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I believe that living your daring life, challenging ourselves outside of our comfort zones is the most direct route to fulfillment. If you're ready to DARE I'm ready to lead the way... Check out our show where you'll dive into tales of empty nests and midlife makeovers, plus catch me flying solo with episodes packed full of tips and tricks to kick fear and doubt to the curb and boost your inner happiness. Tune in every Thursday for chats about parenting, community, resilience, and happiness, ...
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Retiring right requires a smart strategy. And if you didn’t get started early in your retirement planning, the second best time to start is now. Rick Atkinson, Founder & President of RA Retirement Advisors in Toronto, shares his insights and advice. ___________________________ It’s Back to School time. Here’s your reading list to peruse: Best Books…
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Time to take charge of your future? Design Your New Life in Retirement ________________________ Transitioning to retirement comes with challenges. And what if you love the work you’re retiring from? That makes it harder. Our guest today, Cathy Bishop-Clark shares her experiences in transitioning to retirement – and why you’ll want to have a retirem…
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Check our Best Books for Retirement ________________________ Have you considered phased retirement? Most working people dream about that day when they’ll ride off into the sunset and into retirement. But a full stop retirement isn’t for everyone. It can make the transition to retirement quite challenging. Many people are choosing insread to glide i…
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The early registration discount for Design Your Life in Retirement ends on August 15th. Register here ______________________ If you’re pondering early retirement, have you considered another option? For some people a sabbatical offers an an opportunity to recharge, reflect and to experience a new adventure. Steve Hoffman’s book A Season for That de…
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! Welcome to Beyond Empty Nest! Get ready to dive into Season 3, where we explore the next chapter of life with fresh insights and inspiring stories. This season is packed with must-hear topics that you won't want to miss. 🥺First up, we tackle strategies to manage anxiety, offering practical tips a…
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Do you have your affairs in order? There’s a lot to consider with something that is often put off: End-of-Life Planning. Attorney Adam Zuckerman, founder of Buried in Work, a website with resources to simplify estate planning and end-of life planning tasks. Adam joins us to discuss the steps you should take, the differences between wills and trusts…
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! One of my favorite things to do at home is to entertain. We have a big bar at our home where I try my best to ensure that I have each of our closest’s friends’ favorite drinks available. While searching for ingredients, I came across this incredible brand called Camp Craft Cocktails and their inc…
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Don’t put it off: Design Your New Life in Retirement Group Program Register here ______________________ Last week before heading off on a family vacation in Colorado, I was reminded of the power of a deadline. Getting things done before vacation is one thing, but are there things you really want to do but are putting them off? Jodi Wellman, author …
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How will you make a difference? Registration for the next Designing Your New Life Group is now open. Learn more here. ________________________ When it comes time for your next chapter, do you want to make a difference? One avenue to do so is through mentoring. In director Jay Silverman’s new heartwarming film “Camera” Beau Bridges plays Eric, an ag…
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! As our nests become empty and we enter midlife, there's a lot of talk about downsizing and decluttering. And although there are many benefits to simplifying our lives by getting rid of stuff, there's also another perspective to keep in mind. That perspective is to have things around you that matt…
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Start finding your new tribe. Registration for the next Designing Your New Life Group is now open. Learn more here. _______________________ Get smarter about social connections. Science journalist David Robson rejoins us to discuss his new book The Laws of Connection: The Scientific Secrets of Building a Strong Social Network. David Robson joins us…
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! I’m ready to do-away with age-old notions of what we should do, how we should act, and how we should dress when we’re in our midlife years! I’m tired of being forced to fit a narrative that is dated and unrealistic, and you should be too! Join me and my guest this week in changing the narrative f…
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You may not know yet when you’ll retire, but there will be a broader context for your retirement. And while no one knows exactly what the future will bring, it’s wise to consider emerging trends that may impact your next act. Futurist Robert B. Tucker joins us to discuss some of those trends – and why you need to “futurize” your next act in your th…
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Early Bird Registration is Now Open for the September Design Your New Life in Retirement Program – Learn More ________________________ Who do you want be when you grow up? It’s a question we were all asked in our youth – and it may be a fruitful question to consider now as you consider your next phase of life. It was a catalyst for our guest today …
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! This one is for all the moms out there getting ready to send their kids off to college! 🎒I'm going to share with you three essential conversations that you want to have with your college bound child that I WISH I had had with mine. As a result of not being proactive in having these conversations …
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Time to Reinvent? Early Bird Registration is Now Open for the September Design Your New Life in Retirement Program – Learn More ________________________ Let’s face it. Retirement isn’t for everyone – especially a “traditional retirement.” An increasing number of people are choosing to work longer or to reinvent themselves and create their own new p…
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! Do you have a secret dream? Are you dimming your light because of the fear that people will judge you for what you really want to do with your life? If you are keeping this secret dream hidden because of doubt and fear, my next guest is going to share with you how to unleash that. Cheldin has pla…
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Aging may be on your mind this week. And it’s an often overlooked aspect of planning for retirement. Coleen T. Murphy, a leading scholar of aging, and the author of How We Age: The Science of Longevity, details how recent research on model systems, combined with breakthroughs in genomic methods, have allowed scientists to probe the molecular mechan…
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! Change can be daunting. It brings about uncertainty, fear, and often pushes us out of our comfort zones. But here's the thing….change is inevitable, especially as we navigate the landscape of midlife. And while it may seem scary, it's also the key to unlocking our next chapter, a chapter that can…
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What challenges could derail men’s retirements? Journalist and associate professor Dawn Fallik joins us to discuss what she learned in the research for her article in Kiplinger Why So Many Men are Bad at Retirement. And we explore what men can learn from women that may save men’s retirements. Dawn Fallik joins us from Philadelphia. ________________…
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! Can you really unlock purpose, meaning and fulfillment in your life through something as simple as playing?! Society has tried to tell us that playing is just for kids. I’m here to remind you that it’s not. We were all once kids who would play for hours, and there is always a part of us that miss…
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Don’t underestimate the transition to retirement. How do you build a bridge from your full-time working life to your new life of freedom in retirement? It starts with doing your homework and managing your expectations for the transition period. Many people expect it to be like that last day of school before summer – running off to full-time fun, on…
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! Have you ever had something you’re passionate about achieving but that you’ve put on the backburner for various reasons? Maybe you pursued a different career, or were raising a family, or maybe you were simply trying to navigate the demands of life and somehow that passion became buried. Does thi…
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It’s easy to fall into a rut. What could taking up a new pursuit or a new challenge do for you? Today’s guest, Joe Simonetta is living a diverse, interesting and fulfilling life. Last year he decided to take on a new challenge at 80. He decided to compete in a triathlon. Not only was it his first triathlon, it was his first race – of any kind. And …
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! Based on a recent article in Forbes Health, young adults 18 to 25 in the U. S. experience the highest rates of mental illness at 36. 2%, followed by those ages 26 to 49 at 29. 4%. Adults ages 50 and over are at almost 14%. That's us. Anxiety isn't just reserved for just the young or the old, it d…
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Retirement offers the opportunity to pursue new interests, hobbies and pursuits. But getting retirement right takes practice. How do you start? Mary Jo Hoffman shares her story of how a daily photography practice on her daily walks with her dog evolved, culminating in her new book STILL:The Art of Noticing. Mary Jo Hoffman joins us from Minnesota. …
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! All right, ladies and gentlemen, if you're out there listening, who else here identifies themselves as a fixer? I'm here to tell you that most women do, especially moms. And look, it makes sense, right? When our children are born, they're a hundred percent reliant on us to thrive, to eat, to be c…
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Is it possible to get healthier as you get older? Dr. Michael Greger knows how and why that’s possible. He visits with us to discuss his new book How Not to Age: The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older. Dr. Greger joins us from Maryland. _________________________ Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM is a physician, New York Times best-s…
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! Downsizing. It’s a term filled with promise, but also with uncertainty. As we transition into the empty nest phase, downsizing becomes increasingly appealing. Yet, the mere thought of parting ways with a lifetime of memories can be overwhelming. Where do we even begin? What do we keep and what do…
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You’re wise to be planning for your retirement. But the best-laid plans can be turned upside down in an instant. Sarah Cart joins us to share her experience and her new book On My Way Back to You: One Couple’s Journey through Catastrophic Illness to Healing and Hope. Sarah Cart joins us from Massachusetts. _________________________ Bio Sarah Cart w…
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! Today, we will discuss a topic close to the hearts of many women in our Moms Who Dare community: prioritizing oneself during change and transition. For many mothers and fathers, parenting often becomes synonymous with their identity. But once your children leave the nest and go on their own adven…
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There are a lot of variables to consider in planning for retirement. A big one is longevity. We don’t know how long we’ll live, but we should plan for a long life. But there’s more to consider than just our lifespan. Rejoining us is Maddy Dychtwald, co-founder of Age Wave, to discuss her new book Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healths…
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! In today's fast-paced and often stressful world, it's easy to get caught up in the negativity and frustration that seem to surround us. It feels like people are quicker than ever to become irritable over trivial matters, adding to the tension and stress we navigate daily. But with all of this cha…
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It’s time to step back and look at the best of our podcast conversations earlier this year with some brief clips to help you retire smarter. Links to the full conversations are below: The Balancing Act in Retirement – Stew Friedman The Portfolio Life – Christina Wallace Rightsize Your Life for a Brighter Future – Marni Jameson From Cravings to Cont…
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! Midlife is often marked by transitions, both expected and unexpected. Could improv help us thrive during these changes? To answer this question, my friend and the architect behind Unscripted Productions, Will Dennis, is joining us. As a seasoned teacher, improv virtuoso, certified coach, and devo…
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Our memory seems like a mystery. Why can I rattle off the stating lineup of the 1967 Red Sox but can’t remember what had for lunch yesterday? Charan Ranganath can explain. He joins us to discuss his new book Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory’s Power to Hold on to What Mattersand what we can do to strengthen our cognitive fitness. Charan Ranganath j…
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There’s a lot we can learn – and relearn – from the younger people in our midst. They do many things in a way that’s highly beneficial for older adults. Dr. Hasan Merali is the author of the new book, Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas, which shows us how toddlers bring out the best in humanity and how we can, too. It’s a whole new way of look…
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! In today's world, it's all too easy to feel like we're losing sight of ourselves and the people around us. Despite our best efforts, we often find ourselves tangled in a web of self-defeating thoughts and behaviors, leaving us drained. But the good news is, that change is possible. It starts with…
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We’re surrounded by uncertainty and we don’t like the feeling of not knowing. But there’s often hidden strength in some things that make us uncomfortable. Maggie Jackson’s new book explores the research that shows that uncertainty is not a weakness, but instead can be a powerful tool for navigating complexity with creativity and adaptability. Maggi…
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Are you ready for the second half of life? Allen Hunt believes we should be more precise and instead concentrate on preparing for the fourth quarter of our lives once we hit our sixties. It helps us focus with a heightened sense of urgency and it can inspire us to be more intentional about the things that matter most. Allen Hunt joins us from Atlan…
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! Today I'm giving you caution. I'm cautioning you to pay attention to your thought patterns. That's the advice from one of my favorite life coaches, Dr. Richard Carlson. His “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” books have been my go-to life guides for decades. In this episode, I want to share why I'm so …
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A lot of our day-to-day behavior comes from habits. They create useful short cuts. But while they’re efficient, many lack something important – meaning. That’s where rituals come in. From the civic and religious rituals that commemorate key milestones and special events to our morning routines, they add a valuable emotional dimension to our lives. …
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! Today we’re talking about the Big M - Menopause! This life phase leaves women frustrated, stressed, and even angry. Hot flashes, interruptive sleep, weight gain - oh my! If you're nodding along, feeling exasperated by the changes happening in your body, trust me, you're not alone. Like many other…
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Doesn’t everyone deserve a dignified retirement? Rather than fixing our retirement system, working longer is often seen as the solution to finance retirement. But for people with physically demanding jobs or people grappling with health issues or disabilities, working longer is not an option. Teresa Ghilarducci joins us to discuss her new book Work…
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! Are you questioning your identity? Perhaps you've devoted years only to motherhood or a specific career, leaving little space for exploration beyond those boundaries. If this resonates with you, know that you're not alone. Today, I'm excited to introduce someone who can navigate us through the jo…
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Are you ready to make giving back your second act? That’s the question posed by AmeriCorps Seniors. While volunteering can make a huge difference in the lives of others, it offers many benefits for you too. Atalaya Sergi joins us to discuss how AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers are making a difference by redeploying their skills and experience, includi…
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What will you be retiring to? Don’t just wing it. Design it. Join our next Design Your New Life in Retirement small group program starting on April 26th. There’s one spot left… _________________________ What lessons learned can you glean from a top financial advisor who’s helped many people successfully retire? Scott Hanson, of Allworth Financial, …
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! “I’m not smart”. This is a belief that’s been running on constant replay in my mind for decades, and when you give credence to the voices in your head, you often find evidence to support them. Today, I'm talking about a topic that's close to my heart and vital for our well-being: self-talk. In th…
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What are you retiring to? Don’t drift into it. Design it. Join us in the next Design Your New Life in Retirement group program starting April 26th. __________________________ I’ve just completed my second year as a grandfather. Like anyone finishing their sophomore year, I know twice as much as I did a year ago, but still have a lot to learn. In my…
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Send us a Text- Share 1 Take away from this episode! For over 20 years, Maureen Clancy has been helping women go from being lost and afraid to calm and capable during big life changes. Maureen is a licensed therapist with a unique twist on healing. In her Gate Passages Framework, she fuses traditional psychotherapy with holistic therapies like Reik…
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