Prime Time with Bec Wilson

Jan 29 2025 61 ep. 34 mins 74
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Prime Time is the ultimate guide to navigating those juicy, potential filled years in the lead up to retirement.

Hosted by modern ageing expert Bec Wilson, Prime Time offers no-holds-barred conversations about everything! From relationships and health, to money management and travel, finding out how to live well and live long in your Prime Time.

Join Bec as she paves the way for a new generation of restless Australians seeking more from the second half of life!

 

 

 

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How to know if you're really ready to retire

Jan 29 2025 39 mins  
In this episode, I chat to Terri Bradford who, until recently, was the Head of Wealth Management at Morgans Financial. Not only is she an expert in superannuation and investment strategy planning but she's just been through this transition personally. She speaks candidly about how she knew it was her time to retire after seeing the process from the other side thousands of times in

Everything you need to know about weight loss drugs

Jan 22 2025 26 mins  
It's the time of year when everyone rejoins the gym and starts to think about a new year diet. In this episode, I chat to Physiologist and weight loss expert Professor Michael Cowley from Monash University about the MYTHS and FACTS of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, that are taking the world by storm.  Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Be

Your new year financial checklist: With Paul Benson

Jan 15 2025 41 mins  
Welcome to 2025!!! For the first episode of the year, I sit down with Paul Benson, Certified Financial Planner from Guidance Financial Advice, for his ESSENTIAL New Year financial checklist.  Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: [email protected] You can find the podcast:  @Primetimepod on Instagram @Primetime_podcast on Facebook

BEC'S MAIL BAG: Your questions answered!

Dec 18 2024 31 mins  
In the last episode of 2024, I answer some of your most frequently asked questions and share a handful of your EPIC Prime Time stories!  Joining me is program producer, Genevieve Rule.  Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: [email protected] You can find the podcast:  @Primetimepod on Instagram @Primetime_podcast on Facebook Sign

Why 'grandparents are the glue' for families across Australia

Dec 11 2024 36 mins  
In this episode, I chat to child psychologist and author Dr.Michael Carr-Gregg to discuss the huge role grandparents are playing in raising the next generation of Aussie kids. We discuss: How parenting has changed over the decades The unpaid babysitters: Setting boundaries as a grandparent Building resilience in kids (and why it's being lost in younger generations) Navigating t

Housing, interest rates and the economy for 2025

Dec 04 2024 33 mins  
In this episode, I’m joined by Diana Mousina, Senior Economist at AMP Capital, to unpack the key trends shaping the Australian housing market in 2025 and how these trends might shape your decisions in the months ahead. We discuss how the housing landscape will impact downsizers, investors and anyone in-between. Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here:

Talking to your adult kids about money

Nov 27 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, I chat to Kate Campbell, finance educator and host of the ‘The Australian Finance Podcast’ to discuss the ins and outs of teaching your adult kids financial literacy - and why it’s one of the smartest moves you can make for your own future and retirement! We explore practical tips for empowering your children to manage money, how to approach delicate conversa

How volunteering can reshape your life in retirement

Nov 20 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with two incredible guests who share the joys and challenges of giving back through volunteering and finding a new purpose in retirement. Featuring: Inspector Gunnar Hardy, Commander of the SES Liverpool Unit and retiree volunteer David Halliday. For more information on volunteering with the SES, visit the SES website. Follow us on social media and vi

Why women in Australia are retiring with less - and how to change it

Nov 13 2024 22 mins  
Today I chat with Debby Blakey, CEO of HESTA, to talk about the big issues, and the big shifts in the world of superannuation - especially for women. Debby shares insights into how HESTA is empowering women to take control of their financial future and make their voices heard. We explore the specific challenges women face in super, the importance of planning ahead and how digital

The ultimate Prime Time sabbatical

Nov 06 2024 44 mins  
More and more people are taking career breaks to pursue passions, recharge, and experience life differently - sometimes for months at a time. In this episode, I chat to friend of the program and travel expert Fiona Dalton about her own solo sabbatical in Europe, including: Attending language school in Italy Cycling around Croatia Exploring the hills of Austria Road tripping thr