The Retirement Wisdom Podcast

The Retirement Wisdom Podcast


Latest Episodes

Why You’ll Want a Hobby – Ashley Merryman
June 30, 2025

Retiring? You could wing it...but that's not you. - Be intentional about your future. - Registration is now open for the next two Design Your New Life in Retirement Groups. - Very Early Bird discount

Volunteering in Retirement: Purpose with Boundaries – Lisa Lewis
June 23, 2025

Volunteering offers a multitude of benefits. And if you end up retiring sooner than you plan to, it can offer a bridge to what you may decide to do next. Yet, it's easy to take on more than you're rea

Taming The Molecule of More – Michael Long
June 16, 2025

Michael Long, author of Taming the Molecule of More and co-author of The Molecule of More, joins us to discuss the science of dopamine, why we're constantly chasing "more," and how understanding brai

Grace in Motion – Susan Hartzler
June 12, 2025

Susan Hartzler, author of The Peace Puppy: A Memoir of Caregiving and Canine Solace, joins us to discuss her lessons learned in caregiving and volunteering with Therapy Dogs. - Susan Hartzler joins us

What If I? Best of 2025 – Part 1
June 09, 2025

It's time for a recap of our best retirement podcast conversations from earlier this year. - As you listen, ask yourself: What if I put this into action? - Ready to learn more? - Here are links to the

Older or Elder? – Marc Cooper
June 02, 2025

Marc Cooper thinks you have an important choice to make. Will you become a wise elder or just someone who's getting older? - Marc Cooper joins us from Portland, Oregon. ___________________ Bio Dr. Ma

Your Identity Beyond Your Job Title – Laverne McKinnon
May 26, 2025

You're more than your job. Much more. But it takes some time to transition once you retire. It can be especially challenging if you were forced to retire. Laverne McKinnon knows what it's like to proc

Grandmapreneur – Connie Inukai
May 19, 2025

Retirement is what you make of it. Do you have a second-act story as an entrepreneur in you? Connie Inukai, author of Retirement: Dream Big, Take Action, Make Money: 10 Amazing Second Act Entreprene

The Stress Paradox – Sharon Bergquist, MD
May 12, 2025

Is stress bad for you? Yes, but so is too little stress. Sharon Bergquist, MD, author of The Stress Paradox: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier, shares her research on how good

The Heart of Grandfatherhood – Ted Page
May 05, 2025

Ted Page, founder of the blog Good Grampa, has a new bookGood Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood coming out on Grandparent's Day. We catch up on what he's learned from others about gr