Retirement Lifestyle (Page 22 of 22)

How a Positive Perspective Encourages Us on Our Journey

Our guest on this Living to 100 Club podcast is Bob Brumm. Bob brings an encouraging, positive perspective to everyday events in our lives. He shares his insights on combatting the negativity that creeps into our outlook and shifting back toward positive outlooks. For example, Bob shares with our listeners many of the themes found in his book, A Positive Purpose. And, he shares his focus on getting through tough situations so we enjoy the rest of the ride. Similarly, we discuss thought provoking topics like how we start our day influences what unfolds later on. Why is the journey we are on as important as the destination? Can we create the mindset of “I can” and replace the “I can’t” mindset. Tune in for encouraging words for yourself and for those closest to you.

The Second Half of Life: Re-visioning our Future with Margit Novack

We discuss ageism and ways to combat negative stereotypes about aging. As Margit reminds us, there are abundant possibilities in later life. But, many of these possibilities take effort to realize. Though her storytelling and personal lessons in downsizing, our guest shares what she has learned about future opportunities from her decades of work helping seniors re-locate from their own homes. And we learn how to manage the decisions about parting with treasured objects. Above all, this conversation is truly about re-visioning the future, while dealing with purpose, growth, and opening new doors.

Stay Off My Operating Table: A Heart Surgeon Discusses Metabolic Health

Dr. Philip Ovadia’s new book, Stay Off My Operating Table, exposes the dark truths about the burgeoning death rate from preventable diseases in the U.S. Dr. Ovadia is our guest for this Living to 100 Club podcast. We discuss his surgical practice with patients with chronic heart conditions needing open-heart surgery. We explore his perspective on the failures of mainstream diets and standard medicine. In addition, we discuss the uplifting solutions he offers in his new book.

Defying Limitations: How to Make Our Second Half the Better Half!

This Living to 100 Club podcast guest is T. Kari Mitchell. Kari has embarked on an empowerment journey that focuses on defying the limitations that come with advancing age. In this conversation, we discuss how to re-claim our confidence, purpose, and power when they have diminished in our retirement years. As an integrative wellness coach, Kari knew that aging brings with it a vibrancy that can be tapped. How can we open the doors to the endless possibilities of transformation in our senior years. What are some of the lifestyle shifts that help restore our sense of power and confidence? How did we lose our confidence and sense of mastery, and how do we get it back? In short, can we truly make the second half our best years? You will enjoy this conversation and learn more about thriving in later life.

Retirement Stories: Never Stop Teaching

On this episode, we share the story of Bill Nelson. Bill is a former teacher and coach. At 78 years old, he is still using his teaching skills educating and inspiring fellow retirees into a life of wellness and purpose. In this podcast, Bill talks about how his mother survived the Spanish flu and was there to help Bill and his family during tragic times.

Retirement Stories: Knowing Who God Made You to Be

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I continue our series on retirement stories with Jeremy Brown of Throne Publishing Group. Jeremy believes our stories reveal how God has created us for a greater purpose. In this podcast, Jeremy explains two lies society wants retirees to believe about their own stories and how to avoid them.

Types of Retirement Living with Lynn Creasy

Lynn Creasy at Foundation House at Northgate describes the types of retirement living. Some people can be well off in their own home if they’re social and healthy, but others may want to look at other options, if they’re lonely and their chores aren’t getting done. When it feels too much to mow the lawn and cook, it may be time to consider downsizing and settle affairs, and find a community that respects that. In the 5-10 years before people are ready to move, Foundation House acts as an information resource.

Veterans Interview: Dennis Boyd talks with Donna Ewing

Veterans Interview: Former Seattle Seahawk Dennis Boyd talks with Donna Ewing, a 26-year veteran of the U.S. Army, at Patriot’s Landing in DuPont, Washington.

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