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Retire With Purpose - The Retirement PodcastFreedom After 50: 7 Practices to Help You Stop Hiding and Start GrowingWhat if your greatest growth in retirement didn’t come from doing more—but from finally sitting with who you are? Throughout this discussion, we explore the concept of the “shadow self”—the parts of yourself that you may avoid, hide, or ignore—and how bringing light to these areas can lead to true peace and deeper connection in the second half of life. In this episode, we discuss: How unresolved emotional patterns can impact health, relationships, and joy Why it’s important to take inventory of the roles you’ve been praised for How to leverage retirement...2025-07-1140 minRetire With Purpose - The Retirement PodcastFreedom After 50: You’re Not Looking for Advice—You’re Looking for Alignment, Part 2In this powerful follow-up episode, Casey Weade and Certified Retirement Coach Les McDaniel return to explore the deeper question behind advice-seeking: Are you truly looking for direction, or for alignment with your values? Drawing from real-life coaching stories, they unpack six invitations to help you pause, reflect, and realign your financial decisions with your life’s purpose. In this episode, we discuss: How to ask better questions Ways to elevate your emotional awareness How to separate valuable advice from projection-based advice Today's article is from our very own blog post which you can find here. Listen...2025-06-2743 minRetire With Purpose - The Retirement PodcastFreedom After 50: You’re Not Looking for Advice—You’re Looking for Alignment, Part 1Understanding your own story is the missing link between receiving advice and applying it meaningfully. If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting direction and feeling overwhelmed by options, this episode offers a practical path toward clarity, purpose, and peaceful resilience. In this episode, we discuss: Advice vs. application A 3-step advice framework Advice overload Why incomplete context = incomplete advice Today's article is from our very own blog post which you can find here. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade is joined by Les McDaniel to discuss how knowing your...2025-06-1328 minRetire With Purpose - The Retirement PodcastFreedom After 50: The Hidden Cost of Delayed Gratification in RetirementYou're encouraged to save, delay gratification, and be disciplined with your spending—but what happens when that mindset becomes a roadblock in retirement? In this episode, we discuss: The psychology of postponement How to unwind a lifetime of discipline The “Joy Budget” concept Tools to reframe spending Today's article is from The Wall Street Journal titled, The Downside of Delayed Gratification. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade is joined by Les McDaniel to discuss how to shift from saving mode to truly living in your retirement years. Show Note...2025-05-3028 minRetire With Purpose - The Retirement PodcastFreedom After 50: 6 Crucial Signs You're Ready for a New DirectionDo you ever experience those moments when something doesn’t feel quite right? Your body and spirit have ways of alerting you when it's time for recalibration, often with persistent whispers that grow louder the longer you ignore them. In this episode, we discuss: The power of listening to your intuition Daily actions that can reconnect you to your purpose How negativity impacts you physically The importance of recognizing simple joys Today's article is from our very own blog post titled, When Life's GPS Recalculates: Six Crucial Signs You're Ready for a New Direction. Listen in as...2025-05-1638 minRetire With Purpose - The Retirement PodcastFreedom After 50: The World is Ending… What’s Next?If you saw the amount of time you had left to live—whether it was one day or one year—how would you spend it? What would you worry about? In this episode, we discuss: How to let go of always trying to control your narrative Why the pursuit of contentment is greater than the pursuit of happiness 5 questions to help you find pure contentment in the present Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade is joined by Les McDaniel to run through 5 questions that will help you find pure contentm...2025-04-1834 minRetire With Purpose - The Retirement PodcastFreedom After 50: 8 Reasons the Month You Retire MattersBefore you make your transition into retirement, it’s important to dial in the ideal timing not just for your money, but your mind. In this episode, we discuss: Irrational reasons to not retire The “3 Cs” of retirement timing Family, health, and social considerations in retirement Listen in as Casey Weade is once again joined by Les McDaniel to explore the common irrational fears about retiring. To receive your FREE WISE Wealth Assessment worksheet, text WISE to 888-599-4491 Show Notes: Howardbailey.com/491 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 ha...2025-03-2832 minRetire With Purpose - The Retirement PodcastFreedom After 50: The 4 Myths of Security Keeping You Stuck Today and Fearful of TomorrowFor decades, you’ve been told that security is the key to a successful life; Work hard, save wisely, and one day, you’ll be able to retire with peace of mind. But what if the very idea of security is holding you back? In this episode, we discuss: The power of a decision-making framework Pitfalls of delayed gratification Financial security disillusions Listen in as Casey Weade is once again joined by Les McDaniel to discuss challenges to the traditional notion of security as the key to a successful life. To receive your FREE WIS...2025-03-1427 minRetire With Purpose - The Retirement PodcastFreedom After 50: Fearless Freedom – Unlocking Radical Resilience for Life’s Next ChapterWhat role does spirituality play in your life and how can it help you cultivate a purpose-driven retirement? Join us for a conversation about wisdom, the deeper truths that have endured across time, and why this is all central to a purposeful retirement. In this episode, we discuss: How spirituality and faith impact retirement When and where fear can impact happiness after 50 The importance of connecting with others who have different viewpoints Listen in as Casey Weade is once again joined by Les McDaniel to discuss the role of spirituality in shaping a purposeful retirement.2025-02-1422 minRetire With Purpose - The Retirement PodcastFreedom After 50: How to Build a Legacy That Will Outlast You—Exploring the Wise Wealth Matrix - Part 4Are you living a life that reflects the legacy you want to leave behind? Join us as we wrap up our exploration of the Wise Wealth Matrix with this final installment. In this episode, we discuss: Why most legacies fail How to leverage the Wisdom & Wealth pillars for legacy planning How to activate legacy with impact Listen in as Casey Weade is once again joined by Les McDaniel to discuss the Wise Wealth Matrix and key insights on legacy planning and impact. To receive your FREE WISE Wealth Assessment worksheet, text WISE to 888-59...2025-02-0731 minRetire With Purpose - The Retirement PodcastFreedom After 50: The Shadow Side of Wealth - Exploring the Wise Wealth Matrix - Part 3Are you using your net worth as a score card? Join us for Part 3 of our exploration of the Wise Wealth Matrix and find out how wisdom can help you redefine wealth as a tool for meaning, balance, and connection. In this episode, we discuss: 3 cultural norms most distorted by modern society Risks associated with the pursuit of “more” Pros and cons of “hustle culture” How to live authentically Listen in as Casey Weade is once again joined by Les McDaniel to discuss the Wise Wealth Matrix and how applying wisdom can transform your perspective on wealth...2025-01-2433 minRetire With Purpose - The Retirement Podcast476: Freedom After 50: Exploring the Wise Wealth Matrix - Part 2What does it mean to be wealthy and wise in mid-life? Join us for part 2 of our exploration of the Wise Wealth Blueprint and discover how to pave the way for an intentional, purpose-filled life. In this episode, we discuss: What it means to let wisdom drive your life Three guiding principles of your purpose What it means to have “radical resilience” Listen in as Casey Weade is once again joined by Les McDaniel to discuss the Wise Wealth Blueprint and dig into three guiding principles of your purpose to enjoy freedom after 50. To receiv...2025-01-0330 minRetire With Purpose - The Retirement PodcastFreedom After 50: Exploring the Wise Wealth Matrix - Part 1What does it mean to be wealthy and wise in mid-life? As part of our retirement coaching process, this is your opportunity to discover how to pave the way for an intentional, purpose-filled life by leveraging our Wise Wealth Blueprint. In this episode, we discuss: What it means to live in the “Freedom Zone” The power of “long life learning” The three pillars of wealth Listen in as Casey Weade is joined by Les McDaniel to reveal the Wise Wealth Matrix, and offer guidance on how to move from feeling stuck in the isolation zone, stress zone...2024-12-2728 minRetire With Purpose - The Retirement Podcast3 Practices to Strengthen Relationships and Create a Meaningful Holiday SeasonThe holiday season is often expected to be joyful, but it can also bring feelings of sadness and anxiety for many. So how can you foster more positivity and elevate your experience this holiday? In this episode, we discuss: How to make holidays intentional with family and friends Ways to embrace gratitude to cultivate connection What it means to truly be present We're changing things up today and won't be discussing an article. Instead, Casey Weade is joined by Les McDaniel to talk about 3 practices to strengthen relationships and why this is such a meaningful to...2024-12-0623 min