Shows
Rock Your Retirement ShowHow to Tame Your Photo Chaos and Preserve Memories for GenerationsIn this episode of "Rock Your Retirement," host Kathe Kline and co-host Barb are joined by special guest Angela Andrieux, a fine art photographer and photography coach who works with Mylio Photos. The conversation centers around a problem many retirees—and really, anyone with a camera—face: what to do with the countless photos accumulated over a lifetime, scattered across different devices, albums, and platforms. Barb shares her personal struggle with organizing photos spanning decades, from physical albums in her motorhome to digital files on old computers, Facebook, Shutterfly, and her phone. She confesses the over...2025-06-0238 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowTools and Tips for a Happy Retirement with Marlene Scheipel, PhDIn this episode of the Rock Your Retirement Show, host Kathe Kline and co-host Barb welcome Dr. Marlene Scheipel, a PhD in counseling psychology and licensed life coach, to discuss navigating the emotional and psychological aspects of retirement. Dr. Scheipel shares her extensive experience working with clients who are approaching or already in retirement and feeling uncertain, anxious, or unprepared for the transition. She emphasizes that while the financial side of retirement is often well addressed in society, the mental health and emotional planning required is frequently overlooked.The conversation digs into the practical steps...2025-05-0537 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowDiscovering New Passions in Retirement Insights from Becky Blue's BookIn this episode of the "Rock Your Retirement" podcast, host Kathe Kline and guest host Barbara welcome Rebecca (Becky) Blue as a special guest. Rebecca, an accomplished author and retired nurse, discusses her journey of writing a book during the pandemic. The book reflects on aging and explores the possibilities for what she refers to as the "third chapter" in life. With her background as a geriatric nurse, Becky shares her reflections and essays, drawing from a rich library of aging literature she collected over the years.The conversation delves into Becky's childhood and her...2025-03-0335 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowTransforming Your Space How Organization Enhances Joy and Reduces ChaosIn this episode of the "Rock Your Retirement" podcast, host Kathe Kline and long term guest Barbara Mock delve into the transformative power of organization.
The conversation begins with Barbara sharing her recent accomplishments in organizing her home, particularly her closet. As she walks into her newly organized space, she describes the happiness and satisfaction it brings her. Her move and subsequent downsizing prompted her to evaluate what possessions truly matter, leading to a gradual organization process that culminated in a partnership with Closets by Design for a custom closet installation.
Barbara explains the practical...2025-02-0324 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowReviewing "Die with Zero"In this episode of "Rock Your Retirement," host Kathe Kline welcomes Barbara, our long-term guest who delves into the thought-provoking concepts introduced in the book "Die with Zero" by Bill Perkins.
The episode kicks off with Barbara explaining how she was recommended the book by a listener, and why its principles deviate from traditional financial advice. The book, which challenges the norm of scrimping and saving for retirement, advocates for living a rich, experience-filled life. The key premise is that individuals should aim to spend their money on creating memories and enjoying life rather than hoarding wealth...2025-01-0627 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowHow to Enjoy Retirement on a Budget
In this episode of "Rock Your Retirement," Kathe Kline and Barbara Mock discuss a range of affordable living and travel options for seniors, particularly focused on those with limited financial means.
Addressing concerns about the targeted demographic of the show, Kathe and Barbara dive into practical solutions for managing housing expenses, such as selling a home and moving to a more cost-effective area or exploring reverse mortgages, despite potential inheritance implications. They also introduce the concept of "home share," where senior services connect home providers with seekers, offering shared living arrangements that reduce costs and...2024-12-0234 minRock Your Retirement ShowBreaking the Cycle of NegativityKathe Kline and Barbara Mock go for an unscripted and heartfelt discussion on the topic of negativity, particularly among individuals aged 60 and older. Although Barbara is known for her unfailing positivity, she steps up to offer insights and advice on dealing with negativity in aging communities. The episode dives into various scenarios where older adults often exhibit pessimistic and critical attitudes, exploring the underlying reasons and potential remedies for such behavior.
Kathe shares her personal experience of managing a large Facebook group within her community, where she has encountered various instances of negativity. She relays a particular...2024-11-0428 minRock Your Retirement ShowSpecial Bonds: What Barbara Learned on a Trip with Her GranddaughterIn this heartfelt episode of the "Rock Your Retirement" podcast, Kathe and Barbara discuss a cherished tradition they each hold dear: taking their grandchildren or nieces and nephews on special trips.
The episode opens with Kathe sharing how she and her sister, who have no children of their own, make it a point to take their nieces and nephews on memorable graduation trips. This sets the stage for Barbara to share her own recent experience of a special trip she took with her almost-twelve-year-old granddaughter, Paisley.
Barbara recounts the entire adventure, from the initial planning...2024-10-0428 minRock Your Retirement ShowFrom Grumpy Old Men to Blue Zones: Garry Cole on AgingIn this heartfelt and insightful episode of "Rock Your Retirement," host Kathe Kline and long term guest co-host Barbara Mock welcome Garry Cole to engage in a deep conversation about aging, purpose, and relationships in the context of retirement.
Barbara shares her excitement about her new project and inquires about Gary's future aspirations post-retirement. Gary opens up about his evolving purpose, as his children have moved away and he now channels his energy into learning and sharing knowledge about aging through various platforms.
The discussion organically transitions to the critical topics of health and longevity...2024-09-0239 min
Insurance Business BabesStage 7: Acquiring and Managing a Sales TeamKathe and Joanna are preparing for AEP, so we're bringing you Stage 7 of a Medicare Agents business, originally aired on Christian Brindle's YouTube Channel.Kathe Kline and Christian Brindle delve into the intricate balance between managing a growing business and maintaining a manageable workload. They explore the challenges and potential benefits of hiring and managing a sales team, and the impact of technological advancements in the Medicare industry.### Reluctance to Manage DownlinesKathe Kline expresses her reluctance to sell or be responsible for a downline's marketing expenses, fearing it might adversely impact her earnings. Christian Brindle...2024-08-2730 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowPreparing for the Future: Safety, Cancer Care, and End-of-Life DecisionsIn this episode, host Kathe Kline and guest Barbara delve into crucial aspects of end-of-life planning and the importance of safety for older adults. They discuss bathroom accessibility improvements, emphasizing the need for thoughtful renovations to prevent falls. Barbara shares her personal journey as a breast cancer patient, highlighting her experiences with radiation therapy and the significance of humor during such challenges. They stress the necessity of legal preparations like wills, medical directives, and trusts to ease future burdens on loved ones, and offer practical advice on managing personal belongings and organizing essential information for emergencies. The conversation underscores the...2024-07-0131 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowEmbracing Change: Barbara's Cancer Recovery Journey and Journey to HealingHost Kathe Kline sits down with guest Barbara, who shares her emotional journey after undergoing surgery for breast cancer. Barbara discusses the challenges of the surgical process, the physical and emotional toll of post-surgery recovery, and the impact of her diagnosis on her retirement plans. The conversation delves into the complexities of accessing medical care and the importance of addressing health issues as we age. Barbara's resilience and determination to find hope amidst uncertainty provide insights and inspiration for listeners navigating similar experiences. Tune in as they explore the snow globe analogy and discuss the integral role of mental, emotional...2024-06-0335 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowGrace and Gratitude: Barbara's Cancer Journey and Seeking SupportIn this episode of "Rock Your Retirement," host Kathe Kline is joined by Barbara as they delve into a deeply personal and poignant discussion surrounding Barbara's recent breast cancer diagnosis. This heartfelt conversation touches upon the emotional upheaval and complexities of navigating medical procedures, support, and the fear of recurrence. The episode also explores the impact of the diagnosis on Barbara's family dynamic and provides valuable insights on navigating the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Join us as we explore the importance of early detection, coping strategies, and the significance of seeking support during challenging times.2024-05-0637 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowThe RightSize Mindset: Transforming Your Home and HappinessKathe Kline invites special guests Barbara Mock and Marni Jameson to unwrap the art of living simply and meaningfully as we progress through the various stages of retirement. Marni's newest book, Rightsize Today, is a must read for anyone considering changing homes, changing locations, or rethinking how to live in their current home.2024-04-0136 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowMoving Beyond the RV: Downsizing, Community, and Redefining RetirementIn this episode of the Rock Your Retirement Show, host Kathe Kline is joined by guest Barbara to discuss the challenges and experiences of moving and downsizing after years of RV living. Barbara shares her journey from living in an RV as a snowbird to downsizing and finally moving into a new home closer to family, detailing the emotional and practical aspects of the move. From unexpected costs and adjustments to the joys of being near family, Barbara provides an insightful look into the reality of major life changes in retirement. Tune in to gain valuable insights and learn about...2024-03-0429 min
Insurance Business BabesLeads Leads Leads Part 1Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff share their insights on building leads and finding new clients in the insurance industry. Here are 3 key takeaways from the episode:
1️⃣ Local Events and Grassroots Methods: Joanna Wyckoff believes in establishing herself as a local agent and prioritizing her territory before venturing into other locations. She emphasizes the effectiveness of hosting local events, such as Thanksgiving senior center events, and utilizing branded giveaways to build personal branding and attract clients in the community.
2️⃣ Purchasing Reputable Leads: Joanna also discusses the advantages of purchasing leads from reputable vendors, including options such as direct mail and Facebook leads. L...2024-02-1930 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowBarbara is Back with New Beginnings: The Story of Downsizing, Letting Go, and Building ConnectionsIn this episode of "Rock Your Retirement," Barbara returns to share her experience with downsizing and moving from her family home to a new, smaller property. She details the emotional challenges, financial decisions, and unexpected turns that she and her husband encountered during this major transition in their retirement. From selling their unique property to exploring 55 and older communities, Barbara offers valuable insights into the process of downsizing and finding a new home that aligns with their retirement goals. Tune in as Barbara and host Kathe delve into the highs and lows of this life-changing journey, providing wisdom and inspiration...2024-01-011h 00
Rock Your Retirement ShowAdventures, Books, and Retirement Bliss: Catching up with Betsy on The Rock Your Retirement ShowIn this episode, Betsy sits down with her friend Kathe to catch up after 8 months of retirement. Betsy shares that she doesn't miss work at all and instead enjoys her newfound freedom, spending her time reading, exercising, and spending quality time with her mother-in-law. She also loves getting outdoors and recently embarked on an incredible trip to Italy with her husband.
Betsy takes us on a virtual journey through Naples, Citano, Sorrento, Pompeii, and Mount Vesuvius. She reveals that she thoroughly enjoyed planning the trip, doing extensive research that even involved watching YouTube videos to get the best recommendations for...2023-12-0425 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowPickleball, Purpose, and the Delights of Retirement ExplorationIn this episode of "Rock Your Retirement," host Kathe Kline welcomes guest Betsy again, who shares her recent adventures in retirement. Betsy talks about her upcoming trip to Italy during a less busy time of year, detailing their plans to navigate the country using buses and taxis, as well as hiring a private driver for a few days. She looks forward to visiting iconic sites like Pompeii and the Isle of Capri, with private tours and boat trips on the agenda.
The conversation takes a turn towards Betsy's newfound hobbies in retirement, including taking CPR and first aid classes, as...2023-11-0648 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowThriving in Retirement: Betsy's Update on Her First 4 Months of RetirementIn this episode of the Rock Your Retirement Show, Betsy makes a triumphant return to update host Kathe Kline on her exciting journey since retiring four months ago. From embarking on an exhilarating trip to Morocco to settling into the rhythm of retired life, Betsy shares her experiences and offers valuable insight into making the most of this newfound freedom.
Adapting to retirement initially proved to be an adventure in itself, but Betsy quickly found her groove. She discusses the importance of keeping up with appointments, errands, and chores while still finding ample time for self-care and enjoyable activities. A...2023-09-1117 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowA Journey of Retirement: Nurturing Bonds, Overcoming Challenges, and Embracing the Golden YearsIn this episode of the Rock Your Retirement Show, Betsy, a retired individual, opens up about the incredible bond she has formed with her elderly mother-in-law. Betsy recounts the recent incident where her mother-in-law suffered a compression fracture in her spine after falling out of bed. She explains how they had to rush her to the hospital and then to a rehab facility. Throughout this challenging time, Betsy has been there for her mother-in-law, assisting her with little tasks and gaining valuable insights into her life and experiences.
As Betsy navigates the world of retirement, she also sheds light on...2023-08-1420 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowPlanning for Retirement: Adventures, Volunteering, and Staying Connected with BetsyIn this episode of the Rock your retirement show, host Kathe Klein interviews Betsy, who is close to retirement. Betsy shares her excitement for her upcoming retirement, which she has been planning for years. She talks about her plans to try new things and have adventures, and how she is looking for ways to stay active and engaged in her daily life.
Betsy is waiting until she is within six weeks of her retirement date before giving her notice at work to avoid any potential issues. She discusses how her friend Sherry, who recently retired, is encouraging her to stay...2023-05-2219 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowThe Joys and Strategies of Retirement: A Conversation with New Retiree BetsyIn this episode of Rock Your Retirement, Kathe Kline introduces us to Betsy, a retiree who shares her experiences and insights on how to make the most of retirement. Betsy is excited about the freedom and autonomy that retirement brings, and she looks forward to spending more time with her loved ones, exploring new hobbies, and traveling to new places.
Betsy acknowledges the importance of financial planning in retirement, but she also emphasizes the need to focus on other pillars, such as health and wellness, life-long learning, giving back to the community, and having fun. She advises listeners to take...2023-04-2427 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowEdd & Cynthia: The Benefits of Slow Travel and Work-ationsIn this episode of the Rock Your Retirement Show, Edd and Cynthia explore the concept of Slow Travel, which is all about taking your time to truly explore a destination. Rather than rushing through a trip, Slow Travel encourages travelers to stay in one place for a longer period of time, allowing them to truly immerse themselves in the local culture. This approach not only allows for a more in-depth exploration of a destination but can also be more cost-effective than constantly moving around.
They also discuss the rising popularity of work-ations, a trend that allows travelers to work remotely...2023-04-0327 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowExploring the World with Barbara: Navigating Health Care, Diesel Prices and House Sitting in an RV!In this episode, our long-term guest, Barbara, has been traveling around the United States in her RV since September.
She is currently in an RV resort in Mesa, Arizona, and has been participating in activities such as painting and watercolor classes, Pickleball, golf, and lapidary.
She has been enjoying the social aspect of the RV resort, attending concerts and Food Truck Fridays, and making friends with Canadian RVers.
However, she has also encountered challenges, such as expensive diesel prices, limited space, finding mail and prescriptions, and navigating health care options.
She has also learned about Canadian RVers' struggles due to...2023-02-2034 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowLearning Moments in RetirementKathe Kline talks with columnist Steve Lopez about retirement and retirement lifestyle2023-01-0941 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowRetirement journey updates with Kathe and BarbaraWe update the listener on Kathe and her journey toward retirement and also give an update on Barbara Mock’s retirement adventures.2022-02-2142 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowSection 16: Barbara's RV Retirement Adventure Part 2Kathe Kline talks with Barbara Mock about retirement lifestyle and her RV Retirement Adventure.2021-11-2949 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowSection 14: Finding our Purpose in LifeFor this episode, Kathe Kline gives us an update on her retirement quest. We have a health segment on Pickleball, and Barbara will give an update on how her actual retirement is going.2021-09-2745 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowSection 12: Focusing on Health in RetirementBarbara Mock and Kathe Kline discuss health in retirement. Barbara has had some people close to her with some health issues. When loved ones have health issues we tend to rethink our priorities. We also talk about renting e-bikes and what is next in Barbara's retirement journey.2021-07-2752 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowSection 2 - Practicing for Retirement with Barbara Mock (Barbara's Amazing Retirement Journey)Barbara and Kathe discuss Barbara's "practice retirement" which is a vacation she took at Priest Lake. For full show notes, go to http://RockYourRetirement.com2020-09-2848 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowNew Format: We hope you like it!Kathe pops in your feed to tell you about the new format of the Rock Your Retirement Show.2020-08-2702 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowFinding True Love in Your Senior Years -Ep 231Love is a complex word, which we will be talking about today, specifically finding love during your senior years. Our guest speaker Dr. Joan Bragar has helped successful women use online dating to find a loving life partner. She wrote the book on it called, “Never too Late for Love: The Successful Women's Guide to Online Dating in the Second Half of Life.”
She was certified as a relationship coach and she herself met her husband on Match.com and got married at age 62. So she knows what she's talking about!
Meeting Someone Online
Dr. Bragar got divorced at 58. She's the...2020-06-0829 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowAn Inspiring Conversation on Aging- Episode 228Aging takes place against a backdrop of grief. It’s the little losses and then the larger losses
Today my guest is Stephanie Raffelock. Stephanie wrote a cute inspirational book called, A Delightful Little Book on Aging. I read the book and I absolutely loved it!
How Did the Book Come About?
The book sort of came about on accident for Stephanie. She was writing for a website and she got feedback from women all around the world. They had told her that they too were experiencing this kind of shift in their lives as they were entering into their 60’s, 70’s...2020-05-2531 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowCOVID-19 message to our listenersToday's message is about how to stop the spread of COVID-19 and how we are changing the show a bit to deal with this crisis.
Transcript below:
Hi, I’m Kathe Kline, the founder of the Rock Your Retirement Show. I’m recording this special episode on Sunday, March 22nd 2020, and it’s regarding COVID 19.
If this is the first time you’ve listened, understand that today’s show isn’t our normal type of show. I wanted to talk with you and share some things about this crisis that we are in throughout the world.
Last week I sent everyone on ou...2020-03-2321 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowKathe on Blog Talk Radio: Life and RetirementThis episode takes you back on the 30th of January 2019, where I was a guest on Reverend Barbara Williams' BlogTalkRadio. In this episode, we talked about Life and Retirement and everything that would help bring positivity in your life. BlogTalkRadio is an audio web-based platform that allows anyone to create live and on-demand talk content on the web. If you’re a radio broadcaster at heart, BlogTalkRadio gives you the ability to go live with it’s web-based studio and host multi-participant broadcasts using just a computer and a phone.
Motivation for Writing My Journal
I was a retirement planner for...2020-01-0659 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowKathe Guests on Hillbilly Nerd Talk to talk about Retirement – Ep 207As we’re getting ready to make major life changes, we’re consulting with an expert on making the next phase of life the best it can be. Kathe Kline of RockYourRetirement.com and The Rock Your Retirement Podcast joins us to talk about more than finances moving into “after work years”. Kathe shares with us great tips about being prepared for retirement, planning together, not being tied to “stuff”, and Meetup.com.
Retirement
There are so many people that don’t want to retire. Take my husband, for example, Les is financially able to retire, he doesn’t work per se, for mone...2019-12-301h 24
Rock Your Retirement ShowLongevity and Staying Young – Ep 202This episode is from the vault and was first released April 23, 2018.
Let’s talk about longevity.
Judy Gaman is our guest for today’s episode. Judy is a graduate of the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the School of Professional Studies. She is an age to perfection expert, longevity educator, author, and nationally syndicated radio show host of the Staying Young Show. Judy strives to educate and inspire people. She has four books and is currently working on two more.
What is the Staying Young Show?
Judy’s show is called “Staying Young” and it started when a radio...2019-11-2543 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowHappy Relationship with Your Spouse – Ep 199This episode is from the vault and was first released March 19, 2018.
How to have a happy relationship with your spouse after retirement
This podcast episode falls under Significant Other in the Six Pillars of Retirement. Our guest is Nora Hall, a dedicated problem solver, set out to find solutions to the struggles she and her husband encountered after he retired. Numerous interviews with retirees revealed that most couples experience similar stress during their adjustment period in retirement. Nora shares their stories and offers proven solutions and inspiration for all retired couples to help them have a happy relationship and stay ha...2019-11-0427 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowYour Medications Can Cause Dementia – Ep 196This episode is from the vault and was first released November 20, 2017.
Dr. Newton wants to educate people on how medications can cause dementia. Also, how to avoid these medications.
The only thing worse than having dementia is taking care of a loved one with dementia.
Many people do not realize that many medications can cause dementia.
Dr. Camille Newton is a home visiting physician. You may also know it as a traveling doctor or mobile doctor. It is such an important service for seniors that are not able to travel for the doctor’s appointments. She focuses on minimizing medications. Es...2019-10-1439 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowKathe Stops by Podcasters Unplugged to Discuss Starting a Podcast – Episode 194This episode take you back on the 24th of October 2016 where I was a guest on The Podcasters Unplugged. In here we talk about how I got started into podcasting from seeing a need in the market and wanting to help others retire successfully and happily. Dusty Porter is the creator of Podcast Unplugged and has been podcasting for several years. Podcasters Unplugged is a place for Podcasters who wants to make a difference.
Where It All Began
As you all know, I was a financial adviser for 25 years. Then after being in that profession for so long, I decided...2019-09-3036 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowKathe joins the Dream Chasers Podcast to Discuss Secrets About Retirement – Episode 193In this week’s episode, I got featured in Yaya Diamonds' Dream Chasers podcast; This was 2 years ago to date and we talked about the Secrets about Retirement. Yaya has been inspiring and changing people’s lives for over 8 years. She believes that in every state of life, whether it’s the beginning or the end, there’s always something to do. Your life just doesn’t stop.
Retirement Is Just at the Tips of Your Fingers
You can retire at almost any age. One of my guests retired at 40. She and her husband were living in Los Angeles and they had t...2019-09-2329 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowKathe Joins the Retire Hoppy Show to Discuss Health Shares – Episode 192This is Angie, the Rock Your Retirement producer. Kathe has been featured in other podcasts over the years. This episode takes you back to 2017, where Kathe appeared on the Retire Hoppy Podcast. We hope you enjoy it.
And while you're enjoying our podcast, can you do us a quick favor? Click on this link to join the Retirement Community and Rock Your Retirement at http://www.rockyourretirement.com/group.
One challenge of early retirement is finding affordable health insurance. Enter Health shares a more cost effective option for some. On this episode, I joined Roy Weinberg and Ted Carr of R...2019-09-1620 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowDifferent Pain Medications – Episode 182Medications Do Not Eliminate Pain Completely
There are different pain medications out on the market. Pain medications are drugs used to relieve discomfort related to an illness, an injury or surgery and it is a complex process. Kathe and Les are back in this episode to talk about the article, Real Pain Relief, Now! There are different pain medications that provide relief by acting through a variety of mechanisms. When you are taking any kind of medication, you should start with the lowest dose possible. This is to alleviate your pain and not jump into a large dose. If you...2019-07-0828 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowStress-Free Multigenerational Family – Ep 179In this last episode of our 4 part series, we talk about the article, Multigenerational Families Provide Benefits for Everyone. In the first episode, we talked about Families Living Under One Roof. The second delves into the Pros of Families Living Together. Also, while multigenerational living has its pros it also has its downside, which we discussed in the third episode.
Multigenerational living is one of the hottest trends in housing nowadays. Putting multiple generations under one roof could be a difficult task. However, if done with planning and open communication, it can be successful. A multigenerational household could be meaningful...2019-06-1728 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowTop 10 Most Downloaded Episodes of 2018HERE'S THE LIST OF THE TOP 10 MOST DOWNLOADED PODCAST IN 2018
* Episode 135 – Downsize your Home and your Life by Kathy Gottberg* Episode 141 – Retire Early and Travel Part 1 by Keith and Tina Paul* Episode 117 – Finding Meaning and Purpose in Retirement by Fritz Gilbert* Episode 143 – Tips for a Great Retirement Experience by Randy Gardner* Episode 116 – Six Pillars of Retirement by Kathe Kline* Episode 142 – Retire Early and Travel Part 2 by Keith and Tina Paul* Episode 123 – Longevity and Staying Young by Judy Gaman* Episode 121 – How Seasonal Jobs can Help you Rock Your Retirement by Kelcy Fowler and Matt Moore* Episode 138 – Men and Women in Retirement by Dr. Sara Yogev* Episode...2018-12-3125 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowChristmas Episode: Corny Jokes – Episode 158Les and Kathe: Corny Jokes
Corny Jokes for Christmas Day!
Merry Christmas everyone! It really is the most wonderful time of the year! Les is with me today and we will read corny jokes!
Here are some corny jokes for this holiday season. If you have a 10-year-old kid, you can invite them to listen to this episode. They'll find it hilarious (or not!) LOL
We'll resume normal programming next year.
SOURCE:
We FAILED to keep a record of where on the internet these jokes came from. If they came from your site, we thank you and apologize at the s...2018-12-2426 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowCaring for our Sick Parents: Episode 151Caring for our Sick Parents
Many of us have aging parents who need constant care and attention. People who have to contribute to caregiving for their sick parents can have a challenging time managing their own personal life. Some even have to move from their homes and jobs to move in with their parents.
It's not unusual for someone to completely start over after their parents pass away and it may take many years to achieve stability in their own life once again. Our guest Ruth Ullmann shares a similar experience. She gave up her career in internal business consultation...2018-11-0536 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowLiving Healthy in Retirement: Episode 150Living Healthy in Retirement
I am Kathe Kline and I am back with another episode of the Rock Your Retirement Show. Today’s episode is all about living healthy and our special guest is Georganne Schuch, often called as healthy habit master. After going through two extremely difficult pregnancies, which almost put her in a life and death situation, a cardiomyopathy scare, and several other health issues, Georgeanne decided to change her life and help others do the same.
The health enthusiast has developed 12 healthy habits set to assist people to make their lives healthy without spending a lot of mo...2018-10-2931 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowRetire with a Healthy Brain: Episode 146Have a Healthy Brain after Retirement!
Our brains start to lose its capacity as we age and we can’t remember things as we used to before. As for me, I have seen that my memory has been suffering as I age because of not having a healthy brain. That is why I tend to write down stuff which helps me remember things.
Today, I look forward to learning a few things from our guest Janet Rich Pittman who helps out old people with age-related difficulties. She was in a marketing job and helped her husband get elected to a pu...2018-10-0136 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowProactive Health in Retirement: Episode 144Living Healthy in Retirement
I talked with Cassandra Hill, who is a gerontologist and a certified wellness coach. She started out working with seniors in long-term care and assisted living and enjoyed her time. The health of the seniors she worked with declined to a point that their quality of life was limited. This gave her the passion to work with seniors and give them a better quality of life.
In this episode, Cassandra enlightens us on how to age properly and the things that we should do to live out our senior years in peace and confidence.
Cassandra tells...2018-09-1727 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowThe Pros and Cons of Cruises: Episode 137Les and Kathe talk about the pros and cons of cruises
In this episode, Les and I talk about our experience of going on a two-week long cruise abroad the Celebrity Millennium ship. The 18-year-old ship took us on a cruise to different Asian countries including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and mainland China.
We decided to record an episode discussing what we liked about the cruise (and what we disliked).
Both of us have been going on cruises for a long time and here are our thoughts on the pros and cons of cruises:
The Pros of Cruising:
We...2018-07-3044 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowDiane Dahli’s Retirement Journey: Ep. 136Diane Dahli's Retirement Journey
Diane Dahli is a retired teacher of 15 years. She is all about enjoying her retirement and living her passion, which is currently her blog. It took a Diane awhile to realize her passion and purpose post-retirement. After attempting to jump back into the classroom and sitting still for quite some time, she decided to pursue writing in the form of a blog. She has loved it ever since and would like to continue doing it as long as she can.
Her Retirement Journey
Diane also loves to read. She has read books like The Writer’s Wa...2018-07-2329 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowResilience in Retirement: Episode 132I brought Veronica Mitchell on the show to talk about resilience in retirement
Veronica is an advocate for seniors, women, and caregivers. She writes her own blog and is a sought-after public speaker. Veronica has an approach that combines her excellent verbal, emotional and social intelligence with her funny sense of humor and curiosity for life.
She wanted to talk about building resilience in your life so you can move forward through life transitions and stay positive, even thrive after trauma, loss, and death.
Learn more about Veronica’s personal experiences and advice for resilience in this episode.
What is re...2018-06-2531 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowLongevity and Staying Young: Episode 123Let’s talk about longevity
Judy Gaman is our guest for today’s episode. Judy is a graduate of the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the School of Professional Studies. She is an age to perfection expert, longevity educator, author and nationally syndicated radio show host of the Staying Young Show. Judy strives to educate and inspire people. She has four books and is currently working on two more.
What is the Staying Young Show?
Judy show is called “Staying Young” and it started when a radio station called her and said that they're closing. They asked her...2018-04-2345 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowA Happy Relationship with your spouse after retirementHow to have a happy relationship with your spouse after retirement
This podcast episode falls under Significant Other in the Six Pillars of Retirement. And today, our guest is Nora Hall, a dedicated problem solver, set out to find solutions to the struggles she and her husband encountered after he retired. Numerous interviews with retirees revealed that most couples experience similar stress during their adjustment period in retirement. Nora shares their stories and offers proven solutions and inspiration for all retired couples, to help them have a happy relationship and stay happily married.
Prior to writing full time, Nora worked as...2018-03-1930 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowLes and Kathe’s AirBNB Experience (Hotel Alternative): Ep 115Les and Kathe talk about their AirBNB Experience!
Why did they use AirBNB* and why is it a great hotel alternative?
Les' brother invited us to watch his team play in the Rose Bowl. It was last minute. Right after his time won. We said yes, and immediately started looking for a hotel room. But, oh no…all of the hotels were fully booked. EVERYTHING was sold out.
The nearest available hotel was in Los Angeles, which was WAY to far! We had to find a hotel alternative if we wanted to see our family. As a lark, I started checki...2018-02-2628 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowBe YOU anytime, all the time: Episode 114Be YOU anytime, all the time!
Lori has worn many hats from being a kindergarten teacher where we know “you really learn all there is to know”, right? to becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW. At the age of 48, she decided to get a Master’s degree and opened a private practice. Also, during that time, she was also involved with Hospice as Bereavement Director for 10 years.
As coaching came into prominence, she completed a year-long coaching program and became a coach with the Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara specializing in Adult Self- Renewal and Developmental Growth.
You might call he...2018-02-1933 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowLes and Kathe’s Movie Pass Experience: Episode 112What is a Movie Pass?
Movie Pass lets you watch a movie for free! You just have to pay $10 per month to get one and you can watch movies every day. Imagine 30 movies in 30 days for only $10!! How awesome is that?
Advantages of Movie Pass:
* You can watch new release movies
* You can watch movies every day for free
* There are no blocked out dates
* At theaters where advanced seating is available, you can select your seat in advance
* You'll save tons of $$$
I wouldn't say disadvantages but here are some things you cannot do with your Movie Pass:
* You ca...2018-02-0532 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowMultigenerational Living: Episode 110 Multigenerational Living: Episode 110Multigenerational Living: Is it hard? How does it work?
Lisa Cini is an award-winning, internationally-recognized senior living designer with more than 25 years’ experience.She just released her second book entitled “Hive The Simple Guide to Multigenerational Living,” which is based on her own personal situation of living in a 4-generation household with people in the house ranging in age from 17-92 and the positive impact design can have in a home for seniors with dementia.
Lisa is also the Founder of www.BestLivingTech.com, think Sharper Image meets AARP! She searches the world for the best products to Embrace Living as we ag...2018-01-228h 48
Rock Your Retirement ShowYour hobby can help you in your Retirement: Episode 108Your hobby can help you in your Retirement
Kim Jamieson-Hirst is a YouTube superstar and a pretty big deal in the quilting world! I brought her on the show to not only talk about her hobby of quilting but how ANY hobby can help you in your retirement. Kim is the owner of Chatterbox Quilts in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She started quilting more than a decade ago and initially thought it was boring. But after her friends encouraged her to try and enroll in a quilting course, she became addicted and started her business in 2008. Her designs and articles have b...2018-01-0838 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowMedications can cause dementia: Episode 101Dr. Newton wants to educate people on how medications can cause dementia and how to avoid these medications.
The only thing worse than having Dementia is taking care of a loved one with Dementia.
Many people do not realize that a large number of medications can cause dementia.
Dr. Camille Newton is a home visiting physician. You may also know it has a traveling doctor or mobile doctor. It is such an important service for seniors that are not able to travel for doctor’s appointments. She focuses on minimizing medications, especially psychotropic pharmaceuticals to help senior’s brains stay heal...2017-11-2041 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowToo Tired to Rock Your Retirement? Episode 100Are you too tired to Rock Your Retirement?
It’s hard to live a full life when you are too tired and feeling sluggish. So today, I have brought Diane Kusunose on the show. She talks about how methods she uses to help people increase their energy.
Diane Kusunose, P.T., is a certified Nutritionist and Biofeedback Practitioner. She offers unique evaluation technology and provides personalized solutions for improving health, well-being, and energy for all her patients. Diane is highly trained in Zyto Biofeedback Technology and Nutrition Response Testing. She specializes in organic nutrients, homeopathy, and herbal support for digestion, sl...2017-11-1335 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowWhen you exercise too much: Episode 099Yes, you can exercise too much!
Colette, a native of Ireland, moved to the US in her early 20’s and worked in finance for over a decade. She then discovered her passion for health and fitness and pursued a full-time career in this field. Moving to Nice, France in 2008 she opened a fitness and yoga studio. Colette was an avid competitor taking part in many sporting events including triathlons, marathons, and bike races. However, even with all her efforts, her health was not in a good place. Colette discovered she was training and exercising too much. She wasn't listening to the...2017-11-0640 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowRetirement as a surviving spouse: Episode 091Life is a journey. Lot's of retirees think about retiring as a couple. But what about retirement as a surviving spouse?
In this interview, I talk with Ann Nelson. After suddenly finding herself a widow in 2009, Ann needed to learn – and fast – about finances, survival, and ultimate retirement. Ann is the author of Retire Well, Retire Happy. On her journey, she has found that in the end, it is not all about the money. Living a happy and worthwhile life is extremely important. Her book is about how she navigated through the retirement maze and found her way after being left...2017-09-1134 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowPutting Relationships Back Together: Episode 89I interview Michelle Brelaz to talk about putting relationships back together.
Michelle puts relationships back together and her goal is to reduce the divorce rate one couple at a time. She is a certified coach, trained through the official school of Anthony Robbins. Michelle also has a Diploma of Counseling and a Degree in Psychology. She has a deep desire to understand the differences between men and women so that she can provide training that facilitates respect between the genders. In time, she would like to take her training to schools – to help prevent relationship problems before they start.
Michelle ha...2017-08-2837 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowThe Emotional Aspect of Retirement: Episode 87In this interview, we talk about the emotional aspect of retirement.
Becky Kueker was 69 years old when she decided to retire from a 20-year career as a partner in a successful woman-owned commercial architectural firm in St. Louis. This was all part of her grand plan. It was the “Plan” she had created and was totally invested in since she was 40 years old. She was ready to close that door and walk out embracing a whole new chapter in her life. She and her husband had saved, invested, researched and carefully planned their retirement. They even kept a “retirement binder” for all...2017-08-1437 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowRE030: Vintage Dresses and Gowns RE030: Vintage Dresses and GownsHenry talks with Dorothy Nicol about her vintage dresses and gowns.
Dorothy is 87 years old. She has lived her entire life in the small town of Lismore which is located in Victoria Australia. She absolutely loves her hometown and she wanted to do something to help the town and the community when she retired.
Dorothy says her hobby is living in the 20th century
Dorothy has an amazing collection which includes thousands of 20th-century vintage dresses and gowns. She began collection many years ago and the collection grew so much, she needed more space! Henry and Dorothy talk about how she...2017-08-1151 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowRE029: Passion for Art in RetirementHenry interviews Di Lockwood on her passion for art.
Before retiring at the age of 54, Di was a teacher for about 37 years. She always has a strong love for art and she knew once she retired she was going to pursue her passion for art. She even planned and prepared for it before she retired by studying and taking courses. When she did retire, she took up visual arts and decided she like printmaking the most. Di created an art gallery in her home. It is a not for profit gallery and she only charged a small amount just to h...2017-08-0438 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowRE027: Breeding Dogs in RetirementJudith French is breeding dogs in her retirement.
In this episode, Henry speaks with Judith French. Judy was in nursing before she retired. She has also been married for 54 years! She was looking forward to her retirement so she would have more time to do things such as gardening and reading.
Judith truly loves breeding dogs. She spends a lot of her free time doing this and she loves her dogs. Judith began breeding animals even before she retired. In fact. she grew up in a family which bred and showed animals, so she is no stranger to the show arena...2017-07-2139 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowDocumentary About Women Over Sixty: 081Melissa Davey, who is in her 60's, retired at the end of 2015, to pursue her second act and dream of becoming a filmmaker. She is currently making a Documentary about women over sixty. Her film is The Beyond Sixty Project.
Melissa used to sit in restaurants and watch everyone. She has this infinite need to understand people.
Melissa had no experience in the film industry. She always had an interest in film and the process of making a film. In 2014 she got to spend the day on set with M. Night Shyamalan who is a famous film director. He asked...2017-07-0342 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowRE022: Making the most out of life RE022: Making the most out of lifeHenry interviews Margaret Cook, a serial entrepreneur, about making the most out of life.
Margaret started her married life in an RV! And she's not afraid of learning either. Her zest for it gave her the opportunity to learn what she needed to know in order to build a coffee shop in her hometown. This is a fascinating story of someone not afraid to follow her own path, and not afraid to put in the time to learn.
Henry learned how Margaret is making the most out of her current life.
Margaret did a lot of things. She worked as a nu...2017-06-1639 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowRE021: Carob and QuillingHenry went on vacation to a Carob factory!
He visited a tourist attraction called Carobana, and discovered that one of the owners, Jean Hamey, had a lot more to talk about than just carob! She and her husband Ian operate Carobana, which is a tourist attraction, and a factory, which manufactured Carob coated treats.
If you have never seen carob, it is a large seed pod of the carob tree. We actually have them in San Diego where I (Kathe) live. First you remove the seeds. Then you dry and powder the pod. Jean explains the rest of the process in the i...2017-06-0939 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowSustainable Tourism: Episode 074Diane Valenti loves to travel and is especially enthusiastic about philanthropic and sustainable travel.
She is the founder of Llama Expeditions, which gives private guided trips to South America. These trips are for the young at heart who looking for life changing perspectives. Oh, and for her 9-5 corporate job, she consults with Fortune 500 companies to design learning experiences that help employees reach their potential at work.
In 2008 Diane and her father took a trip to Machu Pichu to fulfill one of his bucket list items. It was a magical experience that really moved her. Diane decided she wanted to cre...2017-05-1531 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowDocuments we need to have a great retirement: Episode 73I asked Karin to come on the show to talk to us about the documents we need to have a great retirement.
Karin Schumacher has been an attorney since 2001. She is regarded as compassionate, accomplished, and dedicated at Elder Law & Advocacy, Legal Aid Society, and San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program. She has effectively served over 12,000 clients.
She talks about her grandfather who was a very “well to do” business owner. (He owned 3 auto supply stores). At the time he passed away in 1975, he had over ten million dollars. He wanted his children and his grandchildren to receive that. The problem was...2017-05-0831 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowRE 15: Painting in RetirementThe common belief is that artists have to starve for years before becoming successful.
Agnes Parcesepe is living proof that it doesn’t have to be the case. She started painting young, and is still painting in retirement.
Agnes talks about her progress from simply liking art in her youth, to taking up painting later in life. She then transitioned from student to teacher in a few short years. This artist has won a myriad of competitions, she's had international exhibitions, and patrons have purchased her paintings purchased and hung them all round the world. Amazing stuff when you stop to t...2017-04-2839 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowVolunteering with troubled youth in retirement: Episode RE:012When Robin retired, she knew she wanted to explore new fields and expand her horizons. She came across an opportunity to volunteer with troubled youth.
You've probably never heard of an “Independent Visitor For Youth Justice”. Henry certainly hadn't before this show. But Robin decided to take on that responsibility when she retired.
When Henry went to interview Robin Turnbridge, they were initially going to discuss downsizing. Robin decided she would rather discuss her experience with Juvenile Justice and it became a wonderful topic of discussion.
Robin intuitively knew that it was important to replace the routine of her working life wit...2017-04-1438 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowFinding her Family Heritage: RE011Alison Smith started looking into her family heritage and found some surprises.
By doing some genealogy research she found out that one of her relatives was a bit of a ruffian way back, and another surprise was the amazing amount of information which is now readily available online.
In days gone by you would have to write to get access to birth certificates, or copies of newspaper articles. Now a couple of mouse clicks may get that information needed to find one's family heritage.
In this show Alison and Henry talk about her motivation for delving into the family background, how...2017-04-1042 min
Rock Your Retirement Show3 things you never knew about Lawn Bowling: RE010Henry interviews Ted Goodacre about his Retirement Lifestyle, which has a lot to do with Lawn Bowling:
Listen to the show to learn how this natural entrepreneur took a wrong turn going home and it changed his life. Ted tells us about intricacies of lawn bowling and how anyone with a bit of drive can create a lasting legacy.
Ted is the last active foundation member of the Lismore Bowls Club, and in recent years has taken on the job of green-keeper. He takes the game very seriously and is highly competitive. In this interview he describes the game, the rule...2017-03-3142 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowWhat do you say to someone who’s grieving? Episode 66So many people in my life in 2016 were grieving it's difficult to track them all.
Some of them lost a family member. Some lost a pet. And some were grieving over their lost candidate after the election. One of the things that most of us have to deal with in retirement is grief – either our own or someone else's. What do you say to someone who's grieving? That's exactly what I asked Natalia Volz and the answer may surprise you.
Natalia Volz is the founder of Passing Through Grief and the RELIEF Process.
She helps individuals who feel lost and down a...2017-03-2041 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowFriday Retired Excited Show: Introduction to Henry: RE001We've brought on a new host to Rock Your Retirement. Henry Shapiro, host of Retired Excited.
Henry IS retired, and when he started thinking that managing a show was too much for him, I invited him to bring his past episodes to Rock Your Retirement so they wouldn't be lost. We'll be bringing an archived show over each week for your enjoyment. Then as he has times, he may bring some additional episodes over. We hope he does. So when you hear “Retired Excited” don't feel that you're lost. Our plan is to release the Retired Excited episodes with Henry on Friday...2017-02-1021 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowStuff and Retirement: Hillbilly Nerd Talk: Episode 55Here's a sneak peak at the interview that Kathe did on Hillbilly Nerd Talk. Hank and Petra talked to me about their own retirement. During the interview, we wondered if stuff and retirement don't go together. And, is “Retirement” even the right word? Many Baby Boomers are redefining what they want to do in their later years. They can be more care free than the generations that came before. That is, if they have prepared Financially.
We talked about the fact that there are two types of Baby Boomer Retirements: Those who planned financially and those who didn’t. For those who hav...2017-01-0227 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowCorny Jokes Episode: Episode 54Is the holiday season getting you down? Let us help you through it with our dumb and corny jokes episode!
Les and Kathe tell corny jokes that a 10 year old boy might laugh at (or maybe not).
To listen, click on the little arrow thingy or get the episodes on your smartphone. Don't know how to do that? These videos will teach you how to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast, and you can listen on your phone or tablet.
Don't forget to rate and review the show on iTunes! Don't know how? Click HERE, and we'll teach you with a different vid...2016-12-2625 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowABCs of Alzheimer’s: Interview with Dave JacksonOn the 10/17/16 episode of the Rock Your Retirement show, Kathe interviewed celebrity Dave Jackson about his experience with Alzheimer's disease.
Dave Jackson runs the School of Podcasting. Frances McGrogan, a previous guest, and I talked about how he helped us learn how to podcast in episode 21.
This chat wasn't about podcasting though. It was about his experience with Alzheimer's Disease, which is a form of Dementia. Dementia is a heartbreaking disease, and Dave tells his story about how he was able to deal with it.
Dave told us about his father, and his experience with Alzheimer's. The family thought that the...2016-10-1735 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowHearing Impaired: Can you see it? Ep. 36TJ Barnes is with us today to talk about Hearing Impairment. She will give us tips from her personal experience. You can listen to the show at http://rockyourretirement.libsyn.com/hearing-impaired-can-you-see-it
Did you know that 10% of the population is hearing impaired and that 1% is deaf?
I met TJ Barnes at The Hearing Experience at an event. I had to interview her because of her story. She has been an RN for over 20 years and is the CEO of HEARCommunication.
TJ understands this disability personally because she was born with a hearing loss.
She's been working over 20 years with the h...2016-08-2227 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowIt gets better! Retirement Gets Better Ep 32Some of us may think that after retirement, we'd just be sitting around and do nothing but Noel Baker talks to us about how after retirement, it gets better. You can listen to the show at http://rockyourretirement.libsyn.com/it-gets-better-episode-32
Today we interviewed Noel Baker, a retiree who has some advice for us. It gets better!
It gets better!
Noel grew up in Minnesota and attended college at the University of Minnesota. After college, she worked for about a year before getting married. In 1970 she moved to Colorado with her husband, where she spent the next 8 years raising her 2 ch...2016-07-2534 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowRetirement and Meetup: Episode 31Of course, retirement and meetup can be done altogether.
Debbie Sanford will share with us how she managed to make new friends after she retirement. You can listen to the show at: http://rockyourretirement.libsyn.com/retirement-and-meetup-episode-31
Debbie Sanford teaches us about Retirement and Meetup, and how they go together.
Debbie Sanford is a native Californian who lived in the Bay Area for 64 years. She retired in June 2014 after teaching preschool for 24 years. Shortly thereafter, her long-term marriage broke up and her youngest daughter became pregnant. She decided to purchase the “beach house” of her dreams, which was a lovely manu...2016-07-1833 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowPeople Need YOU: Episode 29Why do people need YOU? Tweet is our today's guest and she will talk about why people need you. You can listen to the show at http://rockyourretirement.libsyn.com/people-need-you-episode-23
Tweet was born and raised in Illinois and moved to California in 1988 where she lives with her husband and cat. Even then she said that People Need YOU. She managed an RV park in El Cajon for 17 years and had one of the top-rated parks in the state. They even won an award for one of the best parks in the nation. Tweet retired from the RV park and th...2016-07-0431 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowGo Do Enjoy! Episode 027Enjoy your life to the fullest. Listen to this podcast as Stella says her motto is “Go Do Enjoy!”. You can listen to the show at http://rockyourretirement.libsyn.com/go-do-enjoy-ep-27
Stella Kanterakis says her motto is Go Do Enjoy!
How did Stella get the motto Go Do Enjoy? Stella was originally from Michigan. She was married for 35 years and is now divorced. She has 2 great sons with 2 wonderful daughter-in laws and 1 beautiful granddaughter. She taught 3rd grade for 10 years and then retired to raise her son's. (Which was her 2nd career). Then, she took a job at Bullocks (now Macy's) f...2016-06-2040 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowLaughing with Parkinson’s Episode 26We all heard that Laughing is the best medicine. Vikki is with us today to teach us how we can laugh away our problems. You can listen to the show at http://rockyourretirement.libsyn.com/laughing-with-parkinsons-episode-26
Vikki is an international best-selling author, humor blogger, and inspirational public speaker.
She wrote the book, “Shake, Rattle, and Roll with It – Living and Laughing with Parkinson's“. Since my father has Parkinson's Disease, I had to get her on the show! She did not disappoint! We talked about her book, her life, and our ailments, including my dystonia.
Shake, Rattle, and Roll with It- Living an...2016-06-1337 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowPodcasting in Retirement: Episode 21Podcasting in retirement? Let's take a look at how Frances ended up doing podcasts after retirement. You can listen to the show at http://rockyourretirement.libsyn.com/podcasting-in-retirement
Would podcasting in retirement be a good way for you to Rock your Retirement?
Frances McGrogan was born in Ottawa, Ontario Canada and moved to England for 4 years in her early 20s. She got married to a Brit and then returned to Canada. After a number of service industry jobs, in 1985, she joined the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and worked there for 30 years. She learned to speak French when she was arou...2016-05-2331 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowActing in Retirement: Episode 19Bobby Erdrich talks about Acting in Retirement. You can listen to the show at http://rockyourretirement.libsyn.com/acting-in-retirement-episode-019
Have you ever thought about acting in retirement?
Bobby Erdrich and I met at The Hearing Experience’s symposium, and I was very impressed with how outgoing and friendly she was. She was born in New York in 1925 and started acting when she was four years old. She was “discovered” on a subway. Ever since then she’s been acting, writing, directing and producing, and is acting in retirement in her one woman show.
She loves her Senior Apartment at Woodland Village and...2016-05-1632 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowThe Gift of Grief: Episode 18Death of a friend or a loved one of the toughest things we have to face in the future. Samantha Betten is our guest in today's episode to talk about the gift of grief. You can listen to the show at http://rockyourretirement.libsyn.com/the-gift-of-grief
The Gift of Grief
You can give a gift to your family, the gift of grief. We cannot escape death but we can embrace the process. Samantha Betten helps people give one of the greatest gifts they can give to their family, the gift of grief, or pre-planned funerals.
When someone has pre-planned their fu...2016-05-1235 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowFull Time Social Director: Debbie Brown Episode 15Debbie Brown will talk to us about how you can become a full-time social director in your own church. You can listen to the show at http://rockyourretirement.libsyn.com/full-time-social-director-episode-015
How did Debbie Brown Become a Full-Time Social Director of her church?
Debbie Brown started her career as a banker teaching computers to other bankers. After 14 years, her husband, who was the principal of a private school, asked her to come work at his school as a teacher. Debbie was a schoolteacher for students from 6th grade up through 12th grade in private and public schools. After 30 years of t...2016-05-026h 27
Rock Your Retirement ShowSCORE San Diego and Sally Broff: Episode 11Let's talk about SCORE with Sally Broff. You can listen to the show at the bottom of this page or on your smartphone.
Raised in the Pittsburgh area, she left for college in 1967 attending Brandeis University. She followed that with a master’s degree at Boston University. Sally lived in Boston until 1993, working for some very small manufacturing companies.
In 1986, she and her partner founded a manufacturer's representative company specializing in selling power sources to manufacturers.
Then in 1993 she sold her portion of the business to her partner and moved to Southern California where she and her life partner founded a...2016-04-1837 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowRetire at Age 40: Episode 009Want to retire at 40? Find out how Wendy Holt did it. You can listen to the show at http://rockyourretirement.libsyn.com/wendy-holt
Do you want to retire at Age Forty? Wendy Holt did it!
Wendy Holt picked up everything and was able to retire at age 40. She downsized, moved to Costa Rica and is enjoying the retirement of her dreams.
So I guess that you could say that she is completely rocking it in the adventure area of retirement!
Wendy is from Los Angeles, CA, and she went from the hustle and bustle of the big city life, working o...2016-04-1145 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowGet out and Do Something! Episode 007What to do after retirement? Teri Lippert gives advice on what to do after retirement based on her experience. You can listen to the show at http://rockyourretirement.libsyn.com/get-out-and-do-something-episode-007
Get out and Do Something!
Why is Teri's advice to get out and do something? Before Teri Lippert retired always had a volunteer spirit. She worked for the Girl Scouts program and had planned on working for a few more years before retirement. However, after working 14
hour days and dealing with some difficult work situations, she decided to retire early while she was still young enough to travel and do...2016-04-0430 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowDeal with Pain through Hugs and Laughter #003Dealing with pain is one of the toughest thing to do. But did you know that you can make it easier to deal with pain through hugs and laughter? You can listen to the show at http://rockyourretirement.libsyn.com/deal-with-pain-through-hugs-and-laughter-episode-003
Joyce Leverich was working as a Legal Secretary for the corporate department of a large law firm. Her friends were met at work. Gradually she found that her back problems caused her to retire in her early 60s. The pain was so great that she found it difficult to do anything. Because of the pain she became depressed and wasn...2016-03-2132 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowReinventing Life after Grief: Madilyn Troike #001Madilyn talks about Reinventing Life after Grief. You can listen to the show at http://rockyourretirement.libsyn.com/reinventing-your-life-after-the-death-of-your-spouse
I met Madilyn at the San Marcos Senior Center. She stopped by my table and we started to talk. This 78-year-old woman was such an inspiration I had to interview her! She is the epitome of reinventing life after grief.
Her husband died after they were married for almost 60 years.
Stricken with grief, she didn't know what to do. He was her dance partner, her business partner, and her friend. They had
lived a wonderful life and had done almost everything on the 1...2016-03-1032 min
Rock Your Retirement ShowWhy Rock Your Retirement? An FAQ- #000Why Rock your Retirement? A FAQ
Retirement is not just about money.
Why Rock Your Retirement? Hi, I'm Kathe Kline and I've been working with retirees and pre-retirees since 1990. Over the years I've noticed that happiness in retirement had very little to do with how much money you had, (unless you are living in poverty) and had a lot more to do with what you decide to do with your time after you retire. I had clients who had huge houses who were not having a good retirement, and clients who were living in tiny mobile homes who were having the...2016-03-0409 min