Episodios

  • The Final Chapter: Retiree Reinvention & The Launch Of Tryin' Ryan

    The Final Chapter: Retiree Reinvention & The Launch Of Tryin' Ryan
    Apr 16 2025
    In the final episode of the Happiest Retirees Podcast, we celebrate the show's journey and launch into our next adventure: the Tryin' Ryan YouTube series. Hear from vibrant retirees like Jill Smith Entrekin (author), Jerri Williams (FBI agent turned author/podcaster/Hollywood consultant), Johnny Hiles (pickleball enthusiast), and Andy Liepman (former CIA turned train conductor). Transition from podcast listener to YouTube viewer! Follow the Retire Sooner Team channel on YouTube and watch Tryin' Ryan starting April 30th to fuel your post-career passion. Uncover your purpose, embrace new core pursuits, and start living your best retirement life today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 m
  • Retirement’s New Era: How to Thrive in a Life Chapter That Never Existed Before with Eric Thurman

    Retirement’s New Era: How to Thrive in a Life Chapter That Never Existed Before with Eric Thurman
    Apr 2 2025
    Retirement today isn’t what it used to be—it's a whole new life chapter! People are spending 20, 25, even 30 years in retirement. So, how do you make those years truly fulfilling? It’s not just about money—it’s about curiosity, connection, and purpose. Dive into why friendships keep you thriving, how gratitude rewires your brain for happiness, and the little things that make a big difference. Retirement trailblazer and author of Thrive in Retirement, Eric Thurman, shares practical tips, a few laughs, and plenty of wisdom to help you live with more joy and meaning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
  • Final Approach: A Pilot’s Viral Send-Off and the Flight Plan for a Thriving Retirement with Mark Hardcastle

    Final Approach: A Pilot’s Viral Send-Off and the Flight Plan for a Thriving Retirement with Mark Hardcastle
    Mar 20 2025
    A legendary airline captain’s final flight, a viral send-off, and the unexpected turbulence of retirement—this episode snaps your seat back and tray table into their full upright position. After 40 years of high-stakes decisions and strict schedules, stepping away from the cockpit felt like losing purpose for Mark Hardcastle. Navigating the sudden freedom proved unexpectedly disorienting, but embracing a self-imposed sabbatical opened the door to healing, reflection, and new possibilities. Discover how Mark stabilized his glide path, reclaimed fulfillment, and transformed retirement into the kind of life that takes off after work ends. So deploy the landing gear, clear the runway, and get ready for a happy retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
  • From Burnout to Revival: How Dr. Jordan Grumet Resuscitated His Purpose and Retirement

    From Burnout to Revival: How Dr. Jordan Grumet Resuscitated His Purpose and Retirement
    Mar 5 2025
    We’ve all had jobs we didn’t want. I just never considered the idea that doctors might feel that way, too. We tend to elevate them to some higher status, but they’re human, too. In today’s episode, I uncover Jordan Grumet’s incredible journey from a burned-out physician to a fired-up, purpose-driven author and speaker. He opened up about how he escaped the identity trap of his medical career and built a life he loves. Jordan shares why loving the process matters more than chasing achievements and how anyone can create a meaningful, fulfilling retirement. Plus, we explore his new book, The Purpose Code, and break down how to stop overthinking purpose and start living it. If you’re looking for inspiration, clarity, and a fresh perspective on what retirement (and life) can really be, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 m
  • From Ad Exec To Cartoonist: Retirement Laughs & Lessons In Barcelona With Darryl Kluskowski

    From Ad Exec To Cartoonist: Retirement Laughs & Lessons In Barcelona With Darryl Kluskowski
    Feb 19 2025
    What happens when a creative powerhouse trades the ad world for a life of storytelling, adventure, and clumsy Spanish in Barcelona? I sat down with Darryl Kluskowski—award-winning cartoonist and children's author—to talk about his journey from agency exec to expat artist. He told me how he finds inspiration in unexpected places (including the bathroom—his latest book, The Flush Files, is certainly on-brand). Tune in for the laughs and stay for the life lessons as he walks me through a typical day of happy retirement in Spain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 m
  • Staying Social, Staying Sharp: Gail Zugerman On Growing Older With Gusto

    Staying Social, Staying Sharp: Gail Zugerman On Growing Older With Gusto
    Feb 5 2025
    Gail Zugerman is a podcaster, golfer, book club enthusiast, and advocate for aging with purpose. She gave me insights from her show Growing Older with Gusto, highlighting the power of social connections, lifelong learning, and maintaining a positive mindset. From golf greens to canasta tables, she proves that retirement isn’t about slowing down—it’s about finding what fuels you. She also opened up about her dedication to pancreatic cancer research and the importance of keeping your health—and your passions—a top priority. **Want to support pancreatic cancer research? Visit the Lustgarten Foundation to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 m
  • An Open Mind On The Open Road: Traveling With Mike Taylor

    An Open Mind On The Open Road: Traveling With Mike Taylor
    Jan 22 2025
    Mark Twain may be the father of American literature. He’s got a million great quotes; even the apocryphal ones are good. A particularly penetrating one leans into the importance of travel. He called it fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness. The general idea is that only by experiencing different cultures can we hope to overcome our human tendency to fear the world’s other “tribes.” If we stay in our little bubbles, it’s much easier to hate what we don’t know, and our beliefs and customs go unchallenged. Today’s guest, Mike Taylor, not only loves that Mark Twain quote, he lives by it. He’s been on so many life-changing journeys that I couldn’t even fit them all into the podcast. Now retired, Mike spent 41 years in the local news business for WLEX-TV in Lexington, Kentucky. Travel is his primary core pursuit. If he’s not spending time with his four adult children or nine grandchildren, he’s probably on the road, on a cruise ship, or in the air above some faraway land. He shares his journeys on social media. Today, we are lucky to have him share them with us. If you yearn to find retirement happiness beyond your corner of the world, let Mike’s stories be your inspiration. 00:00-40 Years in Journalism 07:01-Falling in Love with Travel 10:31-Retirement is Awesome 13:05-Big Bend TikTok Story 18:15-38 Countries, One Pass 21:54-Nine Grandchildren 25:31-Better than the Alternative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 m
  • From Someday to Today: Retirement in Portugal With Cynthia Wilson & Craig Bjork

    From Someday to Today: Retirement in Portugal With Cynthia Wilson & Craig Bjork
    Jan 8 2025
    Chef Cynthia Wilson and Craig Bjork had envisioned retiring to Portugal "someday," but when COVID brought their bustling food truck business to a halt, "someday" became "today." Despite their contrasting personalities—Cynthia, a creative dynamo, and Craig, the embodiment of laid-back calm—they’ve created a life of joy, affordability, and deep community in Portugal. If you’ve ever dreamed of a bold retirement, no matter how unconventional, this episode might ignite your passion to pursue it with the same vigor (or even more) as you did your career. Your someday could start sooner than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 m