some point.

Sandra is making the most of her retirement, because she knows it's important. Her advice to those of us heading Beyond Retirement:

Please check out Sandra's blog and connect with her:

https://www.oldwomaninavan.com/

https://www.instagram.com/oldwomaninavan/

DaShawn is a coach, mentor and speaker who believes in the law of cause & effect. He helps individuals develop into Conscious Leaders - people who recognize and observe their thoughts, beliefs and habits and are therefore able to focus on those that move them forward.

You can find out more about DaShawn and his services at:

http://www.dashawnervin.com/

He is also on Facebook: Mindshift Mastery: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2518570954847682/

Barbara is a financial educator and the author of her first book, Tipped – the life-changing guide to financial freedom for waitresses, bartenders, strippers and all other service industry professionals.

Barbara believes that positions in the service industry are perfectly designed for people who are in their retirement phase of life. These jobs offer flexible work hours, provide opportunities for individuals to get out and socialize, and can often provide a little extra income to pay for the extras when there's no pressure to cover all the bills with a full-time job.

Find out more about Barbara:

Website: https://tippedfinance.com

Socials: @tippedfinance

There are many things that need to be considered when deciding to travel. If you've got chronic medical conditions, the list of considerations can grow exponentially.

Being prepared for any medical situation when you're away from home isn't easy or practical. But knowing what to expect and having appropriate medical coverage for the unexpected goes a long way to helping you prepare for the journey.

Your own nation's website is an excellent place to start looking for travel information, along with the website of whatever country(ies) you're hoping to travel to.

And don't forget the medical specialists - your primary care provider, pharmacist, travel medicine specialists, etc.

Many people (including your host!) are quick to say "I've got zero artistic ability and NO creativity!"

Faigie Kobre is here to tell us that this false belief is quite possibly simply the result of something you were told or experienced as a child, and given the chance to relive those youthful times with various creative media, you might just break through those false ideas and find that you're as creative and artistic as some of the artists in the galleries!

Faigie explains that there are many approaches to art and creativity and we're often sort of funnelled into thinking that a project has to turn out a certain way to be "correct"; nothing is farther from the truth! Art is meant to be carefree and as diverse as the people participating!

Check out Faigie's website for a neat little creativity bundle that can help kickstart your own creative juices: https://creativityreignited.com

Feel free to email Faigie with any questions you might have: faigie@creativityreignited.com

Mentioned in this episode:

Alumnor

Alumnor Ltd is a community based website speaking to like-minded women who understand the unique challenges of aging. Started by two best friends of over 35 years who want to empower and encourage women their age. One community to find all the resources to live your next best life. Discover supportive, like-minded women cheering your successes and encouraging your journey. Participate in live, virtual events that will invigorate your mind, heal your soul, and warm your heart. https://alumnor.ca

Alumnor

Laura’s eary life involved bullying, abuse and bankruptcy and culminated in burnout. But at the age of 19, she still managed to create, build and run the award-winning marketing company, Vision Advertising. She was a 40 Under 40 winner at only 23! She continued as CEO of Vision Advertising with major success until 2018, when she turned over active control to her successor and retired, at only 37! 

Since retirement, she has learned the formula to build a life of joy and now follows her passion to share this message with others. Her belief is that by recognizing and turning these six characteristics into habits...actions done completely on autopilot every day...you will gain mastery over your life and achieve true happiness. She explains all in  her book, "The Six Habits, Practical Tools for Bringing Your Dreams to Life."

Laura now lives in tropical bliss with her husband and pets on the island of Maui. 

Time Stamps:

8:37 - Why you don't have your dreams

10:00 - Self-reflection; glass half-empty thoughts

12:38 - Success and happiness are not external

13:45 - The Six Habits

25:25 - Roles versus Identities

31:05 - Purpose versus Profession

You can obtain a copy of her Life Purpose Guide for free.

Please take the time to visit https://www.thesixhabits.com/

Laura's website is  https://lauradibenedetto.com/

You can connect with Laura on these social media platforms:

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lauraldibenedetto/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/lauraldibenedetto/

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lldibenedetto/

Just a couple of links mentioned in the show today:

To check out how to easily make money online:

https://products.retireabc.com

To send me a quick email with questions and/or comments:

https://www.beyondretirement.ca

Click on About Me, then scroll down and click "message me" under my photo.

Or you can email me at: jacquie@retireabc.com

Originally from South Africa, born-again Christian entrepreneur Jacqueline Maddison tells her unique story of how she lost everything and rebuilt her life by her powerful relationship with God, becoming Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Beverly Hills Magazine with NO MONEY! 

Her message is one of faith, hope, and charity. She is a Spiritual Success Coach, teaching the Spiritual Secrets of Success found in her new book, the 7 Oracles of Success, so you can apply them to your own life to pursue your own impossible dream, step into your destiny, and live your dream life. 

In today's episode, Jacqueline shares her wish that we will all follow God's will, give our worries to Him and step into our true destiny, to find all the prosperity that we wish. Faith in God will result in the fulfilling of  your hopes, dreams, and wishes.

BOOKS:

7 Oracles of Success 

My Walk with the LORD

Jacqueline Maddison ORACLES

LINKS:

Please reach out to Jacqueline on any of these social media platforms:

www.jacquelinemaddison.com

www.beverlyhillsmagazine.com

www.7oraclesofsuccess.com

www.mywalkwiththelord.com

www.liveyourdreamlife.com

www.giftsofdevotion.org

Facebook: 

@RealJacquelineMaddison

@OfficialBeverlyHillsMagazine

@7OraclesofSuccess

@OfficialLiveYourDreamLife

@MyWalkWithTheLord

@GodFoundation

Instagram:

@Jacqueline.Maddison

@beverlyhillsmagazine

@_liveyourdreamlife_

@7oraclesofsuccess

@mywalkwiththelord

@GodFoundation

Dr. Lucy Burns is a general practice and lifestyle medicine physician based in Australia, who helps women in midlife rebalance their mind and body through low carb, real food programs.

At her clinic, through her online business Real Life Medicine, and on her Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast, she helps women unlearn toxic diet culture and tap into science that promotes long-lasting health and permanent weight loss.

By mid-life, most women (and many men, too) have gone through numerous diet cycles and many have serious medical issues that can be affected by nutrition levels.

Dr. Lucy explains that the body works like a fire with a woodshed beside it. As long as the body is receiving good nutrition, it burns what it needs immediately and stores the remainder (the "logs"), to be drawn out when required. But different dietary habits result in an increase in storage and difficulty in extracting the "logs" when needed, resulting in the need to eat more, even though there is ample energy available in the body already.

By correcting the eating patterns, through proper education and practice, the situation can be ameliorated and some medical conditions can be reduced or eliminated. The main goal of Dr. Lucy's programs and teachings is to help people with stress management, mindset management and mind/body balance.

Dr. Lucy focuses on a low carbohydrate, real food lifestyle and advocates for learning how to read your body's signals.

Please visit her website to find out more about her programs and how they might help you:

https://www.rlmedicine.com

Resources for listeners: https://www.rlmedicine.com/free

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-health-and-weight-loss-podcast/id1539858012

Exercise and fitness become increasingly important as we age - we NEED to keep moving if we WANT to keep moving and fueling our body properly is one key component to that equation.

Check out Daniel's website at www.danielreesmorgan.com

Please leave any comments or questions here: https://www.speakpipe.com/Beyond_Retirement

You can find Nat here:

https://theinfiniteme.com

https://www.facebook.com/iam.theinfiniteme/

In this episode Jacquie talks to Jamie Atkinson from the Entrepreneur Junkie Movement.

Jamie started working his career in corporate sales at the ambitious age of 16, rising up the ranks to sales manager, breaking records as the youngest person in the company to do so.

After his sister got cancer, his company painfully screwed him over, which became the turning point of Jamie quitting and making the decision to leave his job to gain his freedom and work for himself.

What he didn’t know is that it wasn’t as easy as everyone on Instagram made it look. Seven failed businesses later, he finally found his purpose. On a pursuit to publish the truth of hisentrepreneurial journey, he stumbled upon his true passion: podcasting.

Immediately his podcast took off, and through the lessons he learned on his journey, he started making thousands a month through his show. Realizing this, he created strategies that all entrepreneurs can use to successfully monetize their podcast and broadcast their message to the world.

You can reach Jamie at the following links:

https://www.entrepreneurjunkie.co/home

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneur-junkie-movement-with-jamie-atkinson/id1456194303

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If you don't use iTunes, you can listen to every episode by clicking here.

Dr. Sara Zeff Geber is the go-to person to consult about solo aging. She's been raising awareness about the unique needs of solo agers for over ten years.

She is on the advisory team for Nexus Insights, a think tank and incubator for revolutionary concepts in senior living and aging. She has contributed her information on aging to Forbes.com, Huffington Post, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.

A popular speaker, Dr Geber has spoken on many stages and at many conferences, with topics ranging from How Baby Boomers are Reinventing Retirement to Steps to Keep Solo Agers Happy.

She founded LifeEncore in 2011 to educate and coach boomers in how to approach retirement in a positive and creative way.

Her latest book, Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers, is an excellent road map for single and childless agers going through the next stages of life.

You can connect with Dr Geber through the following links:

https://sarazeffgeber.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarazeffgeber/

https://www.facebook.com/Lifeencore

The individual that Sara mentioned regarding more information about aging, Carol Marak, can be found at https://carolmarak.com/index.html

In this episode, Jacquie explains a bit about the two seasons of the podcast, so it's a bit clearer what's going on...at least in her mind! And then she talks about AirBNB as an accommodation option for your travel lifestyle.

It's been a lot of fun these past few years, getting to know so many guests and hearing from multiple listeners with great thoughts about the show.

But the time has come to bring it to a close. Beyond Retirement was started to guide me and all my listeners on the journey to the next stage of life.

Well, I've made it! I'm at the gate to life "Beyond Retirement" and I have to say I'm excited about the future!

As I mention in this episode, I'm looking for suggestions for a title to the book I'm writing about life beyond retirement. If I use your suggestion, I'll send you a copy of the book!! You can send your suggestions here: retireabc@gmail.com Enter as often as you like!

The possibilities I've thought of so far are:

• Beyond Retirement – Embracing a Fulfilling Life
• Creating A Vibrant Life Beyond Retirement
• The Good Life: Exploring the Non-Financial Aspects of a Great Retirement
• Golden Years: Embracing Life Beyond Retirement

If you like any of these, fire off an email and tell me so!

Thanks for listening. I appreciate you!!

Dawn Fleming and her husband own and operate Overseas Life Redesign, a global coaching and consulting company that encourages others to discover their dreams and turn them into reality, just like she did.

She also hosts the Overseas Life Redesign podcast that shares success stories of international retirement as well as advice for listeners seeking to leave their comfort zone and experience life abroad.

Dawn has written the book Create Your Dream Life, available at Amazon and other retailers. In it she helps the reader figure out what that dream life might be and how to go about getting it.

Please reach out to Dawn through any of these avenues:

https://claimyourdreamlifebook.com/

https://opats.com/

https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming

https://www.twitter.com/OverseasLifeRe

https://www.instagram.com/overseasliferedesign/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/

As you head into retirement, knowing your values helps you when you have to make decisions and choices. And recognizing that your values are not necessarily the same as your morals & ethics will set you up for success.

Julie Coraccio is an auther, a life coach and an end-of-life organizer.  

She specializes in helping people recognize and remove the clutter in their life...the stagnant energy, in all forms, that's holding them down.

By helping people clean up what's going on, she helps them see everything more clearly. Once your life is more organized, you're free to find and follow your passion.

Julie has a podcast called Clear Your Clutter Inside & Out that's been running since 2015.

You can find out all about her business and her abilities on her website reawakenyourbrilliance.com

And there is an amazing array of products to help you clear your clutter in her webstore reawakenyourbrilliance.com/shop

Kara Nicole Bitar started her journey to adulthood convinced she was going to become a lawyer. And she did! She worked hard at her profession for a number of years, slowly becoming more and more disillusioned by it. She knew there had to be more to life than what she was doing. So she set out to find out what "more" was.

She tried many different avenues and studied many different modalities before she discovered Kundalini Yoga. And that discovery has led her to many new facets of life. As well as being an instructor of Kundalini yoga, Kara is an Optimization Coach.

She offers Optimization sessions where her clients get detailed information on what their gifts and talents are, how they are structured to thrive and what may be holding them back.

She offers live-streamed yoga classes.

You can connect with Kara through the following links:

https://www.karanicolebitar.com/

https://www.instagram.com/karanicolebitar/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-nicole-bitar

https://www.facebook.com/karanicole.bitar.7

This week I review Sandi Shortt's chat about crossroads in life, mindset, and lifestyle changes, and designing a fulfilling and purposeful retirement.

One critical point that stood out to me was the idea of shifting from a mundane, gray existence to a vibrant, colorful life.

Sandi's work as a psychotherapist and coach reinforces the importance of identifying who we want to be, how we want to feel, and taking action towards those goals.

Her My Best Life exercise is an excellent tool for assessing our current situation and identifying where we want to be. By exploring the gap between those two points, we can make a roadmap towards our goals and aspirations.

Retirement is an opportunity not just to rest and relax, but to make a meaningful impact in our communities and leave a legacy that will endure.

Moving to a foreign country is a daunting undertaking, not one to be taken lightly. Do you speak the language? Are you ready for new customs and a new culture? Do you have a support system in place for when things get tough?

But it's not all doom & gloom - the opportunities to expand your knowledge of the world, to learn about life "somewhere else" ... that's an exciting draw for many.

The most important thing is to go into it with your eyes open. Be ready for things NOT to turn out as you planned; be ready to make changes as you go.

We've all accumulated a lot of "stuff" over our lifetime...what do we do with it all now?! We could leave it and let it be somebody else's problem some day...OR we can clear it out now...

Rituals are really important, so I spend a bit of time talking about the retirement rituals.

This episode sets the stage for the foreseeable future.  Who knows what's really going to happen after retirement, or tomorrow for that matter? The point is to be open to all that life has to offer - take that chance, go down that less-travelled road, make the most of the time you've got.

Walking is certainly an easy form of exercise. Most people can do it - at least for a little while. Dave Paul hosts the Walking Is Fitness podcast and last week I had the pleasure of chatting with him.

We talked about a lot of things related to walking. He had some good ideas for making the most of the time you spend on foot.

There is rarely an excuse not to take at least a short walk each day. So get out there!

Melissa Twigg is a speaker and entertainer. She can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MelissaTwiggTalks1/

and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGdGUg-BhOLGQDVxxM3iNA

She's got lots to talk about and many things to teach us! Melissa has travelled the world and seen many different lives pass through her salon when she's at home. 

Expanding a bit on the idea of PLACE being an important aspect of healthy longevity.

Healthspan, wealthspan, and lifespan are all part of creating the health longevity we're looking for.

Retirement shouldn't be considered the END of the road, but the start of the best part of the journey.

U-Shaped Happiness Curve - as we age, we're on the upswing again!

#retirement #retirementpodcast #liveyourbestlife

Merri Macartney is a 70-year-young widow who is the founder of the Don't Die Before You're Dead Movement. Her message is that in order to avoid living in the Land of Regret, we need to live every day as fully as possible and not put things off till later. Later may never come. Live NOW as that is all we have for certain.

Merri has published a couple of books that are in perfect harmony with both her witty personality and her straightforward message. Her first book is called "Thoughts from the Tub" and gathers together ideas as only a mostly single mother of four rambunctious boys can do...while stealing a few precious moments of alone time in the bathtub!

More recently, Merri has published "Don't Die Before You're Dead",  which is a bit of a roadmap to help you forge your way forward in life, as well as  a journal for keeping track of it as you go. The journal offers a bit of a guide to help you along the way.

You can follow Merri on Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/dontdiebeforeyouredead where she's gathering steam (and advice from people in the know) for her upcoming  cross-Canada RV trip, scheduled to begin in May 2021. Join the group and  be part of her journey !

You can also find Merri on her website, or through her Facebook profile:

www.merrimacartney.com
https://www.facebook.com/MerriMacartneyDDBYD

Jesus "Eddie" Campa was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. After 27 years of law enforcement experience, Eddie retired from public service and transitioned his experience and expertise to the private sector as a mentor, consultant, and sounding board. He is an internationally and nationally accredited speaker on leadership development, strategic planning, culture change, culture diversity, customer service, community engagement, law enforcement, and security.

Eddie is using his experience and skill in a variety of services/programs to help leaders carry out their activities properly - which means sometimes doing the hard stuff.

His recent book, Unmasking Leadership - What They Don't Tell You, covers exactly that - the pieces of being a leader that aren't always easy - like sometimes you have to make unpopular decisions because they're the "right thing to do". His example is the adage "the customer is always right... until he isn't".

In his interview, Eddie gives some great advice to people heading toward retirement. He reminds us that we should plan ahead of time and ensure we have a transition period, and maybe a "transition identity", because we're going to be leaving one identity behind.

You can learn more about Eddie and his programs on the following sites:

Jesuseddiecampa.com

Leadingthroughadversity.com

Teamcampa.com

Pam Krueger is a recognized investor advocate, personal finance journalist and author. She created and co-hosted the investor education TV series, MoneyTrack, which aired on PBS from 2005-2019 and was funded by the Investor Protection Trust. At the request of her viewers, she created Wealthramp as a free tool to help people who were looking for an advisor they could trust. She is also the co-host of the Friends Talk Money podcast.

Pam connects with people every day who are planning for their retirement and setting new goals. Today she talks about how to take the skills and experience you've got and combine them with your interests to find a new hobby that could turn out to be exactly what you're looking for!

You can connect with Pam on social media:

Twitter: @PamKruegerTV

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamkrueger

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamktv/

Stay up-to-date on Wealthramp too!

https://www.wealthramp.com/

Twitter: @Wealthramp

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthramp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wealthramp/

Myles Wakeham refers to himself as a contrarian. He's never followed the social mantra of college, work & retirement. He's lived all over the world and at the young age of 57, he and his wife are embarking on a new chapter in yet another country, retracing Myles' past and paying homage to the past world of music, to breathe new life into an age-old craft.

Myles has some key takeaways in his talk... you can find them at the following timestamps:

30:16 - What does the Average Joe, who isn’t independently wealthy and doesn’t have a passive income source, do when he reaches “retirement time”?

There’s no going back in time: if you didn’t start saving/investing in your 30s and just enjoyed life and floated along, there’s no golden ticket for you.

31:08 – Sometimes in life you have to make the most out of what you’ve got.

33:00 – You should have thought about your life as a marathon and not a sprint. There’s a perpetual nature that we have to live until the moment that our body gives out.

32:26 – He speaks of breaking life up into 4 quarters:

1. 1-20 yrs – Learning - to walk, talk, communicate, socialize & start getting an idea of who you are & what you’re about.
2. 20-40 yrs – Building – build a career, family, home, life,
3. 40-60 yrs – Optimization – take the skills and knowledge that you’ve acquired and use it to maximize the wealth that you have
4. 60-80 yrs – Waning – you just hope that you’ve done enough through your life to sustain you through the years when things start to deteriorate

Life is valuable – you have to take everything you can from every single moment, because you’ll never get that moment back again.

38:14 – there are things that come in sets – a universal concept of balance: Up & down, yin and yang, sunrise & sunset, waves go up and down in surfing

You can’t beat nature – learn to be synergistic – if you’re ahead of the wave and start paddling, it will pick you up and carry you.

Never buy something when it’s already upon you, never buy something that’s past you, look on the horizon for the next one, and engage well before it comes to you.

Practice the skill and you’ll do fine in any situation.

41:09 – The rich don’t have jobs.

Please connect with Myles at: https://www.beunconstrained.com

Randye Kaye is no stranger to hard work! She's been making her way in this world all her life, and she's brought up her kids along the way, teaching them how to make the most of whatever life gives you.

Reinvention is something that can happen at any time in life; being ready to try new things is always beneficial, but especially so as we age. Randye talks about the various careers she's tried throughout her life, and about the books that she's written:

Ben Behind His Voices - One Family's Journey from the Chaos of Schizophrenia to Hope is her story of the struggle her family has waged to bring happiness back to their lives after serious medical issues were discovered.

Happier Made Simple - Choose Your Words. Change Your Life helps readers take small, immediate steps to be happier, reduce stress, and change the narrative of their stories. She has taken seven core concepts with the acronym BREATHE and applied seven core phrases to the concepts:

• Being - Be Here Now
• Reality - It Is What It Is
• Engagement - We're All Connected
• Appreciation - This Is Good
• Trust - All Will Be Well
• Humor - Isn't That Interesting?
• Esteem - Whatever Happens, I'll Handle It

Definitely a multipotentialite, Randye is a national voice talent and actress, a part-time newscaster and classical music host on NPR affiliates WSHU-FM and AM, a gifted audiobook narrator; she speaks frequently to professional providers and families about the process of coping with the challenges – including stigma – when mental illness strikes a loved one. She hosted the talk show “Issues and Answers” on Connecticut TV, “The Life Talk show” on radio and podcast, and now produces and hosts the podcast “Schizophrenia: 3 Moms in the Trenches.”

Please reach out to Randye on either of her book websites listed above, on her Facebook podcast page, or via LinkedIn.

https://useworkhero.com/

https://www.freedomlovin.com/

The website we use to compare locations is www.numbeo.com

No show notes, folks!

Please visit https://www.beyondretirement.ca

Daniel Mangena is an entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, a philanthropist, a best-selling author, and a qualified Reality Transurfing practitioner. His work has been featured in major publications all over the world including NBC, CBS, Market Watch, and FOX. He was also recently included in a recent feature of The Wall St Journal called Masters of Success. Through his work he aims to serve and uplift the lives of as many people as possible, helping them to live abundant, joyful, purpose-driven lives.

He explains his Beyond Intention Paradigm, which is a 4-step process:

1. Accept – mindset
2. Clear – action
3. Gratitude – way of life
4. Listen, reflection, observation

Dan also has a few coaching programs available, focusing on financial abundance. He says they focus on financial abundance because when the worries of finances are removed from the equation, people have more mental and emotional ability to look for solutions to their other problems.

Dan has written a number of books and he indicated that these would be most relevant to people on their way or already in retirement.

The Dreamers' Manifesto - inspires people to connect with what lights their soul on fire and gives them the understanding that they deserve it; it follows Dan's catchphrase: "dream with your eyes open"

Stepping Beyond Intention - describes Dan's 4-step model, where it came from, and how to apply it to your life.

Please follow Dan on Instagram: @dreamerceo and check out his website: dreamwithdan.com

Reach out to Dan for a conversation about where you're heading, at daniel@dreamwithdan.com

near Technology provides tech support for people aged 50+, and I think it's a great service! They will provide as much or as little help as you need to solve your technology issues.

As we age, sometimes we're faced with problems that we simply can't figure out on our own - at least not the first time. Having a service at our fingertips to help when we need it means we don't have to struggle as much.

Let's face it - the IT department in our last job really did help sometimes, even if we always complained about what they did!

Mark Ryall taught economics and mathematics for over two decades and coaches cross-country running, a sport which he feels improves mental and physical strength and promotes teamwork and mutual support. His education includes BSc (University of Waterloo), MBA (York University), and PhD (University of Toronto, Education).

Mark also competes in triathlons and represented Canada in the 2019 World Age-Group Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland. He enjoys acrylic art, painting historic structures, landscapes, and sports portraits.

The speculative fiction Age-Decoded is Mark’s first novel. He wrote the first draft about ten years ago to educate himself and the world about the imminent tsunami of genetic engineering. CRISPR-like technology will impact humans in physical and psychological ways, thus fundamentally affecting what it means to be human. The story peers 100-200 years into the future, allowing the reader to critically imagine and feel this new scientific frontier.

Mark talks about how retirement is a great time of life - where you can do whatever you want - and it's important to make the most of it. He encourages listeners to continue to grow and learn as they age; growing older is a privilege not afforded to everyone.

Please reach out to Mark through Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Mark-Ryall-2?q=mark%20ryall or via email at markpryall@gmail.com

His book, Age Decoded, is available at Amazon and other retailers.

We touched on lots of things last week, but the big takeaway for me is the idea that you have to give yourself some grace and take the time to do something a few times before you decide you're "no good" at it.

We don't become world famous musicians or athletes after trying something once; neither do we become great painters, writers, hula hoopers, or parents by just doing the activity once.

Retirement is the same - it takes practice, and it takes perseverance, to get it right. Be kind to yourself and try again if something doesn't go as you planned it the first time!

Victoria is a former director of Ernst & Young in London, she founded Northern Lights PR over 30 years ago and is still its CEO, along with being the CEO of Next-Up, which she launched to inspire people to find new ways to use their skills to ensure continued well-being in what she calls unretirement. Next-Up also runs pre-retirement workshops for corporations and professional firms to help them understand the impact of retirement on mental health.

Victoria firmly believes that there is so much more to be gained from staying active than from retiring from whatever you are doing. Helping people figure out how to best use their skills - to the advantage of both the giver and receiver in any situation - keeps people active and vital for many years.

Please reach out to Victoria to find out more about the programs and opportunities offered by Next-Up

https://www.next-up.com

Georgia Bamber is a wife and a mother to two teenage boys, an endurance athlete and a yogi. She's also a success coach, a speaker and the author of “Achieve Anything You Want”. She teaches the tools and strategies needed to make change happen. Through her work she helps people make positive changes in their personal or professional lives and reach their goals. 

Georgia has an MBA, a Masters in Counselling Psychology, is a certified Life Coach and she’s certified in Plant-Based Nutrition.

Please visit her website https://georgiabamber.com for more information about her coaching and her book.

Time stamps:

2:04 - key to getting things done: organization, structure/system, mindset

3:50 - Mindset is key; Time is what life is made of

4:15 - You always have time...you decide what you do with that time

7:45 - Jazz up routine activities by doing something differently, like taking an different route to work or brusing your teeth with the other hand

11:00 - Book "Achieve Anything You Want" - the Transformation Bridge

12:05 - 5 steps to success

The story of one woman's journey from reality to rags to riches. Angela discusses the realities of life - how it's not just about what you have or who you're with - your place in life and the levels and goals you achieve are intricately tied to the effort you're willing to put into your existence.

Please check out Angela's works on Amazon ("Reality to Rags to Riches - The Story and Life of an Ex-NFL Wife") and on her website: https://www.inotherwordsbystone.com/

You can check out the websites I mention here:

www.theminimalists.com

www.apartmenttherapy.com

Paul Moore is the managing partner of Wellings Capital, a real estate investment firm that helps high earners and people with high net worth protect and grow their wealth through passive real estate investing.

Paul obtained an engineering degree and an MBA from Ohio State. After a few years of work for the Ford Motor Company, he co-founded a staffing firm and was a finalist for the Michigan Entrepreneur of the Year award two years in a row. He sold his firm and began investing in real estate. He’s a busy fellow, currently co-hosting two podcasts, The Art of Investing and How to Lose Money, as well as doing live video and providing blog content on a weekly basis to Fox Business and BiggerPockets, and he’s the author of at least two books on investing.

Paul talks about the importance of having a "WHY" in your life - a driving force that keeps you going - regardless of what you're doing. He discovered early in his retirement that you can't just "do nothing"...there has to be a reason to get up every day.

His driving force is the war on human trafficking. You can hear about this at timestamp 12:05, and find out more about the project at https://exoduscry.com/  

You can learn more about Paul and his investment opportunities on his websites:

https://www.biggerpockets.com/

https://www.wellingscapital.com/

Nothing special in the notes today! It's always important to plan ahead when you're going to be away from home and the security of your "normal life". Of course you can't plan for everything...but even acknowledging THAT can save you some heartache.

Unless you're an eternal daredevil who lives for the boost of adrenaline that comes with big adventure, you'll want to do some research before you take your trip. Knowing what emergency services are available at your destination, as well as where to go to get help, will go a long way toward making the unplanned events easier to manage.

Most major countries have embassies or government offices in many locations around the world, so it shouldn't be too difficult to find assistance when required. Your country's embassy will not incur any expenses on your behalf, but they can probably help you figure out what to do in your unique situation.

Emily Bron created International Lifestyle Consulting to help others find ways to work, live, or retire overseas, and to enjoy life to the fullest without compromising health and overall well-being. She believes that by helping her clients to find the location that best matches their needs – in terms of climate, infrastructure, cultural life and community – she would ultimately be helping them to be active and enjoy the lifestyle they want and deserve.

Emily is currently in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, but plans to have an international home in the future. She personally visits every destination that she recommends, to be sure that she is completely familiar with what the location has to offer, prior to suggesting it to a client.

Be sure to check out Emily's free e-books, "The Best Places to Retire" and "Your Action Plan to Retire", both available on her webiste at https://emilybron.com/media

You can find out more about her services and reach out to Emily at any of the following links:

Her website: https://emilybron.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-bron/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.belayev

In this episode, Jacquie discusses some of the criteria you might want to consider when you're selecting your new location. We talked about this in past episodes, but there were a few more things to think about!

There are many ways to "live your best life"; it's important to find the ways that suit you best. We all have hopes and dreams throughout our lives... don't get to the end of your life and have regrets over things you haven't done.

As Mark Twain said, "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines! Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover!"

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