The Retirement Years Podcast

Feb 23 2024 34 ep. 35 mins 6
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Dreaming of retirement or wondering what it'll be like? Or maybe you're retired and it's not what you thought it would be? Join Mary Ellen and Dave, two recent retirees who have decided to share their respective retirement journeys as they discover it's far more than just leaving a job behind - sooooo much more. Informative, inspiring, and at times, entertaining - join Dave and Mary Ellen as they help you plan for and navigate your retirement years.

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S3Ep12: That's a Wrap 3 - A Recap of Our Third Season

Feb 23 2024 18 mins  
Dave and Mary Ellen review the topics covered and guests interviewed in Season 3 and provide a sneak peek at what's coming for Season 4.

S3Ep11: Witchy Woman - Exploring Spirituality, Mythology, and Personal Transformation in Witch School

Feb 16 2024 39 mins  
Yes, there IS such a thing as “witch school”, and anyone can attend. Meet the founder of Witch School Canada, Kiki Keskinen, as she explains to Mary Ellen and Dave what it means to be a witch in 2024 and encourages anyone interested in exploring their spirituality, their connection to nature, and their inner power to consider going back to school.

S3Ep10: The Bridge to Eternity - Understanding the Role of an End-of-Life Doula

Feb 09 2024 52 mins  
If you’ve never heard of a “death doula”, you’re not alone - and after listening to today’s guests, Stephanie Byfield and Lisa O’Leary who are both certified end-of-life doulas, we hope you’ll realize that when it comes to planning for and dealing with the inevitable end of your life’s journey, you don’t need to be alone then either.

S3Ep9: Heroes in Hard Times - Why Older Adults are a Valuable Resource in the Aftermath of a Natural Disaster

Feb 02 2024 46 mins  
When you hear about natural disasters in the news, you likely don’t think about older adults being a critical resource to the various organizations that help disaster survivors recover and rebuild. Today’s guest, Kevin King, the Executive Director of the Mennonite Disaster Service, explains why, and how, older adults across North America bring so much value to disaster recovery

S3Ep8: I Feel Good - Health & Wellness Trends for 2024

Jan 26 2024 39 mins  
Want to know what other people are focusing on this year with respect to their health and wellness? We'll reveal those today - after we take a walk down memory lane and look back at what was "hot" in the 70s and 80s. We'll also talk with a guest about wellness retreats, which, you guessed it, are one of this year's top trends.

S3Ep7: I Do Declare - The Retirement Manifesto

Jan 21 2024 47 mins  
If you're looking for free information and resources to plan your retirement at any stage of your life, you'll want to listen to Dave and Mary Ellen interview today's guest, Fritz Gilbert. Fritz worked in the aluminum industry in the US for over three decades before retiring in 2018. Three years before he retired, he began a blog that now contains many documents that h

S3Ep6: Makin' It Work Part Two - Working After Retirement

Jan 12 2024 47 mins  
Once you've retired, you've retired - right??? Not if you're one of today's guests, both of whom retired from jobs they loved so much that they chose to return to work part-time in retirement, doing what they loved all over again.

S3Ep5: Makin' It Work - Working After Retirement

Jan 05 2024 39 mins  
Aaahh, you've finally reached that magical time in your life you've been dreaming about forever: retirement. No alarm clock, no boss, no responsibilities. Why on earth would anyone want to leave that bliss and return to the world of work?! Tune into today's episode to hear from two guests who explain to Dave and Mary Ellen why they each willingly chose to pick up a part

S3Ep4: Money is Still Talking - with Joe

Dec 21 2023 29 mins  
In today's episode, we take a look at retirement income and investment planning before and during retirement. Financial planner Joe Curry explains investment strategies that will help you maintain an income that works for you, while making sure you're leaving a legacy for others that meets your goals.

S3Ep3: Money Talks - A Conversation with Financial Planner Joe Curry

Dec 15 2023 37 mins  
While we don't usually talk money on our podcast, it is an important part of planning for your retirement, and a financial planner can help you make sure you're able to afford a retirement that matches your values and life's purpose. Today's guest is financial planner Joe Curry, who explains how understanding your values and your goals will guide your priorities for