The Retirement Wisdom Podcast

Latest Episodes
Why You’ll Want a Hobby – Ashley Merryman
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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