#34 – Boomer Grandma With A Little Edge
Every generation tends to blame the one prior for its problems. Right now, the Baby Boomers are taking most of the heat. Today’s guest empathizes with the premise, but she has a few notes. Inspired by her own family’s intergenerational dynamics, Shannon Nelson’s musings about the clash between Boomer and Millennial parenting styles spilled over […]
#33 – MARTA: Public Transportation For Retirees
On my first date with my future wife, I picked her up in an Uber. I played it off as a romantic gesture, but the truth was that I didn’t own a car. I’d given it up because I love public transportation. There’s just something about it. You can clear your head, get work done, […]
#32 – I Used To Be Somebody With Carl & Diana Landau
In the first part of our lives, we’re busy working toward a career. Then we’re busy doing it. By the time we’re done, we’ve gotten pretty good at whatever it is we do, so it can be pretty intimidating to try anything else. What if we’re terrible at it? Carl and Diana Landau want all […]
#31 – The Federal Bureau of Happy Retirements with Jerri Williams
I’m a massive fan of books and movies about the FBI. If my wife sees me reading, she can often assume it’s some story about counterintelligence or criminal profiling. One night, I was enjoying a podcast called FBI Retired Case File Review, and it dawned on me that as someone with my own podcast, I […]
#30 – Carving Out A Spooky Retirement: Halloween With Ken Klinker
Ken Klinker loves carving pumpkins. He started doing it for his kids 30 years ago. He’d come home from work and head straight to the shed—eager to sculpt some groovy orange gourds. His wife spent so much time alone in the house that she started calling herself “The Pumpkin Widow.” But retirement has given Ken […]
#29 – In Between Songs: Gregg Russell Is Happy In Harbour Town
If you grew up in the South, you’ve probably heard Gregg Russell sing. If you were lucky enough to vacation on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, you’ve probably heard it live. He’s been singing for kids and their families in Harbour Town under a 300-year-old oak tree since 1977. Two of those kids grew up […]
#28 – One-Year Anniversary Show
On this very special episode, Ryan breaks out his tuxedo and invites Producer Mallory into the studio to celebrate one year of interviewing happy retirees. They explore some of the most dynamic lessons learned and what they hope the listeners will use as inspiration in their own lives. Break out the champagne glasses and help […]
#27 – Pelican Persistence and Glass-Ceiling Breakthroughs: Kathy Sperl-Bell’s Guide to Winning at Work and Retirement
Kathy Sperl-Bell has an abstract painting called “Dinner Time.” In it, a Pelican stares down into the sea as dark shadows betray the location of fish who, unbeknownst to them, are in serious jeopardy. What strikes me about this particular Pelican is his ability to keep his eye on the prize. His hunger is evident. […]
#26 – The Biggest Risk Of All With George Jerjian
Albert Einstein once said, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” George Jerjian gave it a shot. What he noticed was that nothing in nature retires. Polar Bears don’t leave with severance packages, and Komodo Dragons don’t get a gold watch or cake in the office kitchen. Wildlife is typically either growing or dying. In […]
#25 – Ending Ageism With Friendly Vibes: Jan Golden
Think about the last time you bought a birthday card. You were probably in a hurry, maybe even running late for the party you needed the card for. You scanned the racks, noticing that cards now cost more than the gift. But even more than that was the overwhelming bombardment of “over-the-hill” birthday themes: sagging […]