Best Rock Your Bliss Podcasts (2024)

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Making Travel Dreams Come True: Barbara’s Costa Rica Adventure 19:52

8d ago19:52

19:52

In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome back Barbara, who will be sharing the exciting details of her long-awaited family trip to Costa Rica. After years of anticipation and multiple pandemic-related delays, Barbara's dream vacation is finally happening. She'll discuss everything from the origins of this epic journey to the meticulous plannin…

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Preparing for the Future: Safety, Cancer Care, and End-of-Life Decisions 31:49

2M ago31:49

31:49

In this episode, host Kathe Kline and guest Barbara delve into crucial aspects of end-of-life planning and the importance of safety for older adults. They discuss bathroom accessibility improvements, emphasizing the need for thoughtful renovations to prevent falls. Barbara shares her personal journey as a breast cancer patient, highlighting her exp…

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The Fear Factor 6:20

2M ago6:20

6:20

Blissful feels plenty of fear and anxiety before a thru-hike, but she manages her fears by asking, “If the worst happens, then what?” The answers to those questions helps us think more rationally rather than being paralyzed by anxiety, and thus live a more zesty and adventurous life. All of us feel fear at least some of the time that can hold us ba…

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Embracing Change: Barbara's Cancer Recovery Journey and Journey to Healing 35:32

2M ago35:32

35:32

Host Kathe Kline sits down with guest Barbara, who shares her emotional journey after undergoing surgery for breast cancer. Barbara discusses the challenges of the surgical process, the physical and emotional toll of post-surgery recovery, and the impact of her diagnosis on her retirement plans. The conversation delves into the complexities of acce…

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Personal and Business growth with Leia 2:51:51

3M ago2:51:51

2:51:51

This week I speak to Leia, business coach and badass. Our discussion includes personal and business growth, cultural exchange, women's health, life challenges, and visualization abilities. We share our personal experiences and perspectives, emphasizing the importance of integrating personal and business growth, cultural exchange, and self-advocacy.…

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Breathing & Chaga w/ Gavin 47:20

3M ago47:20

47:20

Gavin is a breath of fresh air and his products are amazing, Join us to learn about The Chaga Company and how learning to breath can change your life. Transcripts will be up soon...By Siobhan

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Webster Street Tapes w/ Matt 1:30:27

4M ago1:30:27

1:30:27

Siobhan and Matt exchanged their experiences and perspectives on various topics, including the California DMV, Arizona gun laws, finding joy and meaning in life, and personal preferences. Matt shares his thoughts on ancient siege warfare and the validity of accounts of forgotten knowledge. Matt emphasized the value of learning and exploring new top…

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Epilepsy and Traditions with Ana 1:56:48

4M ago1:56:48

1:56:48

Join me and my creative partner Ana for a chat and some laughs.. we share personal stories of immigration, identity formation, and cultural exchange. We discuss our experiences with creative writing, personal growth, and loss, highlighting the importance of empathy and mutual understanding. Siobhan and Ana also share our experiences with managing e…

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Grace and Gratitude: Barbara's Cancer Journey and Seeking Support 37:43

4M ago37:43

37:43

In this episode of "Rock Your Retirement," host Kathe Kline is joined by Barbara as they delve into a deeply personal and poignant discussion surrounding Barbara's recent breast cancer diagnosis. This heartfelt conversation touches upon the emotional upheaval and complexities of navigating medical procedures, support, and the fear of recurrence. Th…

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The RightSize Mindset: Transforming Your Home and Happiness 36:06

5M ago36:06

36:06

Kathe Kline invites special guests Barbara Mock and Marni Jameson to unwrap the art of living simply and meaningfully as we progress through the various stages of retirement. Marni's newest book, Rightsize Today, is a must read for anyone considering changing homes, changing locations, or rethinking how to live in their current home.…

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Breast Cancer Trail: You're done! 7:58

6M ago7:58

7:58

Blissful is given the "all clear" by her surgeon and gets ready to step into the rest of her life. Surgery for breast cancer has completely changed Blissful's body, but has given her a new power of bravery and knowing herself better. One friend calls her a "sur-thriver" facing down the situation directly, and trying to do what St. Paul said, to "re…

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Moving Beyond the RV: Downsizing, Community, and Redefining Retirement 29:31

6M ago29:31

29:31

In this episode of the Rock Your Retirement Show, host Kathe Kline is joined by guest Barbara to discuss the challenges and experiences of moving and downsizing after years of RV living. Barbara shares her journey from living in an RV as a snowbird to downsizing and finally moving into a new home closer to family, detailing the emotional and practi…

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cancer thriver 12:32

6M ago12:32

12:32

Blissful takes her first hike on a trail after surgery for breast cancer and decides she prefers to be described as a "thriver" – or even "aliver" – rather than survivor. It's a hot, humid summer day at Lebanon Hills, a region carved by glaciers with kettles and eskers, plus the singing of numerous birds. Blissful's surgeon tells her it's time to p…

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Inhabiting the Vulnerable Space 8:36

6M ago8:36

8:36

As Blissful heals from a bilateral mastectomy due to breast cancer, she reflects on the person she wants to be going forward. Blissful is incredibly lucky in only having to undergo a radical surgery to rid her body of cancer. Step by step walking through her neighborhood, she slowly recovers back to her hiker self. The American writer Joyce Carol O…

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Good Luck, Bad Luck 11:54

7M ago11:54

11:54

When Blissful is diagnosed with breast cancer, she undergoes a bilateral mastectomy to save her life and secure her future. A friend tells Blissful she has it easy because she has a partner in her husband Richard. Indeed, she is incredibly grateful to be part of a team because it's helped her navigate some very tough times in her life. Blissful's v…

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Breast Cancer Trail: Bye, Bye Boobs 12:54

7M ago12:54

12:54

Blissful begins her cancer journey looking back at her life as a woman. Blissful spends the days before a bilateral mastectomy gathering together a team of supportive women who have been through the procedure. She also walks, hikes, bikes, swims, kayaks all in an effort to calm herself – or running away from panic. In looking forward to being flat-…

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Barbara's European Escapade: Golfing in Spain, Glamping in Ireland, and Chasing Waterfalls in Iceland 43:31

7M ago43:31

43:31

In this episode, Barbara tells us about her incredible three-week trip to Ireland, Iceland, and Spain. Join us as Barbara shares her and her husband's adventures, from glamping in Ireland to witnessing volcanic activity in Iceland and attending the Solheim Cup in Spain. Get ready to be inspired by their travel experiences and learn valuable tips fo…

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Appalachian Trail: going home 15:30

7M ago15:30

15:30

Blissful wraps up her hike of the Appalachian Trail in Maine to head home for cancer treatment. The two days between Monson and Caratunk are rain-free and magical with a winter wren, hermit thrush, northern parula plus warty frogs and a curious snake. It's two big mountains with views including Moxie Bald and Pleasant Pond with glorious views of hu…

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Appalachian Trail: Magic at Moxie Bald Pond 15:16

7M ago15:16

15:16

Blissful makes it out of the 100 Mile Wilderness and receives a call from her doctor calling her home to have a bilateral mastectomy. It's wet and muddy but mostly road out to Monson, Maine, the first town in ten days. She has to go home, but not immediately, and can head back on trail for at least a few more days. And it's perfect timing in sunny …

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Appalachian Trail: gratitude for hiker and creature alike 12:33

7M ago12:33

12:33

The trail is hard in rain, mud and cold, but Blissful gets the boost she needs from hiker and creature. It's mountainous now in the 100-mile Wilderness, revealing only misty views of distant lakes enveloped in thick forest. The "Sibs", two thru-hikers also from Minnesota, plus "Shoes," a barefoot hiker, meet her and offer encouragement. As does Fou…

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Appalachian Trail: White Cap Mountain 14:05

8M ago14:05

14:05

Blissful crosses a high, exposed peak in fog and rain then discovers she needs to go further than she thought. Hiking south on the Appalachian Trail, it's the first high mountains since Katahdin, but the weather is manageable. And there are small surprises like twisted and stunted "krumholz" trees, wildly fluorescent fungus and wildflowers heavily …

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Artist-in-Residence | Porcupine Mountains Wilderness 11:37

8M ago11:37

11:37

Blissful creates an audio narrative as an Artist-in-Residence at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Upper Peninsula, Michigan. During her artistic residency, she immersed herself in the vividly sonorous landscape , collecting sound as she hiked. Birds, falls and the wind spoke to her about spring’s message – a message of renewal and rebir…

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Barbara is Back with New Beginnings: The Story of Downsizing, Letting Go, and Building Connections 1:00:37

8M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

In this episode of "Rock Your Retirement," Barbara returns to share her experience with downsizing and moving from her family home to a new, smaller property. She details the emotional challenges, financial decisions, and unexpected turns that she and her husband encountered during this major transition in their retirement. From selling their uniqu…

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Appalachian Trail: A River Runs Through It 12:29

8M ago12:29

12:29

Blissful makes her first dangerous ford over a swollen and dangerous river in flood from the non-stop rain. For a SOBO – or southbounder – on the Appalachian Trail, it's often wise to pay for delivery of a cache of food to break up the 10-day hike of the 100 Mile Wilderness. Right after the cache, the trail gets harder, steeply uphill into real mou…

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Appalachian Trail: you're only passing through 12:11

8M ago12:11

12:11

When seeing two Pileated Woodpecker parents up close, Blissful learns that she is only passing through and to savor the moment while it lasts. It's an easy enough day on the Appalachian Trail (AT) though rainy without any views. Blissful stops at a lovely campground on the banks of Lower Jo-Mary Lake surrounded by pink Lady Slippers, as delicate as…

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Appalachian Trail: do the next right thing 12:17

9M ago12:17

12:17

In constant rain and cold, Blissful learns the power in facing her negative feelings and using them to spur her to action rather than resignation. The trail has yet to get hard on the Appalachian Trail (AT) but the rain is drenching. Blissful can't stop in the cold and swarms of mosquitos even to eat, and is full of frustration but fellow hiker Ing…

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Appalachian Trail: one fine day 9:07

9M ago9:07

9:07

Blissful is ill-prepared for the constant damp, but discovering an inner fierceness to solve her problems and keep moving ahead. The summer of 2023 on the Appalachian Trail (AT) is the wettest in memory. But this one day in Northern Maine is thankfully dry with big wind off Rainbow Lake where Blissful is able to dry out her gear. It's all easy trai…

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Adventures, Books, and Retirement Bliss: Catching up with Betsy on The Rock Your Retirement Show 25:58

9M ago25:58

25:58

In this episode, Betsy sits down with her friend Kathe to catch up after 8 months of retirement. Betsy shares that she doesn't miss work at all and instead enjoys her newfound freedom, spending her time reading, exercising, and spending quality time with her mother-in-law. She also loves getting outdoors and recently embarked on an incredible trip …

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Appalachian Trail: nature could care less 14:19

9M ago14:19

14:19

Blissful leaves Baxter State Park to enter the 100-mile Wilderness, learning that "everything changes" including the weather. Blissful is waiting a pathology report from breast surgery, unsure if she will get the all-clear or have to manage a cancer diagnosis. Her surgeon encourages just to start hiking while she waits and here she is. Lured into t…

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Appalachian Trail: Mount Katahdin 13:13

9M ago13:13

13:13

Blissful decides to put her feet on the Appalachian Trail, beginning from the north on Mount Katahdin in Maine. Those in the know will laugh when the Appalachian Trail (AT) is described as a "footpath" as it's more a rock climbing challenge. And it's tough to get to the start, 100 miles from any airport, then a 4,000-foot climb in five miles up to …

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Pickleball, Purpose, and the Delights of Retirement Exploration 48:39

10M ago48:39

48:39

In this episode of "Rock Your Retirement," host Kathe Kline welcomes guest Betsy again, who shares her recent adventures in retirement. Betsy talks about her upcoming trip to Italy during a less busy time of year, detailing their plans to navigate the country using buses and taxis, as well as hiring a private driver for a few days. She looks forwar…

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The Art of being a Masshole with Dave Sweeney 1:47:55

11M ago1:47:55

1:47:55

Summary/Time Stamps Boston upbringing and punk scene with artist Dave Sweeney. 0:06 Dave Sweeney discusses his experience in the Boston punk scene and his art with host Siobhan. Dave met Siobhan through mutual friends at a bar on the island. Unknown Speaker grew up in Cohasset, Massachusetts, a blue-blooded town with summer cottages for wealthy cap…

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An Evening with Rory Episode 2 1:25:32

12M ago1:25:32

1:25:32

This week Rory Shields join us for episode 2 of An Evening with Rory. Rory is never short of something to say, and this can be a safe place for him to get it off his chest. The last time we spoke, there was a little bit of a theme that was focused on how Rory got here and his experience From a young age he would read a lot of Sunday newspapers for …

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Thriving in Retirement: Betsy's Update on Her First 4 Months of Retirement 17:26

12M ago17:26

17:26

In this episode of the Rock Your Retirement Show, Betsy makes a triumphant return to update host Kathe Kline on her exciting journey since retiring four months ago. From embarking on an exhilarating trip to Morocco to settling into the rhythm of retired life, Betsy shares her experiences and offers valuable insight into making the most of this newf…

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Update... 5:19

12M ago5:19

5:19

Host of Ducking Realitea talks about why there have been a lack of episodes and what's to come. Summary What's up to the decking reality world? 0:19 We are not alone when we go through hard things. 1:27 Finding our joy and asking for help. 2:57 Join us in the duck reality world every Tuesday when new episodes drop and look for the social media and …

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A Journey of Retirement: Nurturing Bonds, Overcoming Challenges, and Embracing the Golden Years 20:56

1y ago20:56

20:56

In this episode of the Rock Your Retirement Show, Betsy, a retired individual, opens up about the incredible bond she has formed with her elderly mother-in-law. Betsy recounts the recent incident where her mother-in-law suffered a compression fracture in her spine after falling out of bed. She explains how they had to rush her to the hospital and t…

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Raymond Moore 1:47:23

1y ago1:47:23

1:47:23

This week I sit down with a Raymond Moore, musician and world traveler to talk about what it was like to move to Norway and raise a family. Our conversations covers the uncomfortable subject of racism and the difference between racisms in Norway compared to racism in the US. Raymond has continued to smile and spread love instead of hate. I hope thi…

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Amos White and 10K Trees 1:16:45

1y ago1:16:45

1:16:45

Amos and I talk trees and he breaks down how we can help save our environment and ourselves by planting trees. https://www.100ktrees4humanity.com/ Summary/Time Stamps: How did you get involved in trees? 0:00 Welcome to the duckling reality world. Amos is passionate about trees. Sugar maple in columbus, ohio. The story of the first seedling. The sto…

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Retiring with Adventure: A Moroccan Journey and Lessons from Berber Nomads 18:40

1y ago18:40

18:40

In this podcast episode, Betsy shares her retirement story, which started with a heartfelt send-off from her co-workers and a happy hour with her husband. She then embarked on a trip to Morocco and was pleasantly surprised to learn that it could be an affordable travel destination. While there, she immersed herself in the local culture by bargainin…

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Dr Alandi Stec Part 2 1:25:15

1y ago1:25:15

1:25:15

Dr. Alandi and I talk energy, vibrations and finding your truth. Make an appointment or check her out online: https://www.chiropracticlifeforce.com and follow her on social media @dr.alandistec Summary/Time Stamps: Intro to the episode. 0:01 Welcome back to the pod. Dr alain de stek is a chiropractor. Eric Rubin and his own curiosities. Christopher…

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Embracing Retirement and Reconnecting with Old Friends: A Look into Betsy's Next Chapter 21:46

1y ago21:46

21:46

In this episode of the Rock Your Retirement Show, the speaker shares their excitement for retirement and the plans they have in store. They understand that retirement isn't just about stopping work and plan to stay active and involved in their community. One way they plan to celebrate this milestone is through a retirement party or going away party…

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Champs with Mel 2:04:25

1y ago2:04:25

2:04:25

This week my friend Mel and I have some champagne and talk about life growing up in a religious school, owning a restaurant and being in the booze business. Summary/Time Stamps: Getting used to the self-promotion stuff. 0:11 Getting used to self-promotion and putting yourself out there. Melanie's first podcast, her favorite podcast. My favorite pod…

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My Realitea with Raul 1:38:10

1+ y ago1:38:10

1:38:10

This week I sit down with Raul and talk about myself. It isn’t the direction I thought the episode would go but it was the direction it needed. We recorded this just days after losing someone very close to me. I found him and had to explain to his family that he’s no longer with us, so we talk about grief and tragedy and a little bit more about my …

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Planning for Retirement: Adventures, Volunteering, and Staying Connected with Betsy 19:41

1+ y ago19:41

19:41

In this episode of the Rock your retirement show, host Kathe Klein interviews Betsy, who is close to retirement. Betsy shares her excitement for her upcoming retirement, which she has been planning for years. She talks about her plans to try new things and have adventures, and how she is looking for ways to stay active and engaged in her daily life…

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Set Your Sights Low 6:30

1+ y ago6:30

6:30

Blissful shares insights about setting flexible goals. "Summit Fever" is one of the consequences of setting one single big goal and can cause us to fail every day, sometimes with tragic consequences. Rather than goals, setting systems can work in our favor because they are bite-sized goals more easily achieved. Systems allow us to succeed more ofte…

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The Menagerie with Connie and Michael 1:06:00

1+ y ago1:06:00

1:06:00

This week I’m on location! Home Connie and Michael and birthplace of The Menagerie. We talk about how and why they started The Menagerie and Connie shares just how close we were to loosing her. Lucky for all of us her badassery and the love of a good man has kept her healthy and thriving! This is a short one and both will be back for longer more in…

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The Joys and Strategies of Retirement: A Conversation with New Retiree Betsy 27:23

1+ y ago27:23

27:23

In this episode of Rock Your Retirement, Kathe Kline introduces us to Betsy, a retiree who shares her experiences and insights on how to make the most of retirement. Betsy is excited about the freedom and autonomy that retirement brings, and she looks forward to spending more time with her loved ones, exploring new hobbies, and traveling to new pla…

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A brief history of Alameda and Clampers with Danny Lopez 1:49:15

1+ y ago1:49:15

1:49:15

Danny Lopez is in the house this week sharing his knowledge and teaching me the history of Alameda and all things Clampers! It was fun learning the history of our little island and what exactly a Clamper is. Can't wait to go to my first Clamper event this summer! Stay tuned for that but for now get educated with Danny and I. Summary/Time Stamps: We…

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An Evening with Rory 1:44:36

1+ y ago1:44:36

1:44:36

Welcome to the first of what will turn into a series of evenings with Rory. Rory and I met on the island and quickly become friends and have had some amazingly deep and moving conversations as well as taking the piss out of each other. He was so excited to come on and share the first chapter of his life with us. We didn’t have a plan or agenda when…

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Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Part 2 17:39

1+ y ago17:39

17:39

Blissful Hiker is honored to have been named an "Artist in Residence" by the Friends of the Porkies and will live in a remote cabin this spring to create audio narrative essays in Upper Peninsula Michigan in the Porcupine Mountains. In this episode, she revisits her fall backpack trip when she fell in love with the "Porkies." Awakening to a spectac…

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